Train strike injures motorists in Washington area brief
The car driven by Hazel Irene Christner of Washington was struck by a freight train at the Milwaukee Railroad crossing on Avenue C this morning at about 6:45. Police were notified around 7:20. The car was heavily damaged but no serious injuries. Christner and passengers Lonnie D. Christner, Terry Jo Christner, and Jane A. Christner sustained mostly minor injuries. In other items, William Walker was elected chairman of the Washington County Extension Council for 1970, with Marland Shetler as vice-chairman, Jack Moore secretary, and William Jones treasurer. Three new members joined the council and planning procedures for 1970-71 were discussed.
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Hazel Irene Christner
Washington
Am Avenue C
Jane A. Christner
Lonnie D. Christner
Terry Jo
Christner
Avenue C
William Walker
Keota
Washington County Extension Council
Jim Frier
Marland Shetler
Kalona
Jack Moore
Brighton
William Jones
Herb Hammen
Cedar Township
Silas Finke, Jr
Crawford
Ralph Schoonover
Marion
Weather outlook for Iowa with mild warmth ahead
United Press International reports Iowa will be partly cloudy and warmer tonight with lows near zero to 12 above. Saturday brings increasing clouds and higher temperatures in the 20s to around 30, with light snow possible west by evening. Sunday outlook shows a chance of snow and little temperature change.
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United Press International
Iowa
Intercepted Memo Feathers Weather in the County
A weather note titled Intercepted Memo Feathered Friends reports unusual conditions in the county. The message, attributed to WEJ, playfully questions the fairness of the weather for birds and hints at a lighthearted, humorous tone.
Thieu says Vietnam War will fade in 2-3 years
President Thieu at the 1970 news conference warned the U.S. cannot pull out all 250,000 combat troops by year end. He said withdrawal would jeopardize remaining American support troops and insisted progress plus Communist collapse could allow fading in two to three years with continued U.S. aid in military and social needs.
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Saigon
UPI
Nguyen van Thieu
U.S
Presidential
Thieu
Defense
Clark Clifford
Vietnam
Namese
Market Hog Show Scheduled in Washington County
Washington County swine producers are reminded that the 13th annual County Market Hog Show will be held Tuesday January 13 at the Washington Livestock Auction Market. Entries due by noon, live show starts 12 45 pm. Special feature includes 30 barrows enrolled in the first performance tested barrow trial.
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Washington County
Washington
Jim Frier
Nixon and Company
Frier
Cold wave grips nation with record lows and outages
The nation endures brutal cold with subzero to single digit readings from coast to coast. NYC traffic slows, rail service halts, and power and water shortages ripple across states from Florida to Michigan. Dozens dead or frostbitten as storms strand travelers and rescue crews probe avalanche and water crises.
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New York
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Waterloo
Iowa
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Savannah
Columbus
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Augusta
Birmingham
Ala
Miami Beach
Sixth District
Philadelphia
Thibodaux
Washington County Reports Lower Traffic Deaths in 1969
Washington County records a drop to two traffic fatalities in 1969, marking a decline from prior years. The 8th Iowa Highway Patrol District shows fewer deaths, with 44 districtwide versus 66 the year before. Two local fatalities were Robert Micheal Rich and L-Cpl Stephen Arnold Morrison. Sheriff and patrol logged 144 accidents. September had 22, and city police logged 123 state-reported incidents.
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Wasington County
Washington City
Iowa Highway Patrol
Washington County
Lee County
Louisa County
Washington
Robert Micheal Rich
L-Cpl
Stephen
Arnold Morrison
Rich
Leeds Market
Morrison
Highway Patrol
Farm census underway urges accuracy in five year check
Farmers in Washington County receive mail questionnaires for the five year farm census begun to cut government costs. County Extension Director Jim Frier stresses complete, realistic returns to improve future production and trend estimates. Census data are separate from tax assessments, with a February 15 deadline and contact points for questions.
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Washington County
Jim Frier
Frier
Americans Battle in Mountain Caves on Black Virgin Mountain
UPI reports American infantrymen with gas masks routed North Vietnamese fighters from caves on Black Virgin Mountain near the Cambodian border. The 10 hour battle left 62 NVA dead, two Americans killed, six wounded, and two U.S. helicopters shot down. President Thieu said U.S. forces will remain in Vietnam for many years.
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Saigon
UPI
Black Virgin Mountain
U.S
Vietnam
An Khe
Nguyen van Thieu
United States
25Th Division
U.S. Signal Corps
Fort Madison urged to plan sewage plant upgrade
Fort Madison Iowa officials were told by the Iowa Water Pollution Control Commission to submit plans for a secondary sewage treatment facility by February 3. If no timetable is provided the state will set a construction schedule. The action follows Fort Madison being cited as a major Mississippi River pollutant and involves Consolidated Packaging Corp. as a key pollutant. A secondary plant is estimated at about 2 million dollars with 67 percent local funding and 33 percent federal aid. state aid may rise to 25 percent if a 1970 bill passes.
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Fort Madison
Iowa
UPT
Iowa Water Pollution Control Commission
R. J. Schliekelman
Mississippi River
Schliekelman
Consolidated Packaging Corp
Inquest on Kopechne Death Ends in Edgartown
The Kopechne inquest concluded after 3.5 days and 27 witnesses, with 750 pages of secret testimony. Judge James A. Boyle will report soon on whether Senator Edward M. Kennedy faces charges. Kennedy spoke once, then returned to Hyannis Port and planned no public comment.
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Edgartown
Mass
UPI
Mary Joe Kopechne
Edward M. Kennedy
Kennedy
James A. Boyle
Boyle
Squaw Island
Hyannis Port
Joan
Washington
Blowing snow hinders Wash ington County roads
Washington County suffers ongoing travel headaches as drifting snow and strong west and northwest winds clog roads. County Engineer Robert Huber reports crews battled to keep routes passable all morning after buses became stuck yesterday. Temperatures rise above zero expected by mid afternoon easing the conditions.
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Washington County
Robert Huber
Public notices today from city council and county board
Minutes of Washington City Council meeting and proceedings of the county board of supervisors dated December 31. Public notices publish official actions, dates and basic governance items for local readers.
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Washington City
County Board of Supervisors
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