SEATS funding to end. counties seek continuation options
Washington Iowa and six neighboring counties face abrupt end to the federally funded SEATS Elderly Transportation System when grants run out Friday. County supervisors consider permanent subsidies or private nonprofit models while regional plans pursue a multi county continuation.
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Washington
Iowa
Benton
Linn
Jones
Johnson and Cedar
Ralph Marshall
Washington County Board of Supervisors
Marshall
Robert L. Robinson
Area X Agency On Aging
Ed Burkholder
Wellman
SEATS
Grain misdealings spark Senate hearing in Iowa
UPI reports in Durand era text: USDA grain division chief in New Orleans calls irregularities in the grain scandal a “way of doing business” between private inspectors and large elevators. He testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee chaired by Sen. Clark, noting conflicts of interest and selective shipments of bad grain abroad.
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Iowa
UPI
U.S. Department of Agriculure Grain Division
New Orleans
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Marion
Senate Agriculture Committee
Richard Clark
Clark
Ryan
Chicago
Office of Investgation
USDA
Walcott
Washington board approves training standards and new penalties
The board approved a new set of training standards for Washington athletes after hearing from Athletic Director Tom English and coaches Dale Harter and Jim Rossen. English cited community backlash on rules and said the process involved coaches, athletes, parents, and administrators. The regulation strengthens penalties for drinking smoking and drug use. A special 8 15 p m meeting was scheduled for September 10 to consider transferring 40 acres from Highland to Washington for a student to attend Washington schools.
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Evening Journal
Washington Junior High
Washington Board of Education
E. K. Schlaphohl
Washington
Tom English
Dale Harter
Jim Rossen
English
Highland
Weather: Rain Breaks Up Through Friday With Mild Temps
Occasional rain this afternoon and tonight with an early end to the shower pattern by Friday. Expect cool conditions with highs in the mid to upper 70s Friday and today, lows in the upper 60s tonight. Winds from the northeast to east around 10 mph. Measurable rain chances remain high 70 percent this afternoon and tonight, 60 percent on Friday.
Marr estate to fund Washington hospital and YMCA
Roy Marr's estate will provide about $150,000 split roughly $75,000 each to Washington County Hospital and the Washington YMCA. Trustees consider selling blue chip stocks to fund the bequests, with cashing stocks versus bonds under review as market conditions shift. Construction of a $400,000 Medical Office Building aimed for May 7, 1976, moves ahead.
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Morrison
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YMCA
Dean Edwards
Trustee
Frank Sojka
Marr
Norman Jensen
Citizens Committee
MOB
Jensen
Robert Riley
Washington
Medicare
Wes Burrows
Kalona
LTC
Adult student strong advocate of lifelong education
Mrs. Gifford Morrison, 47, of Iowa City, returned to the University of Iowa to study philosophy sociology and education after 25 years out of school. She credits lifelong learning with personal happiness and community action, notes the value of adult courses for both men and women, and says her life experience helps her excel with 30 college hours and all A grades.
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Sara Morrison
University of Iowa
Sheilah Klapp
Gifford
Sara) Morrison
Iowa City
Peter
Patrick
Mary
Thurmond blasts Ford amnesty at Amnets meeting
Sen. Strom Thurmond criticized President Ford's amnesty program in Des Moines saying the laws must be enforced to unite the country. He opposes unconditional pardons for deserters and draft dodgers and favors case by case review by courts. Thurmond spoke at the Amnets convention, keynote address to up to 1000 delegates.
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UPI
Strom Thurmond
R-S.c
Ford
Thurmond
Presidential Clemency Board
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