Storm toll soars as Midwest farms face massive losses
Heavy farm losses mount after a weekend blizzard and cold snap. Iowa cattle losses run into thousands with some estimates up to four to five hundred cattle per operation. Experts warn livestock destruction could top twenty million dollars in Iowa alone, while production damage worsens the drought and freeze fallout across the region. