Bonner County History - March 16, 2021
From the archives of the
Bonner County History Museum
611 S. Ella Ave., Sandpoint, Idaho, 83864
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50 Years Ago
Sandpoint News-Bulletin
March 16, 1971 – CLARK FORK NEWS
Gus Therien has completed his four years in the Navy and, with his family, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Therien.
Jim Dawson arrived in Clark Fork Sunday after finishing his service in Vietnam. His wife, Cathy, remained in this village during his overseas duty.
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TEACHERS SUPPORT 2 OF 3 PROPOSALS
Bonner County School District faculty members voted on three Idaho Education Assn. proposals, in preparation for Friday’s education emphasis day in Boise. Teachers approved a resolution asking for a $16 million increase and a priority on teacher salaries, but deleted the $6.5 million salary figure. They voted down the second resolution calling for less than 180 days of teaching to keep up the quality of teaching. A third resolution, to “withhold all services” if demands are not met by Aug. 15, was passed. This refers to a possible teacher strike just before the fall term, though none of the teachers present would call it that.
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FOUR ATTEND TELETYPE SCHOOL
Four Sandpoint Police Department employees attended a special school on law enforcement teletype operation in Coeur d’Alene. The school, sponsored by the FBI, dealt with using teletype equipment used in the National Crime Information Center network. Attending the one-day session were Mrs. Pat Irons, C.C. Holt, Andrew Roberts and James Weinand.
100 Years Ago
Pend d’Oreille Review
March 16, 1921 – WEATHER RUNS AMUCK
A week of near summer weather came to an abrupt halt yesterday when overcast skies and continuous snow flurries all day gave way to one of the most violent blizzards of the winter last night. The mercury dropped to 15 above while a snowfall of about a foot was blown by high winds into drifts several feet deep.
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TO PROSECUTE OFFENDERS
County Assessor Prichard said those operating motor vehicles without 1921 licenses are now liable to arrest. In view of the fact that licenses were due Jan. 1 and that many motorcycle and auto operators have not yet secured theirs, drastic action will be taken to round up offenders for punishment according to law. This campaign is being conducted in accord with a notice from the state department of law enforcement.
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CITY’S FIRST PLANE ARRIVES
The J-1 standard type biplane ordered by Dan Nolan arrived in the city today over the Great Northern and was stored in the warehouse of Al’s Dray Line until the weather settles sufficiently to permit its being assembled. The pontoons which will make it adaptable to use on the lake have been in storage in Spokane. As soon as possible the plane will be put into service on the lake which will be its base of operations for commercial flights over both land and water courses of the Inland Empire this summer.
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