Weather tally shows heavy June July rainfall this year
August remains dry as Washington state records 6.60 inches in June and 5.50 in July totaling 12.20. State bureau data from 1931 1955 show averages of 8.42 inches for the two months, nearly four inches less than this year. Maquoketa Iowa UP I An 18 year old Dubuque girl among three charged with murder in the slaying of Bellevue police chief Earl Berenedes is released to her sister after Jackson County Circuit Court Judge Arthur Janssen rules it unfair to keep her in jail amid new information.
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Earl Berenedes
Jackson County
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Corning sewer trench collapse injures worker
Corning street commissioner Cecil Cost on was buried to his shoulders when a trench for a sewer line caved in. He suffered a knee injury and facial lacerations in the accident.
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Corning
Iowa
UPI
Corning Street
Cecil Coston
Baby beef show takes grand and reserve honors at Washington County Fair
Beeves judged this morning at the Washington County Fair crowned a 1 000 pound Angus owned by Kirk Howsare of Crawfordsville as grand champion. Reserve grand champion was a crossbred shown by Jim Scheeler of Barington weighing 1 035 pounds. Winners in Hereford and Shorthorn classes included Harry Walker of Washington, Carol Schneider of Riverside, Kathleen Carr of Keota, and Charles Kron of Riverside. Additional placings noted include Janice Schneider’s second in Angus and Carol Schneider’s second Hereford. Evening events feature horse and pony judging, parade of champions, and 4-H demonstrations. The livestock sale opens Thursday morning.
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Crawfordsville
Washington County Fair
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Brighton
Harry Walker
Washington
Carol Schneider
Riverside
Kathleen Carr
Keota
Charles Kron
Janice Schneider
Hiker with Hawaii sign draws Berkeley traffic
A Berkeley hitchhiker held a sign reading Hawaii on a street corner Tuesday night. In Ocean City a man found his car missing and then learned it was ready by phone from a service station. In Chelmsford a fire crew freed a boy who slipped a wedding ring onto his finger to feel married.
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UPI
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Ocean City
N.J
Vinney Dee
Dee
Chelmsford
England
Ronnie Riley
Ronnie
Iowa Food Program Frustration Over Federal Delay
Des Moines officials express frustration as the U S Agriculture Department delays approval of a state wide food supplement program for low income families set to begin in eight counties around August. Eight county approvals followed and more areas await federal action. The program targets welfare recipients, nursing mothers and children under six.
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Mason City
Tax reform bill could hinder inflation fight
Washington officials warn the House tax reform bill may cost the Treasury $2 billion despite $7 billion in new revenue from closing loopholes and relief to the poor. Administration worries about inflation and political risks of balancing the measure, while forecasting possible economy cooling by fall. A plan for further federal cutbacks or an extra tax boost could follow if inflation fails to slow.
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Intercepted Memo Urges County Residents to Visit the Fair
A terse intercepted note from WEJ invites county residents to attend the fair, praising the vitality of the area’s young people and urging attendance as proof of community vigor. The message promoting the event emphasizes local youth and civic spirit.
Jepsen denies plans to seek Iowa governor nomination
Lt Gov Roger W Jepsen told UPI he has no plans to run for governor in 1970 and addressed reports he was considering entering the Republican primary against Gov Robert D Ray. Ray said he is undecided about a second term and both leaders aim to build records in their current two year terms.
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Jepsen
Iowa
Ray cites cost of Iowa migrants
Gov. Robert D. Ray said migration from rural to urban areas is increasing costs in both regions. Speaking at the Southeast Iowa Cooperative Electric Association meeting, he urged electric cooperatives to pursue economic and community development as part of their mission. He stressed that Iowa's economic development is everyone's job.
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Mount Pleasant
Iowa
UPI
Iowa Weather Update From United Press International
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers tonight. Lows 60s northwest to near 70 southeast. Thursdayobj Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and cooler northwest. Highs 80 northwest to near 90 southeast. Friday outlook partly cloudy and cooler with showers possible in the southeast portion.
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United Press International
Iowa
Probate of will and executor for estate of Jessie Klein
Public notice reports probate of will and appointment of executor for the estate of Jessie Pearl Klein, detailing court action and party names in a municipal record. City ordinance on water connection charges included as public notice, outlining charges, compliance steps, and effective date.
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Jessie Pearl Klein
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