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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1976
Page
5
Chicago report from the National Safety Council notes lighter vehicles such as sub compact and compact cars can have up to 25 percent shorter stopping distances on glare ice compared with heavier standard cars. Test results stress tire choice and proper braking but warn lighter cars may struggle to restart after stopping.
The Iowa Farm Bureau will hold two grain marketing workshops on making a plan, exploring marketing alternatives, and futures basics. Dec 20 at Cedar Rapids Sheraton Inn features Jim Gill and Robert Wisner with Ann Jorgensen and Dick McLain. Dec 21 at Mason City Holiday Inn features Gill and McLain. Population trends show varied state changes from 0.2 to 21.5 percent.
The Iowa Bicentennial Commission will melt about 2,200 silver medallions sold earlier for 20 dollars each to raise funds for microfilming by the Iowa History and Archives. Franklin Mint will pay 4.31 dollars per coin’s silver content. about 7,800 coins were sold, with proceeds supporting bicentennial projects. A time capsule will be placed in Des Moines' new state agriculture building.
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