Idaho Potato Diversion Aimed Amid Frost Damage
Sen Frank Church urges Agriculture Secretary Clifford Hardin to rapid implement a national potato diversion program up to 60 days with a minimum 85 cent per peck price to stabilize markets after frost damaged Idaho crop. A fatal Jerome crash killed a woman when her car, after colliding with 17 year old Scott Drain’s vehicle, burst into flames. Jerome County Sheriff Pat Burns investigated.
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Frank Church
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Jerome
Scott Drain
Jerome County
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Sweeney Preps Cougars for Oregon State Clash
Washington State University coach Jim Sweeney outlined offensive and defensive game plans as the Cougars began preparations for Oregon State. Freshman squad, undefeated with a 59 0 win over Oregon, will practice with the varsity this week to simulate OSU’s schemes, scout Walt Dubley said OSU is among the top teams. Idaho reports 276 traffic deaths to date this year, up 18 from last year, with Don Beardall and Juanita McLean among latest victims in Rexburg and Jerome. Maj. Gen. Edward Sawyer praised American veterans at Boise Veterans Home during Veterans Day ceremonies, stressing enduring national service and heroism of the G I soldier.
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Rexburg
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Jerome
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Boise
Sawyer
Education Week Theme Set for 1969 America
Wayne York Idaho Education Association secretary says 1969 Education Week theme is Better Education Your Job. York notes the week is officially sponsored by the American Legion National Education Association affiliated state groups the U S Office of Education and the National Congress of Parents and Teachers.
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National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Debate Over Haynsworth Nomination Near Senate Vote
With two days left before Senate debate, Clement Haynsworth Jr. faces 11 Republican and 8 Democratic undecideds. A UPI poll shows 37 in favor and 14 against if roll call occurred now. The White House remains confident of confirmation as Nixon appointed him in August to replace Abe Fortas amid civil rights and labor concerns.
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Marcos orders shoot to kill policing of voters in Ilocos Sur
Manila reports President Marcos issued shoot to kill orders to Col Simeon Ventura against armed goons harassing voters in Ilocos Sur during the national election. Violence continues with at least 56 dead since July 1 and heavy turnout in cities as millions vote for president and other offices.
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UPI
Ferdinand E. Marcos
Marcos
Liberal Party
Sergio Osmena Jr
U.S
Simeon Ventura
Ilocos Sur
Free Rum End Denied By British Navy
London defense ministry spokesman denied reports that the Royal Navy would abolish the free rum ration. He said no decision has been made despite discussions over the years. About 30,000 sailors receive the daily tot, costing the government $168,000 yearly. Junior sailors under 20 get a diluted mix of one part rum to three parts water.
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State Eyes Suit Against County Over License Fees
Ada County withheld about 7281 dollars in October motor vehicle license fees prompting the state auditor to threaten legal action after the attorney general issued an opinion that charging the state for administering the program is unlawful. If counties across Idaho withhold funds, the highway fund could lose millions per biennium.
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State Highway Board
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Alan Bean to Spaceflight as Man on Moon
Navy Commander Alan L. Bean, longtime astronaut awaiting his space flight, prepares to join Charles Conrad and Richard Gordon on a mission to the Moon. Bean, 37, grew up in Fort Worth and earned an engineering degree on a Navy scholarship before an unglamorous rise through naval aviation and the astronaut corps.
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