Sandpoint Students Frustrated by Council Session Mixup
At Sandpoint City Council meeting students expected to sit in and present an ordinance but were told the idea was not on the agenda. City Clerk Easton accepted fault for the miscommunication while Mayor Brown defended the council stance, prompting mixed reactions and a call to better youth engagement in city government.
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Sandpoint High School
Dave Easton
Easton
Brown
Council
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Ford's Chinese Visit Deemed Diplomatic Futility by Analysts
UPI Senior Editor Charles R. Smith argues President Ford's trip to China offers little substance. Beijing welcomes him but sees no concrete gains, citing Taiwan ties and stalled Sino American diplomacy. Analysts say changes in the U S cabinet may influence views on detente and Soviet relations.
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UPI
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Ford
China
Henry Kissinger
Kissinger
Peking
Richard M. Nixon
Shanghai
Taiwan
Washington
United States
Taipei
Soviet Union
Schlesinger
Mao Tse-tung
Mao
Laos Refugee Family Finds Shelter in Idaho Town
Ton Pahn and his family, refugees from Laos who fled after the Communist takeover, are living with the John Wells family in Castleford Idaho. Pahn, who worked for the U.S. government about a decade, says he fears persecution and is adjusting to cold weather and a 12 hour time change. He aims to learn driving, obtain a license, and secure employment to become self sufficient. The family includes a 15 month old son.
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Castleford, Idaho
Ton Pahn
Pahn
U. S
Thailand
United States
Castleford
Agencies debate bridge type over Clearwater River route
Walker notes fixed bridge favored by Coast Guard and Idaho but a vertical lift option remains viable with minor disruption. He cites about 40 openings annually for barge traffic, or roughly three times a month. Tisdale warns Idaho may bow to Coast Guard, citing nearly exhausted state funds, and suggests a 62 foot width as the compromise.
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Walker
Clearwater River
Coast Guard
Idaho Division of Highways
Tisdale
Idaho
Farmers to Be Surveyed Nationwide in Spokane Area
County extension agent Gil Heggemeier said Pacific Northwest farmers will be surveyed by mail or in person in the next weeks as part of a nationwide agricultural survey. The inquiry asks about winter wheat planted acreage and livestock counts including cattle hogs and chickens and pig crop expectations. The results will help farmers and buyers plan marketing for the coming year.
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Spokane
UPI
Gil Heggemeier
Pacific Northwest
Heggemeier
Idaho Land Board Delays Moratorium Decision on Reservation Land
Andrus indicated West of Leadore land formerly part of Lemhi Indian Reservation is isolated and undisturbed by leases. The board gave 180 days to BLM to show interest in a swap. Decision postponed until Attorney General Wayne Kidwell and Roy Truby attend. Timber sales approved near Payette Lakes with safety setbacks.
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Leadore
Lemhi
Bureau of Land Management
Wayne Kidwell
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Roy Truby
Land Department
Island Park
Payette Lakes
Wagon Wheel Road
Theft at Sandpoint Jr High locker hits coach wallet
Police report a juvenile was detained over the theft of a wallet from Sandpoint Jr High School locker room. Wallet belonged to coach Lawrence Miller and contained no money. Juvenile released to parents to appear in court. Sheriff log notes theft of twelve 8 track tapes and one flashlight from Charles R. Whittaker's car, loss $105.
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Sandpoint Jr. High School
Lawrence Miller
Charles R. Whittaker
Idaho Senator Proposes Circuit Breaker Relief Extension
Idaho Falls Senator Dane Watkins pledges a bill to expand circuit breaker property tax relief to seniors with incomes up to 5500. The plan would raise annual relief by up to 37 000, aligning with last year’s near two million dollar appropriation and aiding roughly 14 000 seniors.
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Idaho Falls
Idaho
UPI
Dane Watkins
Ridaho Falls
Watkins
Legislaure
Leohono Honor Society to Host November Carnival
The Leohono Chapter of National Honor Society will sponsor the Leohono Carnival at Sandpoint High School gym on Saturday November 15 at 6 30 p.m. Proceeds fund scholarships for outstanding members with hopes of two $500 awards this year. About 25 activities planned and tickets cost 10 cents at the door.
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Leohono Chapter
National Honor Society
Sandpoint High School
Leohono
Tom Woodland
Woodland
Portland UPI USDA Weekly Livestock Market Report
Portland livestock market shows mixed changes across cattle calves hogs and sheep. Slaughter cows rise 50 to 100 cents while feeder steers gain up to 2 dollars. slaughter calves fetch 24 to 27.50. hogs advance 3 to 4. sheep lambs mostly steady with lighter feeder lambs improving. U.S. 1 8 cattle 200 to 260 pounds at 50.50 to 51.50.
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Portland
UPI
USDA
U.S
Vandalism Prompts Reward Fund In Shoshone Park
Shoshone citizens and civic clubs post reward money for information leading to arrests for nearly $5,000 in park vandalism. The Rotary club opened the fund with 50 dollars and a local druggist added 100 dollars.
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Idaho
UPI
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