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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1976

Page

1

Master Pork Producers named. Susan Fulton crowned Queen

At the Iowa Pork Industry Conference in Waterloo, 18 year old Susan Joy Fulton of Crawfordsville was crowned Towa Pork Queen. Duane Miller of Wellman and Merle Unkrich of Winfield were among 22 Iowans named Master Pork Producers. Charles Bjustrom of Wittemore earned Iowa's Pork All-American for 1975. first runner-up was Donna Marie Beane and third was Linda Kay Elsbernd.

The Evening Journal Susan Joy Fulton Crawfordsville Iowa Pork Industry Waterloo Duane Miller Wellman Merle Unkrich Winfield Miss Fulton George Fulton Olds Donna Marie Beane Marshalltown Linda Kay Elsbernd Calmar

Taylor String Quartet To Perform In Washington Concert

The Taylor String Quartet, accompanied by their pianist father, will play at the Washington High School auditorium Saturday at eight. It is the third of four Washington Concert Association programs this season, with membership admission only. The quartet recently performed for President Ford, Kissinger, and others in Warsaw, earning praise and a signed thanks from the President.

Washington Ford Henry Kissinger Taylor String Quartet High School Washington Concerts Association Europe United States Kissinger Edward Tierek Warsaw Lowell Taylor Taylors Taylor Association

Break in at Drug Fair building under police investigation

Police probe a break in at the Drug Fair building after an open roof access was found during a 3 0 a.m. check. A substantial cash loss was reported by store officials.

Washington City

Early Dismissal Planned for Washington Community and St James Schools

Students at Washington Community School District and St James parochial school will leave at 1 30 p.m. Monday February 16. Staff will attend grade level or subject area meetings from 1 30 to 4 p.m. In service sessions aim to support curriculum revision resource materials coordination and staff development. Parents plan to bring children home about two hours early. classes resume Tuesday February 17.

Washington Community School St. James Parochial School Leona Kos Mary Bailey Margaret Wolf

Remodeling cost eyed for Washington High School media center

Washington Community School Board met to review a $89,500 estimate to remodel top floor rooms at Washington High School into a media center with audio visual gear and reference materials. Proposal, drafted by faculty, would repurpose the current library space. an instrumental music center was noted as a possible future addition if approved.

The Evening Journal Washington High School Washington Community School Board al Olson Michael Kramme Marsha Meskiel Peter Weller Don Lawless North Central Association Park Board Case Field

Kissinger denounces House intelligence report amid McCarthyism charge

Secretary of State Henry Kissinger denounced a House intelligence report as distorted and leaked, warning it weaponizes classified material. He said he would resign only if obstructing foreign policy, stressed the plan to travel to Latin America and Africa, and called the Pike committee document a dangerous new McCarthyism.

Washington Henry A. Kissinger House Iteligence Commie Kissinger Congress Latin America Africa Ford Village Voice House Pike Committee

Weather outlook and campaign funding update

Partly cloudy on Friday with lows in the 30s and highs in the 40s. West winds 10 to 20 mph tonight. The Federal Election Commission approved 600000 more in federal campaign funds for seven presidential candidates, bringing total to 7.2 million for ten Democrats and two Republicans. Governor Milton Shapp led with 141000, followed by R. Sargent Shriver at 120000. A separate note reports Kissinger offering a softer Moscow arms proposal with the President’s assent. State Senator Schwengels endorses an amendment to voter registration requiring at least one witness on a postcard registration. the bill removes the affidavit requirement and passes as amended.

Washington UPI Federal Election Commission Milton Shapp Pennsylvania R. Sargent Shriver Schwengels Rep Fairfield

Washington County Hospital unveils $1.4 million budget for year

The Board of Trustees heard a $1,412,783 proposed budget for Washington County Hospital covering July 1976 to June 1977, about 13 percent above the current two month budget. Public hearing set for March 10 at 7 30 p m. The plan lowers tax asks by dropping a one year emergency levy for the new clinic. Hospital admin Normart Jensen noted construction on the Medical Office Building remains on schedule with occupancy targeted for June 1.

The Evening Journal Washington County Hospital Board of Trustees Normart Jensen Medical Uffice Ions Center Dee, Goong ,and Co Iowa City

Crawfordsville Hopes to Stamp Claim as Birthplace of Republican Party

Crawfordsville plans an August 7 dedicatory program and picnic to solidify its claim as the birthplace of the Republican Party. A big local meeting set groundwork for a summer celebration with committees to be named, inviting party leaders including Governor Ray, while Lions Club, American Legion, and church groups offer help. The town has drawn national attention after a TV feature and inquiries from Jackson Michigan and Ripon Wisconsin and Time magazine.

Evening Journalrawfordsville Republican Party Crawfordsville Fienewal Crawfordsvue Jackson Mich Ripon Wisconsin Time Magazine Enere Mex Ray Lions Club American Legion

Jarvis Announces Candidacy for Washington County Sheriff

Jarvis 31 of Washington, appointed sheriff four months ago, seeks the Republican nomination for a full four year term. He pledges a professional approach and full-time commitment to combat crime, with plans for equipment upgrades and county wide unified law enforcement using resident deputies.

the Evening Journal Yale H. Jarvis Washington County Jarvis Washington County Board of Supervisors Don Robertson Sheriff's Department Sheriff's Office

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