School Levy Vote Sparks Debate On Education Funding
In a lengthy Op-Ed B.M. questions why voters oppose a school levy amid district needs. He cites Sandpoint High facilities and equipment shortcomings, argues the levy funds would aid students, and notes public dissatisfaction with administration while addressing fears of property reassessment.
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War Threatens Djibouti as Ethio Somali Conflict Rages
Djibouti, Africa's smallest state, faces economic collapse as the Addis Ababa Djibouti railroad remains closed after Somali forces severed lines. Port activity shrinks, khat trade halts, and food prices soar. aid via air routes and road convoys replaces rail traffic amid looming national danger.
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Assab
Soviet Union
South Yemen
The Lighter Side of Southern Bank Overdrafts
Dick West humorously notes Bert Lance hearings revealing Georgia bank directors and major stockholders frequently overdraft. He jokes Southern bankers are generous, avoiding overreaction and delaying notice to avoid embarrassment, portraying overdrawn accounts as a civility habit rather than misconduct.
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Dick West
United Press International
Washington
Bert Lance
Georgia
Senate
Reader Letters Question Right To Education In Idaho
Brent Sisson of Sandpoint argues against viewing truancy as a bright spot for Bonner County. He cites Idaho Constitution Article 9 Section 9 and statutes 33-202 33-207 and the Child Protective Act to support every child’s right to education and calls for stronger enforcement of mandatory attendance.
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Bonner Boundary
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Sandpoint
Western books a smash at Moscow fair amid theft crackdown
At the Moscow International Book Fair Western publishers report heavy demand for titles while authorities confiscate books from two unidentified Jewish activists after alleged thefts. Pilfering is widespread but this marks the first crackdown with activists offered books back if they signed a surrender.
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Peggy Polk
United Press International
Moscow
Association of Jewish Book Publishers
Tony Moggach
Penguin Books
London
times-Mirror Publishing Co
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