Washington County observes Washington’s Birthday holiday notice
The Washington County court house will be closed Monday February 19 in observance of George Washington’s birthday. The same date is the new official observance. Water main break repairs on the west square area closed northbound traffic much of Wednesday and required a temporary reopening. Permanent pavement repairs await better weather. Water entered some basements from ground seepage. Washington County 4 H members may sign up February 19 for Quad Cities trip with three buses and a $3 fee due to the County Extension Office. The Daughters of the American Revolution display history month in the City Library children’s department with suggested books and an open invitation to visit.
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ICC urged to form four western rail lines in merger case
An ICC judge proposed consolidating all major railroads west of the Mississippi into four systems. The plan would keep Union Pacific Southern Pacific Santa Fe and Burlington Northern as core carriers while dividing the Rock Island among UP SP and Santa Fe. The move aims to fix midwest inefficiencies and create coast to coast competition.
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Partly cloudy and cold with light winds this afternoon
Weather report notes partly cloudy and cold conditions this afternoon with northerly winds 15 to 20 mph and highs in the lower 20s. Tonight clears and grows colder with light north winds and lows around zero to 5 above.
Prison reform push targets dehumanization in Iowa
Richard Tanner of Iowa City called Iowa prisons dehumanization factories and urged rehabilitation that builds social skills for life outside Fort Madison. Univ of Iowa professors Fox and Sinicropi outlined a program teaching inmates negotiation and conflict resolution to restore social dignity and independence, with support for a prison ombudsman.
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Kissinger in China for three days of talks
UPI reports Kissinger arrived in Peking for three days of discussions amid rising U.S.-China rapprochement talk. Soviet concerns over a potential American Chinese alliance and shifts toward the West accompany regional tensions, while Washington weighs Taiwan force posture and potential prisoner exchanges.
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Confusion in Money Markets as Currencies Devalue Worldwide
United Press International reports global currency turmoil as Finland Sweden and Portugal cut values by 5 and 3.5 percent while many nations raised rates. The dollar weakened in Paris Zurich Frankfurt and Tokyo as Asian and European buyers pushed gold to record highs around 72.80 dollars an ounce and tourists faced lower dollar rates in West Germany and France.
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Bugged hearing room found in House Foreign Affairs
Washington wires indicate an electronic listening device was discovered in the House Foreign Affairs Committee main hearing room. Chairman Thomas E Morgan said the device described as a sophisticated transmitter was found on a table Monday and the FBI was called in to investigate. The last testimony before the committee was by Secretary of State William P Roge on Feb 3.
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Two Art Shows Open At Washington Public Library
The Washington public library hosts two shows this week. In the main reading room J. F. Dodson of Kalona displays color photographs of birds and desert plants through month end. In the gallery Gare Frick of Swedesburg presents a powerful collection of paintings and drawings including pen sketches oils still life and abstract studies. Frick aims to stop viewers with strong color and bold design.
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Never Too Late Comedy Opens at Washington High
The Washington High School auditorium hosts the Y’s Men’s production Never Too Late through Saturday. The Lambert family tale of an expectant mother delivers chuckles and believability as the cast, led by Bill and Myrna Whittenberg, earns strong audience reaction. Local TV translator Channel 11 for WMT-TV Cedar Rapids is shut briefly for maintenance and should return Friday.
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Kiwanis Honor for Steeles Youth Leadership at Club Dinner
Milo Steeles Jr and wife Maxine received the Kiwanis Outstanding Service to Youth award at a Washington club event. Steeles coached YMCA boys swimming for 17 years with strong meet records, while Mrs. Steele led YMCA girls swimming and supported scouting and water safety programs.
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