Louisiana-Pacific Lays Off 60 at Chilco and Priest River Mills
The Louisiana-Pacific Lumber Co. laid off about 60 workers at its Chilco and Priest River mills after a drop in lumber demand. Plant manager Dave Miller said operations will run one shift and timing depends on market recovery, likely not until next spring. Other area mills reported no layoffs and cited diversification or ongoing operations.
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Louisiana-Pacific Lumber Co
Chilco and
Priest River
Dave Miller
Cocolalla Lumber Co
Robert Eddy
Arrow Tie Mill Co
Pack River Lumber Co
W.R. Woolsey
Louisiana-Pacific Corp
Chilco
Idaho Leaders Push Lumber Market Expansion In Japan
An Idaho delegation led by Lt Gov John V Evans travels to Japan with Washington and Oregon officials to promote Idaho lumber and wood products. Gov Cecil D Andrus says the effort aims to export finished goods rather than logs and to standardize dimensions for trade. The 55 member Northwest group meets Japanese officials in Tokyo and Osaka, sponsored by the Pacific Northwest Regional Commission.
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Boise
UPI
Idaho
John V. Evans
Japan
Northwest States
Cecil D. Andrus
Pacific Northwest States
Andrus
Dan Evans
Washington
Robert Strab
Oregon
Tokyo
Osaka
Pacific Northwest
Scouts Clean Lakeside Park Site for Proposed museum
Four Cub Scout dens from Pack 104 picked up litter at Lakeside Park the site proposed for a Bonner County historical museum. Between 3 30 and 5 p m they collected 82 bags of garbage before bees drove them out. Den mothers were Donna Peterson Sally Brown Rita Rusho and Jan Stolz.
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Lakeside Park
Bonner County
Pack 104
Donna Peterson
Sally Brown
Rita Rusho
Jan Stolz
Bus And Car Collide On Cocolalla Loop Road No Injuries Reported
A school bus and car collided on Cocolalla Loop Road with no injuries. Karen Lawrence of Sandpoint drove the car. district officials said the bus suffered no damage. A prior incident involved Frank J. Findlay at Fish Creek Rd when a logging truck tipped to avoid a bus. no injuries reported.
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Cocolalla Loop Road
Karen Lawrence
Sandpoint
Frank J. Findlay
Cocolalla
Fish Creek Rd
Sheriff’s
Findlay
Couple seeks over 100000 in damages in Bonner County suit
Emerick and Thelma Kokot sue Bonner County and two couples after a November 1974 automobile crash on Dufort Road. They allege the Peine car, driven by the Cunningham son, crossed the road to avoid a gravel berm and hit the Kokot vehicle head on. Damages sought include 2500 for vehicle, 10350 for medical, 89000 for pain and disability, and 4350 for lost wages.
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Bonner County
Emerick
Thelma Kokot
Dufort Road
Edwin J. Cunningham
Anton Peine
Kokot
Peine
Cunninghams
Dufort
Cunningham
McClure Urges Air Data Probe At Mining Congress
Senator James McClure urges an investigation into the scientific basis of air quality standards at the American Mining Congress convention in San Francisco. He warns Congress has only months to align the Clean Air Act with new knowledge and national goals.
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San Francisco
Calif
UPI
James McClure
Idaho
American Mining Congress
Congress
Idaho Gov Andrus criticizes DOJ data processing rules
Idaho Governor Cecil D. Andrus denounces Justice Department rules requiring state law enforcement computers to be dedicated to police use. He warns of increased federal interference and projected Idaho costs between 800000 and 1600000 dollars. He cites Western Governors Conference concerns and potential legal action.
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Boise
API
Idaho
Justice Department
Cecil D. Andrus
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LP Co
Sandpoint & Vicinity
McClure
AIR Data Probe
Department of Justice
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