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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1973
Page
1
North Idaho liquor law audit draws questions from State Senator Mike Mitchell and a protest letter from Kootenai County Prosecutor Gary Haman. The audit alleges uneven enforcement and possible violations, while officials debate uniform statewide enforcement and local cooperation.
City Clerk reports about half of Sandpoint's potential voters are registered for the November 6 city election. 76 new registrations since Sept. 24 plus roughly 900 who voted last year on a leash law measure suggest turnout is limited. Registration closes November 3 with extended hours for last minute sign ups, and voting is at the Fire Hall for the Mayor and three Council seats. Incumbent Les Brown faces Jim Judd in the mayoral race.
The Inland Automobile Association warns motorists as Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday October 28 at 2 a.m. Clocks turn back one hour to 1 a.m. Becker urges slower speeds and greater following distances in dusk. Drivers should avoid glare from headlights and keep right edge in view. Pedestrians cyclists and motorcyclists should wear light clothing and be equipped with lights. Headlights and windshields must be clean for maximum visibility.
The Bonner County Planning Commission votes to study county needs and growth versus timber production. Chairman Roy Wise asks for data on land subdivision, sold lots, roads, and taxes to guide future land planning decisions.
Gloria Lorrainne LeVeque, 49, of Sandpoint, died Thursday night when her car hit a rock face on Highway 200 west of Sandpoint. Priest River officer Don Nelson was reportedly pursuing her, and she may have been intoxicated. The car burned after impact, but responders removed her from the wreckage. She is survived by her husband Don J. LeVeque, one daughter Patricia Ann Carter, Spokane, four grandchildren, four brothers, two sisters. Services are pending at Moon Chapel.
Sandpoint will see increasing cloudiness tonight and Saturday with a chance of showers on Saturday. Warmer afternoons are expected with gusty southwest winds and a 10 percent rain chance tonight and 30 percent on Saturday. Low tonight around 35 and high Saturday near 55.
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