Idaho Kindergarten Measure Faces Political Scrutiny After Passage
Statehouse reports say a bill allowing districts to divert kindergarten funds to first grade enrichment seeks to weaken the statewide program. Sen. Larry Craig drew the measure. Gov. Cecil Andrus signed it, though he may veto it. The effort, tied to Ezra Moore and Supt Roy Truby, aims to broaden optional funding despite opposition.
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Pentagon Plans $38.8 Million OTH-B Radar Buy
The Pentagon unveiled a $38.8 million GE contract to build an over the horizon backscatter radar capable of locating Russian bombers over 1,100 miles at sea. Two prototypes are projected to cost $300 million, aiming to see targets at high or low altitude by bouncing signals off the ionosphere.
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Television Today Listings Mixed With Shows and Times
TV schedule snippet lists programs across channels with times and titles such as Today Show Wheel of Fortune Jeopardy and Days of Our Lives. Includes local station KSPS-TV Channel 7 and educational segments plus weather notes and suggestive programming blocks.
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Sandpoint reader urges restraint on new school bonds
In a letter to the editor Joan Cramer of Sandpoint Idaho argues against bond-funded school construction, praising older buildings and urging adults to shoulder costs and lead students. She warns taxpayers will pay and calls for building only when funds exist, stressing home environment over school projects.
Nuclear energy concerns letter to the editor raises safety risks
In a March 11 Bee letter Mr Hermes denounces nuclear power opponents and warns of plutonium 239 production, long lived waste, leakage incidents, and potential reactor failures. He cites Hanford tank leaks, emergency cooling tests, and argues for safe alternatives like solar wind geothermal and tidal power. Stephen F Willey presses his case from Box 36A Route 1 Samuels 83862.
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Thank you to basketball coaches in 76ers program
A Sandpoint reader from Mrs. Sam E Paris writes a heartfelt thank you to Pat Goody and Steve Brixen for coaching 5th and 6th grade basketball this past winter in a Sound Off letter regarding local zoning and town life.
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Residents Plan Fight Over Ft Hood Expansion
About 1000 residents packed an auditorium in Gatesville to voice opposition to Fort Hood's plan to expand by 60 000 acres displacing 150 families and erasing Pitcoke. Army officials say the land is needed for training for 45 000 active troops and National Guard units with fiscal 1977 action planned.
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