Coal Heated Idaho Schools Could Close If Coal Strike Hits
Idaho school districts relying on coal for heat warn of possible shutdowns if a nationwide coal strike disrupts fuel supplies. Some districts report three weeks supply and bid difficulties, with Rexburg and Lapwai assessing risks and costs rising as suppliers look to Wyoming and Utah.
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Margaret Bailey
Boise
UPS
Idaho
Jeff Wilson
Lapwai
Utah
Wilson
Sup
Wyoming
Lewiston
City Undertakes Efficiency Study on City Operations
Contractor Leland Gray begins a feasibility review for Sandpoint to assess space, inefficiencies, and needs of all city departments including police fire public works and treasurer. The report, due by year end, will explore remodeling or new city hall and present budget estimates without evaluating the building’s structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Gray
Sandpoint
Floyd Gray
Gray
Public Works
City Hall
Thefts Reported Across Area Include Stoves and Chainsaws
The Sheriff’s Office reports rising thefts at area homes. Dorothy Ellenbecker says an antique wood cook stove was stolen from her mother's Trout Creek Road residence. Clare Hamilton reports padlocks forced on a shed outhouse and camper bus, with a chain saw worth 125 dollars taken in the last three weeks.
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Sheriff’s Office
Dorothy Ellenbecker
Trout Creek Road
Clare Hamilton
Thief Steals $28,000 Rolls Royce From Impound Lot
William Osco of Beverly Hills faced a missing luxury car after a dispute over repairs left his Rolls Royce Silver Shadow impounded in Scottsdale. Police said thieves hot-wired the car after prying a gate and its whereabouts remain unknown.
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Scottsdale, Ariz
UPI
William Osco
Osco
Beverly Hills
Calif
Error noted over misstatement in court report
The Wednesday page one account of Paul Cims of Hope facing a dismissed fraud charge in a Magistrate Court preliminary hearing contained an erroneous statement attributed to defense attorney Steven Herndon. The court did not rule on ICC COD order regulations nor on West Coast Cedar Products. The court did hear testimony about possible trucker infractions.
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Paul Cims
Hope
Steven Herndon
Herndon
The
Daily Bee
No Coal Problem Seen Here In Idaho Districts
In Bonner County only two coal heated schools remain Lincoln and Colburn. Bargain Supply of Sandpoint bids coal supply this year and expects no contract issues. Manager Ray Kincaid says fuel was hard to obtain briefly but two carloads arrived together and Utah coal should last into winter.
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Sylvan Butler
Rexbury
Lincoln
Colburn
Ray Kincaid
Utah
Missing Airplane Victim McClain Found Near Dabob
Bodies of Steve McClain and Dan O Keefe recovered from wreckage of a light plane near Dabob Washington. McClain 31 of Puyallup was married to Dina McFarland and nephew of Gene Littlefield. Memorial service planned at White River United Presbyterian Church Auburn Washington with James Armstrong officiating. Memorial fund established. no flowers.
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Steve McClain
Puyallup
Dabob
McClain
J.R. McFarland
Sandpoint
Hunter McClain
Dan O'Keefe
Port Angeles
Tacoma
Port Townsend
Dina McFarland
Gene Littlefield
White River United
Idaho Commission to Close Steelhead Fishing Across Idaho
Idaho Fish and Game Commission votes unanimously to close steelhead fishing in the Snake River system this year due to an exceptionally low run. The decision covers all Idaho waters beginning Sunday at midnight with a review planned for next summer to consider a possible fall season in 1975. The Ortmans noted an expected Snake River run near 12 000, well below recent lows, and highlighted hatchery needs and spawning forecasts for Dworshak Niagara Pahsimeroi facilities.
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Pocatello
API
The
Idaho Fish and Game Commission
Idaho
Ning
Snake River
David Wortmans
Commission
Dworshak
Niagra Springs
Pahsimeroi
Ortmans
Niagra
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Boise Independent
Jim Bieker
Nampa
Bonner County
McFarland
Dwarshak
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