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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1976
Page
2
Bonner County educators report widespread drug use among junior and senior high students with estimates of up to half having tried marijuana. They call for comprehensive drug education in schools and suggest adult programs to curb social normalization of drugs including alcohol and cigarettes.
Daily TV listings show 4:00 to 1:00 the next morning with programs across networks. Notable items include The Mickey Mouse Club Ironside Sesame Street Hogan's Heroes Eye News Channel 2 News Adam 12 Bewitched The Brady Bunch and evening news from ABC CBS and NBC. Major movies include Shark Kill Dark Side of Innocence and Side Kicks.
A regional primary preview contrasts seven presidential hopefuls Ford Reagan Carter Church Udall Brown and Wallace on gun control abortion and big government. Each positions range from federal expansion to states rights with notable stances like Ford supporting some federal action and Wallace opposing gun control and favoring reduced federal involvement.
Dwight Crowell questions true manhood beyond age and bravado. He recalls an old judge’s definition that responsibility, not wealth or strength, proves character. The piece contrasts diligent youths and leering adults, urging respect for everyday toil and honest work.
A Northside Fire Association note thanks Leif Solberg of the Norway Lodge for bringing a lunch to volunteers kept at a fire scene overnight. Signed by Raymond A. Yaw secretary.
The Humphrey Hawkins full employment bill gains backing from feminists blacks and seniors as it seeks a 3 percent adult unemployment target within four years with government jobs if needed. Critics say it risks inflation and wasteful make work while supporters cite benefits for women blacks and retirees.
Congress increases 1977 ERDA programs by 116.2 million, splitting the rise between solar heating and solar electric conversion. An earmark of 5 million would launch the Solar Energy Research Institute. Rep. Conte argues for broader energy options beyond nuclear.
The U.S. Court of Appeals quickly upheld Transportation Secretary Coleman’s 16 month permit for trial SST operations to the United States. Environmentalists and regional representatives challenged the ruling, citing safety and environmental concerns, while officials proceed with Dulles landings and JFK blocks.
An expert told a World Health Organization gathering that Laetrile sold from apricot seeds is ineffective and dangerous. He cited 50,000 Americans using the drug, illegal doses reaching $85, and a global smuggling network from Canada to Germany.
Washington UPS reports Agriculture Department economists expect retail food prices to rise 3 to 4 percent in the year, keeping total consumer food spending over 200 billion dollars. The gain would be the smallest in at least four years and could run as low as 2 percent.
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