Bonner County Faces Extended Property Reappraisal Problems
The Idaho Tax Commission reports Bonner County ranks last in assessed to market value with a 7.96 ratio, far below the state 13.43 average. Revaluations aim to modernize land values by 1979, but until then levies will likely fail, harming schools and forcing cuts in teachers and supplies.
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Idaho State Tax Commission
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Sound Off on School Board Tax Duties and Local Planning
Curt Bailey of E Hope criticizes the Dist 82 School Board for managing tax hikes and questions the Stonewall group in Bonner County. He cites outdated reappraisal, the need for clearer county guidance, and concerns about funding priorities and outside-area service costs.
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Idaho State Tax Office
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Guthrie Anderson dispute prompts reader call for Harper vote
A Priest River resident questions Guthrie's rights to seize property and avoid a polygraph, accuses Anderson of career damage, and urges Bonner County voters to back Ralph Harper citing 600 arrests and 20 600 convictions. The letter argues for experienced leadership and improved county law enforcement.
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Viewers propose changes to Ford Carter debates
A survey of viewers suggests adding commercials after questions, instant replays, running scores, a canned laugh track, and reaction cues to guide audience responses. Respondents urge more suspense and immediate highlight reviews.
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Harsher sentencing urged to curb crime revolving door
In a May 1975 piece Sen. James A. McClure argues punishment raises crime costs and deters offenses. He cites repeating offenders, the limits of rehabilitation, and studies linking higher certainty of imprisonment to lower homicide rates, urging stricter laws and policy.
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Senate ethics panel ends Gulf inquiry amid accusations of whitewash
The Senate ethics committee closed its Gulf Oil investigation into alleged payments to Senator Hugh Scott with a 5 to 1 vote, lacking witnesses and access to key financial records. Critics say members were conflict-laden and the action echoes old protections, while Brooke dissented and public accountability remains questioned.
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Watergate
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Gulf
Claude C. Wild Jr
Edward Brooke
R-Mass
Wild
Royce-Savage
Thomas Wright
Brooke
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