City council minutes amended on nursing home proposal
Washington City officials moved to amend council meeting minutes to remove any implication that attending residents spoke for others. A public hearing by the City Plan and Zoning Commission is set for April 26 to discuss the zoning change needed for the nursing home project near the county hospital, inviting area residents to voice their views.
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Fairfield Fire Destroys Three Buildings In City
Fairfield fire officials said a blaze Saturday night destroyed three buildings. The fire started in a Fairfield Seed Co. structure and spread to an Equipt Lumber Co. building. An explosion from the first fire contributed to the blaze as spectators aided 15 firemen.
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Clean up drive targets drive in theaters in Iowa
Iowa lawmakers push amendment to ban offensive films at drive ins. The rule would bar any movie with nude scenes sexual content or drug use, tightening rules beyond current x rated film bans. The sponsor cites inadequate supervision at drive in theaters and risks to children.
Governor Ray criticizes GOP inaction on enviro and economy bills
Des Moines UPI Gov. Robert D. Ray blames lack of Republican commitment for stalled environmental preservation and economy committee recommendations. He vows to push bills, urges leadership to move faster, and cites a soil conservancy system and a single state environmental department as key measures. He also backs liquor reorganization and closing a mental hospital to cut costs.
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Intercepted Memo Governer Ray Des Moines Cheer Up
A brief intercepted note from Governor Ray to Wes in Des Moines urges cheer despite a spring fever mood. The message hints at administrative calls or political concern but remains non-specific and lighthearted in tone.
Bunny is cause of bomb scare
In Des Moines three-person delivery of a package to the Klinge home sparked a scare as neighbors watched. Police found five baby chicks inside the box, leading to the Easter Bunny explanation after a cautious search.
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Washington County CAP Trash Pickup Continues April 17
Twenty three members of Washington County youths joined the Community Action Program volunteers Saturday to clean designated road sides. The county board agreed to pay ten dollars per mile to fund the Summer Youth Employment Service. CAP Center at 309 South Second Street served as headquarters and Beth Larsen organized vehicles and Y Teen Club members. Transport was provided by a carload of youths and trucks from John Davis and others. CAP President Marie Shepherd supervised and distributed equipment while Marguerite Marek arranged road maps. Continued on page 2.
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Schwengel urges release of funds for housing projects
Rep. Fred Schwengel of Iowa urged the Nixon Administration to release appropriated funds for cities and low rent housing for the elderly. He cited delays in Davenport Muscatine Mount Pleasant Fort Madison Fairfield and Lone Tree as applications await funding after a freeze on distributions. Schwengel noted eligibility required a state referendum and said last year's HUD bill provided the funds but they were not released.
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Concert group seeks members for 1971 72 season
Washington Concert Association begins membership enrollment for 1971 72 with a kickoff dinner for 68 volunteers at Captain’s Table. Enrollment closes April 19 and is by membership only for access to concerts. Members choose among Adult 8, Family 20, and Student 4. Local representatives listed across nearby towns are available for information and signup.
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Blast wrecks Pence home in Wellman farm
Mr. and Mrs. Marion Pence lost their farm house to an explosion about 4 a.m. Sunday in Wellman. The structure was a total loss but the Pences were unharmed. Fire Marshal investigators arrived to probe the cause, with preliminary local findings pointing to a possible LP gas leak. The couple stayed in a camper on their land Sunday night.
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Odd Couple Dress Rehearsal in Washington Y’s Men Show
Speed and Kelly Schlapkohl stage a rehearsal scene with Felix Ungar and Oscar Madison in Neil Simon's The Odd Couple. Cast members finish preparations ahead of opening night on Tuesday with tickets available at the high school door. Observers anticipate a top comedy from the local Y’s Men in Washington.
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Fifth Fire In One Week Destroys Keota Home
A one and a half story house owned by Pop Allen in Keota was destroyed by a Saturday fire, the fifth in a week. The blaze started in a shed south of the home, damaging an nearby car. Allen and his son were away. investigation ongoing. Earlier, a trash fire north of the post office damaged tires at the Bandy garage, with three total alarms that week, including a high school blaze ruled arson.
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American ping pong team meets Chinese students in Peking visit
UPI reporting from Peking describes 15 American table tennis players stopping at Chinghua University en route to the Great Wall. They met revolutionary committee members and teachers, toured campus, and learned about Liu Shao chi. The group later toured a factory and planned to play in Shanghai after a brief stay.
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Farmers ahead of schedule on Washington County farms
Washington County Extension director Jim Frier says field work is well ahead of normal due to unseasonably warm weather. Seeding is near complete, plowing 75 to 80 percent, and much fertilizer applied. Soil is mellow and seed beds are excellent but rain is needed to aid spring plowing and seed sprouts. Early corn planting is advised against as risky at this time.
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Many overpay on U S income tax
Millions of Americans pay more income tax than owed due to IRS code complexity. The elderly especially miss benefits like the 15 percent retirement credit, which the IRS should simplify by prompting filings and excludable pension and Social Security income. The Senate Aging Committee notes honest mistakes hit seniors hardest.
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Weather Outlook for Southeast UPI Region
Partly cloudy with a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms. Cooler through Tuesday with lows in the 40s to lower 50s west to southeast. Highs Tuesday in the middle to upper 60s.
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