Reporters find crime and corruption across states similar to Arizona
A 23 newspaper inquiry links crime and corruption to Phoenix and Idaho noting mob ties, political figures, and a drifting judicial system. Idaho's Wayne Kidwell proposes a state grand jury to tackle white collar crime, arguing county systems fall short without civil liberties safeguards.
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Arizona
Don Bolles
Phoenix
U.S
Barry Goldwater
Kidwell
Idaho
M.D
Truby Eyes Idaho First District Race Against Symms
Bill Hall analyzes Supt. Roy Truby potential challenge to Republican Congressman Steve Symms in Idaho's First District. Truby, a seasoned statewide candidate, would start with a strong campaign staff, early organization, and aggressive fundraising. Symms is described as a natural campaigner with deep experience and a solid vote-getting record.
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Idaho
Congress
Public“-Instruction
Roy Truby
Steve Symms
Truby
Symms
Trudy
Tin Antivet
Arou
Aieen Suymms
Lewiston
Josh
Jimmy Carter
Boise
Cloud seeding eyed to ease Idaho drought impact
Governor John V Evans discusses cloud seeding as a potential tool to alleviate Idaho's drought. Washington state officials already weigh costs and benefits while Idaho considers testing weather modification amid water rights concerns and shared Northwest water systems.
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John V. Evans
Northwest
Idaho
Washington State
Washington
Oregon
Utah
Wyoming
Nevada
Montana
Senior citizens seek shelter as need outpaces resources
Senior citizens crowded in substandard housing reflect a shelter care deficit. Mumm notes we provide all we can but lack adequate resources. Health and Welfare acts as a bridge, referring clients to doctors, legal aid, and federal services. A federal grant funds home delivery meals and a social security representative visits Tuesdays.
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Mumm
Lighter Side Satirizes Washington Tax Talk
A United Press International column riffs on President Carter's push to simplify regulations and nudges federal workers toward marriage to boost syntax. The piece plays by comic dialogue about deductions 2400 and 2800 for singles and couples, and a mistaken marriage proposal misread as a new rule on waste disposal.
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Dick West
United Press International
Washington
Carter
Sin
Phizbeam
HEW
House of Representatives
Sué
Sio
Philbeam
Sound Off Welfare Fraud Letter to Frank Church
A reader from Sandpoint criticizes welfare fraud alleging matrons in common law relationships collect aid. The letter argues taxpayers should not fund such arrangements while acknowledging needs of the truly needy and urging Idaho avoid California’s past problems. The writer mentions disability retirement and supplementing income.
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Hontable Frank Church
Sandpoint
California
Idaho
Fair Board Unresponsive to Bonner County Residents
A reader responds to Moe Balison’s letter on March 9 in the Daily Bee, urging the Fair Board to be more responsive to all residents and to explore alternate financing. The letter calls for broader representation beyond favored individuals and for adding activities to boost community involvement and funding.
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Moe Balison
The
Daily Bee
Bonner County
Fair
Fairboard
Fair Board
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