Godfather of America's Mafia Dies in Bed at 74
Carlo Gambino, longtime mob boss known as the Godfather of the American Mafia, died at 74 in his Massapequa, New York home from natural causes. His death reshapes power among New York families as officials note his leading role in the commission and his 50 year criminal career with multiple arrests and a 1937 bootlegging conviction.
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Obituary of Sybil Vallance Travers
Sybil Vallance Travers 81 died Oct 16 at Pend Oreille Manor. Born March 21 1895 in Downham Market England she married Frank Travers Jan 18 1920 in New York and moved to the area in 1963 from Los Angeles. Survived by son Frank Kootenai Sd daughter Betty Batchler Sandpoint 11 grandchildren 4 great grandchildren and sister Julia Vallance La Jolla CA. Cremation final. memorials to March of Dimes.
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Mondale Dole TV Debate Dashes Preacher Style Hope
The first televised vice presidential debate features Walter Mondale and Robert Dole in a sharp, clash filled exchange. Mondale comes off sincere while Dole uses wit and quick jabs. Both defend party lines on unemployment and employment figures, with independents left undecided ahead of election day bets.
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Idaho farmers predict record potato harvest this year
Idaho farmers expect a record 84.8 million hundredweight potato crop in 1976 due to a 13 percent rise in planted acreage. Despite higher production, yield per acre fell from 1975 and 1974 levels, while harvest conditions remained favorable and digging progressed well.
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Steelhead Suit Goes To Supreme Court
Idaho seeks a ruling from the U S Supreme Court on jurisdiction over its steelhead case against Oregon and Washington The Idaho Attorney General plans to argue in Washington DC on November 8 The state alleges commercial gill netting blocks steelhead from reaching Idaho for spawning and wants an equitable share of the resource The move represents the initial step to have the high court decide the merits of the dispute.
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Army Reserves To Get Flu Inoculations
The 96th US Army Command announced a flu vaccination program for 6,300 Army Reservists across Utah Idaho Montana Colorado Wyoming and New Mexico. The target date for all units to be vaccinated is November 30.
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Community group meetings and events for Bonner County
Oden Busy Bees meet Oct 27 at 10 30 a m at Pat Browns. Sandpoint Masonic Lodge holds Oct 18 at 7 30 p m. Bonner County Christian Women host Oct 21 lunch with speaker Zoe Van Skaik and knitting demonstration by Gini Woodward. 4 H Horse Leaders meet Oct 21 7 30 p m at Courthouse. Library book sale Oct 20 23 with 25c hardbacks and 5c paperbacks. Nutrition meals for seniors at Denny s and in Priest River and Clark Fork. Kootenai PTO open house Oct 19 7 30 p m. Pend Oreille Rock and Gem Club Oct 19 7 30 p m in Sandpoint Hall. Panhandle Nile Club Oct 21 1 p m at Elouise Wilson s Hope home. Bonner County Bazaar Oct 22 9 a m 8 30 p m and Oct 23 9 a m 3 p m at Sandpoint Community Hall. Idaho Nurses Assoc meets Oct 18 7 p m at Bonner General Hospital cafeteria. Spokane mobile blood unit Oct 19 2 5 30 p m at VFW Post Home. Sagle PTO hosts Post cereal box tops drive for outdoor playground equipment at Sagle or North Idaho Warehouse Market.
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Local Public Works Bill Allocates Funds Nationwide
President Ford signed the Congressional appropriation for the Local Public Works Capital Development and Investment Act totaling over 3 billion dollars. The package funds three grant programs including Local Public Works Development with 2 billion for distressed areas, Idaho receiving 10 million, administered by the Economic Development Administration.
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Dale Price
Panhandle
Rexburg Man To Head Interstate Water Problems
Ray W Rigby of Rexburg was reelected to chair the Interstate Conference on Water Problems at its Biloxi meeting. The four term state senator and Western States Water Council representative leads the 12 member executive board of national specialists from 44 states. Conference delegates discussed water rights permits groundwater management and federal project expectations.
