Idaho Traffic Toll Reaches 189 After River Crash
A Lewiston man, John Beckner, 35, died when his car left S H 14 and plunged into the south fork of the Clearwater River. Bryan Long, 25, also of Lewiston, survived as the driver of the vehicle. Four others died in weekend crashes near Boise, Homedale, and Idaho Falls, including a husband and wife in a head on crash. Manuel Resendez, Wilder, 36, faces manslaughter charges in Murphy. The toll compared to last year’s 207.
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Seven States Adopt Tire Safety Rules In Campaign
The Tire Industry Safety Council praises seven states Colorado Florida Iowa Maryland Texas Utah and Washington for outlawing bald tires this year. They note 12 states have no safety requirements and 29 now set a minimum tread depth of 1/16 inch in most cases with California and South Carolina at 1/32 inch.
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Selective Service Sets Exam Dates for Lottery Winners
The Selective Service plans physical exams beginning Sept 1 for 250,000 men with lottery numbers 1 through 50, part of next year's draft. Induction cannot start before Jan 1, depending on a possible extension of the draft law. The first inducted will be a carryover group with low numbers this year but deferment delayed call.
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Log Truckers Warned on New Regulations
Portland meeting of western log truckers heard proposed DOT rules would cut 80 percent of trucks. Edward Shea said costs could rise by 5000 dollars per 20000 dollar truck while horsepower moves may not boost uphill speed. Rep. Ullman urged belt tightening amid 90 day wage price freeze.
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Skin Divers Recover Body in Idaho Reservoir
Two Cascade divers recovered Cheri Barker 17, Belleview, from Deadwood Reservoir where she drowned while swimming Saturday. Witness Donna Rotthoff, Bellevue, watched. Eugene Peterson of Boise tried to rescue her but failed.
Ada Sheriff Commended By Local Committee
Ada County Sheriff’s Department was praised by a Boise committee for quelling a disturbance at the Rodeway Inn during an antiwar protest for Gen. Westmoreland. Nine demonstrators including Mark Lane were arrested for disturbing the peace on Friday night.
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