Strip Mine Bill Faces Tough GOP Hurdle in Override Bid
In Washington the House delays a planned veto override of a strip mining bill. Democrats need 40 to 45 Republican votes to reach two thirds, but GOP support has fallen from 96 to 77 then to 23, stalling the measure. The bill would set federal standards for near surface coal mining and require land reclamation.
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Justice Stewart Defends Free Press Role in Watergate Era
UPI reports Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart in Barrister argues the news media acted as designed by the First Amendment during Watergate era. He contends investigative journalism exposed government misconduct, while defending the press against claims of illegitimate power.
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Idaho Book Wins Cowboy Hall of Fame Award
Robert O Beatty authored Idaho a pictorial overview published by The Idaho First National Bank. It was named best non fiction photo documentary 1974 75 at the 15th Western Heritage Awards in Oklahoma City with publisher Thomas C Frye accepting. The book also earned a Bounce and Coffin Club exhibit selection and a top Certificate of Excellence at the Oregon Design Roundtable 75.
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Pesticide tests planned to replace DDT in moth control
In Coeur d Alene National Forest the Forest Service and Northern Rockies Pest Action Council will test three alternative pesticides to DDT for tussock moth control. Past DDT spraying covered over 500 000 acres in Washington Idaho and Oregon at a price of about 3 million dollars. Officials note DDT has a long half life and that sevin 4 0 plus a bacteria and a virus will be tested as possible successors.
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Idaho State Parks Open for Summer and Anniversary Events
Idaho's 19 state parks open for summer with Massacre Rocks Rendezvous set for June 21-22 at Massacre Rocks State Park. The 10th anniversary features a bicentennial wagon, black powder shoot, flag salute, cannon blast, and Old Time Fiddlers. Camping coupons offer 25 percent off for Idaho residents, with $7.50 vouchers usable for reservations and site services at Ponderosa Farragut and Priest Lake parks. Regular rates: $4 with hookups, $2.50 without. seniors and disabled on Social Security get 50 percent off.
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