Hells Canyon Delay Efforts Fail in House Interior Panel
The House Interior Committee rejected two Symms attempts to delay Hells Canyon National Recreation Area legislation on the Snake River. An amendment seeking a three year dam moratorium was defeated 24 to 6. The panel adjourned before voting on the bill itself as members argued over hearings and irrigation needs.
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Washington
UPI
House Interior Committee
Steven D. Symms
Idaho
Hells Canyon
Snake River
Oregon
Snake
Senate
Lloyd Meeds
D-Wash
Roy Taylor
D-N.c
Meeds
Symms
Washington Democrat
House
Taylor
Tino Roncalio
D-Wyo
Harold T. Johnson
D-Calif
Roncalio
Lions Donate To Beach Development in Sandpoint
The Sandpoint Lions Club contributed 2500 to the city for beach upgrades. Past President Kirby Scribner presented the donation to Parks Superintendent Bob Linday. Total Lions gifts reach 6000 over 4 1/2 years to fund gate entrance paving sidewalks curbing and landscaping.
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Sandpoint Lions Club
Kirby Scribner
Bob Linsday
Bee
Sandpoint
Linsday
Barge Free from Mooring Drifts Toward Bridge
A Burlington Northern barge with a crane broke loose from its moorings during high winds on Lake Pend Oreille and drifted toward the Long Highway Bridge. Deputies chased and secured the vessel at Dog Beach by 3:25 a.m. no damage reported.
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Burlington Northern
Long Highway
Lake Pend Oreille
Dog Beach
School Bomb Threat Reported at Stidwell Junior High
Police investigated a bomb threat received at Stidwell Junior High just after noon recess. Chief Dick Abbott said officers found no device after a brief inquiry. a male juvenile voice made the call. Superintendent Dr. E Wayne Likens warned of a one year suspension for any student making threats.
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Stidwell Junior High
Dick Abbott
Abbott
E. Wayne _Likens
No New Leads In Store Money Theft
Priest River Police Chief Wally Mitchell said no further leads have developed in the theft of about $2600 from the Priest River IGA. Four or five Gypsy women, all in the group, entered Aug. 26 and allegedly used a restroom near the office to access locked receipts. Detectives suggest the lock was picked while staff were downstairs. money missing was found the next day. Reports of similar incidents exist in western Montana, northern Idaho, and eastern Washington.
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Priest River
Wally Mitchell
Mitchell
IGA
Don Nelson
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Four Elected By Chamber
Four Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce members have elected four new directors. An additional board member will be appointed next week to replace Jim Tinsman, who moved to JC Penney in Bozeman Montana. The new members are Dave Wall, Sherry Metz, Bob Larimer, and Allan Cox.
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Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Bill Watkins
Jim Tinsman
JC Penny Co
Bozeman
Montana
Dave Wall
Evergreen Ford
Sherry Metz
All About Travel
Bob Larimer
General Telephone
Allan Cox
Edgewater Lodge
Council Tonight Holds Special Session on Zoning and Sewer
Sandpoint City Council meets in a special session to hear a request to waive a seven year ordinance prohibiting two dwellings on one lot. Public comments from nearby property owners are expected. The meeting also reviews expanding sewer hookups to homes on North Boyer and General Telephone Co. GN Road.
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Sandpoint
North Boyer
Great Northern Rd
Shorty Blood
North
Boyer
General Telephone Co
GN Road
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National Parks and Recreation Subcommittee
Pacific Power and Light and General Telephone Reported
Northern Lights
Trout Creek
Power Company
Council
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