Balloon crash in Carlisle lights lines injures none
In Carlisle Warren County three people escaped injury when a hot air balloon struck 250000 volt power lines near Carlisle High School field Thursday night. Officials shut off power to about 500 homes while wreckage was cleared. pilot Dennis Cattell said he did not see the lines.
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Carlisle
Iowa
UPI
Warren County
Iowa Power and Light Co
Dennis Cattell
Cattell
Carlisle High School
Seehan testimony opens as murder trial resumes in Iowa
In Story County District Court Thomas Seehan a 26 year old Ames man faces murder charges for suffocating his 2 year old son on November 14 The defense plans to call psychiatrists Tuesday as the prosecution rested its case The defendant reportedly told officers he feared his son would suffer abuse and loneliness he experienced as a boy
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Nevada
Iowa
UPI
Thomas Seehan
Story County
Seehan
Ames
Thomas Jr
Jerry Skabill
Ray Sets Nov 2 for Special House Election in Des Moines
Gov. Robert D. Ray scheduled November 2 for a special election in Des Moines to fill the unexpired term of Rep. imes T. Caffrey who died last weekend. Voters in the 67th House District would choose someone to finish Caffrey's term ending, and another to begin a full two-year term in 1977.
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Hicago
Washington County 4 H Livestock Identification Policy
4 H identification must be done through the Washington County Extension Service for all 4 H livestock projects including swine rabbits dogs cats horses chickens and ponies. The May 1 deadline requires clubs to file form 4H 106LS to participate in county state and interstate events with ear tagging ear notching and color markings as applicable.
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Washington County
Julia
Gamon
Handwriting expert backs Hughes will as genuine
Charles Hamilton, a renowned autograph expert, says the handwritten Hughes will appears genuine after inspecting a photocopy. He notes the signature closely matches Hughes, and cites features that would be hard to forge. The document, released by Mormon Church officials, directs the Hughes fortune to the Hughes Institute in Miami, several universities, and Hughes relatives and aides.
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UPI
Charles Hamilton
Howard Hughes
Hamilton
Mormon Church
Hughes
Clark County
Nev
Hughes Institute
Miami
Charles Har
United Parcel strike set for midnight across 13 states
United Parcel Service drivers across 13 western and midwestern states plan a strike at midnight. UPS officials report halted pickups and no over the counter shipments as Teamsters leaders disclose the plan in Grand Rapids, Michigan. States affected include Colorado Iowa Kansas Ohio Kentucky Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Wisconsin and Wyoming.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Colorado
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Kansas
Ohio
Kentucky
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
North Dakota
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Wyoming
County home rule advances in Iowa House action
In Des Moines UPI reports the House approved 826 joint resolution for a constitutional amendment to grant counties home rule powers similar to cities. The measure, already passed Senate 29-14 February 26, would require identical approval next year before a general ballot. Advocates say it could ease legislative workload, while opponents warn against uniform county structures across diverse areas.
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UPI
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General Assembly
Senate
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D-Leon
Washington High elects Sheryl Miller as Student Council president
Sheryl Miller, a 16 year old junior, was elected Washington High School Student Council president for 1976 77. Other SALT members elected include Margaret Butler as vice president Gregg Horn treasurer and Tina Libe secretary. Progressive slate led by Debbie Vanderlinden trailed. The event followed a Law Day program with Mid Prairie and Washington students participating in simulated court proceedings.
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Evening Journal
Sheryl Miller
Washington High School
Margaret Butler
Gregg Horn
Tina Libe
SALT
Progressive Party
Debbie Vanderlinden
Miller
Everette Miller
Lee Gray
WHS
Ms. Butler
James Butler
Hora
Keith Hora
Libe
Bob Libe
Vanderlinden
Kelley Gipple
Claire Lechner
Lisa Redlinger
Ford Attacks Reagan as Texas Primary Looms
In Dallas Ford challenged Reagan’s credibility saying his own words would negate attacks on defense policy. Ford planned a 12 hour Dallas to Lubbock to Abilene blitz with 10 appearances as Reagan seeks Texas delegates amid cross over voting worries from Wallace supporters and fears of Reagan Democrats.
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Tex
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Dallas Cowboys
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Tower
Wallace
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Weather forecast downhill cloudiness and cool Saturday
Tonight will see decreasing cloudiness with a low in the mid 40s. Saturday will be partly cloudy with a high near 60. Winds from the northwest at 10 to 20 mph tonight.
Kindergarten Test Reminder at Washington District Lincoln School
Parents of new kindergarten students in Washington Community School District are reminded of the Denver Kindergarten Developmental Tests and speech and hearing screenings at Lincoln School on Tuesday May 4. Screens run 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 30 to 3 p.m.
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Mary Pforts
Paula Shatter
Office Education
Washington Community
Denver
Lincoln School
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