03 Nov 1977
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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1977
Page
1
The Sandpoint Planning and Zoning Commission opens the first of three public hearings on annexing about 600 acres to the city west and north of the present limits. A final decision awaits council approval of a long range plan. No vote tonight.
The Sandpoint mayor and seven of eight council hopefuls gathered for a Chamber of Commerce sponsored forum where participants pressed for greater public role in policy making. Candidates argued over agenda access, citizen comments, annexation plans, and urban growth while stressing different approaches to governance.
The Senate approved raising Social Security taxes more for employers than employees, while rejecting a plan for equal tax shifts. The bill would lift the maximum employee tax to 2390 in 1987 and employer tax per worker to 5287.50, with House action proposing equal rises to 3024.60. Senator Curtis warned that shifting burden would slow growth and hurt institutions with high paid staffs including the University of Nebraska.
Mostly sunny today with increasing clouds tonight and a chance of a few showers Friday. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph. High near 50 today, low around 30 tonight, Friday high about 45. Night and Friday precipitation chances 10 percent and 20 percent respectively. Extended outlook cool with unsettled weather and possible rain or snow at times. Sunrise 6 36 am sunset 4 29 pm. Lake level 2054.87.
Congress approves President Carter’s proposal for a $10 billion privately financed pipeline crossing Canada to move natural gas from Alaska to the lower 48 states. The House backed the AICAN pipeline by voice vote on Wednesday.
Incumbent Venishnick and newcomer Fink vie for three four year seats amid debates on annexation and growth. Fink urges slow growth and local bonding while opposing the comprehensive plan, citing tax and service costs. Venishnick stresses orderly annexation, water system upgrades and street paving with LID support and improved recreation.
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