Bitter cold grips Iowa after weekend blizzard
Subzero temperatures blanketed most of Iowa overnight with Spencer at minus 12 and Burlington at plus 2 as a weekend blizzard pummeled west and northwest regions. Authorities tallied 10 storm deaths from traffic crashes, exposure and heart issues, while more than a foot of snow fell in places, creating 7 to 10 foot drifts and widespread power outages. Snow plows and crews fought fierce winds and subfreezing wind chills, with skies clearing slowly and temperatures expected to edge upward but new snow on the horizon.
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Ford to address nation on recession and energy plan tonight
President Ford will speak to the nation at 9 p.m. EST from the executive mansion library to outline highlights of his economic and energy programs. The 20 minute address aims to explain what is required from Americans to make the plan work while a longer State of the Union follows Wednesday. The White House indicated a tax cut is likely, including a one time 10 percent rebate on 1974 taxes and a 1975 cut of 10 to 15 billion, plus an energy package to curb oil imports by price measures and tariffs.
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Iowa 66th General Assembly Opens With Bipartisan Tone
In Des Moines the 66th General Assembly convened as Democrats lead in both chambers for the first time in a decade. Lt Gov Neu opened the Senate while Rep Doyle presided over the House. Speaker Cochran urged nonpartisan cooperation amid slow initial work week and forthcoming tax reform focus.
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County Extension Council elects leaders for 1975 term
Washington County Extension Council elected Larry Whetstine of Lime Creek as chairman for 1975 at Tuesday’s meeting. Officers include Larry Marek as vice chairman Dave Norman as secretary and James Hotchkiss as treasurer. Six new members joined for two-year terms while holdovers were named. The council collaborates with Iowa State University on agriculture and 4H programs serving about 650 4H members and 100 leaders. County staff includes Jim Frier Jane Passmore Julia Gamon Fran Miller and Marjorie Longer.
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Richard Eagle
Floyd Richardson
Crawfordsville
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Kalona
Eugene Steele
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Johnson County
Julia Gamon
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Congress Opens 94th Congress Amid Economic Crisis
The 94th Congress convenes amid unemployment, inflation, and energy concerns. Democrats seek emergency relief including a tax cut. Ford to outline plans in State of the Union. Powers to ration gas and shift to coal eyed. possible deregulation of natural gas. Senate likely 63 37 Democrat edge, House 291 144 Democrats.
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Washington County Historical Society to Host Dinner and Display
The annual dinner meeting will be at Captain's Table in Washington on February 12 with an old fashioned theme planned by Mike Kramme and Kathy Fisher. A related library display of pictures and papers will be open to the public during the same week.
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Coldest night in Washington County chills residents
Washington County residents shivered through the coldest night of the year as temperatures dropped to three degrees above zero. A slight warming trend began this morning while skies were partially overcast and a trace of snow fell around noon.
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City landfill work completed ahead of July 1 closure
City officials report Leichty and Sons of Wayland completed earth-moving work at the Washington landfill south of the city on Coppock Road. The site will close July 1 under new guidelines, with a four-county landfill near Richland set to open that day. The contractor was paid about $4,500 to cover and trench the area, with officials hoping the cover holds until closure.
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Swine Production Clinic Planned at Washington YMCA
Extension program scheduled for Wednesday January 15 from 9 45 a m to 3 p m at the third floor YMCA in Washington features Emmett Sxevermer Eldon Hans Ed Kirby and a panel of local hog producers. The day covers pork production costs feeder pig operations pig litter size breeding and boar buying with sessions by Ames Extension swine specialist and Cedar Rapids area livestock experts. Upcoming programs include weed control crop clinics beef and swine facilities talks through February with YMCA venues.
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Olds council to meet May need new well
Olds Town Council meets in special session at Legion Hall to decide steps for a water supply fix. Mayor Harold Messer says engineer Bob Gibson will present recommendations on restoring water, with a likely call for digging a new deep well and seeking state and federal aid. Water has been trucked in since wells ran dry last Monday.
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