Lewiston debates end of year annexation amid budget strains
Lewiston Council may wait until year-end to annex adjoining Lewis ton Orchards due to budget strains and district code changes after voters rejected the city charter. Immediate annexation could require a new budget and raises, with plans challenged by county officials under state tax limits. Leaders awaited court orders to certify a proposed levy while similar actions occurred in Bannock County.
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Lewiston
UPI
Lewiston Orchards
Paul Wise
Wise
Idaho
Bannock County
Nampa Man, 88, In Critical Condition After Fire
Francis Mayhugh of Nampa, age 88, was reported slightly improved but still in critical condition from burns after accidentally setting his clothes on fire at a Nampa boarding house. An employee found him in a burned chair as she brought his dinner tray and he was taken to Mercy Hospital for chest and facial burns.
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Nampa
Upi
Francis Mayhugh
Mayhugh
Mercy Hospital
Idaho dry beans seen at 1.7 million cwt crop
The Idaho Crop and Livestock Reporting Service projects 1969 commercial dry beans in the state at about 1.7 million cwt, slightly above last year and 12 percent above 1967. Harvest nears completion with ideal early conditions but later showers and heavy dew slowed work.
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Idaho Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Crop quality report shows very good condition
The report states crop quality is very good with only minor disease and insect issues this year.
Merger of West Tacoma Newsprint and Boise Cascade Approved
West Tacoma Newsprint Co. merges into Boise Cascade Corp after a special Steilacoom Washington meeting. Exchange involves Boise Cascade stock. West Tacoma Newsprint, founded 1946, owned by 40 newspaper publishers, has 120000 tons annual capacity.
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Boise
West Tacoma Newsprint Co
Boisé Cascade Corporation
West Tacoma
Steilacoom
Wash
Boise Cascade
West Tacoma Newsprint
Idaho First National Bank sees growth despite high rates
Boise report from Wm E Irvin president of Idaho First National Bank notes a generally positive climate in Idaho with busy year to date. Livestock prices stay profitable and agricultural income should rise while metal prices improve and tourism increases. High interest rates cited as caused by government and business spending. bank expands with two new offices in Pinehurst and Orofino and relocations in Rexburg and Karcher Mall. another Boise branch planned for December.
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Boise
UPD
Irvin
Idaho First National Bank
Idaho
Pinehurst
Orofino
Rexburg
Karcher Mall
Go Kart Race Set for Boise Site and Dates
The Ee Da Da Go Kart Club of Boise will sponsor its annual 100 mile race on October 19 at the road adjoining the Idaho Air National Guard headquarters. Start time is 1 p.m. with time trials at 11 a.m. About 40 to 50 karts are expected across three classes and a special sportsman class. Trophies go to the top five finishers in each class.
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Boise
UPD
Boise Upd State Money Eyed by Legislature
Governor Don Samuelson states the legislature will have to look very closely at state funding. He warns of scrutiny over budget allocations and potential changes to how money is spent in Boise.
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Boise
Don Samuelson
Idaho agencies face funding limits as revenues near predictions
Samuelson told state officials that extra money could only come from diverting part of the permanent building fund. Meanwhile, Bert Colwell announced a Dec 15 rate increase and the Centrex switchboard coming online. The AILY BEE notes Boise film showings after a court ruling clears showing of certain movies.
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Samuelson
Bert Colwell
Administrative Services
Potlatch Forests reports weak third quarter earnings
Potlatch Forests Inc. of Lewiston reports a drop in third quarter earnings to 1,938,000 dollars or 28 cents a share from 4,138,000 dollars or 58 cents last year due to low lumber and plywood prices and weaker housing demand. Year to date earnings total 12,058,000 dollars or 1.72 dollars per share, up from 11,135,000 dollars or 1.59 per share last year.
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Lewiston Upi
Potlatch Forests, Inc
Lewiston
Benson R. Cancell
Cancell
North Idaho Chamber delegates tour Dworshak and hatchery
About 10 delegates from the North Idaho Chamber of Commerce planned a Dworshak trip and a visit to the Ahsahka hatchery. The three day meeting in Orofino began with registration and agenda setup as officers were to be elected. Attorney General Robert Robson was slated to speak Saturday with panel discussions on a proposed state constitution revision.
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Orofino
UPD
Dworshak
Dam
Ahsahka
North Idaho Chamber of Commerce
Robert Robson
Boise theater plans to show controversial film Candy
Plaza Twin manager Art Anderson of Boise says he intends to screen Candy despite protests. He notes the decision reflects artistic merit and community view, with no firm changes announced as discussions continue.
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Boise
Art Anderson
Plaza Twin Theaters
Anderson
Assault Charge Filed in Boise Stabbing Case
Dan Hutcheson, 25, scheduled to appear in Ada County Justice Court next Wednesday on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon. Bail set at $1,000. He is accused of stabbing Ed Dickinson, 34, during an early Wednesday morning quarrel over a woman in Boise.
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Boise
UPI
Dan Hutcheson
Ada County
Hutcheson
Ed Dickinson
Judge Orders Priest Jailed
Milwaukee judge F Ryan Duffy revoked Rev James Groppi’s parole and sentenced him to six months in the house of correction for violating probation tied to welfare demonstrations in Madison. He must serve the full term with six days credit already subtracted. request for a stay pending Supreme Court action denied.
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Wis
UPI
F. Ryan Duffy
James FE
Groppi
House of Correction
Duffy
Madison
U.S. Supreme Court
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