Winners Named in 83rd Rose Bowl Parade
Glendale wins sweepstakes prize for The Joy of Music with a snow scene float Aquarius by Florists' Transworld Delivery Assn takes grand prize What the World Needs Now Is Love by Bank of America wins President's Trophy Odd Fellows and Rebekahs theme You Make Me Feel So Young Weather ideal sunny with temps near 70 degrees Hourlong parade draws millions on TV and in streets across Pasadena
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Pasadena
Calif
UPI
Glendale
Transworld Delivery Assn
Aquarius
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Bank of America
Illinois no fault law blocked by court ruling
The Illinois Insurance Information Committee said insurers will obey a circuit court order blocking the new no fault auto insurance law from taking effect. Judge Daniel Covelli ruled the measure unconstitutional for discriminating against low income groups. The committee called the law a mandate of the people but said it would honor the court order.
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Chicago
UPI
Illinois Insurance Information Committee
Illinois
Daniel A. Covelli
Insurance Committee
First baby of 1972 not yet born in county
A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Michael McCandless in Washington at Washington County Hospital at 10 52 p m Friday proves too early for 1972 first baby honors but can still be claimed as a tax deduction for 1971 as the infant lived only an hour and eight minutes. The county awaits the first newborn of 1972 while parents prepare for tax implications.
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Michael McCandless
Washington
Washington County Hospital
McCandlesses
Change in Iowa liquor laws 1972 overhaul details
Iowa reshapes liquor and beer oversight replacing the 37 year old commission with a beer and liquor council led by Rolland Gallagher. A three member hearing board handles suspensions while enforcement shifts to the State safety department. Fees, residency, licensing, sign bans, hours, and dram shop insurance adjust under the new regime with local authorities gaining 65 percent of license fees.
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DES Moines
IDPA
Iowa
Iowa Liquor Control Commission
Iowa Beer and Liquor Council
Rolland Gallagher
Gallagher
Beer and Liquor Council
Beer and Liquor Control Department
Liquor Commission
Liquor Council
Department of Public Safety
State Safety Department
Gavin Nevins
Onawa
Attorney General's Office
Commission
Military pay hike boosts troops as draft debate rages
The 5.5 percent across the board raise lifts a buck private’s pay toward 288 dollars monthly and raises total compensation for new recruits to about 5 140 dollars a year. Higher ranks see large percentage increases, with sergeants major and four star generals gaining substantially. Pentagon also improves barracks and benefits to attract volunteers and end conscription.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
Congress
Pentagon
Army
Arug Defense
Melvin R. Laird
Klassen takes over U S mail service
Elmer T. Ted Klassen 63, former American Can Corp. president and deputy postmaster general, becomes postmaster general after Dec 7. He plans to move from a Conway farm to a Watergate apartment, aims to improve service, cut costs, push for higher management pay, and work with Congress. He addressed postal regional managers on Dec 16 urging full effort.
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Watergate
Klassen
Congress
Transit workers reach accord avert New Year's strike in NYC
New York transit authority and two unions reached a tentative 27 month contract giving 18 percent total pay rise. 38 000 UTW and 2 000 ATU workers covered. Pay boosts split across 1972 73 and early 1974 with a productivity clause. Fare impact possible up to five cents or 45 cents if tax package fails.
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NEW York
UPI
Transit Authority
William Rowan
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
New York City
Guinan
Ronan
Federal Pay Board
Albany
Iowa Weather Forecast Mixed Clouds and Snow Flurries
Partly to mostly cloudy conditions with a chance of snow flurries in northern areas. Temperatures range from the 20s in the north to the 40s in the south. Tonight will be colder with lows around 5 to 15. Sunday looks sunny and mild.
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Iowa
Year in Washington Iowa A Year of Local Events
A retrospective timeline lists notable letters. From January to December Washington and surrounding areas record weather, community achievements, school and church happenings, road projects, festivals, and civic notices. Notables include awards, elections, construction plans, fire incidents, and public events involving local organizations and residents.
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John Dowdy
U.S. District Court
Baltimore
Justice Department
Washington, D.C
Dowdy
Athens
Texas
San Gabriel Mountains
Stork
By Harrison Weber
Iowa Daily Press Association
United States
Klassen Takes
U.S. Mail Service
David Goodwin
Ainsworth
William Westphal
Jaycee Dsa
Bob Huber
Larry Griggs
Michael Kramme
Dean Knight
Chuck Gibson
Chamber of Commerce
Thomas Giuntoli
United Presbyterian Church
Washington Rotary
California
United Presbyterians
First Presbyterian
Joe Gebhardt
Gary Goodell
Scott Swartzendruber
Kathy Escher
John Gugel
County Park Producers
Highway 92
Crawfordsville
Jim Marshall
Vikings
WHS
William Petratz
Keota
FBLA
City of Washington
Stanley Consultants Inc
Doug Ruppert
Dave Levy
John Prochaska
Jaycee
Eileen Jeffrey
David McGaffey
Rotary
Charles Hotle
Lake Darling
Ira Morrison
Nancy Wittetoe
Dutch Creek
John Baldrige
Robert L. Riley
Phil Weldin
National Bank
Washington Evening Journal
Lain Messer
Community Chest
Linda Wertz
Washington County
Red Cross
Gov. Ray
Kalona
Dean Cox
Country Club
Case Field
Iowa Southern Utilities
Paul Gebhardt
Kiwanis
Farm Bureau
Newell Bendickson
Washington Country Club
Lincoln School
Fran Miller
BPW
Don Robertson
Robert Nicola
Clarence Brown
John Walker
Ray Watson
Harold J. Fleck
Bar Association
Warren Escher
Northrup King
Albert Miller
Kalcova
Ray Maurers
Conservation Farm
Washington High School
Pleasant Valley
John Kessell
Mike Tschantz
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