Antique Show and Sale Benefits Planned Parenthood
The third annual Antique Show and Sale sponsored by Washington County Planned Parenthood takes place Saturday April 2 from 9 to 7 and Sunday April 3 from 10 to 5 at the National Guard Armory in Washington. Dealers display antique glassware furniture primitives and collectibles. Admission is $1 with children under 12 free. Proceeds fund Planned Parenthood in Washington County. Co chairs are Carlton Mangold and Mary Lee Ehrenfelt.
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Bank promotion at National Bank of Washington Ainsworth
Frieda McFarland was promoted today to assistant vice president of the Ainsworth office of the National Bank of Washington. The promotion was announced by Taunce Mathiason, president of the National Bank. National officially merged with the Ainsworth State Bank today. McFarland has served the Ainsworth bank for 26 years, most recently as a cashier.
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Highland school board meeting agenda set for April 11
Highland Community Schools will hold a regular board meeting at 8 p.m. in the high school library. Items include scholarships, hiring a resource room teacher, curriculum presents by Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. Curley, budget amendments, roof work, resignations, adoption of twelve policies, director districts, and non-certified staff hires. The board meets one hour later.
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Three Arrests Made on Criminal Trespass and B and E Charges
Frank Cummings led arrests at Riverside on Thursday. Gary F. Kenney, David Lee Brophy, and William J. Muller charged with two counts of criminal trespass one count of operating a motor vehicle without the owner's consent and breaking and entering. Preliminary appearance held in magistrate's court this morning. In other action David Knerr sentenced to one year in Washington County jail after probation revocation.
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David Lee Brophy
William J. Muller
David Knerr
Washington County
Culver says military muscle 'flabby'
Senator John Culver on the Armed Services Committee declares U S forces are in a shocking state of readiness. He cites only about half of combat aircraft and ships operational, with some systems as low as ten percent, and criticizes cannibalization and wasteful spending while urging reforms to prioritize readiness and limit new purchases.
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Brzezinski Defends U.S. Arms Push In Moscow Talks
White House adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski says the Soviet Union misstates U.S. aims in Moscow arms talks and asserts Carter will not trade human rights for a new strategic arms agreement. He urged mutual benefits in proposed reductions and noted talks to continue in Geneva and May resumption.
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Columbia University
YWCA Opens Membership Drive With March Coffees
The YWCA begins its annual membership drive with a noon fellowship lunch in the YWCA room. Coffees and events run in April including neighborhood and special host coffees at Halcyon House and United Presbyterian Home. Hosts and dates listed with locations. no charge for programs and members urge guests to attend.
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Iowa Senate Authorizes Doubling Welfare Fraud Unit
The Iowa Senate approved a measure 46 to 1 to double the antifraud Bureau of Criminal Investigation unit from four to eight agents at a cost of 108000. Supporters cite high returns from prosecutions and compare with other states while opponents warn of frightening needy Iowans off welfare rolls. The bill moves to the House for consideration amid a backlog of nearly 150 cases and ongoing vendor and recipient fraud probes.
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Weather header hints at tonight shower chances
Weather forecast notes a 60 percent chance of rain tonight with possible showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy conditions are expected Saturday with a high in the 50s. Southeast to south winds will be 10 to 20 mph, with a low near 40 tonight.
Loof Air Stream Home unveiled in Washington basement
Chilean designer Ricki Tichitambo presented a radical air pressure house concept that forgoes a roof and walls, claiming weather resistance and low cost. He plans a public model at 1400 West Fillmore and open by April 31, while local builders dismissed the idea as foolhardy.
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Fewer jobless for state
Iowa unemployment fell 0.3 percentage points in March to 3.4 percent, the lowest since February 1975, as a seasonal employment bump and fewer layoffs boosted jobs. Unemployed numbers dropped from 61,200 to 54,000 with gains in agriculture and construction due to good weather and an upturn in manufacturing and retail sales.
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Senate adopts code of ethics
The Senate voted 86 to 9 to adopt a code of ethics requiring disclosure of members personal income and limiting outside earnings. The measure, supported by President Carter and leaders from both parties, mirrors a House code approved last month.
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