Ford to delay oil bill veto in potential compromise
President Ford signals willingness to compromise with Congress and agrees to delay veto of a six month extension of domestic oil price controls. Senate leaders said he will defer action until after talks on a gradual decontrol plan with lawmakers, amid pressure from Democrats and Republicans.
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Washington High Choir to paint house numbers for fundraiser
Washington High School Choir plans a curb and step painting drive this weekend led by director Robert Youngquist. Proceeds, at $1 per house number, will fund the choir’s spring Colorado trip.
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Robert Youngquist
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Plan for Labor Day observance in Washington
Washington businesses and offices will close Monday September 1 for Labor Day. Schools will not hold classes. The post office will close with limited mail, lobby hours 8 a.m. to 3:90 p.m. and a 3 p.m. dispatch. Evening Journal will publish at noon. Sanitation workers will pick up trash under the new city contract with Dale Fritz.
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Washington Post
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Kissinger Optimistic on Israel Egypt Peace Pact Next Week
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger said he is very optimistic Israel and Egypt will finalize a peace settlement and hopes both sides will initial the document early next week after eight hours of talks with Prime Minister Rabin. Egyptian spokesman Tahsin Bashir urged caution, saying significant items remain unsettled.
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Weather outlook with thundershowers and heavy rain risk
A threat of thundershowers continues through tonight with locally heavy rain possible. Low tonight near 70, high Saturday in the upper 70s to lower 80s. Winds east to southeast 5 to 15 mph. Rain chances 70 percent tonight, 60 percent Saturday.
Meany urges 12 point economic revival plan for Ford era
AFL-CIO chief George Meany urges President Ford and Congress to adopt a 12 point plan to revive the economy. He calls for another year of tax cuts, lower interest rates, accelerated public works, expanded public service jobs, and federal aid to high unemployment areas. He attacks current policy and Burns, linking them to a renewed downturn and high inflation.
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Rainfall amounts flood Washington area farms and Mt Pleasant
The Washington area reported about one inch of rain in the 24 hour period ending 7 am with potential additional rainfall after that time. Reports from areas south of Washington indicated heavier rain. About three inches fell on farms near Brighton and up to four inches near the Old Threshers Reunion site in Mt Pleasant.
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Venezuela nationalizes foreign oil assets amid policy overhaul
Venezuela signs a 27 article law to nationalize its 2.5 million barrel per day oil industry, creating Petroven to run the sector. A 120 day countdown begins to take over foreign oil companies holding vast concessions, with aims to extend reserves and fund non oil development.
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Venezuela
UPI
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Iran
Carlos Andres Perez
Grand jury probes shooting death in Washington County
The Washington County grand jury continued hearings into the fatal shooting of Leslie E. Smithburg by officer Rodney Strabala. County Attorney Richard S. Bordwell said no session until next Thursday as autopsy results delay proceedings. Witnesses have included Donald Smithburg, the victim’s father, with focus on possible intoxication.
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Evening Journal
Washington County Grand Jury
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Richard S. Bordwell
Smithburg
Bordwell
Grand Jury
Donald Smithburg
Washington
Rodney Strabala
Strabala
Art of the Grand Jury
FEC actions affect 1976 election Amid Ford Wallace ruling issues
The Federal Election Commission took multiple steps that reshape the 1976 presidential race. Ford campaign travel costs may count against spending limits, while a guideline tightens funds for many Democrats. Wallace could earn up to 150000 in royalties from campaign souvenirs, though staff warned this clashes with reform spirit. A ruling on travel expenses was postponed, and candidates must deduct fundraising event costs before qualifying for federal funds. Carter and Udall report raising five thousand dollars in twenty states to qualify for funds.
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Alabama
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Georgia
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Persistence pays off for local Baskin-Robbins hopeful
Don Wells of Washington wins a Baskin-Robbins franchise after a four month push. He secured a store at 202 E Washington St with a tentative Nov 1 opening led by his daughter Chris, amid remodeling. Wells pressed Baskin-Robbins Chicago district officials highlighting Washington's agricultural base growth and employment.
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Washington St
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Chamber of Commerce
Ice Cream Corporation
Virgil Lickteig
Chicago
U.S
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