Washington News in Brief Highlights Local Concert and 4 H Results
The Washington News in Brief covers a free vocal concert at Washington High School Auditorium Tuesday night at 8 p.m. led by Robert Youngquist, and a 4-H hog judging fourth place finish at the Spring Barrow Show in Cedar Rapids with Peggy Chabal Kirk Hosare Tony Horn and Mark Hotchkiss. The Kiwanis Travelogue on Incredible Japan proceeds tonight at 7:30 p.m. despite weather with James Forshee presenting.
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Washington County
Hawkeye Downs
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Vote to Build New Church at United Presbyterian
At a Sunday meeting the United Presbyterian Church congregation voted to erect a new church on the corner of Second and East Main Streets. The 26,800 square foot building includes two entrances a main entry off Main and a South drive up entrance to the first floor. First floor air conditioning by zones allows cooling areas separately. The plan emphasizes flexibility with a multipurpose Fellowship Hall Lounge Library and Chapel. Ground breaking is planned for this Spring.
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Main Street
Intercepted Memo Hints at Final Gasp by Wey Company
A terse intercepted memo appears to signal a last-ditch effort by Wey, stating We hope this is your last gasp. The note closes with Yours, WEY, leaving readers unsure of the intended recipient and the broader context of the clash.
Nixon weighs wage and price freeze for construction
President Nixon considers imposing a wage and price freeze to slow rising construction costs. Labor Secretary Hodgson to brief on talks with AFL CIO builders unions at Miami Beach. Administration opposes public works jobs for the unemployed. Weinberger warns make-work becomes hard to stop. A stabilization board would set max wages and prices if the freeze is imposed.
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Blizzard Strikes Iowa Paralyzing State Roads And Services
A massive winter storm swept Iowa causing 65 mph winds and 10 inches of snow in parts. Schools closed, highways iced, flights canceled, and power crews worked to restore outages as churches and a zoo suffered damage from lightning and fires.
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Centerville
Notice of bids on school bus
A public notice announces bids are invited for a school bus purchase. The call for bids outlines submission details and timelines for qualified bidders.
Area awaits worst of storm in Washington County
The Washington County area woke to light snow between one and two inches with rain through the afternoon. Forecasters warned of heavier snow and possible blizzard conditions tonight. Roads remained open and rural travel was near normal. Schools planned to decide on Tuesday classes based on tonight’s weather.
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Highland Hools
Nixon appeals for $1.9 billion higher education program
President Nixon urged Congress to approve a $1 billion program with grants, work study, and subsidized loans for undergraduates from low to middle income families. A private National Student Loan Association would raise funds and guarantee obligations to finance loans, with a separate foundation funded up to $100 million to modernize higher education.
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UPI
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Mid-South Storm Toll Rises With Tornadoes Across States
Severe storms sweep the mid-South killing and injuring hundreds as tornadoes devastate towns north of Jackson and near Greenville Mississippi while floods, snow, and blizzard conditions hit the Plains. National Guardsmen rescue stranded residents and rivers overflow.
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Heavy Snow and Blizzard Conditions Hit TOWA
A winter storm brings heavy snow and blizzard conditions today and tonight across TOWA. Strong winds cause blowing snow with temperatures dropping to teens to low 20s. Partly cloudy to cloudy conditions are expected Tuesday with highs in the 20s.
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United Press International
TOWA
Four Iowa road deaths reported in weekend crashes
Four people died in Iowa traffic crashes over the weekend. Emma Stufflebeam, 58, of Waverly, died after a head on collision near Horton with her son Kenneth Bierman and granddaughter Brenda Finnigan injured. Louis H. Alexander, 70, of Ida Grove, died in a two car crash east of Ida Grove. Spencer A. Klug, 46, of Sioux City, and Marjorie Caskey, 32, of Butler Missouri, died when Klug’s car crossed the center line and was struck by Caskey on Interstate 29 near Salix. Sister Mary Leonard Schaffer from Larchwood died days after a Friday crash left her critically injured.
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Bremer
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Explosion destroys Port Louisa pumping station
An explosion at the Port Louisa pumping station ripped all four walls from the two year old building. Propane gas drawn into the diesel engine apparently caused the blast. Plant operator Lest Ada of Muscatine was treated and released for first degree burns on the face and neck. Authorities plan to erect a temporary structure to prevent freezing.
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