Kissinger weighs Egypt stance in new peace push
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger met President Anwar Sadat in Cairo to gauge Egypt’s willingness to compromise for a new Israeli military withdrawal and said he will return to the area next month. He described talks in Israel as exploratory and plans to discuss Egyptian leaders’ ideas in Damascus after meetings in Cairo.
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Cairo
UPI
Henry A. Kissinger
Anwar Sadat
Egypt
Kissinger
Middle East
Tel Aviv
United States
Israel
Nancy
Sadat
The
Nile
Henry
Yigal Allon
Ben Gurion
Allen
Ides
Damascus
Syria
Sinai
Mitla
Giddi
Abu Rodeis
Jerusalem
Great Decisions 1975 study data available in county
Washington County residents are invited to participate in Great Decisions 1975 a national program for studying and discussing foreign policy issues. Materials may be ordered through the Washington County Extension Office at Iowa State University for 4 per copy.
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Washington County
Jim Frier
The
Foreign Policy Association
Iowa State University
Washington County Extension Office
Soviet Union
Brazil
Pacesetter
Latin America
Persian Gulf
Japan
Frier
Secretary of State
Washington
Open House Planned for School Greenhouse Facility
Washington Community School District residents may tour the new horticulture greenhouse at the high school Friday from 3 to 8 p.m. Instructor Douglas Hofbauer announced the open house and invited all interested persons to visit the facility.
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Washington Community School
Douglas Hofbauer
Ford blasts Congress for inaction in Midwest swing
President Ford accused Congress of inaction as he campaigned through the Midwest, announcing $2 billion in released highway aid and a plan to rebate farmers facing higher energy costs. He warned of possible Middle East war if peace talks fail and pressed for energy and oil price measures to spur domestic production.
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Midwest
Ford
Henry Kissinger
Middle East
Capitol Hill
Kansas
Congress
County Board approves funding for proposed Washington clinic
The Washington County Board of Supervisors votes 3 0 to commit 52 000 from federal revenue sharing toward construction of an eight doctor hospital clinic. A one mill property tax levy is expected to be attached for one year to cover the rest, with trustees to seek final authorization tonight.
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County Board of Supervisors
Washington County
Board of Trustees
Washington
Dean Edwards
Ralph Marshall
Edwards
Marshall
John Patterson
Elmer Schneider
Schneider
Patterson
Marshalls
Iowa May Gain 55 Million From Federal Highway Funds
Governor Robert Ray said Iowa could receive 55 million dollars in impounded federal highway funds ordered released by President Ford. He met Ford and other governors in Kansas and noted Iowa may get funds sooner due to ready programs, but cautioned the full amount may not arrive. Ray maintained his 20 million request for a special transportation fund and praised Ford for showing concern for farmers amid rising fuel costs and a contentious Congress.
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Ford
Kansas
Congress
Des Moines
UPI
Robert D. Ray
Iowa
Ray
General Assembly
Weather Town Zone 13 Forecast
Mostly cloudy tonight with lows in the upper teens and northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Thursday cloudy with a high in the mid to upper teens.
Planned Parenthood seeks funds and members in Washington County
Planned Parenthood of Washington County launches its annual membership and fund-raising drive led by president Cornelia Day. Letters go to prospective members. a book sale in fall and plans for an antique show in April will fund services. Local leadership includes William H. Jones as membership chair and Pat Borup as vice president with a 50 member threshold to remain in good standing.
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Planned Parenthood of
Washington County
Cornelia Day
Planned Parenthood
Iowa
Henry
Des Moines
Lee Counties
Doug Gould
Mt. Pleasant
PPSI
Chris Bendickson
Washington
William H. Jones
Phyllis Vincent
Karen Gorham
Ruth Simpson
Chuck Hotle
Pat Borup
Wellman
Virginia McCurdy
Craig Arbuckle
John
Melanie Borsdorf
Thomas Eicher
Judy Fedderson
Betty Greene
Carmen Griggs
Julie Hanson
George Isley
Amelia Light
Carlton Mangold
William Jones
Helen Owen
Jean Robertson
Milan Thompson
Galen Widmer
Sandra Snyder
Mary Lee Ehrenfelt
Clara Barton
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Mrs Myra Crawford Named Mother of the Year
Mrs. Maurice Myra Crawford of rural Washington was chosen Mother of the Year at a Fortnightly United Methodist Church meeting and is now eligible to compete for Iowa honors. The profile covers her farming family, 4-H work, Farm Bureau leadership, 30 year 4-H service, Republican Women membership, church activities, sewing skills and community ties. Also notes a Seoul referendum on Park Chunghee and a Washington Public Library historical display.
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Sheilah Klapp
Maurice
Myra) Crawford
Washington
United Methodist Church
Crawford
Iowa
Crawfords
Crawfordsville
University of Iowa
Morning Sun
Cedar Clippers
Ames
Karen
Farm Bureau
Washington County Farm Bureau
Iowa Master Farm Homemaker
UMW
Prairie Flower Missionary Society
Mid-Prairie
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Kan
Harry Truman
Missouri
Truman
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Myra Crawford
Seoul
South Korea
Park Chunghee
Park
Washington Public Library
Washington County Historical Society
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