Iowa lawmakers float pari mutuel betting for welfare gains
DES MOINES UPI reports freshman state senator Joan Orr D Grinnell proposed legalizing pari mutuel betting on horse and dog racing in Iowa with state revenue earmarked for increased welfare benefits. Orr spoke at a Citizens Participation Conference after winning a June special election to fill the seat of former senator Kenneth Benda. R Hartwick was appointed to the Iowa Commerce Commission.
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Three helicopters downed in Vietnam
Communist forces shot down three American light observation helicopters Monday while a mine struck the U S Navy ship New London County near Chu Lai with minor flooding and no casualties. U S commanders reported a fresh Vietnamese buildup in the Mekong Delta and action across South Vietnam including 44 enemy killed near Tam Ky.
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Iowa lawmakers start fast in first annual session
Iowa's first annual legislative session opened with both parties aiming for a short, productive term. Gov. Ray gave a State of the State address praising the people bills and environmental oversight while committees moved quickly on non-controversial measures and pollution legislation. Orange name tags and uniform dress for pages drew comment.
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County government pay bill seeks fix of windfall raises
Rep. Louis Peterson announces committee approval of a bill to correct a 1969 pay bill error that granted some county officials windfall raises. The measure would be retroactive to July 1, 1969 and apply to officials who did or did not receive extra pay. It does not require repayment of the increased sums.
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Nigerian Victory Ends Biafra War as Gowon Surrenders
Nigerian leader Gen Gowon announced Biafra’s surrender in a midnight broadcast and called for peace emissaries. Lagos rejoiced as students celebrated with tear gas used on anti Catholic protests. Vatican and Western leaders urged rapid relief while UNICEF pressed for airlift aid to flood zones.
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Public notices today quarterly statement for district
Washington Community School district releases its quarterly statement shown on page seven. The notice outlines financial details, budget status, and upcoming fiscal milestones for stakeholders and residents.
Fire Destroys Motel in Anchorage. one dead nine missing
A predawn blaze leveled the 100 room Gold Rush Motor Lodge on the outskirts of Anchorage. Fire officials confirmed one death, nine missing, and 16 hospitalized as residents fled from second and third floor windows in five below zero weather.
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Tomatoes Tossed at Agnew Limousine in Canberra
A protest barrage peppered the bulletproof surface of Vice President Spiro T. Agnew's unoccupied limousine in Canberra as he inspected Australia’s War Memorial. Agnew and wife Judy arrived after a Bali to Canberra leg on his Asian goodwill tour, greeted by Prime Minister John Gorton. Police detained five demonstrators after a scuffle as security kept the crowd quiet.
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Washington High School Oliver cast announced at tryouts
The Washington High School musical Oliver will be staged April 15 to 17 with Mike Schooley in the title role. Cast includes Workhouse Boys and 11 junior high performers, with Mr Brownlow yet to be decided. Rehearsals start March first under drama coach Michael Kramme and vocal director Robert Youngquist.
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Named at annual meeting Frank Kos bank president
Stockholders of the Washington State Bank met January 12 in the banking room with over 85 percent represented. John Winga presided as chair. Frank L. Kos acted as secretary. L A Holland reported assets above 10.47 million at December 31 1969, a new high, with a 100 percent stock dividend and cash dividend paid. Directors elected included Holland Kos McDaniel Morrison Winga Heilman Miller. Winga re-elected chair. Kos elected president. Holland remained as director and chaired an executive committee. Holland noted 50 years in banking with 37 at the bank and received Iowa bankers association honors. Also re-elected were Heilman Orris Lord and Jerry Bryan.
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Weather update for Iowa with light snow forecast
United Press International reports increasing cloudiness tonight with a chance of light snow spreading from the northwest across most of the state by morning. Warmer in the south, colder in the north, lows 5 to 10 above zero north to around 15 south. Wednesday remains cloudy and a bit colder with light snow possible, highs 10 to 15 in the north and low 20s in the south.
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