Washington High considers girls basketball program and board actions
Washington Community Schools Board deferred action on establishing a girls basketball team after a defeated motion. A three member committee will study feasibility, with Ron Hackbarth John Sproule and Kelly Schlapkohl appointed. Board approved a summer baseball program and stage area remodeling by high school drama instructor Mike Kramme.
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Washington High School
Washington Community Schools Board of Education
Ron Hackbarth
John Sproule
Kelly Schlapkohl
Mike Kramme
Schlapkohl
Hennigan, Inc
Carpenter Body Co
Tom English
Washington Teachers Assn
Gerald Nelson
Star Project
Mechanization arrives at Washington post office routes
Washington post office introduces vehicle deliveries on five city routes with three jeeps and two trucks to cut walking and save costs. Parcel post will be delivered Saturdays, relay boxes to be phased out, and parking spots vary by daily load. Carriers report less walking in cold weather as route inspections begin within 30 days to equalize workloads.
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Dale Eyestone
Journal
Levy
Postal Service
Harold Stephens
Renew demands for cycle regulations in Iowa
The Iowa Department of Public Safety renewed its push for mandatory motorcycle helmets citing a report that 75 percent of motorcycle crash victims die from head injuries. Over 1960 to 1970 fatalities rose 514 percent as motorcycle registrations surged 450 percent, while injuries remained high for riders aged 15 to 24. Commissioner Michael Sellers emphasized the head injury risk.
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Michael Sellers
Thieu Renews Demands and Peace Plan Standoff
Thieu tells Viet newsmen he will not go beyond the January eight point peace plan and asserts South Vietnam controls troop withdrawals. He seeks a Nixon-Thieu summit on internal U.S. politics while maintaining accord with Nixon on resignation timing. U.S. airpower displays rise in South Vietnam amid Tet offensive fears. B52s hit Viet Cong camp near Da Nang as reconnaissance flights surge.
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Nixon
United States
Thieu
South Vietnam
U.S
Saigon
Air Force
North Vietnam
da Nang
Sandy's Washington to donate sales receipts to YMCA event
Sandy's of Washington plans a two day promotion on Monday and Tuesday February 1 and 15 from 6 to 10 pm. All receipts from sales on those hours will be donated to the local YMCA for projects and equipment. Y Mens volunteers will greet customers at Sandy's during the promotion, which replaces a grand opening expense.
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Washington Ymca
Sandy's of
Washington
Sandy's
YMCA
Snow Continues Tonight in Southeast Iowa
United Press International reports ongoing snow in southeast Iowa with colder conditions in the north and west. Lows range from 10 to 15 below in the northwest to the lower teens in the southeast. Friday brings fair northern skies and partly cloudy south with occasional afternoon snow southeast, followed by a generally warmer trend with highs from the teens in the northeast to near 30 in the south.
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United Press International
Iowa
Students Host Foreign Guests for Weekend Exchange in Washington
Fifteen Washington families will host foreign college students this weekend. Some guests study at Iowa Wesleyan College and the University of Iowa. Meet and meals are planned including a Saturday potluck at the United Methodist Church and a get acquainted session followed by group activities. Hosts include Mr. and Mrs. Eaton and Eliana Jalady of Toulon France, and others from Africa Asia and the Americas. The event is sponsored by the Washington Council of Religious Affairs with a committee led by Mrs. LaVerne Zieglowsky.
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Washington
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant
University of Iowa
Iowa City
United Methodist Church
YMCA
Washington Council of Religious Affairs
LaVerne Zieglowsky
Laurene Knapp
Frances Patton
Burge Hammond
Leland Grove
Don Eaton
Eliana Jalady
Toulon
France
Thomas Ross-Barnett
Monrovia
West Africa
Richard Weeks
Dawit Abraham
Ethiopia
Kenneth Prister
Samuel Doku
Accra
Ghana
Stan Bauer
Plaston Khonje
Malawi
Eas
Schwengel to Run for His Ninth Term in Iowa
Rep. Fred Schwengel of Iowa 1st District announced he will seek a ninth House term. The 64 year old Davenport native said the urge from constituents influenced his decision and pledged a positive campaign rooted in his record. He was first elected in 1954 and serves on Public Works and House Administration committees.
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Davenport
UPI
Fred Schwengel
Iowa
House of Representatives
Schwengel
Congress
Public Works
House Administration
Waco freshmen reflect after open heart surgeries on heart month
Three Waco Community School District freshmen remain active in basketball despite prior open heart surgeries. Marv Stauffer Bruce Eichelberger and Scott Davis, all rural Wayland Crawfordsville and now 14 to 16, balance sports with health limits while mentors note their persistence and the progress in heart surgery.
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Waco
Marvin Stauffer
Edwin Stauffer
Wayland
Bruce Eichelberger
Cal Eichelberger
Scott Davis
Scott
University Hospital
Bruce
Mary
Marv
Steve
Journal
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ASC
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Washington County Extension Office
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West Adams Street
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Jim Peterson
J. C. T. Adewara
Nigeria
Anodad Eldon
Israel
Ralph Reisener
Ahaziah J. Amanah
John Owen
Rahamurthy Tradhakaran
India
Jack Fall
Sawat Tichuen
Thailand
Ed Augustine — Aganan
Mary Couchman
Larry Kerr
Central
Argyle
J.L. Ehrenhaft
Department of Surgery
Ehrenhaft
Iowa City Hospital
American Heart Association
Heart Fund
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