Veterans groups back plan to turn Old Soldiers Home site
A spokesman for the American Legion said resolutions supporting a proposal to let the state parks department take over the Old Soldiers Home in Boise have been approved by several districts. The 38 acres would become a veterans memorial park. legislative action is needed for park jurisdiction. Meanwhile the governor praised Dr. Theophilus for 38 years of service to the university and noted the dedication of Theophilus Tower.
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Boise State Gears Up for Idaho Cross-Country Meet
Boise State College riders head to Nampa for the Idaho Cross Country Championships hosted by Northwest Nazarene College. Expect entries from Boise State Idaho State University College of Idaho Ricks and UNC. Coach Ray Lewis notes Idaho State is the favorite and aims for a strong run to claim second place.
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Hazelton Idaho highway death toll rises with 65 year old victim
Oliver Carter of Long Beach California, 65, died after a one car crash on Interstate 80 a mile west of Hazelton. State Patrol said he dozed, the car overcorrected, left the road, hit the median strip and rolled twice. Carter was ejected and died about 20 minutes later. Also, Moscow dedicates the 11 story Theophilus Tower dormitory and honors former University of Idaho president Don Theophilus. the $2.5 million building began in 1967 and opened recently with about 416 occupants.
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UPI
Oliver Carter
Long Beach
Calif
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Carter
Moscow
UPD
Don Samuelson
Theophilus
University of Idaho
Don Theophilus
Idaho Grassman of the Year finalists named in Idaho
The Idaho State Chamber of Commerce selected four district winners Thursday to compete for the Idaho Grassman of the Year award. District winners were Raymond J. Delay of Athol northern district J R Rich Cornell of Mayfield southwest Bolen Uresti of Challis southcentral and O W Robison of Roberts southern district. The winner will be named at the chamber annual meeting in Boise on November 10.
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UPI
Idaho State Chamber of Commerce
Idaho
Raymond J. Delay
Athol
Northern
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Cornell
Mayfield
Southwest
Bolen Uresti
Challis
Southcentral
O.W. Robison
Roberts
Budget panel shocked by post auditor on deficit spending
MOSCOW Idaho The fiscal Budget Committee was startled when post auditor James A Defenbach told them the legislature may have authorized 10.5 million dollars in deficit spending on public buildings He said lawmakers approved 2.5 million in construction with only 12 million in revenue available Some members doubted the legality while others agreed AG opinion may be correct The panel planned another meeting Saturday to revisit Defenbachs findings and potential agenda action
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Uplh
James A. Defenbach
Defenbach
Lecal
Walter Yarborough
Permanent Building Fund
William Roberts
Rbuhl
Arthur Manley
D-Coeur d’Alene
Dominy to Retire After 36 Years as Reclamation Chief
Floyd E. Dominy, head of the Bureau of Reclamation, announced his retirement after 36 years in federal service at the National Reclamation Association convention. He noted nearly 2.7 million dollars spent on reclamation projects during his 11 years as commissioner and named Ellis L. Armstrong as his successor. Dominy stressed future projects will focus on irrigation and new water supplies for urban and industrial growth, while defending reclamation against criticism from conservation groups.
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UPD
Floyd E. Dominy
U.S
Bureau of Reclamation
National Reclamation Association
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Bureau
Ellis L.armstrong
Salt Lake City
Boise Cascade Reports 1969 Nine Month Earnings Rise
Boise Cascade Corporation reports nine month net income of 68.27 million, up 24 percent from 1968. Earnings per share rise 23 percent to 2.39 on sales of 997.58 million. Third quarter EPS up 9 percent to .76. Merger with Ebasco Industries accounted for restated results.
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William Agee
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Boise Cascade
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Ebasco
West Tacoma Newsprint Co
West Tacoma
Eyeglasses Reveal Suspect In Tate Murders
Los Angeles officials say amber rimmed eyeglasses found at the Benedict Canyon estate tied to the Sharon Tate killings help form a possible suspect portrait. Detective Lt. Robert Helder described a male, 20 to 40, with a small head and one ear lower than the other, very nearsighted and needing glasses.
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