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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1976
Page
3
Bonner County Sheriff Robert Wilcox favors random roadside safety checks instead of annual stickers. The plan would delay enforcement until July 1 and could take five to ten minutes per vehicle, aiming to remove unsafe cars and raise driver awareness.
The Idaho House rejected a minimum stream flow bill by 41 to 28, with lawmakers arguing water should stay for irrigation upriver. Critics warned it would harm ranchers and game habitat, while supporters urged preserving rivers for downstream needs and wildlife. Reprinted from Lewiston Morning Tribune.
Dan L. Staglund of Sandpoint, 321 N. Boyer, was injured and taken to Bonner General Hospital after his car struck the rear of Jo Ann Salem’s vehicle near the Diamond Motel south entrance on US 95. Salem escaped injury. The State Police report cites inattentive driving by Staglund and an invalid license for Salem. Property damage was about 300 dollars to Salem and 500 dollars to Staglund.
Idaho Governor Cecil D. Andrus heads the list to be elected chairman of the National Governors Conference at its July Philadelphia meeting. Support comes from a quartet of Democratic governors and longtime power brokers, with endorsement letters circulating among the bloc. If chosen, Andrus would become the first Idaho chief executive to hold the post, reflecting rising influence from his five years in office and his energy profile on national issues.
A resident of Chadi Acres North warns that he will shoot dogs that roam his county property after counting 15 dogs on March 9 and seven on March 10. He says authorities refused to act and laments lack of clear power to remove the animals. He cites past cattle losses to dogs and urges dog owners to control pets.
Lynn R. Pollins 78 died at home in Wendermere Idaho on March 9 after living in California and Idaho. He served in WWI with the US Army and was a member of the 1st Baptist Church in Santa Ana. He married Frances Waltz in 1927. survivors include his wife two daughters seven grandchildren six great grandchildren a sister and a niece and nephew. Funeral at Moon Chapel March 13 at 10 am with Rev Dave Kinne officiating. Interment Pinecrest Memorial Park. Memorials to Lakeview Bible Chapel Blog Fund of Hope Idaho.
Martha Rahskoph of Sandpoint leaves one daughter and four grandsons with two sisters listed as survivors and a Moon Chapel service on March 13. Jean Ruth Wich, 82, dies in Sandpoint Manor with one daughter and four grandchildren, graveside at Resthaven Memory Garden in Fort Collins.
Lou Rahskopf of Sandpoint and former Sandpoint City Councilman died at Sacred Heart Hospital Spokane on March 10. Born October 15, 1902 in Aberdeen South Dakota he married Martha Ott in Yakima on June 6 1927. He chaired Lou's Auto Parts from 1938 to 1965 and spent winters in Mesa Arizona. Survived by his wife.
The Idaho Senate approved SB 1471 to allow voters to register by mail. A postcard to the county clerk could register an elector up to five days before an election. Senator Orval Snow and Senator Art Murphy commented on the measure.
Timothy A. Ragland, 19, faces additional charges of battery and first degree burglary tied to a North Idaho Warehouse Market break in on March 5. Sheriff Rober Wilcox says the burglary followed an attempted armed robbery of Claude Marley, operator of the market, two days earlier. About $62 was taken. Ragland’s preliminary hearing is set for March 17 at 1 30 p.m.
Gov Cecil D Andrus signed a bill increasing eligibility for circuit breaker property tax relief to elderly households with income between 5000 and 5500. Qualifying seniors disabled veterans widows or fatherless children may receive up to 75 dollars off taxes. Deadline to file is March 15 proposed extended to April 1 by the governor.
A complaint alleging opponents left campaign pamphlets on or near private mailboxes without postage was received by Priest River Post Office official Lois Neil. Postal Inspector M L Salter in Spokane said an investigation will begin soon and noted it is illegal to deposit material on private mail receptacles without postage. If proven, the postmaster may pursue collection of postage or criminal action.
The Idaho House voted 48 to 20 to require legislative approval of the state water plan. Proponents say public input is needed beyond the Water Resource Board while opponents contend the legislature lacks expertise to judge the plan and changes it would trigger. Rep. Lyman G. Winchester urged public input and Rep. Perry Swisher warned the plan could force automatic changes through implementation.
A late night and daytime slate lists Ironside Hagen's Channel 2 News Eyewitness News CBS Evening News and Evening News. Programs include The Electric Company Adam 12 Bewitched Washington Week in Review and Police Story with various late night offerings. The Female Trap and The Name of the Game are shown later with Friends listed at 1:00.
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