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Card Of Thanks From Bonner General Hospital Patient
I express gratitude for prayers, cards, flowers and visits during my stay at Bonner General Hospital. Special thanks to all the nurses and doctors Manenau and Gould. Roonnie Bleckwenn
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Wool Contest Director Named After Months of Searching
District 5 selects Mrs H B Drechsel as director of the Make It Yourself With Wool Contest. Idaho residents in Benewah Bonner Boundary Clearwater Idaho Kootenai Latah Lewis Nez Perce Shoshone counties may contact her for entry forms. The event is set for November 6 at the University of Idaho Home Economics building. Entries must be mailed ten days before the date.
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Wyoming Elk Hunter Missing After Snowstorm Search Expands
A mounted posse braves 18 inches of new snow near the Montana border to find elk hunter Gabriel Franko of Sheridan. He became separated from two companions during opening weekend with winds 38 mph and temperatures in the 20s, about 45 miles northwest of Sheridan. The sheriff reports 30 searchers in rugged canyon terrain. no roads closed as blizzard conditions persist.
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Mondale Leads Dole in Vice Presidential Debate Poll
A Los Angeles radio survey of 126 residents after the vice debate shows 70 percent favor Mondale as better informed and more believable than Dole, with 27 percent preferring Dole and 2 percent undecided.
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Well-Known Rock Collector Dies at 82 in Idaho
Glen L. Evans 82 a renowned rock and mineral collector died Friday in a Caldwell hospital His semiprecious gem collection is among the nation’s largest and is on permanent display at the College of Idaho Evans founded Glen L Evans Inc fishing tackle in Caldwell in 1921 and ran it until 1967 Memorial services will be held at 10 am Tuesday at Jewett Auditorium College of Idaho conducted by Rev Donald Frank
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Crossword Across and Down Clues Mixed From 1940s Puzzle
A readout of scattered crossword clues includes Across and Down entries such as Puppet Talks Cry of bac chanals Cain's brother Setting Pondered Employ Coast Guard vessel Public notice Umpire's cal Father Measures of length Not difficult Medieval chemical science Grit Introduce Sign as correct Food fish Erbium Japan Barroom Look of pleasure Republic S Ald Sheltered Affirma side five Whole range vote Touch end to A rem endant Finest Male off Slumbers spring False Position Strong low of cart arms Soft pillow Mir- Grampus rated 220 Convert into image leather Woody Excuse Old times perennial Fragment I archaic Girl students Helper Printers' Medicine Mandarin measures pellet Extorted as money concealed Palm leaves Summit Determine Across Solitary
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Juveniles Arrested in Cedar Ave Property Damage
Four youths aged 8 to 11 were arrested Sunday for malicious injury to private property after allegedly throwing rocks through windows at Big Pink and Klatts Recycling on Cedar Ave. Windows at George's Thrift Bakery and Star Supply were also damaged. A bee hive valued at 125 dollars with initials RCD was stolen from 606 N Ella. Ranier Beer Warehouse on Railroad Ave was burglarized with the front door pried open. no beer was taken.
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Idaho Woman Pleads Innocent In Husband Death
Payette woman, 32, pleaded not guilty to first degree murder in Boise court. Prosecutors say a decapitated torso, armless and partly burned, identified as Ronald Needs was found June 29 in Boise foothills. Mrs Needs remains jailed in Ada County on 100000 bond.
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Public Workshops Set on Salmon River Planning Units
The South Fork Salmon River and Warren Planning Units will be discussed in public workshops at Lewiston McCall Cascade and Boise this week. Forest supervisor Edward C Maw says the sessions invite public input on reviewing and developing management alternatives for the planning areas. Dates include Lewiston High School October 18 7 10 30 pm McCall Donnelly High School October 19 7 10 30 pm Cascade High School October 20 7 10 30 pm New State Office Building October 21 7 10 30 pm.
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