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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1973
Page
9
Des Moines AP reports upcoming charges planned by the Revenue Service against income tax preparers suspected of defrauding the internal revenue system. The case centers on firms accused of illicit tax schemes and improper returns. Investigators anticipate filing formal charges around April 1.
Rob Leonhard and Jay Hauenstein earned first place ratings in the State speech contest at Muirfield Columbus Junction with 1,200 students from Southeast Iowa and 136 schools taking part Leonhard won interpretation reading prose and Hauenstein won radio news broadcasting Other Columbus Community students Dean Richards and Joel Weber received second ratings in dramatic acting and improvised storytelling The piece also notes IRS activity uncovering fabricated deductions by tax preparers and an undercover operation.
A weather brief notes cloudy conditions Thursday with a threat of rain. Friday and Saturday look cooler with highs in the 40s and lows mostly in the 30s.
Major Floyd J. Thompson of Hudson Massachusetts, the longest held American prisoner of war, waved a flag to cheering crowds at Valley Forge General Hospital Phoenixville Pennsylvania. He had been held captive for just under nine years.
Muscatine High School announces the graduating class of 1973 with 374 seniors including 82 three point students. Co valedictorians are Tom Thomas and David Bunker, each with a 4.0 average, and Joy Schlichting is salutatorian with a 3.95. The three point list includes 82 seniors and honors will be held in spring events highlighting scholastic achievement.
Muscatine Community College adult education offers a death awareness course now in its seventh week with 16 participants aged 13 to 65. Instructor Bob Campagna notes the program reflects a growing national emphasis. recent visits included George M Wittich Funeral Home with Thomas Beveridge speaking.
The newly formed Junior Leaders club at the Muscatine YMCA has elected officers. Mark Gassen is president, Tom Sturms vice president, and Danny Dietz treasurer. About 30 junior high boys participate, assisting with many activities.
An adult education golf course for beginners will be offered by the Muscatine Community College Community Services Division. Jim Craig, PGA pro at Muscatine Municipal Golf Course, will teach. Starts Tuesday April 17 at 6 p.m. six one hour sessions on consecutive Tuesdays. Cost is $10. Pre register MCC 263 8250 ext 37.
The Women s Department of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints holds a family night at 7 30 tonight featuring The Story of Muscatine by Mabel Bartenhagen and The Haster Story by Audrey Terry.
The Muscatine County Democratic Central Committee will meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday at Muscatine Community College John Elliot chairman of the Washington County Democratic Central Committee will speak on fund raising All interested Democrats are urged to attend
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