Snowfall totals and weather notes across regions
Washington reports 3 percent inches of snow plus 0.37 inches moisture since 7 a.m. Friday. Eisenhower’s recovery from intestinal surgery worsened with pneumonia at Walter Reed. Early Iowa fire destroys engine and roof hole. London letter to editor complains of cross continental phone mix. Elche thief who stole lottery tickets may win but faces jail if he cashes in.
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Washington
UPI
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Elche
Spain
Iowa Weather: Cloudy, colder tonight with light snow flurries
United Press International reports Iowa will be cloudy and colder tonight with a chance of snow flurries in the east and north central areas. Saturday will be partly cloudy and warmer with lows in the teens to mid 20s and highs in the 30s. The Sunday outlook calls for increasing cloudiness and a bit warmer conditions.
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United Press International
Iowa
North Central
Nixon Meets De Gaulle Amid Paris Anti American Riots
President Nixon arrives in Paris after Rome protests and Paris clashes as riot police guard Orly. De Gaulle greets him warmly and vows shared aims in NATO while Nixon seeks to steady Franco American ties during a five nation tour.
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UPI
Nixon
Orly
Charles de Gaulle
NATO
Rome
Communist Party
Brussels
Bonn
West Berlin
de Gaulle
American Express
Paris Hilton
Pan American World Airways
Mike Rich Killed by Train in Washington County
Washington County CAP advisory committee reports bank and club contributions to a projected summer youth employment program in honor of Robert Mike Rich, a Washington High School senior and 4 H leader who died when his car was struck by a freight train near the Leet Locker Plant. Funeral plans are pending and Jones Funeral Home is in charge. Rich, born January 18, 1951, was a wrestler and treasurer of the Future Business Leaders of America. he is survived by his parents, siblings, and grandparents. Officials note rising support from Kiwanis Rotary and BPW clubs as the county seeks funds to run a two-youth program matching local youths with jobs.
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Washington State Bank
Robert Day
Washington County Community Action Program Advisory Committee
Robert
Mike) Rich
Washington
Mike
Jones Funeral Home
Elm Grove
Leet
Rich
Washington County
Robert Michael Rich
Franklin James
Joan Lang Rich
Citizens Short Course
D. C
Future Business Leaders of America
St. James Catholic Church
James Rich
Tim
Peggy
Linda
Nancy
Ed Rich
Joe Lang
Laura Longwell
Wayland
Kiwanis Club
Rotary Club
Business and Professional Women’s Club
CAP
Mike Rich
Long Term Care Unit Opens In Old Washington County Hospital
Washington County hospital officials report progress in using the old Washington County Hospital building as a long term care unit. Since January 15 patients have been moved from the new hospital to the refurbished old building, freeing beds in the main facility. Patients are admitted by physicians and receive services from connected labs X ray and therapy departments with 24 hour nursing. Admission information available from Norman E. Jensen, hospital administrator.
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Washington County Hospital
Norman E. Jensen
Snowstorm Closes Iowa Highways With Heavy Snow
A southeast moving storm dumped up to 10 inches more snow across western and central Iowa, with totals from Des Moines to Sioux City around 42 inches in places. Motorists faced stalled semis on I 80 near Grinnell, U S 20 closures between Fort Dodge and Webster City, and bans on several routes as blowing snow reduced visibility. Southeast Iowa expected 2 to 4 inches more by tonight while the northeast escaped the new snowfall.
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United Press International
Iowa
Weather Bureau
Des Moines
Sioux City
Zearing
Ames
Ottumwa
Conrad
Spencer
Mason City
Iowa Highway Patrol
Grinnell Area
Interstate 80
U.S. 20
Fort Dodge
Webster City
U.S. 69
Forest City
Highway Patrol
YMCA program offers five talks on retirement needs
Local Senior Citizen Council hosts five Friday evenings at the Y Adult Center starting March 14. Sessions feature experts on hobbies, Medicare and welfare, Social Security, consumer education, and investments with local professionals and university specialists. Free and open to all ages.
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Senior Citizen Council
George Kerr
Kathy Schwartz
Institute of Gerontology
University of Iowa
Richard Colby
Robert Stevenson
Milan Thompson
Gene Flaherty
Charlotte Young
Cedar Rapids Extension
John Owen
Appointment of administrator for estate of C. D. Jennings
Public notice states administrator appointment for the estate of C. D. Jennings to manage affairs and settle assets. Public records show hearing steps and fiduciary duties to protect beneficiaries and creditors. Mission Farms, Inc. formation is documented under state incorporation statutes with required filings and officers. Public hearing set on proposed city rezoning notice to inform stakeholders and solicit comments.
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C. D. Jennings
Mission Farms, Inc
Des Moines lawmaker cites high school sex orgies and drugs
Iowa Rep. Vern Bennett alleges regular sex orgies and marijuana use at Des Moines high schools including North High. He claims students purchase marijuana and beer on campus and in park ing lots, says administration is failing to act, and promises to hand evidence to police. Superintendent Davis denies backing Bennett’s claims and notes no verified facts.
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DES Moines
UPI
Iowa
Vern Bennett
North High School
Bennett
East High School
Dwight M. Davis
Davis
Apollo 9 Crew Colds Improve Ahead of Launch
Doctors reported Apollo 9 astronauts McDivitt Scott and Schweickart showing improvement from colds that postponed their 10 day orbital test flight. They resumed light exercise and spacecraft training as officials moved launch to Monday at 11 a.m. EST to aid recovery.
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Cape Kennedy
UPI
James A. McDivitt
David R. Scott
Russell L. Schweickart
Charles A. Berry
Berry
Schweickart
Scott
Moonport
McDivitt
Intercepted Memo THE RICH FAMILY Washington
Community letter expresses shared sorrow to the Rich family. Signed by WEJ, the note conveys condolences from the sender group in Washington.
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West Main Street
Journal
Mike” Rich
YMCA
Lawmaker
Nolte
Board of Inquiry
Pueblo
Clifford C. Nolte
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