Ford sworn in as 38th president signaling end of Watergate era
Gerald R. Ford takes the oath from Chief Justice Warren E. Burger and declares the Watergate nightmare over as Richard Nixon leaves for California. Ford pledges plainspoken leadership, asks for national prayers, and calls for brotherly love in politics. Nixon bids staff farewell with gratitude and humility.
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Nixon bids farewell as Ford takes oath of office
President Nixon tearfully said farewell to his staff in the White House East Room before leaving for California. Gerald Ford was sworn in as the new president at noon EDT aboard the Spirit of '76, with the nation expressing relief as a new era began.
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Rains Bring Hope Yet Crops Still Lose Vastly
The National Weather Service notes upturn in rain patterns over the drought hit plains and Texas. Despite renewed moisture Washington reports show billions in losses from corn and cotton with limited salvaging prospects for wheat and soybeans. President Nixon recalls family roots and thanks staff as tears mark a moving East Room address.
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Washington County Fair closes amid showers and national news
A small crowd attended the Washington County Fair closing program despite threat of rain and national happenings on TV. The Washington High School Jazz Band performed with Notables from Muscatine and SCAD Summer Theatre players while farmers welcomed rainfall totaling about one fourth of an inch before 7 a.m. Thursday and more overnight.
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Heavy Iowa rains reach drought areas halting corn decline
Southwestern and central Iowa received locally heavy rains and thunderstorms Thursday night. Elapsed rainfall from 5 inches in Elk Horn to 2.7 in Avoca and 3 in Walnut, with Atlantic under half an inch. Officials say corn crop beyond help, but rainfall may aid soybeans.
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Weather outlook with showers and storms this weekend
Occasional showers or thunderstorms with locally heavy rain possible this afternoon tonight and Saturday. Highs 75 to 80 this afternoon and Saturday. Southeast winds 8 to 15 mph. Lows tonight mid 60s. Rain chances 90 percent this afternoon, 70 percent tonight and 70 percent Saturday.
Anderson Owens winners Hold barrow show
Arvid Anderson of Crawfordsville and Marian Owens of Columbus Junction top the seventh annual Open Class Barrow Show at the Washington County Fair. Anderson repeated as live judging champion with a four pig pen and high daily gain, while Owens captured the carcass barrow grand championship with a 244 pound hog. Reserve champion went to Terry Butler of Wapello.
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Local residents react to Nixon resignation and Ford term
Washington area residents express compassion for Richard Nixon while placing hope in Gerald Ford. The survey notes calls for continued prosecution for Nixon, belief in Ford's honesty, and a wish to move past Watergate with prayers and accountability where due.
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