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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1972
Page
2
The Sandpoint Daily Bee dated Monday May 1 1972 runs legal notices each Tuesday week. The paper lists address 310 Church Sandpoint Idaho 83863 and P.O. Box 579 with subscription rates of 2.00 per month. Editor and Publisher is Pete Thompson.
Editorial notes food price rises as a political football with the White House Congress Price Commission and USDA passing the buck. Grayson discusses a possible price freeze or dollar for dollar pass through, while Buzz warns against agricultural price controls.
North Vietnamese artillery and tank assaults surround Quang Tri as United States helicopters evacuate 75 Americans from the city. Despite air strikes by F4 Phantoms and coastal U S naval fire, heavy ground fighting drives the defenders inward while Communists extend control in Binh Dinh Province and seize Tam Quan Hoai An Bong Son district towns.
The clipping lists a dense, disorderly schedule across CBS News Cartoon Time Captain Kangaroo and numerous programs from 6:55 to 9:30 with料理 content including Love is a Many Splendor My Three Sons and General Hospital. It notes many show times, educational segments, game shows, and sports programming with anchors like Virginia Graham and Byron Nelson Golf Final.
Funeral services for Sam Ruyle age 19 will be Wednesday at Moon Chapel with Rev. O'Brien. Burial at Pine Crest Cemetery. Died April 25 in Mainz Germany while studying on a Foreign Study Program. Born July 18 1952 in Wallace Idaho and raised in Sandpoint. Survived by parents Art and Mrs. Ruyle, Sandpoint. brother Bill in Sioux City. sister Francis at home. maternal grandmother Dorothy Heath Coeur d Alene. Memorials to Presbyterian Church of Sandpoint.
Private services were conducted at Sherman Chapel in Newport for Dorsey Doc R Lee of Priest River. He died Sunday April 23 at Bonner General Hospital after a month of illness. Born November 18 1891 in Yakima Washington he married Wiona Piper of Lewistown Montana November 5 1922 and they have lived on their Priest River ranch since 1937. He was a Grange member with all degrees. Survivors include his wife a sister and several nieces and nephews in Yakima.
A small medium Australian Shepherd male dog was picked up by the City Poundmaster on Friday April 28. This 2 year old dog will be disposed of Thursday May 4 if not claimed. A black medium sized Labrador male dog and a small black and white male dog with a white stripe between his eyes were picked up by the Poundmaster. These dogs can be claimed by calling the Poundmaster at 263-5489 or City Hall. Both dogs have no collars or tags.
Cattle and calves in early sales steady to 50 cents higher. Steers good 31.00 to 33.40, heifers good to low choice 30.00 to 32.50, cows cutter 21.50 to 25.50, carriers 18.00 to 20.50, bulls commercial good 28.25 to 32.50. Market activity centered on slaughter and feeder classes with steady to higher tone.
A Harris Poll commissioned by the Blue Cross Association finds the public lacks mental health knowledge. Only 25 percent know someone close has faced mental illness, while 64 percent want more information and 76 percent want school psychiatrists for testing and consultations. The report urges expanded educational efforts.
A Sandpoint City Water area resident complains of a sudden jump in water bills from $8.60 to $20.15 while sharing a meter with a trailer. City officials including Jack Leckner and Mayor Gray offer limited relief, citing meter accuracy and owner responsibility. The writer accuses City Hall of inaction and notes the deposit fee remains with the city.
The Sandpoint Men’s Softball Association will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday May 3 at 7 p.m. in the Townhouse Lounge to finalize preparations for the men’s league. Plans will also be set for a clean-up day at Northern Lights Field with a representative from each team to attend.
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