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Priest River Youth Dies In Logging Accident
Bruce Baker, 18, of Priest River was killed early today when a cedar tree damaged him during logging work on the East River north fork. Eye witness Alvin Grismer described the accident as a snag from a fallen tree striking the two men. Baker wore a hardhat but died at the scene. He was a Priest River High School graduate and son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Baker. Funeral arrangements are pending in Newport Washington. No autopsy was ordered.
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