Ford brands Castro regime an international outlaw in Florida
President Ford denounces Fidel Castro and Cuba as an international outlaw for intervening in Angola and warns of U S action if repeated in the hemisphere. He campaigns in Miami during a Cuban refugee naturalization ceremony as Betty Ford campaigns nearby and forecasts a close Florida primary with Ronald Reagan.
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Parachute club relocates to Washington airport for training
A sky-diving club planned a workout at Marion Municipal Airport but moved to Washington airport due to crowding. Members parachuted from a plane above the Washington landing strip, practiced free fall maneuvers, and landed safely under opened chutes.
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Record Food Stamp Use Rises to 19.1 Million in January
Government data show 19.1 million Americans received food stamps in January, second only to the 19.3 million in last April and May. Free bonus stamps were worth $467.5 million, implying an annual stamp cost of about $5.6 billion.
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Mother in Florida sect linked starved boy death
Fort Lauderdale police say the five year old Wendalen Glee died after his mother Rodessa Glee and family prayed instead of feeding him. Glee undergoes psychiatric evaluation as prosecutors decide if manslaughter charges apply for culpable negligence. Autopsy shows extreme emaciation and an ulcer on the child's back.
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Inmate claims rights violated in Fort Madison confinement
Steve Ray Wycoff, 24, testified in U.S. District Court that he was deprived of toilet paper soap towels blankets and eating utensils and kept nude in a maximum security cell from Oct 22 to Dec 7 1973 at the Iowa State Penitentiary He also said he was denied showers and physical recreation for 46 days.
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Wycoff
Solve drug mystery at Redfield school
Dexfield High School officials say there is no serious drug problem after a February incident where a 15 year old boy took about 23 phenobarbital tablets and was rushed to a Des Moines hospital. An investigation found other students took similar tablets the same day.
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Wisconsin UW Platteville Ensembles Visit Washington High
UW Platteville Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble visit Washington High School on Monday March 1 for a 1:30 assembly concert and afternoon and evening clinics. Director Dan Fairchild leads the wind group and Tom Richards the jazz ensemble. Housing is sought for visiting musicians. contact Rob Shepherd at 3-6304 or 3-2712.
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Teacher parent conferences set for Highland March 5
Highland junior senior high school teachers will be available for unscheduled conferences with parents on Friday March 5 from 8 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. Parents are urged to visit that day to check on their children's progress. If unable to attend contact the high school office to arrange a later appointment. Report cards go home March 24.
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Iowa House Defeats Municipal Utilities Revenue Bond Bill
In Des Moines IDPA Iowa House commerce committee votes six for three against and one abstain on a bill allowing municipal utilities to join and issue revenue bonds for a 1500 megawatt Wyoming plant. Missouri Basin Municipal Power Agency includes 26 Iowa utilities and 36 others in SD and MN. Iowa would hold 250 megawatts worth about 350 million dollars. Investor owned utilities oppose, calling it public power.
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Iowa Republicans set county conventions for delegate selection
United Press International reports Iowa Republicans gather in 99 counties Saturday to pick 3 500 delegates for district conventions June 18 and state meetings. Keynote speakers include Gov. Robert Ray and Sen. Charles Percy with Grassley Neu and others slated for various counties. Democrats plan similar county meetings next week.
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Lawmakers revamp fees for mental institutes
Iowa Senate approves billing reform for state mental health institutes to charge based on hospital costs by quarter, replacing a single daily rate. The bill aims for clearer, current cost transparency and fairer charges for patients.
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Red Oak
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Unusually warm dry weather fuels wildfire fears nationwide
The Evening Journal reports a dry warm spell across most of the country with little East of the Rockies precipitation. Frankfort Kentucky conservation and Daniel Boone National Forest foresters keep standby crews ready for fires amid gusty southerly winds.
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Lionel Johnson
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Florida
Burkum Named Farm Bureau Women Scholarship Candidate
Larry Burkum son of Mr and Mrs Gayle Burkum of Washington has been chosen to represent Washington County Farm Bureau in the 30th annual Farm Bureau Women s Scholarship Award program. He is a Washington High School senior active in vocal music and journalism and intends Drake University for journalism studies. The Iowa Farm Bureau women have funded this program since 1946 to aid youths entering college oriented vocations. State committee will narrow the field to four per district and select two scholars per district from the nine districts.
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World Service Carnival at YMCA March 13
Washington YMCA Teen Board plans a World Service Carnival in the Y building March 13 with booths a water show Jay Luthers magic act Shriner clowns and Sesame Street characters from Iowa City and Washington. A record dance will close the evening and all proceeds go to YMCA World Service.
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Only three states without influenza
The CDC said influenza activity was reported in all but three states last week, with 875 lives lost nationwide. A-Victoria flu was present in nearly every state except Maine Rhode Island and North Carolina. Authorities investigate a possible new swine-type flu strain first seen at Ft Dix New Jersey with exposures in Tennessee and Wisconsin.
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Hearst defense nears end after last expert testimony
Psychiatrists wrap up testimony in Patricia Hearst case with Lifton describing her as dehumanized by 60 days in a closet and undergoing traumatic neurosis from SLA coercive tactics. Bailey plans to rest his defense Monday after Singer tests and six blown up photos shown as evidence.
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