Water problem solution sought in Olds council meeting
Three recommendations for restoring Olds water supply were presented by civil engineer Bob Gibson. All plans require digging a new well with depth between about 300 and 1900 feet. Mayor Messer and Gibson will seek Farmers Home Administration financing in Des Moines Thursday.
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Paul Thomassen dies. funeral set for Thursday
Paul E. Thomassen 78, longtime Washington businessman, died Monday at Washington County Hospital after illness since May. Funeral Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Jones Funeral Home with a Masonic service Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Burial in Eureka Cemetery near Harvey, Town. Born December 28, 1896 in Pella to Gerrit and Elizabeth Thomassen.
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Motive in Burlington murder under review
Police in Burlington Iowa say robbery remains the probable motive in the slaying of 86 year old widow Nettie Jones whose purse was later found in a laundry hamper at her ransacked home. Jones lived alone for over two decades and was found by her daughter Muth Snyder.
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Ray proposes tax reform and land policy in Iowa State of the State
Gov. Robert D. Ray outlines in the State of the State address a 25 point program to modernize Iowa tax structure and economy. He signals forthcoming budget proposals on tax changes and includes housing, land use, foreign investment limits, and a state housing authority along with 15 new recommendations and 10 prior ideas.
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Washington
Tom Doughty Named To County Assessor Post
Thomas F. Doughty formerly of Washington joins Washington County assessor's office as assistant assessor replacing David K. Siefkas. He will start Jan 20 at 8500 dollars annually. Born in Ft. Dodge, he moved to Washington in 1964 and is a Washington High School alum. He attended UNI Cedar Falls for two years, is married to Peggy Birney and has daughter Jennifer. He returns to Washington from Cedar Rapids where he worked at a tire and appliance store.
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Weather outlook with light snow flurries midweek
Cloudy conditions persist this afternoon and tonight with a chance of light snow flurries mainly tonight and Wednesday. Temperatures rise to the mid 20s with lows in the mid teens. Winds from the south 10 to 15 mph this afternoon and west to northwest 10 to 15 mph tonight.
94th Congress opens as Democrats lead and tax plan looms
The 94th Congress convenes with a strong Democratic majority as President Ford and lawmakers clash over a tax cut. Speaker Carl Albert presides in the House and Vice President Rockefeller opens the Senate. The session centers on seating, a New Hampshire Senate seat dispute, and forecasts a tax policy battle aimed at aiding lower and middle income families.
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UPI
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Congress
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Nelson A. Rockefeller
Senate
Louis Wyman
John Durkin
New Hampshire
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Rift in Iowa Senate as Doderer joins GOP to curb leadership power
Des Moines Iowa veteran Senator Minnette Doderer joined 24 Republicans to pass an amendment stripping the Senate Democratic leader of the power to appoint committee chairs. The 25 25 vote with Lt. Gov. Arthur Neu casting the deciding vote sparked a Democratic caucus clash. Doderer said she felt isolated from leadership while Kinley defended his control.
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Oiown City
Arthur Neu
Doderer
Nell
GOP
George Kinley
Delinquent Vehicle Licenses Notice from County Treasurer
Wallace L. Fagen, Washington County treasurer, reminds residents that motor vehicle, trailer, travel trailer and mobile home licenses become delinquent after January 31. A 5 percent penalty per month and a $1 minimum apply from February 1. Postmarked renewals before February 1 avoid penalty but include 50 cents for handling. The treasurer’s office will close daily at 3:30 p.m. in January to balance books, and storage vehicles must have plates and registrations filed before February 1.
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Wallace L. Fagen
Washington County
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Court House
Supreme Court Upholds One-Year Residency Rule for Iowa Divorces
The U S Supreme Court declared Iowa may constitutionally require a year of residency before divorce proceedings can begin. The decision affirms state authority to set waiting periods in divorce law.
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Washington
UPI
Supreme Court
Iowa
Ford outlines tough anti recession plan in White House briefing
President Ford previewed a hard edged package to fight unemployment and slow growth. He proposed a 12 percent income tax rebate up to 1000 dollars per return, a four billion dollar investment tax incentive, a 30 billion dollar energy tax and tariff push, a one year federal spending moratorium, a 5 percent cap on federal pay and automatic Social Security boosts, plus emergency powers to raise petroleum tariffs within 90 days. Ford warned Americans the economy may worsen before improving and urged restraint from labor and management while avoiding wage price controls.
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