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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1975
Page
2
The Sandpoint Fire Department will screen Halloween treats with metal detectors at the fire station. The check runs tonight from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday morning after 8 p.m. Last year over 200 people used the service and organizers hope the public returns this year.
Two thefts are under investigation. In downtown last night two girls described as blondes stole a coat worth unknown items and fled in a car, nearly hitting store manager Joan Loveless. In a separate incident a white and blue truck loaded a road grader from Whiskey Jack condos and drove off, grader later traced to a Spokane dealer, not yet recovered.
In Gooding Idaho a four year old died and his father Frank E Bolton Jr was burned critically while trying to rescue him Mrs Bolton and an eight month old infant escaped unhurt Fire Chief Waldschmidt said the alarm sounded at 530 am and the roof caved in as firefighters attempted rescue
Bob Pontius notes no quarrels among 11 day sequestered jurors who shared meals in fair to good ratings. Jurors describe meals, separate rooms, limited drinks, and travel pay as families felt strain from long absence. After verdict some spoke of tired relief and eagerness to move on.
Special Prosecutor Tom Frost and the judge face daily estimates of 900 to 1500 dollars for the Lewiston trial that began October 15. Testimony spanned eight days with three days for jury selection and a sequestered weekend. Mrs. Kenney notes funds from existing reserves plus emergency funds, no registered warrants issued, while Barbara Willows says Bonner County can cover bills with tax money arriving in January 1976. The total cost remains undetermined as records await November approval and December bill issuance.
The Idaho State Transportation Department delays new Boise River bridges on Highway 69 to study widening to four lanes. FHWA asks for deeper analysis of four lane need and alternate connector routes. A 1971 Cloverdale Five Mile corridor hearing influenced locating a connector with I-80N interchange.
A ribbon cutting ceremony to dedicate the Shingle Mill Bridge will be held Monday November 3 at 11 30 am with the public invited to attend at the bridge side.
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