Iowa moves to clarify highway financing and funding needs
Iowa transportation director Victor Preisser briefed legislators on highway financing, stressing that the $88 million cited was not all new money. He cited quarterly federal allocations, department savings, internal cuts, and increased state revenues. Critics argued for more funding and faster project readiness amid shifts in federal aid and a new driver’s license system.
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Harrison Weber
Iowa Daily Press Association
Des Moines
Victor Preisser
Iowa
Preisser
Legislative Council
DOT
Council
Willard Hansen
R-Cedar Falls
Sen. Hansen
Transportation Commission
Hansen Preisser
Commission
Ray Henley
Associated General Contractors
Henley Preisser
Joint Contractors’ Council
Preisse
Henley
Gerald Ford
Attorney General's Office
Energy Policy Council
The
Rock Island
Northwestern
Hawkeye Paper Stock Company
State Capitol
Paper Stock Inc. of
McQuay Perfex reports record 1976 quarterly growth
McQuay Perfex Inc reports a 59 percent rise in earnings on 19 percent higher sales for Q2 1976, with first half earnings up 94 percent and sales up 15 percent. Second quarter net earnings reach 1,781,137 dollars on 39,526,776 dollars in sales, while six months earnings total 3,827,895 dollars on 79,549,000 dollars in sales. Backlog stands at 58,010,000 dollars, and six-month orders are 69 percent ahead of a year ago. President G G Workinger credits OEM heat transfer cost gains, aftermarket and Cast Metals Division ship increases, productivity gains, and pricing strategies.
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Minneapolis
McQuay-Perfex Inc Today
G. G. Workinger
McQuay Group
Perfex Group
Workinger
McQuay-Perfex Inc
Minnesota
Livestock markets report from Joliet and Des Moines
Markets from Joliet and Des Moines show steady to higher demand for cattle hogs and sows. Cattle prices improve with high choice steers 33.75 to 35.00 and heifers 35.00 to 35.75, hogs 200 to 240 pounds 44.25 to 45.75, and sow prices 34.50 to 41.00 depending on weight. Estimated receipts about 45,000 with recent weeks near 46,000.
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Joliet, Ill
UPI
Des Moines
Nuclear security called inadequate by House panel
Washington UPI A congressional subcommittee says U S nuclear facility security is completely inadequate against terrorist attack. Chairman Rep Morris Udall says most plants are guarded by two armed men, insufficient against groups with explosives and helicopters. He notes NRC letters confirming serious gaps at facilities handling plutonium or enriched uranium and continuing deficiencies.
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Washington
UPI
U.S
Morris K. Udall
D-Ariz
House
Subcommittee On
Energy and the Environment
Udall
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Two Car Collision at North Iowa and East Second
Ronald G. Helfrich of Washington 30 and Laura J. Wittrig 16 of Danville Ill caused a two car crash at the North Iowa and East Second intersection Wednesday night. Wittrig eastbound at 8:30 was struck in the left rear by Helfrich who could not see her vehicle in time. Wittrig reported Helfrich was not slowing for a stop. no injuries and no charges filed.
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Ronald G. Helfrich
Washington
Laura J. Wittrig
Danville
Ill
North Iowa
East Second
Wittrig
Helfrich
Iowa
Witting
Paisley dinner hosts mingle with Washington neighbors
Lyle and Mrs. Paisley hosted an outdoor fish fry for Home Feed and Lumber employees and families in Crawfordsville. Guests included Bob Paisley and friends plus extended visits from Steeles and Jewells. Community members traveled for plays, vacations, and family gatherings, with hospital admissions noted for Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Thomas.
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Marian Waters
Crawfordsville
Lyle Paisley
Home Feed and Lumber Company
Bob Paisley
Gene Miller
Bob Wells
Leon Meeks
Bud Hauenstein
Jan
Tony
Willard Hauenstein
Steve Davis
Bernie Klosterman
Craig Dare
Greg Fenno
Danny Hill
Rodney Stoghill
Tom Bernau
Doug Steele
Carmen
Elmer Kiene
Huntsville
Ark
Eureka Springs
Appletown
Doug
Dallas
Texas
Elmer
Steeles
Adventureland
Des Moines
Fred Stone
Betty
Roger Runyon
Mike
Melinda
George Reading
Sandra
Tammy
George
Frankford
Stan
Andrea Clang
Center Point
Carolyn
Larry Love
Sonya
Jim Jewell
Mary Lou
Jim
Randy
Hamilton
Terri Cupp
Branson, Mo
Duayne Henss
Shepherd of the Hills
Corncrib
Silver Dollar City
Jewells
John
Connie) Rich
Burlington
Jessica Jo
Karl Messer
Pleasant
Herb Rich
Sheridan Messer
Joe Rich
Bob Knight
Keith
Kelly
Clarence
Larry Fletcher
Pam
Brad
Opal Lambert
Washington
Louise Barnes
Hewitts
Max White
Ainsworth
John H. Jones
Washington County Hospital
Helen Thomas
County Hospital
Lane change causes two-vehicle collision near South 12th Ave
Bernard R. Singleton, 58, of Washington, and Hortense L. Tisor, 70, of Columbus Junction, were westbound when Singleton tried to cross lanes. His car hit Tisor’s left front, causing $400 damage. No injuries reported. Police charged Singleton with turning from a direct course.
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South 12Th Ave
Bernard R. Singleton
Washington
Hortense L. Tisor
Columbus Junction
Tisor
Singleton
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