Washington council funds YMCA summer program and buys water dept gear
The Washington city council agreed to furnish 1500 to the YMCA recreation fund for summer activities this year and voted to purchase four Trojan pipe pushers and pullers for the water department plus a used car for the meter reader. They will continue discussions on a new backhoe and heavy duty tractor lawn mower. Parking signs will be placed on North Avenue B between West Second and West Third Streets.
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Vietnam veterans arrested at Supreme Court protest
Hundreds of Vietnam Veterans Against the War protesters clashed with police on the Supreme Court steps as about 150 veterans were arrested and escorted to buses after refusing to disperse their demonstration. The Mall campout continued despite a court ban, with thousands of antiwar demonstrators expected in Washington. One amputee veteran in a wheelchair was not taken into custody.
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William Wyman
New York City
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Wilson
Plan dedication of tennis courts in Sunset Park
Mayor Ralph Martin announces a formal dedication of the new tennis courts for Sunday May 25 at 2 p.m. at Sunset Park. Rev. Richard Peterson will give the invocation, with city officials and a free tennis clinic led by Dr. Donald D. Klotz overseeing.
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Richard Peterson
Donald D. Klotz
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YMCA
City Recreation Department
Rod Davisson
Johm Walker
Garden talk charms Kindergarten class at Stewart School
Washington Junior High hosted a lesson on unusual plants for Mrs. Eisle's afternoon kindergarten class. Gerald Duncan and custodian Ira Stout demonstrated pruning bananas from the junior high garden. The bananas, still green, will be cut into smaller bunches and stored in a dark warm room to ripen in seven to fourteen days.
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Barbie Bodkins
Larry Brock
Gerald Duncan
Washington Junior High
Businessman Leads Cleanest City Drive with Operation U Can
Washington man Bill Sitler labels his town the Cleanest City in Town and runs Operation U Can. He recruits the Ecology Club to mentor youths collecting pop cans for rewards of softballs, bats, or Frisbees, with prizes worth 50 to 75 cans. Collected cans will be hauled to the sanitary landfill.
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Nevada
Regents warn budget shortfalls threaten Iowa State schools
State Board of Regents president Stanley Redeker told a legislative subcommittee that Gov Ray’s plan fails to cover inflation and would cause serious deterioration at the three state universities. He warned public programs could not improve under the current budget, with cuts already trimming the proposed 229 million request to 219 million and calls by lawmakers to go as low as 205 million.
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al Beaty
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University of Iowa
Probate of will and executor appointment for Silas Finke
Notices today state the probate of the will of Silas Finke and the appointment of an executor. The filing appears on page 6 under legal notices.
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Silas Finke
Blaze drives 40 Simpson College students from Alpha Tau Omega
About 40 Simpson College students escaped unharmed when a fire broke out on the third floor of the Alpha Tau Omega house in Indianola. Four were treated for smoke inhalation, and Andrew Hoskinson 20 Creston was hospitalized in Des Moines in good condition. Damage estimated at 15000 dollars. Fire marshal assists local firefighters to locate origin as top floor suffered extensive damage. Students helped contain the blaze with volunteer help.
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Intercepted Memo From School Board Sparks Pay Talk
A memo intercepted within the Washington school system hints at overtime pay proposals. Officials weigh options as staffing and budget considerations draw attention.
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Washington
Washington Community School Board Extends Meeting Night
Washington Community School District holds a lengthy session reconvening at 8 p.m. in the senior high library. The agenda covers resignations, summer school, Title I plans, staff needs, and the naming of John Davis as next year’s varsity football coach. The board approved 6003 dollars from the general fund to keep teachers and associates on staff for the next year amid rising enrollments and program needs.
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Washington Community School District Board of Educiion
John Davis
Clinton High School
Washington
Allen Kinzler
Tyoard
Ummer
Skip Speece
Approve Bill to Control Obscenity in House Committee
The House Law Enforcement Committee approved a stringent obscenity bill aimed at prohibiting distribution and sale of obscene materials. Sponsored by 30 Republicans, it redefines first and second degree obscenity with penalties up to 10 years and 10,000 dollars for first degree and up to 5 years and 5,000 dollars for second degree. The measure, modeled after a New York statute, moves to the House floor for debate.
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UPI
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New York
Delay controls on rock festivals stall in Iowa House
DES MOINES UP I Legislation to curb future mass gatherings stalled in a House committee amid fears it could end county fairs Labor Day gatherings and farm shows The bill would require promoters to notify county officials 30 days before events attracting large crowds Union senator Gene Kennedy said the notice would aid law enforcement but critics warned it could wipe out events including the Mid west Farm Power Show and even overnight camping In St Charles County Missouri officials found half of 100000 barbiturate tablets abandoned by Civil Defense authorities and later stolen from bunkers
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Towa
Gene Kennedy
Dubuque
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Chicago
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Dindianola
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ST. Charles, Mo
St. ‘Charles County
Senate panel approves 113 million tax package for Iowans
Senate Ways and Means endorses a 113 million revenue package aimed at long range property tax relief and a new school aid plan. The measure, approved 9 to 3, moves to the Senate floor for debate. Critics warn about rising taxes. supporters cite funding for school aid, elderly, municipalities, and targeted credits.
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Weather outlook Southeast shows clouds and showers
Southeast region forecast calls for mostly cloudy conditions tonight with a chance of showers or thundershowers. Lows expected in the lower 40s. Friday looks fair and warmer with highs in the 60s.
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