New winter storm heads toward state
A developing storm in Colorado and New Mexico threatens Iowa with more snow in 36 to 48 hours. Forecasters caution track is uncertain and a winter storm watch remains for western Iowa. Snow totals include 7 inches in Des Moines and 19 inches in Spencer, with 3 to 6 inches in other towns. Police warn drivers to leave early and drive carefully as areas stay snow covered. No storm deaths reported.
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Valuation notices mailed in county
Washington County property owners received valuation notices from the Assessor's Office detailing a January 1 1975 change. About 7,000 notices were mailed Friday covering residential and commercial holdings with final countywide figures not yet complete. Tax implications begin in 1976 7.
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Mezvinsky sees Congress ready to act on economic crisis
Congressman Mezvinsky in Des Moines and Washington urges closer Iowa congressional and state cooperation to tackle the recession. He forecasts rapid action on a tax cut and energy conservation, favors targeted allocations over broad rationing, and backs public transportation and farm programs. He cautions against nationalization but supports rail aid and study of energy monopolies while stressing health care for all.
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Ford plans oil price decontrol despite tax stalemate
Federal Energy Administrator Frank Zarb says President Ford will decontrol the price of old oil even if Congress fails to enact an excess profits tax. He notes this move aims to curb higher consumer prices, with a decision possible by April 1 despite potential House vetoes. A winter storm watch follows with clouds, snow chances, and chilly highs in the mid 30s.
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Suspended sentence for forgery of check here
Richard E. Schultz of West Chester received a six month suspended jail sentence and one year probation after pleading guilty to forging a bank check. District Court Judge Ira F. Morrison ordered the term with Juvenile Probation Officer Don Wyngarden supervising.
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Washington
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Snow clearing to begin in Washington business district
Snow and slush removal in Washington's business district will start about midnight tonight. Motorists are asked to move cars from around the square and one block in each direction to allow easy removal.
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Ray stands firm against reinstating death penalty in Iowa
DES MOINES UPI Gov. Robert D. Ray reaffirmed opposition to reinstating capital punishment in Iowa amid Senate debate on a 421 page criminal code revision. He warned he would not veto a bill with the death penalty but calls it repulsive and believes it does not deter homicide. He also addressed abortion timing and energy policy amid national concerns.
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Iowa Man Dies After Leap From Building
A 55-year-old Des Moines man Bennett A. Needham died from a skull fracture after leaping from a third floor apartment to escape a morning fire. Fire crews arrived at 3 30 a m and contained flames from the second floor within half an hour on Des Moines near north side.
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Ford calls for confidence in America on Washington birthday
President Ford speaks at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial unveiling a Gerald R. Ford medallion plaque urging Americans to demonstrate confidence in the nation. He notes Washington’s guidance for civic duty and Masonic values of friendship morality and brotherly love as guiding principles for the era ahead.
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