Uncertainty surrounds Nixon wage price freeze impact locally
The Aug. 15 wage and price freeze creates uncertainty in Washington County as residents seek guidance from the ASCS office, while schools weigh pay raises and unions negotiate contracts. Car dealers foresee mixed effects on sales depending on policy clarifications and potential tax changes.
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Nixon
Washington County
Washington County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Bill Day
ASCS
Internal Revenue Service
Nixon eyes Phase II as leading index climbs 1.5 percent
Washington reports show the leading business indicators index rose 1.5 percent in July the eighth increase in nine months signaling ongoing strength in the economy. The White House pushes Nixon plan to stimulate commerce and cut unemployment while labor leaders threaten action over wage-price controls. Meany meets Hodgson to discuss Phase II as talks with Nixon loom.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
American Federation of State
Minneapolis
Labor
James D. Hodgson
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Labor Organization
Beene
Explosion hits California Department of Corrections offices
An early morning blast on the sixth floor of a 17 story state building in Sacramento caused restroom demolitions and thousands of dollars in damage. An anonymous caller claimed ties to theweatherman group and warned of the blast. No injuries were reported. A second big explosion occurred at the San Mateo Rehabilitation Center about midnight.
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Sacramento
Calif
UPI
Department of Corrections
California
San Mateo Rehabilitation Center
S.M. Mihanovich
P” Street
San Francisco Presidio
California Highway
R.S. McHale
P”’ Street
State Capitol
San Mateo
New Zealand Youth to Attend Waco High School Exchange
Neil Alexander McDowell from Invercargill New Zealand will study at Waco High School as an American Field Service exchange student this coming term. He will stay with the Stone family of Crawfordsville, whose children are Randy Kathy and Brian.
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Neil Alexander McDowell
Waco High School
Invercargill
Southland
New Zealand
Young McDowell
Fred Stone
Crawfordsville
Stone
Randy
Kathy
Brian
Neilin Davenport
Carolle
Toronto
Canada
Neil
Waco
Iowa Weather: Fair East, Warmth Rising Through Sunday
United Press International reports Iowa will see fair conditions in the eastern half and partial cloud cover in the west with a warming trend through Sunday. Tonight’s lows near 50, western areas 50s, highs Sunday about 80 to near 90 in the far west.
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United Press International
Iowa
Yen strengthens as Japan floats currency in Nixon pressure
The yen jumped five to six percent against the dollar in Tokyo as Japan floated the currency amid U S pressure. Trading opened at 342 20 yen per dollar, with a 338 to 342 range for spot rates and a Bank of Japan dollar purchase to defend the level. The Tokyo stock market initially fell then rebounded as exporters led losses early and petroleum and construction stocks advanced later.
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Tokyo
Japan
Nixon
United States
Bank of Japan
Doria Winds Weaken as It Dashes Up Northeast Coast
Tropical Storm Doria loses steam inland after sweeping New Jersey to New York City. Heavy rains bring flash floods and power outages along the Atlantic frontage. Evacuations rise at Cape May while New York transit works move to prevent subway flooding.
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New York
UPI
Doria
Atlantic
New Jersey
New York City
New England
Manasquan
N.J
Cape Ann
Mass
Weather Bureau
Portsmouth
N.H
Eastport
Maine
Alon
North Carolina
Virginia
Maryland
Central Park
Oakland
Cape May
Dori
Owens Wins Champion Barrow in 1971 State Contest
Marlan Owens of Ainsworth captured the champion barrow title in the 1971 Spring Production Tested Barrow Contest announced at the Iowa State Fair. Local producers Skubal Farms Wilfred McCreedy and Geary Green placed in the top 20. A total of 149 pigs entered, with Owens’ crossbred barrow showing a 2.20 lb daily gain, 30.6 inch length, 1.47 inch back fat and 7.37 inch loin eye.
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Marlan Owens
Ainsworth
Skubal Farms
Wilfred McCreedy
Geary Green
Ames
Owens
County center seeks trainees for SE Iowa program
The Washington County Developmental Centers invites interview applications for a Day Activity Center planned for residents over 16 in SE Iowa. Executive Director Gene De Fazio will conduct interviews and keep all materials confidential. Contact 112 Washington St., Washington. The facility is slated to open in October.
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Washington County Developmental Centers, Inc
Washington
Iowa
Gene de Fazio
Washington St
Apartments Scarce In Washington Iowa Prompting Rent Strain
Washington Iowa faces a tight rental market with Hubert Lehrer of the Chamber of Commerce reporting 15 to 20 daily inquiring people and seven in two days seeking apartments. Many prospects are teachers and salesmen drawn by central location and local facilities, yet most finds no units. Some renters accept substandard conditions at about 75 dollars monthly while landlords demand prepayment for vacant months. Wilbur and Leon Graber completed a new northside complex, with all units rented before completion. Lehrer urges federal funds to support new rental construction to ease the shortage.
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Washington Community
Board of Education
E.K. Schlapkohl
Burge Hammond
Washington Manufacturing
International Motors and Allied Workers Union
Perfex and Crane Company
Hubert Lohrer
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Lohrer
Washington
Hubert Lehrer
Lehrer
Iowa
YMCA
Kalona
Carr
Wilbur
Leon Graber
Journal
Ainsworth
Asks 100 Million for Accused Slayer
Juan Corona's attorney filed a 100 million claim alleging false imprisonment and mistreatment in jail. The document targets Sutter County and agents including the DA, sheriff, and deputies, claiming degrading abuse since his May 26 arrest while Corona faces 25 counts of murder.
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Yuba City
Calif
UPI
Juan Corona
Richard Hawk
Gered Corona
Hawk
Sutter County
David Teja
Roy Whiteacre
Corona
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Perdock
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Gebhardt
Congress
Paul Brenneman
Gilbert Mills
al Stalker
Mace Motors
Alan B. Shepard Jr
America
Pentagon
Secretary of Navy
John H. Sharee
Shepart
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Manned Spacecraft Center
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Jerry Wurf
White House
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