Two Ton Newsprint Drive Closes Sunday at Local High School
The Ecology Club of Washington High School reports nearly two tons of newsprint collected in a month long drive set to end Sunday afternoon. Residents urged to drop newspapers at 1 to 3 p m at the south entrance or call 3 4957 for pickup. Local efforts emphasize recycling to reduce tree cutting.
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Ecology Club of Washington High School
Ecology Club
Miriam Oliver
Lincoln School
Roger Blogett
Brad Black
John Pearson
Journal
Partly cloudy to cloudy and colder tonight
Weather summary from United Press International notes a chance of snow flurries in the north with a colder night and partly cloudy skies on Saturday. Low temperatures reach the teens in the northwest and around 205 in the southeast, with highs in the 30s.
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United Press
Ray Plans Nixon Visit To Iowa With Midwest Governors
Des Moines, Iowa. Governor Robert D. Ray prepares to host President Nixon and four Midwest governors for a noon conference on development and federal revenue sharing. Neal Smith will lead a separate three hour Farm and Rural Problems discussion in Washington. Ray notes the talks are not a pressure move but a chance to align federal programs with rural needs and revenue sharing plans.
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Des Moines
UPI
Robert D. Ray
Nixon
Iowa
Ray
Illinois
Missouri
Wisconsin
America
Congress
Neal Smith
Washington
Iowa Senate rejects 4 cent cigarette tax hike
Des Moines UPI The Town House refused a Senate amendment to raise Iowa cigarette tax by four cents a pack, after the House earlier passed a three cent increase. Gov. Ray urged 3 cents but opposed further hikes. Debate centered on earmarking revenue for conservation and education, with several lawmakers voicing opposition to earmarked funds. The bill heads back to the Senate for possible conference committee action.
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Des Moines
UPI
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Iowa
Robert D. Ray
Elmer den Herder
Sioux City
House
Dale Tieden
Relkader
State Conservation Fund
Tieden
House Conservation and Recreation Committee
Michael Kennedy
New Hampton
Sioux City Faces Higher Waste Limits for Meat Plants
Sioux City officials traveled to Des Moines to press for federal water standards they say threaten the meat packing industry. A planned $9 million secondary sewage plant could be funded by a waste road charge on the 10 major meatpacking firms, likely boosting Iowa prices while Nebraska and Missouri firms may fare better. The Water Pollution Commission urged further study as planning continues and the stockyards weigh shared municipal treatment versus separate facilities.
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Des Moines
UPI
Sioux City
Thur Day
Towa Water Pollution Control Commission
Wes McAllister Jr
Missouri
Nebraska
Mississippi
Illinois
McAllister
Iowa
Mel Allister
Water Pollution Commission
More sponsors for manpower survey in Washington area
The manpower survey in the Washington area gains three more sponsors Northrup King, Cargill Washington operations, and the Washington Chamber of Commerce joining Ed Emerson of the state organization. The Chamber reports active preliminary planning as the survey expands across the county and nearby communities with more details to come.
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Washington
Spon
Ed ‘Emerson
Northrup King and Cargill
Washington Industrial
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
South Vietnamese forces fight hand to hand on Hill 31 in Laos
South Vietnamese Lt General Hoang Xuan Lam said his troops counterattacked Hill 31 and engage Communists in hand to hand combat as U.S. rockets strike Communist tanks. A 1st Armored Brigade column moved north from Route 9 to support beleaguered troops while U.S. aircraft bombed the area. Helicopter losses mounted and front reports noted heavy fighting at several bases along the Ho Chi Minh trail.
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VPI
Hoang Xuan Lam
Laos
Hill
Ho Chi Minh Trail
U.S
1St Armored Brigade
Route 9
Lam
Hill 31
Vilage
Lang Vel
Ranger
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
Cambodia
Hotel 2
Lang Vei
Lao Bao
UPI
Joseph Galloway
Khe Sanh
South China Sea
Bai
Cope Wih
Beef producers meet March 2 in Washington County
Washington County Beef Producers invite all interested producers to their annual meeting Tuesday evening March 2 at Captain's Table. Dinner starts at 6 30 p m followed by director elections and other business. Howard Greiner of Wellman will present a slide show on Germany beef industry and its relevance to U S cattle. Baxter Freese newly elected president will discuss legislative proposals building program and state activities. 1971 paid members receive free dinner. memberships available at the door.
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Cees Endlich
Holland
AFS
Cees
Max Lee
Lee
Richard
Dees
YMCA
Richard Bordwell
Burdette Smith
Clarence Dehne
Dean Stanley
Washington County Beef
Howard Greiner
Wellman
Greiner
Germany
U.S
Baxter Freese
Town Beef Producers Association
Washington County Beef Producers
Cautious reaction by Mideast powers
United Press International reports cautious approval from Israel and Egypt of President Nixon's Middle East statements in the State of the World message. Golda Meir rejects American pressure to change Israel's position. In Cairo AL Ahram notes bias but sees potential new indications and pledges a comprehensive study. Israel shows reserved reaction, welcoming secure boundaries yet questioning a Big Four role.
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United Press International
Israel
Egypt
Nixon
Middle East
Golda Meir
Mideast
Cairo
AL Ahram
Israel Galili
Former Ross workers seek training for new jobs
Three Washington area women left jobless when Advance Ross Electronics pulled out of Washington seek federal help to gain schooling under the Trade Expansion Act. With support from Rep. Schwengel and the U S Department of Labor, they petitioned the Tariff Commission on February 16 seeking funds to retrain. The commission has 60 days to rule.
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Advance Ross Electronics
Washington
First District
Fred Schwengel
U. S. Department of Labor
Robert Dunbar
Joe Gill
Robert Johnson
Brighton
Federal ‘Tariff Commission
Tariff Commission
Fede
Advance Ross
United States
Mexico
Portugal
Massachusetts
Schwengel
Labor Department
Department of Labor
Intercepted Memo Ex-Ross Employes Clumsy Draft
An intercepted memo notes a chaotic draft directed at ex-Ross employees claiming entitlement to a “red tape cutting championship” for the year. The fragmentary text hints at internal guidance or misissued language unrelated to formal policy.
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