Erosion threat to Lake Darling fisheries and habitat
Lake Darling faces severe siltation since 1950, driven by watershed erosion and turbidity that darkens water, reduces light penetration, and lowers fish growth. The lake has shrunk to 280 acres from 300, with bluegill crappie stunting and bass bullhead channel catfish remaining harvestable. Solutions involve erosion control, in lake habitat structures, and coordinated action by anglers groups and agencies.
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Donald Kline
Lake Darling
J.N. “Ding”’ Darling
Iowa
Fisheries Survey
Honey Creek
Derling
Kissinger Meets British Officials Over Rhodesia Talks
Henry Kissinger on what may be his final overseas mission as secretary of state meets British leaders in London to press for progress in stalled Rhodesia talks. He plans further talks with Foreign Secretary Crosland and conference chair Ivor Richard, and will attend Chelsea versus Wolves with Crosland before a farewell at Downing Street.
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London
UPI
Henry Kissinger
Kissinger
Anthony Crosland
Ivor Richard
Geneva
Switzerland
Crosland
James Callaghan
Downing Street
Rhodesia
Britain
Ian Smith
Chelsea
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Europe
Washington
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Brussels
Area honor bands auditions set for Washington students
Seven junior high and seven high school students from Washington have been chosen to audition for the Southeast Iowa Honor Band. Auditions occur January 8 at Washington Junior High, with a 120 piece junior high and 120 piece high school band competing against peers from over 50 schools. Concert slated for January 24.
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Washington
Iowa
Beth Beenblossom
Jacque Chalupa
Melody Chalupa
Jill Crawford
Beth McCurdy
Franny Redlinger
Leesa Weber
Bob Boyd
Mike Beranek
Donna Davisson
Jim Dayton
Matt Hotle
Gerard Marek
Lisa Roberts
Washington Junior High
Iowa DOT set to decide on 65-foot trucks
Iowa DOT Commission will vote next week on permitting 65-foot double bottom trucks on highways. Several members back long trucks, but Barbara Dunn plans to vote to continue the current ban. The five-day deadline for a decision looms as the panel weighs legal and policy implications.
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DES Moines
UPI
Iowa Department of Transportation Commission
DOT Commission
Iowa
Richard C. Turner
Scott County
Lowell Phelps
Turner
Ann Pellegreno
Story City
Barbara Dunn
Robert D. Ray
Pellegreno
Commission
Stephen Garst
Coon Rapids
Stanley Schoelerman
Spencer
Preisser
Rigler
Pennsylvania
California
Weather outlook clear to partly cloudy this weekend
The forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy skies through Sunday with warmer temperatures. Lows near the low 20s tonight and highs Sunday in the mid 30s as winds stay variable around 10 mph.
Critics charge utilities overpay income taxes in 1975
Three consumer groups say six Iowa utilities charged customers $31 million in 1975 income taxes they did not pay to the government. They allege windfall advantages from federal tax breaks that allow credits and deferrals. Overcharges range from $63,078 to $7,704,688 across Interstate Power, Iowa Electric Light and Power, Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric, Iowa Power and Light, Iowa Public Service, and Iowa Southern Utilities.
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Washington
UPI
Iowa
Federal Power Commission
Iowa Public Interest Research Group
Ames
Environmental Action Foundation
National Consumer Information Center
Jaycees Open Santa House in Central Park This December
Washington Jaycees announce Santa House in Central Park from December 13 to 23. Santa will be in the house from 7 to 9 p.m. each weekday with a special 3 to 5 p.m. session on Saturday December 18. Children may visit for a candy treat.
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Washington Jaycees
Santa
Central Park
Massive desert arsenal tied to right wing group found near Los Angeles
Mojave dig uncovered eight tons of rifles, grenades, machine guns and explosives said to equip a 200-man unit. Sheriff Pitchess said the stash was buried by a paramilitary group with possible plans to overthrow the US government. Arrests followed as deputies seized more ammo and materiel at a California home linked to Donald D. Wiggins.
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Los Angeles
UPI
Mojave Desert
US S
Peter Pitchess
California
Donald D. Wiggins
Ontario
San Bernardino
Wiggins
Lancaster
Pitchess
U.S
Wesley Smith
California Rangers
State Attorney General's Office
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Don Kline
Iowa Conservation Commission
Washington County
Bob Bauer
Washington Y's Men’s Club
Phil Kneen
Y's
New Washington Community Center Building Fund
Journal
Phillip Malter
Iowa Commerce
Dubuque
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
Cedar Rapids
Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric
Davenport
Iowa Power and Light Co
Iowa Public Service Co
Sioux City
Iowa Southern Utilities
Centerville
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