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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1975

Page

8

Ray backs temporary curtailment of grain sales to Russia

Iowa Governor Robert D. Ray endorsed Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz on a limited halt of grain exports to the Soviet Union until fall harvest details emerge. Ray praised the move as appropriate while noting monitoring and potential actions after crop losses are assessed.

Des Moines UPI Robert D. Ray Agriculture Earl Butz Soviet Union Ray Butz Iowa Thatcher Johnson Walter Goeppinger Boone National Corn Growers Association Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service

Ninth Grade Football Practice Opens in Washington

Practice sessions for the ninth grade football program in Washington begin at 7 30 a m on Monday August 25 Players must have physical examinations and insurance before taking part in the drills.

Washington

Balloon ride thrills 79 year old grandmother at family event

Blanche Harvey, 79, took her first hot air balloon ride with grandson Linden Harding near West Chester after a Balloon Festival stop. She described the ascent as thrilling and peaceful, saying she would likely ride again if given the chance.

Blanche Harvey West Chester Journal Sheilah Klapp Washington Indianola Mrs. Harvey

Kinross Youth David J. Weber Dies of Leukemia

David John Weber, 21, of rural Kinross died Wednesday at University Hospitals Iowa City after 11 weeks as a patient. Born July 2, 1954, he farmed with his parents and was a Sacred Heart Catholic Church member. Funeral services are set for August 18 in Kinross with rosaries in Keota. He is survived by his parents, nine siblings, and grandparents.

Kinross David John Weber University Hospitals Iowa City Sacred Heart Catholic Church Harry H. Linnenbrink St. Patrick Littlecreek Powell Keota David Weber Paul J Ardys Claypool Weber Sigourney English Valley John Weber Roy Claypool North English

General Motors Announces 1976 Price Increases

Detroit report that General Motors will raise 1976-model car prices by an average of $206, about 4.4 percent, lower than the earlier industry target. The gains range from a $208 drop for the Chevrolet Monza Towne Coupe to an $808 rise for the Chevrolet Corvette, with Cadillac Fleetwood 75 up $669 to $15,239.25.

Detroit UPI General Motors

James O. Miller 75 dies in Mt. Pleasant area

James Orville Miller 75 of Trenton died Wednesday August 13 1975 at Washington County Hospital. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Friday Beatty Jennings chapel Mt. Pleasant burial Green Mound Cemetery. Born November 27 1899 in Henry County son of Frank and Ellis Yount Miller. Married Leola Pear Hite February 15 1921. Retired farmer and 20 years at Henry County Quarry. Surviving wife four daughters including LaVaughn Krotz of Washington, ten grandchildren eighteen great grandchildren and two brothers.

James Orville Miller Trenton Washington County Hospital Beatty Jennings Chapel Mt. Pleasant Green Mound Mr. Miller Henry County Frank Ellis Yount Miller Leola Pear Hite Delbert (LaVaughn) Krotz Washington

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