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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1970
Page
2
The Sandpoint Daily Bee announces publication details for 1930 with motto and contact data. It notes legal notices appear on Tuesday weekly and lists subscription rates and address in Sandpoint Idaho.
Bombings in New York and Maryland trigger a wave of false bomb threats across the United States. Dozens of offices evacuated and thousands sent home as authorities probe April incidents tied to a group claiming credit.
Travel chief Richard Renstrom reports a strong response to the Discover Yourself Discover Idaho campaign with 2000 inquiries last Monday from all states and foreign countries. March and April projections rise to 35 000 to 40 000 inquiries monthly as travel shows boost interest. Renstrom notes a 36 page brochure Camping Guide Idaho and state map mailed with requests and highlights Idahoans staffing eleven travel shows coast to coast. He urges hospitality to summer visitors and optimism for a great 1970 tourism year.
Betty Mott reports a non-injury truck car crash at 6th and Oak with wrecker needed. A key found at Fifth and Church may be claimed from Strout Realty. Idaho State Police report a vehicle stolen at 2 a.m. A white 1969 Datsun wagon with Virginia plate 848721. residents include Alex Van Buren, Terry Mueller of Samuels. Barry Nelson and Sheila Scanlon of Calgary noted on March 12 and 13.
The House Post Office Committee approved a bill to depoliticize the U S mail by creating a nonprofit postal corporation with 17 votes to 6. President Nixon has moved to depoliticize by ending patronage and using Civil Service exams for new postmasters and rural carriers. The Senate views a similar measure, aiming for action within two weeks.
Edward T. Whittaker Jr., a 51 year old junior high science teacher from Marsing, reaffirmed his plan to seek the Republican nomination for governor. He filed petitions last summer to challenge incumbent Dai W. Samuelson and said he has about seven counties covered and feels voter interest has grown.
Local groups announce a March 13 and 14 rummage sale at VFW Post 2453 with bake sale and Bazaar items on March 13. a March 14 School Art Contest judged by Bonners Ferry Art Club at the Sandpoint junior high gym with public viewing 1 to 4 p.m.. a Style Show by Job's Daughters No 9 on March 14 at 1 30 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. Girl Scout Vespers on March 15 at 7 p.m. hosted by Sr. Troop 237. Sandpoint Saddle Club bake sale March 14 to fund the Summer Horse Show.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2453 and Auxiliary with the Sheriff's Office have given 1,127 bicycle safety tests to students. Georgia Leonard said pamphlets were distributed and Washington and Eagle schools in Bonner County remain contactless. Governor Don Samuelson will visit Sandpoint to present safety certificates and the Auxiliary will host an anniversary dinner March 18 at 6 30 p.m. with a covered dish.
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