Teen and man hurt in head-on crash on Riverside Road
A 16-year-old Lone Tree youth Kenneth K. Keeler and Norman A. Ramsey, 49, of Cedar Rapids, were injured in a head-on collision on county road W61 about 6:30 p.m. Friday ten miles north of Washington. Keeler suffered a broken jaw and cuts while Ramsey had cuts and bruises. Both were taken to Washington County Hospital. Estimated damages: $1,400 to Keeler’s auto and $1,000 to Ramsey’s car. No cause or charges were reported.
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Lone Tree
Cedar Rapids
Washington
Riverside Road
Kenneth K. Keeler
Norman A. Ramsey
Washington County
Ramsey
Keeler Auto
Iowa food stamp rolls rise by 10000 in October
Iowa Department of Social Services reported about 108000 residents received food stamps in October, up 2000 from a year earlier. Recipients paid more than 1.2 million dollars for stamps valued at 2.9 million dollars.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
Rock Island, Ill
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Mississippi River
Mississippi
Illinois
Burlington
Dubuque
Jewelry theft nets Estherville youth in custody
Estherville police held a 19 year old youth on larceny charges after a burglary at Christensen Jewelry Store. Police say 15 rings and several watches were stolen from the front window display worth over 1000 dollars.
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Estherville
UPI
Mario Aguirre
Christensen Jewelry Store
Grinnell Sheriff Probes Fatal Rural Shooting
Poweshiek County deputies report 15 year old Jeffery Nelson died after a heart wound from a .22 rifle. He and a 15 year old companion were sparrow hunting on the Nelson farm when the other boy accidentally discharged the gun after tripping.
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Grinnell
UPI
Brooklyn
Jeffery Nelson
Fred Nelson
Grinnell Hospital
Poweshiek County
Nelson
Nelson Farm
Weather outlook mild with partly cloudy skies
Weather remains mild through Tuesday with high temperatures around 40 and overnight lows near 20s. Winds from the south to southwest 10 to 20 mph this afternoon diminishing tonight. Probability of measurable precipitation near zero this afternoon 10 percent tonight and 10 percent Tuesday.
Eight 4-H youth named state nominees in Cedar Rapids
Twenty seven teenagers from seven counties earned top marks in record books for 1973 state competition. Washington County entries include Ed Anderson swine Jeff Boshart dog Charles Flading photography Mark Hotchkiss sheep Sharon Lee citizenship Bernice Reed consumer education Jane Shearer Miniwanca leadership Jo Ellen Wiggers horticulture. Julia Gamon led the selection with Don Meier Mrs Lumir Zahradnik and Mrs Gene Leichsenring assisting. Books to be sent to the State 4-H office after New Year.
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Washington County
Cedar Rapids
Julia Gamon
Don Meier
Tipton
Lumir Zahradnik
Ely
Gene Leichsenring
Amana
Ed Anderson
Crawfordsville
Jeff Boshart
Washington
Charles Flading
Wellman
Mark Hotchkiss
Sharon Lee
Bernice Reed
Jane Shearer
Jo Ellen Wiggers
Nixon orders resumption of full-scale bombing
The White House announced President Nixon ordered a return to full-scale bombing of North Vietnam to counter a renewed Communist offensive. Press Secretary Ziegler said talks must not be used as cover for further aggression and noted prior orders to mine harbors and boost raids.
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Washington
UPI
White House
Nixon
U.S
North Vietnam
Ronald L Ziegler
Ziegler
Hanoi-Haiphong
Hanoi
United States
South Vietnam
South
Henry A. Kissinger
Paris
Building fire in Wellman destroys C C Industries plant
A fire destroyed a Wellman building housing C & C Industries, a Raymond Curl and Sons camper maker, leveling the site on South Second Street. No injuries reported as firefighters battled heavy smoke for hours. Insurance likely to handle multiple smoke-damage claims while cause and damage estimates remain undetermined.
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Wellman
C & C Industries
Joe Schmelzer
Raymond Curl
South Second Street
Fire at Ainsworth farm destroys livestock
Early Sunday fireside heater malfunction sparked a blaze at a farm northwest of Ainsworth. George Stout Jr reported the loss of nine sows and about 70 pigs as Ainsworth firemen responded shortly after 7 am.
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Ainsworth
George Stout Jr
Des Moines to get 36 story downtown business center
A $26 million 36 story Des Moines business center will rise between Grand and Locust and Sixth and Seventh Streets. Bankers Trust Co will occupy seven floors with 1,000 Blue Cross-Blue Shield employees and 28 floors leased. The project aims for mid 1975 occupancy and includes a two story bank pavilion a 400 seat cafeteria and underground parking.
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Des Moines
UPI
John Ryan
Ryan Companies
Bankers Trust Co
Ryan
Blue Cross-Blue Shield
Iowa
Grand
Bankers Trust
Blue Cross - Blue Shield
David Neugent
Iowa Blue Cross - Blue Shield
Robert Sterling
Greater Des Moines
Richard Olson
Kendall - Griffith - Russell - Artiaga
Sterling
Ruan Center Corp
Ruan Companies
Ruan Aviation
Ruan Cab Co
Wellman Tavern Owner Sues Town Council Over License
Mrs Frances L Butterbaugh operator of Town Tavern files a 40000 dollar lawsuit against Wellman Town Council after denial of renewal for Class C beer liquor license. She seeks 10000 for losses and 30000 in exemplary damages citing arbitrary action by council and a police incident near the premises. The Iowa board reinstated the license and criticized the council.
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Wellman
Wellman Town
Frances L. Butterbaugh
Butterbaugh
Harry Finley
Iowa Elector Urges Abolition of Electoral College
Davenport attorney Ralph R. Brown, one of eight Republican electors, calls for a national popular vote for president and an end to the Electoral College. He argues malapportionment and a one‑man, one‑vote system would strengthen democracy and force candidates to campaign nationwide, including smaller states.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
Ralph R. Brown
Davenport
Brown
U.S. House
Alaska
New York
U.S. Supreme Court
States
Nixon
Roger Halverson
Monona
Merwin Dieckmann
Waterloo
Lola
Texas
Illinois
California
Electoral College
Hughes Blasts Nixon Vetoes Across Four Years
Senator Harold Hughes accuses President Nixon of vetoing 30 bills approved by Congress, including veterans medical aid and flood control. He calls the pattern negative government and says it thwarts Congressional will and shifts funds from vital needs. Hughes also faults doubled defense spending while demanding fiscal responsibility.
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Washington
UPI
Harold E Hughes
Iowa
Nixon
Congress
Hughes
Iowa Democrat
Truman Slightly More Alert Amid Serious Health Battle
Former President Harry Truman, 88, woke still in very serious condition at Research Hospital. Doctors note kidney failure and weak heart. renal dialysis not yet possible. Sister Mary Jane visited as staff reduce fluids and continue liquid diet.
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Kansas City
UPI
Harry Truman
All
Truman
Research Hospital
John Dreves
Dreves
Mary Jane
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