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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1976
Page
2
A reflection on K and K Week shows a dedicated committee of local residents organized to promote the fishery and surrounding area. The four month lead time, multiple tasks, and broad community effort aim to boost tourism and county revenue, driven by selfless anglers rather than direct financial gain.
A major quake struck Central Europe affecting five countries with northeast Italy at the center. Italy reports 187 dead and about 900 injured as rescuers comb rubble in towns including Majano where 58 fatalities are noted. Pope Paul VI expressed condolences and prayers for victims and rescuers.
Angling activity on Pend Oreille Lake is very slow with just one small fish registered since Saturday. Antti Raiha of Pend Oreille Sport Shop notes the last day usually yields better catches. Anglers have until 7 p.m. tomorrow to register. Stations open include Alibi Charter Fishing Vessel and the Eagles Club in Sandpoint to speed up results for tomorrow night's Eagle awards at 8 p.m.
A dense TV listing notes shows across channels including Mickey Mouse Club, Misterogers, Ironside, Lucy Show, Sesame Street, Hogan's Heroes, Channel 2 News. Evening broadcasts feature ABC CBS NBC News Zoom Dinah, To Tell the Truth, Washington Week in Review, Star programs such as Mary Tyler Moore, Sanford and Son, Rockford Files, Monty Python, Eyewitness News. The lineup includes movies Hard Driver and Mardi Gras plus Tonight Show and Midnight Special.
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger returned from a two week Africa trip with a strong rebuke of Soviet meddling on the continent. He met French President Giscard d Estaing and Ivory Coast leader Houphouet Boigny in Paris and stressed Africa must chart its own path with Western aid.
Larry Hendrix 24 and Judy Hendrix 20 were arraigned in Titusville on charges tied to an 18 month old found abandoned along the St Marys River near the Georgia Florida line. The pair said they left the child with friends while traveling to Miami for a bone surgery consult. a marijuana trace was found on the infant's diaper and the child will be placed with the Department of Family and Children Services after recovery.
Two escapees from Washington State Penitentiary were recaptured by Idaho State Police in Minidoka County Idaho. Officer Les Stimpson stopped a stolen car about one mile east of the Ponderosa Interchange on 180 Burley. The occupants Larry E. George and George Padgett both of Missouri were detained without resistance and faces charges in Idaho for the stolen vehicle and are wanted in Washington and Nevada.
Ruth E B Tollbom 66 of Richland Washington died May 6 1976 born January 18 1910 Hewitt Minnesota moved to Sandpoint 1928 married Stewart Tollbom 1934 helped at Stewarts Meat Market retired 1975 member of C E S Martha Chapter 34 and Ladies Eagles Auxiliary survived by husband two sons Laroy Tollbom Va Ward Tollbom Sandpoint daughter Caralyn Misner Sandpoint five sisters two brothers four grandchildren preceded in death by three children funeral May 12 1976 Moon Chapel Sandpoint interment Pinecrest Memorial Park officiating Chuck Wigton. E Vernon Anderson 64 owner operator Verns Car Lot Lewiston died of heart attack April 29 1976 at St Josephs Hospital born February 23 1912 Sandpoint son of Arnt and Helma Anderson attended Sandpoint University of Idaho co owner Patton and Anderson Pontiac moved to Lewiston 1960 married Nell Dabbs Kimbril February 23 1962 survives widow son Eugene Kimbrel three daughters Pamela Loskowski Janet Ellis Peggi Jo Joseph two sisters Audrey Swinehart Eva Page four grandchildren funeral May 1 1976 Lewis Clark Memorial Gardens Chapel officiating burial at Vasasi Rawls Funeral in charge
A speech reflecting on the United States bicentennial, praising 200 years of democracy, economic progress, and global aid. It warns against voter apathy, stresses citizen participation, ethics among public servants, and optimism for the nation’s future.
Marion M. Wyatt of Kilroy Bay Resort writes to correct misstatements about a recent two-missing-men search on Lake Pend Oreille. She praises the sheriff and Navy for rapid response, stresses the need for a CB radio on boats, and urges fair reporting and support for law enforcement efforts.
Senate report details Mary Jo Cook informing for 18 months on the Buffalo New York chapter of Vietnam Veterans Against the War. She reported on personal habits of up to 1000 people before quitting after questioning FBI assurances. FBI memos note concerns about subversive or violent groups and alleged VVAW weapon stockpiling and funding from the US Communist party.
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