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Newspaper
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Location
Sandpoint, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1976
Page
3
A broad weekly star chart cautions friendships may strain and urges calm responses. It highlights persistent correspondence, prudent investments, and a shift in outlook that could reveal new opportunities while health notes remind avoiding neglect of sniffles.
In Redmond Washington residents worry about a lawn known for growing magic mushrooms that attract youths and passersby. A 35 year old anonymous mother cites repeated trampling and safety concerns while police await lab results to confirm effects and address the issue.
A federal appeals court postponed the gag order by U S fourth circuit to Oct 12 1976. Judge J Robert Martin Jr and parties must submit briefs while Sigma Delta Chi argues the order unconstitutional vague and chilling to press coverage of state Senator Ralph Gasque trial for misusing federal manpower funds.
Representative BF Sisk called Muhammad Ali vs Ken Norton a atrocious decision on the House floor. He urged a sports oversight body or court of appeals to address injustices and alleged corruption in professional sports while opposing a federal sports commission.
Ford Motor Co officials said progress is being made to end the 16 day strike by 170000 workers but a UAW source warned the optimism may be PR. Bargaining committees held table talks with subcommittees. a breakthrough would come from marathon bargaining as Ford keeps advertising its 1977 models despite limited availability.
The Southern Regional Council released a 65 page report arguing that school desegregation did not trigger white flight nor lower inner city education quality. Studies from Florida State University cite historic migration patterns showing whites moving to suburbs before desegregation, while blacks concentrate in central cities.
UPI reports Robert J Valen testified that Susan E Saxe helped plan and participated in a 1970 State Street Bank holdup in Brighton where Patrolman Walter Schroeder was killed. Valeri claimed Saxe was a central figure, while defense questions alleged plea deals with accomplices.
Rabbi Alexander M Schindler president of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations asks Ford and Carter to move the October debates because both dates clash with Jewish Sabbath and Succoth observance. He notes many Jews attend worship and abstain from TV or radio during the Sabbath and will be unable to listen. He plans to deliver the request in Boston and urges the League of Women Voters to change the dates as well.
Local notices list various events including a PEO rummage sale at the Presbyterian Church on Oct 1 from 9 am to 3 pm, Eagles auxiliary anniversary potluck Oct 5 at 6 30 pm, and regular meetings. Also announced are nutrition meal programs for seniors, amateur radio license class Thursdays at First Baptist Church, DAV Chapter 15 meeting Oct 1 at 8 pm, a Moyie bus trip Oct 5 for Buffalo Roundup priced 14.40, World War I Authority sale Oct 8, Panhandle Water Plan meetings Oct 5 6 7, square dancing Wednesday evenings, Golden Eagles dance Oct 1, and Republican headquarters opening Oct 4 at 12 noon.
Obituary notices longtime Sandpoint resident Lester R. Brown 63 dies September 28 after a life in public service. Born April 28 1913 to Harry and Lorena Brown he served in WWII as a U S Army lieutenant and National Guard 148th Field Artillery. He held public offices from 1964 to 1973 including mayor in 1972 73 and was active in athletics Scouts Elks and Lions clubs. Survived by wife Karen three sons Edwin Thomas Robert and others. services at Moon Chapel October 2 with viewing Friday. Memorials to a Diabetic Fund or Elk's Rehabilitation Center.
Payette Democratic candidate Ken Pursley urged the audience that many elderly citizens should receive guidance and home health support rather than institutional care. He argued for Older Americans Act style programs as cost effective aid to keep seniors independent.
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