Iowa Battered by Record April Blizzard Strands State
The worst spring blizzard of the century hits Iowa with over a foot of snow in 36 hours. Des Moines centers suspend activity as 13 inches fall. Dubuque reports 17.8 inches. Gov Ray ferried home. towns declare emergencies. schools and airports close. 6,000 plus without power. fatalities rise amid stranded travelers and heart attacks linked to the storm.
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Olson
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Iowa House
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MacVicar
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Polk County
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Albia
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Indianola
Clarence
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Fred Ludwig
Laurens Area
National Weather Service
Johnston
Adel
Runnells
Polk City
Mount Pleasant
Dale Awtry
Red Cross Delegate Attends Iowa Disaster Nursing Conference
Mrs. John W. Weik represents the Washington County American Red Cross at a Southeast Iowa disaster nursing conference in Fairfield today. She will receive instruction on nurses duties in preparing for and serving during disaster operations.
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Washington County
American Red Cross
Iowa
Fairfield
Tax reform action out for the current session
Congress debates tax reform as liberal and conservative factions clash over its fate. Mills signals possible delay for trade legislation, while Vanik presses for a committee vote. Muskie and Reuss propose varying plans, but Mills argues reform would not raise net revenue.
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D-Ohio
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Vanik
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D-Wis
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Maine
Mixed Bowling BOWL ADERES Ignite Stride in Event
Mixed bowling teams BOWL A DERS gain momentum as they strike through rounds. The event features competitors from local leagues vying for top positions and prize money.
Nixon outlines expanded trade powers and unemployment aims
President Nixon proposes discretionary retaliation powers to counter unfair trade practices and seeks reciprocal tariff reductions. He calls for liberalized unemployment compensation and new federal standards, while granting temporary import restrictions to curb inflation and balance payments. He targets overseas subsidiaries and runaway plants for higher taxes.
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Reverend G Lolin Eaton Dies in Missouri at 96
The Rev G Lolin Eaton died March 23 1973 at Aldridge Rest Home in Memphis Missouri at age 96 He once led the First Christian Church here from 1916 to 1918 Eaton was born July 31 1876 near Preston Iowa and later served various pastorates before retiring He leaves a daughter two grandchildren six great grandchildren and a great great grandson Funeral services were held Sunday March 25 at the Christian Church in Memphis with burial there.
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G. Lolin Eaton
Aldridge
Memphis
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First Christian Church
Preston
Maquoketa
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Fayette
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Packwood
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Funeral for Jack Kupka in Washington Wednesday
Funeral services for Jack Kupka will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Jones Funeral Home in Washington. Rev. Frank Dunn Jr. will officiate with burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. The rites were postponed from today due to a snow storm.
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Jack Kupka
Jones Funeral Home
Frank Dunn Jr
Elm Groveemetery
Livestock Markets Report From Joliet IL
Cattle for sale 300 head with steers 25 to 90 higher and heifers up 50 to 75. Prices show choice steers 45.50 to 47.00, good and choice 44.50 to 45.25, and choice heifers 44.75 to 46.00. Canner cows around 33.00. Hogs near 900 total with 1 2 200 to 225 lb at 37.00 to 37.50, 1-3 220 to 240 lb at 36.50 to 37.00, 2 4 250 to 280 lb 35.50 to 36.00. Wednesday receipts expected cattle 2,000 hogs 800.
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Joliet
Packwood Man Seth Carris Dies at 57
Seth Carris of Packwood died today after a heart attack. He was born July 27, 1915, in Washington and farmed south of Packwood. Survivors include three children Keith, Diana Koontz, Linda Boswell, six grandchildren, and a sister. Funeral services are pending with Gould Funeral Home in Richland.
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Keith
Cedar Rapids
Ron
Diana) Koontz
Manhattan
Kan
Lloyd
Linda) Boswell
California
Ralph Melville
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