Nixon stands firm on Indochina peace amid antiwar protests
President Nixon defended his Vietnam withdrawal stance during a televised briefing in Washington. He warned lawmakers and demonstrators that breaking laws would lead to prosecutions and renewed tensions in the Pacific. He also spoke of improved U.S. China relations, a possible mainland visit, and planned talks on strategic trade, while ruling out a fixed withdrawal date and reaffirming a residual force to secure POWs.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
Indochina
Vietnam
Pacific
China
United ‘States
United States
Peking
United Nations
U.S
Congress
South Vietnam
Nemmers Re‑elected to AAGP Membership
Gerald J. Nemmers M D of Washington has been reelected to active membership in the American Academy of General Practice. Reelection requires 150 hours of accredited study in the last three years. The AAGP, founded in 1947 and based in Kansas City Missouri, promotes continuing education for family doctors and helped establish the new family practice specialty.
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Kansas City
Gerald J. Nemmers
M.D
Washington
American Academy of General Practice
National Association of Faily Doctors
Academy
National Medical Association
Mrs Nina Stutsman Rites Held At Methodist Church
News briefs report funeral services for Mrs Nina Stutsman conducted Thursday afternoon at the Methodist church with Rev Earl E Streyffeler and Rev Tom Pace presiding. Organist Mrs T R Phillips and soloist Mrs William Stewart performed. Casket bearers were Clair Keating John Lee Harold Johnson Curtis Wells Charles Lemley Ira Morrison. Burial followed in Elm Grove Cemetery. Jones Funeral Home handled arrangements.
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Nina Stutsman
Methodist Church
Earl E. Streyffeler
Tom Pace
T.R. Phillips
William Stewart
Clair Keating
John Lee
Harold Johnson
Curtis Wells
Charles Lemley
Ira Morrison
Elm Grove Cemetery
Jones
Rotarians Hear Young Musicians
The Rotary Club heard four elementary student instrumental groups from Lincoln Stewart and Brighton schools under Mr Irvan Rich. He noted music teaching begins in fifth grade with fifteen minutes of private instruction weekly plus group lessons. Rotarian Harry Turner chaired the meeting and new member John Scheldrup of The McCleery-Cuming Co was introduced. Visitors included Gary Houts and George M Lord.
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Rotary Club
Lincoln
Stewart
Brighton
Irvan Rich
Rich
Rotarians
Harry Turner
John Scheldrup
McCleery - Cuming Co
Rotary
Dick Colby
Gary Houts
Washington
George M. Lord
Ainsworth
Shalom Singers schedule services at two churches
The Shalom Singers will perform at United Methodist churches in Brighton and West Chester on Sunday May 2. They will sing at Brighton at 9:00 a.m. and at West Chester at 10:30 a.m. The public is invited.
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Shalom
Shalom Singers
Kalona
United Methodist
Brighton
West Chester
Dinosaur helps thief steal gems at Amherst College
A thief allegedly climbed the Amherst College dinosaur skeleton to reach jewels worth 3000 dollars on a balcony display. Prof. Gerald P. Grophy, geology chairman, confirmed the incident and noted the thief used the dinosaur as a perch for the theft.
Judge Refuses Delay in Amtrak Rail Takeover
US District Judge Howard Corcoran denied a request to pause Amtrak's scheduled takeover of most intercity rail passenger service at midnight. Unions and a consumer group planned appeals arguing inadequate labor protections and improper procedures. The unions say up to 25,000 workers could face severance issues, while a House session was not in progress to act.
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Washington
UPI
Howard Corcoran
Amtrak
James D. Hodgson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Capitol Hill
Senate
Mike Mansfield
House
Senate Commerce Committee
Mansfield
Charles Zwick Named Iowa All State Music Campship Winner
Butch Zwick, a Washington High School junior, was chosen as one of three Iowa youths to receive an All State Music Campship from the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs. The two week camp occurs on the University of Iowa campus in June, with Zwick noted for strong piano and vocal and instrumental work, including trumpet in bands and vocal ensembles.
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Butch Zwicki
Robert Youngquist
Butch
Washington High School
Towa Federation of Women’s Clubs
Towa City
Tim Hoth
Charles (Suten) Zwick
Iowa Federation of Womn
Universal Iown
Gloria Zuekle
Robert Younquist
Swinging Demons
HiFi
Winnie the Pooh party by 4-Hers draws crowd
About 115 junior 4-H members attended a Winnie the Pooh party hosted by the Washington County 4-H Council on Thursday evening. Guests received a Winnie the Pooh puzzle piece as they arrived, then split into six groups for games led by Kirk Howsare. A skit on junior camp to be held at Lake Darling June 14 to 17 was presented by Sandi Schroeder with help from Marcia Vitelloe, Mark Hotchkiss, and Kirk. Prizes and refreshments closed the event with council members aiding.
