Thunderstorms Sweep Ohio and Texas Border Towns
Powerful storms tracked from the Ohio Valley to the southern Plains with high winds hail and heavy rains. Texas border towns Eagle Pass and Laredo reported evacuations roof collapses and flooded streets while Kansas Kentucky and Michigan faced power outages and wind damage.
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United Press International
Ohio Valley
Plains
Texas
Eagle Pass
Tex
Laredo
Harmlessley
Higgins
Texas Panhandle
Blue Grove
Belton
Kansas
Missouri
Kentucky
Ninnescah River
National Weather Service
Michigan
Detroit Edison Co
Ohio
Sullivan
Mansfield
VA seeks 112000 on the job training slots for veterans
Boise based Veterans Administration plans to push private sector employers to create 112 000 on the job training slots for Vietnam era veterans this year. Administrator Max Cleland says the program will be financed with GI Bill allowances paid directly to veterans. A recruit with no dependents at full time will receive 212 dollars a month during the first six months.
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Boise
UPI
Veterans Administration
Max Cleland
Idaho Land Board Considers Court Over In Lieus
The Idaho Land Board said it would head to court to resolve in lieu land exchanges with the federal government but would delay action for full discussion with former governor Cecil D. Andrus. Governor Evans said Andrus cannot attend a June 17 meeting, so board members may meet again to decide next steps.
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Boise
UPI
Idaho Land Board
Case of Interior
Cecil D. Andrus
John V. Evans
Idaho
Evans
Andrus
Washington, D.C
Wayne Kidwell
Department of Interior
Kidwell
Joe R. Williams
Bureau of Land Management
Cemetery Association Sets Meeting
The Westmond Cemetery Association will hold its annual business meeting and officer election on Memorial Day May 30 at 10 a.m. at the cemetery. The board notes the new sprinkler system and invites members to attend, vote, and volunteer for summer work days on the first Saturday each month. Help is requested to plan for future years.
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Westmond Cemetery Assn
Westmend Cemetery Assn
Prosecutors Sought Jail Sentence For J R Simplot
Federal prosecutors sought a jail term for industrialist J R Simplot for falsely filing income tax returns. Judge A Andrew Hauk fined Simplot and two entities 40000 for unpaid taxes and, under a plea deal, did not impose jail. The U S Attorney noted deterrence goals while citing ABA guidelines.
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U. S
Paul Westburg
Justice Department
Guards Fear Reprisals After Prison Riot and Lockup
In WALLA WALLA Washington guards refuse to release about 160 prisoners after a six week lockdown following Easter Sunday fire and store looting. A guard spokesman reports seven guards are marked for murder. threats of a major riot and killings persist as guards demand protective cages and manned gun towers. Warden Rhay says riot gear is limited to 20 officers.
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Walla Walla, Wash
UPI
Washington State Prison
B.J. Rhay
Rhay
Crossword Clue Puzzleing Historical Terms
Clues list includes Subdued Pounds down Straighten Rounded molding and more. Terms span across and down with entries like Bess, Prophet, Domini, Grayish, Grammar and rhetoric, Astern, Remain suspended, Misrepresent, Harem room, Knot in wood and others. Includes Bugle call Genus of lily Bog Carve letters Tunisian ruler.
Local clubs plan meetings and events around Memorial Month
Bonner Boundary County groups announce meetings and activities from May 23 to May 30. Includes Retired Teachers Association gathering May 26 at Panhandle Room, Memorial Poppy sale May 27 by American Legion Post 15, Westmend Cemetery Assn annual meeting May 30, and various community events such as graduation, CBer meetup, Eastern Star, senior classes, Farm Bureau, potluck, and Girls State preparation.
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Bonner Boundary County
Retired Teachers Association
Panhandle
Bonner County
American Legion and
American Legion Auxiliary of
Post
Unit William”.D. Martin No. 15
Charles Fontaine
Unit 15
Wm. D. Martin
Auxiliary of the American Legion
VFW
Lake Street
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Stidwell Junior High
Sandpoint High School
Stidwell
Sandpoint
Nam
Rinsenvac
ENT Pense
Taft's
Variety Inc
Sandpoint, Id
Cemetery Association
Fotorama Inc.p.o
Minneapolis
Minn
J.R. Simplot
Hauk
Los Angeles
American Bar Association
Mikel Williams
Williams
Hank
Simplot
Tre
Southside Christian School
Southside
Cocolalla
Dempsy ‘Barnhart
Bayview
North Idaho
Eagles
Martha
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Senior Citizens ‘Center
Forest and’Main
Farm Bureau
Sandpoint Social Club
IWA
Middle Earth
Parrits
Oden Busybees
Lifehouse
Bonner County Historical Society
s.Gay
BCHS
Raye Gilmore
Clark Fork Booster Club
Clark Fork
Paul H. King, Jr
D.V.M. Lake Plaza
S. Third Ave
Stoddard
Zenith
Sears
Sears Roebuck & CO
Sears, Roebuck & CO
Roebuck
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