Study of establishing a boys foster home in Washington County
A seven member citizens study committee was named to explore a group foster home for boys in Washington County. The panel, formed at a public meeting at the school administration building, will assess local interest and feasibility with county juvenile authorities and support from district juvenile court judges and the State Department of Social Services. Local residents Rev Dr Crandall Ray Miller Jr Musgrove Gorham Tracy Anderson join the effort with Jon Javenie Pablo and Jacki Greener. Bob Reinke of Burlington, coordinator for a nonprofit operating five group homes, spoke at the forum attended by about 20 people.
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Washington County
Roland Crandall
Ray Miller Jr
Phil Musgrove
Jim Gorham
Washington
Tracy Anderson
Kalona
Javenie Pablo Eee
Jacki Greener
Bob Reinke
Burlington
State Department of Social Services
Saturday solo contest buses depart for Sigourney event
The Southeast Iowa Bandmasters Association plans a Saturday February 15 solo contest at Sigourney. Elementary participants report to the Junior High School by 7:30 a.m. Buses return to Washington about 1:30 p.m. A $1.50 soloist fee applies. Junior High lists 31 soloists and 10 ensembles. buses depart at 7:30 a.m. and return about 5:30 p.m.
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Southeast Iowa Bandmasters Association
Sigourney
Washington
Valentine Traditions From Quill to Roses Across Time
A look at Valentine customs from Margery Brews earlier notes to modern gifts. A Michigan State sorority offers musical valentine greetings by phone to raise funds, while New Mexico Senator Theodore Montoya receives a daily red rose at his desk since taking office. The florist confesses anonymity.
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United Press Internano
Margery Brews
John Paston
Valentine
Miss Brews
London
East Lansing
Mich
Michigan State University
Sigma Alpha Iota Sorority
Mary
New Mexico
Theodore R. Montoya
Montoya
Senate
Theodore Montoya
UPI
Schwengels Questions Iowa corporate tax formula change
Iowa State Sen. Forrest V. Schwengels criticizes Democrats three factor plan for corporate income tax as burdensome to Iowa firms and possibly harming retail sales. He cites lack of other incentives and notes minimal current breaks under single factor, urging caution as this major issue unfolds in the 1975 session. He also highlights tax receipts trend supporting growth projections and lists Senate bills of interest including legislative expense terminations, public fund deposits, a corn promotion fund, sewage funding shifts, and pari mutuel betting legalization.
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Forrest V. Schwengels
Schwengels
Fairfield
Washington County
Iowa
Senate
Ely
General Assembly
House
Elizabeth Shaw
Davenport
Family farm limits proposed in Iowa House
Iowa House introduces family farm legislation with 71 sponsors. The bill would force non qualifying corporations to divest all agricultural land by July 1, 1980 and requires reporting of farm sizes and ownership to the secretary of state. Governor Ray questions impact, while House leaders defend the measure as protecting family farms and rural economies.
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Des Moines
UPI
Robert D. Ray
Iowa
Ray
Democratic Party
House
Jerome Fitzgerald
Fort Dodge
Fitzgerald
Towa
Secretary of State
Weekend Outlook With Light Snow Possible
Cloudy conditions persist from this afternoon through Saturday with minor temperature changes. A chance of brief light snow or freezing drizzle today brings highs in the mid to upper 20s, with snow possible late tonight into Saturday. Lows tonight near the low 20s and Saturday highs in the upper 20s. Easterly winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent this afternoon, 30 percent tonight, and 60 percent Saturday.
Wage collections bill under study
Des Moines report notes a wage collection act being readied for introduction. The bill would give the state labor commissioner power to enforce timely wage payments, with remedies including court action, attorney fees, costs, and liquidated damages. It outlines deductions prohibited and limited exceptions, aiming to protect employees’ promised wages and benefits.
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Des Moines
IDPA
Town House
Labor and Industrial Relations Committee
John Connors
D-Des Moines
Robert Ray
Connors
State Labor Commissioner
Labor Commissioner
Charles Poney
Regents reject liquor sales at Memorial Union
DES MOINES UPI The state Board of Regents rejected the University of Iowa Student Senate request to extend beer sales hours at the Memorial Union and to permit wine and mixed drinks. The board reaffirmed that operating procedures for alcohol sales at Iowa, Iowa State, and Northern Town are set by the regents, not by the campuses.
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DES Moines
UPI
State Board of Regents
University of Iowa
Memorial Union
Willard Boyd
Senate
Boyd
Student Senate
Deb Cagan
John Baldridge
Iowa State University
University of Northern Town
Washington County Bicentennial Commission meeting scheduled
Members of the Washington County Bicentennial Commission will meet Thursday, February 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers of the Washington City Hall. A brief report from the Ottumwa regional meeting will be presented, and attendance is invited with representation sought from nearby towns.
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Washington County
Y Workers Meet for Second Report at YMCA
All Washington YMCA members are reminded of a second report meeting at noon Monday in the Y Community Room. Attendees should bring their membership cards for progress assessment and must contact the YMCA by Saturday to confirm numbers for dinner arrangements.
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Washington Ymca
Y Building
YMCA
Washington birthday holiday business closures noted
Most Washington retailers operate normally on Monday while offices close for George Washington's birthday. Courthouse banks and post office shut, along with other government offices. No city or rural mail delivery February 17, but other services run and two afternoon mail dispatches occur.
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Washington
George Washington
Wholesale price index dips in January amid food decline
The Labor Department reports January wholesale prices slipped 0.3 percent led by a 2.5 percent drop in farm products and processed foods. Sugar and confectionery goods fell 10.8 percent, while industrial commodities rose 0.5 percent due to higher machinery, fuels, and power prices.
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Washington
UPI
Labor Department
U.S
Ford
Congress
Labor Department Bureau of Labor Statistics
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