Pursley accuses Symms of favoring big business in Congress
Democratic candidate Ken Pursley charges Rep. Steve Symms with corporate favoritism after Symms quotes praise for a large company in the Congressional Record and accepts a $1000 contribution from a top executive. He argues Idaho needs full time representation not a lobbyist for big business.
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Boise
UPI
Ken Pursley
Steve Symms
Idaho
Congressional Record
Pursley
Coors
Purskey
Hansen Attacks Labor as Enemy at Burley Rally
Rep George Hansen told an appreciation rally in Burley that eastern labor bosses push a labor dictatorship in Congress. He warned that liberal groups seek cheap food policy and Meany veto power, appealing to farmers while noting Farm prices and subsidies policy.
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Burley. Idaho
UPI
George Hansen
Burley
Congress
George Meany
Cities Endorse HJR6 For Legislator Compensation
The Association of Idaho Cities endorsed HJRG, a constitutional amendment creating a citizens' committee to set compensation and reimbursements for state legislators to be voted on in the general election. Executive director Floyd Decker said lawmakers often receive little for living expenses while in session. He noted $10 a day and 10 cents a mile no longer cover costs.
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Boise, Idaho
UPI
Association of Idaho Cities
Citizens’ Committee
Floyd Decker
The
Associa
Tion
McClure Plans Week-Long Idaho Campaign Tour
Senator James McClure of Idaho announces a week of Republican campaign appearances across Idaho. The schedule includes Homecoming events at the University of Idaho in Moscow, stops in Coeur d Alene Bonners Ferry and Priest River, with Boise Mountain Home and eastern Idaho events, plus a Utah appearance for Orrin Hatch.
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Washington
UPI
James McClure
Idaho
McClure
University of Idaho In Moscow
Carter's Playboy Interviewer Criticizes Media Use Of Story
Robert Scheer, author of the Playboy interview with Jimmy Carter, denounces media outlets for taking passages out of context. He spoke to 300 at Boston University about the piece which sparked a nationwide debate during the campaign. Scheer predicts a Carter backlash that benefits him in the long run after four months of reporting and extensive access.
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Carter
Playboy
Boston
UPI
Jimmy Carter
Robert Scheer
Boston University
Scheer
Playboy Magazine
Georgia
Carter Party
Television Schedule Highlights and Late Programs
A condensed TV guide lists Lorenzo and Henrietta in early evening slots with baseball matchups, Mister Rogers, Channel 2 News, and a mix of network news, comedies, dramas, and specials. Prime time features The Waltons, Hawaii Five-O, Barnaby Jones, Kojak, and late movies with News Scene and Tonight Show wrap.
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Lorenzo
Henrietta
Kansas City
New York
Mister Rogers
Channel 2
Electric Company
Hollywood
Dinah
Carter/Mondale
Barnaby Jones
San Francisco
van Dyke & Company
Charles Bronson
Q4 News
Trish Woman's Peace
Kojak
San —Francisco
Dan
ABC
Teton Dam Investigations Continue
Federal investigators probe whether cracks in the Teton Dam embankment caused the collapse near Rexburg Idaho on June 5 or formed later. The Independent Panel to Review the Cause of Teton Dam Failure reports cracks and distortion noted during excavations, with 92 soil samples, four labs, and analyses ongoing.
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Washington
UPI
Teton Dam
Rexburg
Idaho
Federal Bureau of Reclamation
U.S. Geological Survey
Interior
Thomas Kleppe
Cecil Andrus
Wallace L. Chadwick
Los Angeles
Chadwick
Libertarian Party Returns Idaho Campaign Funds
The Libertarian Party of Idaho returned 966.16 dollars to the state alleging the money was forcibly extracted from taxpayers. State Auditor Joe Williams noted the party’s letter stating it would be immoral to keep funds from individuals who did not express support for the party.
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Boise
UPI
Libertarian Party
Idaho
Joe Williams
Andrus Attacks ERDA Draft On Idaho Waste Plan
Idaho Governor Andrus criticized ERDA's environmental impact statement for not stating a firm commitment to begin removing nuclear wastes from above the Snake River aquifer by decade end. He cited five unanswered questions about waste transfer to a federal repository, burial of non transuranic waste, retrieval promises, and INEL activity levels.
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James L Liverman
ERDA
Andrus
Sen Frank Church
Snake River
INEL
Idaho
Idaho group calls for firing of law enforcement chief
The Idaho Allied Christian Forces urge Gov. Cecil Andrus to remove DIRECTOR John Berder and demand a full investigation of the department. They fault Bender for repealing and amending liquor and gambling regulations and cite IRS findings of 40 illegal gambling establishments in Wallace Kellogg area. Collinsworth says enforcement has weakened and urges action to restore strict licensing and oversight.
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Idaho Department of Law Enforcement
Idaho Citizens’ Organization
John Berder
Cecil Andrus
Bender
Idaho Allied Christian Forces, Inc
Orian W Collinsworth
Collingsworth
Collinsworth
IRS
Wallace- Kellogg
Idaho
Ford Cleared Of Campaign Funds Misuse
Ford was cleared by the Watergate special prosecutors of any misuse of political contributions during 1964 to early 1974. The report said no corroborating evidence or other law violations were found and the matter was closed.
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ED Rogers
Washington
UPI
Ford
Watergate Special Prosecution Force
House
Charles Ruff
Justice Department
FBI
Ruff
Congress
White House
House Banking Committee
Clarence Kelly
Edward Levi
Levi
Kent County
Mich
Jimmy Cart
Spokane Senator Day Declines Fight On Solicitation Charge
Spokane senator William S. Day 53 says he will not fight a misdemeanor solicitation of prostitution charge after a police decoy arrest. He paid a $45 fine, citing his comatose mother and family suffering, and criticized media sensationalism. Day, an 18 year veteran and Senate committee chair, faced public scrutiny as he runs for a third term.
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Jerry McGinn
Spokane
UPI
William S. Day
Skid Road
Day
Senate Social and Health Services Committee
House
Senate
Gerald Hickman
Day Ran
State Senate
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Channel 1
Meacow
Sesame Street Report
Rivals
Sherlock
Electric Holmes Company
Hollywood TV
Zoom Theatre
Charles
Electric Broksen Company
Nova
Mac
Liles
Yous Neil-Lehror
You
Bonner County
C. Ben Ross
United States
Gem Theatre
Sandpoint
Dorothy Anderson
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Milltown
Bonner County Historical Society
Nuclear Engineering Laboratory
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Grand Rapids
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Hartford Insurance Group
Wash
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