Lumberyard Fire Suspicions Point to Arson and Burglary
Fire investigators concluded the blaze at Construction Materials Inc. 113 E 1st was incendiary with evidence of a prior break-in and missing money. DPS Lt. Shutt and State Fire Marshal agents declined to release specifics, citing ongoing case work and court considerations. Estimated losses range from 250000 to 400000, with some funds saved in intact accounts receivable.
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Jay Bemis
Construction Materials Inc
E. 1St
Daryl Shutt
Ottawa
Department of Public Safety
Max Powers
State Fire Marshal’s Office
Shutt
Powers
DPS
William L. Leib
Leib
Franklin County Mental Health Clinic Faces Funding Gap
Franklin County Mental Health Clinic warns it may run out of funds in 1981 without new income. Despite reserves to finish this year, officials seek increased county mill levy funds and state aid, citing rising caseload and a 1980 forecasted deficit of about $24,000 and 1979 shortfall of $7,292.
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George B. Pyle
Franklin County
Phyllis Burress
Burress
Franklin County Commission
James McCrossen
McCrossen
Bush tops Iowa caucus with upset GOP lead
Color Bush shades Carter as George Bush leads Reagan in Iowa Republican precinct straw poll and claims a surprising victory boosting his 1980 bid. Carter dominates Democratic returns with Carter at 59 percent and Kennedy at 31 percent, shaping delegate split and signaling momentum in New Hampshire.
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Des Moines
Iowa
George Bush
Ronald Reagan
Jimmy Carter
Edward M. Kennedy
Reagan
Bush
New Hampshire
Howard H. Baker
John B. Connally
Philip Crane
John Anderson
Bob Dole
Carter
Kennedy
White House
Washington
Cess Poll Flushes Water Levels in Emmetsburg
A radio run poll by KEMB FM in Emmetsburg Iowa asked Democrats supporting Carter and Kennedy to flush toilets to reflect polling. Water tower readings showed drops tied to the actions, with uncommitted voters also participating. Officials warned the method may not be scientifically sound.
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Emmetsburg
Iowa
Massachusetts
Edward M. Kennedy
Schad
KEMB
Gary Girard
Kennedy
Ottawa Wins Key Boost for CD Grant Bid
City of Ottawa gains HUD pre approval for 486000 in small cities grant funds to support Skunk Run drainage improvements and housing rehab. The package includes 335000 for drainage work, 121000 for housing rehab, 10000 for demolition, and 20000 for administration, with final application due March 31. Public hearing planned in February before final submission.
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Municipal Auditorium
HUD
Mills
Kansas
Watkins
Ottawa
Skunk Run
Ninth
Pecan
Tough Stand By Carter Tough Stand By Carter
President Carter outlines a hard line toward the Soviet Union in a State of the Union message to Congress. He advocates a 3 percent real increase in defense spending, stronger alliances, and a first priority military buildup for the 1980s while signaling openness to an Iran rapprochement if hostages are released. He accuses the Kremlin of destabilizing actions and vows the United States will confront such threats to national security.
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Washington
Carter
Congress
U.S
Soviet Union
Iran
Ayatollah
Ruhollah Khomeini
Tehran
Kremlin
Afghanistan
Indian Ocean
Persian Gulf
United States
Soviets Tighten Grip on Afghanistan After Coups
The Sunday Times reports almost 5,000 Soviet bureaucrats flown to Kabul to stabilize after three communist coups in 20 months. Afghan army strength has fallen from 100,000 to about 50,000 due to defections and war. Soviet occupation forces are estimated at 76,000 to 80,000.
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Associated Press
Soviet Union
Afghanistan
Europe
Sunday Times of London
Kabul
The
Indian Statesman
New Delhi
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Irony Mars
OHS
Ted
First United Methodist Church
Delores Dyer
Birch
Kiwanis Club
Lake Pomona
Fred Solis
Third
Poplar
Fifth
Cedar
Dave Watkins
National Weather Service
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