10 May 1976
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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1976
Page
1
Local paper announces incorporation of United Press International and other wire services to broaden national and world coverage. Editors emphasize expanded reporting and faster dispatches for readers.
The House passed the first Budget Resolution 221 to 155 with a projected FY 1977 deficit of 55 billion dollars. Rep. Steve Symms condemned the process as a sham and cited amendments aimed at balancing the budget, including one by Rep. John Rousselot that failed to gain broad support.
Ann Jones urges a public vote after a council 5 to 1 decision to permanently close the city beach loop drive. A survey of 400 residents reportedly showed 5 to 1 in favor of reopening, highlighting biased council input and the costly option of road removal versus a democratic election.
The Senate intelligence committee will decide this week if new leads warrant another look at the Warren Commission findings on President Kennedy's assassination. Chairman Frank Church notes a possible call for further study as time and funds run short, with a report forthcoming and staff pursuing new leads. The panel may transfer findings to another Senate body.
Rongos 55 refused bypass surgery opting for a heart healthy diet and exercise program at Torrance Memorial Hospital. He ran Honolulu and Boston Marathons despite severe heart disease, losing 37 pounds in under three months as doctors note improved blood flow and vascular conditioning.
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger reaffirmed U S support for Israel while saying Israel must trade some territory for security. At the Chizuk Amuno Synagogue he spoke of a rare chance to settle Arab Israel differences, urging negotiations with territorial concessions. Demonstrators protested the remarks at a $50 plate dinner attended by about 1,400 people.
President Ford met with advisers to revise his campaign plan as he faces expected losses to Reagan in Nebraska and Michigan. A national Gallup poll shows Carter leading Ford 52 to 43 with Humphrey at 50 to 45, prompting Carter to claim nearing nomination as he prepares a meeting with Meany.
A TV guide style listing shows top programs across channels with starting times and titles. Includes cartoons sitcoms dramas news and special events such as Gemini Man and Pageant coverage plus late night features and a Tomorrow reel.
Multiple obituaries from Sandpoint area list Ruth E Tollbom 66 of Richland Washington died May 6 born 1910 in Hewitt Minnesota. Survived by husband Stewart two sons Ward and Laroy one daughter Caralyn five sisters two brothers and four grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday 1 PM Moon Chapel Sandpoint. Mae Minnie Preston 84 of Sandpoint Manor died May 7 born 1891 married Charles Preston 1950 Rockford Illinois. Jehovah Witness member survived by husband two sisters two brothers five nieces and nephews. Funeral Kingdom Hall Sandpoint May 11 10 AM. Elizabeth Timlick 84 of Sandpoint died May 8 born 1892 Melita Michigan married Charles J Butcher 1950 later Albert Timlick 192 She came to Bonners Ferry 1917 then to area 1927 member Rebeka past Noble Grand V F W auxiliary survive two sons Charles Bottcher Ephrata WA Bob Bottcher Sandpoint seven grandchildren sixteen great grandchildren two brothers one sister and a daughter Evelyn predeceased 1975. Services Moon Chapel May 12 1 PM Rev Norval Haugen Pinecrest Memorial Park.
About 400000 Teamsters voted 80 percent to ratify a national master freight contract after a three day national strike. The pact covers 16000 trucking firms and includes wage boosts of 65 cents per hour retroactive to April 1 plus 50 cent raises each of the next two years. Over the road drivers gain a one cent per mile rise now and 1.5 cents per mile in the next two years with cost of living increases planned for 1977 and 1978.
The weekly lunch plan lists school meals for Monday through Friday. Each day offers a main dish with sides and fruit, including options like Spanish Rice with peanut butter sandwich on Monday and Sloppy Joes with French fries on Friday.
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