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4-H
Washington County 4H Council
Kirk Howsare
Crawfordsville
Lake Darling
Sandi Schroeder
Wellman
Marcia Vitteloe
Mark Hotchkiss
Washington
Kirk
Supervisor Hahn requests pay study of top county leaders
Los Angeles supervisor Kenneth Hahn calls for a county salary study noting Sheriff Pete pitches earns 4 028 more than the FBI Director J Edgar Hoover s 40 000 annual pay.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Kenneth Hahn
Pete Pitches
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
ARVN Leader Signals Possible Laos Crossing After Skirmish
Maj. Gen. Phan Van Phu, commander of the ARVN 1st Infantry Division, said at Lang Vang headquarters that his troops might cross into Laos again if advisable. In a near-border area, ARVN reportedly killed 12 Communists with no losses after a Thursday skirmish, while heavy B52 raids targeted supply routes and the Shaw Valley during the Laos and Cambodia border operations.
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Phan van Phu
ARVN
Lang Vang
Laos
Cambodia
Snoul
USS
Highway 7
School Menus for Week Across Five Lunch Lines
The menu lists daily meals for Monday through Friday featuring pork sandwich, fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, meat loaf, chili dog, and varied sides like potatoes, vegetables, fruit, and milk. Additional lines cover beef items, turkey, fish dishes, lasagna, and tuna salads with choices including bread, butter, and desserts.
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Washington
Local Startups and University Ties Highlight Iowa News
Mrs. Robert Carson and Larol hosted a post shower for Mrs. William in the Carson home on Monday evening. Mrs. Lee Cathy will depart for Germany after the term ends at the University. Bob Julius, new head of information services for Iowa Southern Utilities, visited Washington today. He will base his headquarters in Centerville and tours Iowa Southern territory meeting key community figures, accompanied by Robert Webb and Ted Johnson in Washington.
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Robert Carson
Larol
William
Carson
Lee
Cathy
Germany
Bob Julius
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Washington
Julius
Centerville
Iowa Southern Territory
Robert Webb
Ted Johnson
ISU
Mississippi River art contest set for Muscatine in August
The Mississippi River Parkways Commission and Great River Road Association host the 1971 Iowa Great River Road Amateur Art Contest in Muscatine on August 15 to 22 as part of Great River Days. Winners receive cash prizes from state and a $200 purchase award. entries must depict Mississippi River life or Great River Road and are open to Iowa amateurs.
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Mississippi River Parkway Commission
Iowa
Muscatine
Muscatines
Mission and Great River Road Association
Mississippi River
Manitoba
Ontario
St. Charles
Parkway ‘Commissions
Jaws
Great Riv ‘Er Road
Towa
Harry
McKee
Towa Ave
Parkway Commission
Great River Road Assocition
Mississippi River Valley
Justice court fines Charles Harris for speeding on Route 3
Charles Harris paid a $26 fine in the justice of the peace court for speeding on Route 3 in Washington. The case records momentary traffic violation, with no additional penalties noted.
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News
Charles Harris Jensings
Washington
Justice of the Peace Court
Social Calendar for Washington Lodge and Local Clubs
Washington Lodge No 26 hosts second degree work at 7 30 p m Saturday. Saturday Shirts and Skirts dance at 8 p m in Ainsworth School. caller Ron Rominger. refreshments from baked goods. square dancers welcome. Weekly meetings include Rainbow Girls 7 30 p m Masonic Temple and Rainbow Board 7 p m Masonic Temple. YWCA Council 7 15 p m YW room. Golden Age Club 10 a m YW room. lunch at noon. Senior Citizens Pinochle Tournament 1 30 p m McCleery Room. Tuesday Handcraft 12 30 p m salad luncheon with Mrs Charles Harvey. DAR 2 p m Mrs Lawrence Whisler. Y Wives 1 30 p m YW room. Washington County Nurses 6 30 p m cookout with Mrs Ronald Goff bring meat and dish to pass. FHA Style Show 7 30 p m High School auditorium. Runway to Fashion Shiloh Sunshine Sisters 1 30 p m Mrs Lester Welcher. Tops Club 7 30 p m VW room. Senior Citizens Variety Program 2 p m McCleery.
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Washington Lodge
Ainsworth School
Hym
Ron Rominger
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Rainbow Board
Ywca Council
Golden Age Club
McCleery
Charles Harvey
Lawrence Whisler
Washington County
Ronald Goff
Shiloh Sunshine Sisters
Lester Welcher
Tops Club
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