Apollo 15 mission nears splashdown after record lunar work
Apollo 15 prepares for a Saturday splashdown in the Pacific after setting endurance and surface activity records. Worden's six day lunar orbit, Scott and Irwin's 67 hour moon stay, and 17 miles driven by the Lunar Roving Vehicle highlight the mission's scientific achievements and cost of 445 million dollars.
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County Fair crowns biggest Washington County show to date
The Washington County Fair ends its week with record entries and gate receipts totaling 6720 dollars. A large attendance at the teen dance drew 961, Des Moines band noted for their large crowd. Results from beef and 4-H judging highlight a week of events culminating in a busy cleanup day.
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Drugmobile educates youths on drugs in Iowa and Nebraska
Des Moines officials dedicate the Kiwanis Opera Alert Drugmobile a school bus exhibit to teach grades 1 through 12 about drugs. Governor Ronald Hallock and IDA officials outline collaboration with local authorities to implement community programs, while critics call for a less scare-driven approach.
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Iowa Weather Outlook Partly Cloudy Tonight And Warm Saturday
Partly cloudy tonight with lows in the middle 50s to lower 60s from northeast to southwest. Generally fair and slightly warmer Saturday with highs in the 80s.
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Senate draft bill seen for quick Senate action in September
Washington reports hope for a swift vote on the draft bill when the Senate returns September 13 after a month’s recess. Mansfield supports a quick vote despite opposition from Gravel who vows to block. the bill’s timetables and withdrawal deadlines remain contentious amid Nixon urging action.
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County Fair sale nets $67,586.04 for livestock
Washington County Fair livestock sale totals $67,586.04 as 140 head of market beeves averaged $36.81, 87 head of sheep averaged $35.16, and 31 junior feeder pens averaged $33.31 with a final tally of $11,840.01 for feeders. Grand champions commanded $51 and $59 per hundredweight, with Jim Hotchkiss and Jim Schneider among top bidders.
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Washington County Entries Headed to Iowa State Fair
Washington County exhibitors will represent at the Iowa State Fair after winning best in class at the Washington County Fair this week. Entries include a rocking chair by Shirley Stoutner, furniture by Gail Conrad, note paper by Judy Bauer, and several Cloverettes, Maidens, and Highlandettes designs by listed makers.
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