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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1971
Page
2
A guest editorial warns that pollen and certain plants can trigger asthma and poisoning. It cites Jimsonweed and other toxic plants, notes deaths from eating or tasting plant parts, and urges medical advice, avoiding ingestion, and cautious handling.
The last whitewater sawlog drive ends in northern Idaho as Potlatch Forest Inc finishes the 40 year operation on the north fork and Clearwater rivers. By fall the Dworshak dam bypass tunnel will close and logs shift to trucking to the mill. The year’s drive yielded about 51 million board feet, part of a total approaching 774 million board feet over the era.
The Bee will publish a report of all fish caught during the fishing season and may publish photos of larger fish. Fish may be brought to Bee Offices and black and white negatives are preferred for reproduction. Reported catches include Kamloops and Rainbows from multiple anglers across Spokane Coeur d Alene Kellogg Sandpoint and Seattle with weights ranging from 2 lb to 22 lb 9 oz.
William S. Schumacher director of the SBA Spokane district will visit Sandpoint on Wednesday May 26 to meet with locals seeking information on loans or management counseling. He may be reached at the Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The SBA may offer Economic Opportunity Loan program loans up to 25000 for low income individuals or those hindered by lack of opportunity, with repayment from business earnings required for loan approval.
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission reaffirmed the May 31 return deadline for nonresident big game hunting licenses. Beginning June 1 licenses will be sold by the office on a first come first served basis. The panel planned to set hunting season dates and did not act on dog hunting for bears in parts of southwestern Idaho. Deer licenses remain on open sale.
An editorial voice urges readers to consider a noncommercial cause the publication strongly supports, framing it as a matter of public interest and responsibility. The piece leverages a persuasive tone to rally support and attention beyond routine coverage.
Tonight at Sandpoint Junior High School a free program titled Prosperity or Posterity will be presented by county children with two notable speakers on environmental preservation. Displays from Priest River and Newport students will showcase pollution and related films while Sandpoint officials are urged to attend to support youth efforts shaping future laws.
J C Bud Benoit chairs the local Salvation Army Service Extension Committee which announces the Spring Mail Appeal and the 1971 Annual Membership letter. The group helps needy people with food shelter clothing and emergency aid without delay.
Sen Frank Church Republican Idaho urged rejection of Nixon admin proposals to charge annual individual fees for federal recreational facilities on public lands. He also called to end special case charges for water rest rooms and picnic tables in remarks to the Senate Interior Committee.
Five Idaho students received Bachelor of Arts degrees at Wil lamette University's 129th annual commencement on May 16. Daren Lane Going Biology of Sandpoint is listed among the graduates. Open 6 a.m. to 1 30 a.m. Call City Taxi 3 3011.
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