Illinois man sentenced in bank check fraud case
Charles L. Conover 21 of Quincy received a prison term for false uttering of a bank check. Accomplices John L. Mills 27 of Birmingham and Melvin Brockstech 18 of Quincy got seven year suspended terms. Forged checks for 35 and 25 dollars cashed at Hy Vee on April 6. Costs and $1,000 appeal bonds awarded. Mills and Brocksted placed under state supervision.
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Madison
L R. Carson
Charles L. Conover
Quincy
Ill
John L. Mills
Birmingham
Ala
Melvin Brockstech
Brocksted
State Bureau of Adult Correction Services
Fort Id
Three Cedar Rapids area 4-H members named state officer candidates
Jane Shearer of Washington is among three senior 4-H members chosen for state officer candidacy after a Coralville dinner meeting. Other selected nominees are Gayle Knepper of Marion and Donn Eiler of Stanwood. Interviews move to Iowa State University in May with a final slate chosen at Ames during 4-H Conference June 12-16.
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Jane Shearer
Washington
Cedar Rapids
Coralville
Marion Timmins
West Chester
Jane
Paul Shearer
4-H
Gayle Knepper
Marion
Donn Eiler
Stanwood
Iowa State University
Ames
Black students press for policy changes at St Ambrose College
About 20 black students demonstrated in Davenport in front of the administration building and charged that the St Ambrose student government was racist. They demanded a black counselor and two black professors and black oriented courses. Helen Settles asked for $2000 to start campus programs for blacks.
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Davenport
St. Ambrose College
St. Ambrose
Helen Settles
Vandals damage Atlantic Country Club golf carts and more
Cass County deputies report about 30 privately owned golf carts damaged at the Atlantic Country Club over the weekend. Carts had seats cut, belts damaged, gas tanks poured with bicarbonate of soda and oil on many carts. Objects were strewn around the clubhouse area and storage rooms accessed. Damage occurred between Sunday 5 p.m. and Monday 5 p.m. total about eight thousand dollars.
Weather Update Sunny and Warm Afternoon Outlook
Sunny with southerly winds to 20 mph. Highs near mid 60s. Tonight partly cloudy and mild with a slight chance of a thundershower and lows around mid 40s. Wednesday partly cloudy and mild with highs in the upper 60s. Probability of measurable precipitation near zero this afternoon and about 20 percent tonight and Wednesday.
Wayland Plans Seek Funds For Development Corp
Wayland plans to form a development corporation to finance housing and small business growth. The five-member committee aims to raise 7500 dollars by Aug 1 through 100 dollar shares, with one vote per shareholder and no single dominion. Other members include Gary Mast Mel Clark Joe Gowey and Richard Leichty.
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Wayland
John Stauffer
Stauffer
Wayland Development Corporation
Development Corporation
Wayland Committee
Brighton Development Corporation
Brighton
Richland
Gary Mast
Mel Clark
Joe Gowey
Richard Leichty
Guard unit to perform Make The Scene Green at Lake Darling
Lt. Richard Durst announced the local National Guard unit will conduct its Make The Scene Green project at Lake Darling Youth Camp on May 5 and 6. About 100 Guardsmen will clear fallen timber and roof cabins as part of an annual state beautification program with Lake Darling Youth Center aiding the effort.
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Richard Durst
134Th Medical Company
Ambulance
National Guard
Lake Darling
AC. Peterson
Hap Guy
Washington County
Council debates beer and liquor ordinance revisions
Washington city council discusses a liquor ordinance to permit taverns in more commercial areas while keeping the square dry. The panel also considers reducing the distance from churches and schools, plus other city updates on traffic, development, and street projects.
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Council
Washington
Robert Nicola
Nicola
William Hodge
Washington Street
Hodge
Harold Stephens
Stephens
John Walker
Frank Lukovsky
Orville Long
Reschly
County faces gas bid drought in county vehicles
The Board of Supervisors learned there were no bids on 50 000 gallons of rex gasoline 10 000 gallons of No 1 premium diesel and 50 000 gallons of No 2 diesel as been past years three or more oil firms bid. They will continue with Sun Oil Co. and future purchases may be at tank wagon prices up to five cents a gallon higher. Speculation centers on firms seeking large quantities over lower prices.
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Stauffer
Wayland
Mount Pleasant
Washington
County Board of Supervisors
Sun Oil Co
William Proxmire
D-Wis
Proxmire
Senate
Democratic
Mike Mansfield
Congress
Defense trims 274 bases to save billions and cut 42 thousand jobs
The Defense Department lists 274 bases slated for closing or reduction, affecting 26,172 civilian and 16,640 military positions in 32 states plus Puerto Rico and DC. Estimated annual savings reach 375 million dollars while overseas bases face renewed scrutiny from lawmakers.
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UPI
Defense Department
Congress
Defense
Elliot L. Richardson
Nixon
Richardson
States
Puerto Rico
District of Columbia
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Democratic Congress
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Boston Naval Shipyard
George McGovern
Michael Harrington
Grasslands urged for Washington County cropland
Soil Conservation official says 60 percent of Washington County cropland with 3 percent plus slopes is erosion prone and better suited to grass. About 25 000 acres of unimproved blue grass land could boost grass production and cow calf numbers with proper renovation and rotation grazing. Good management could make grass and beef income per acre competitive with corn and soybeans, aiding economy and environment.
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Washington County
Soil Conservation Service
Dale Faulkner
Iowa Conservation Needs
Faulkner
Reed
Conservati Farmers
Washington Soil
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William Perdock
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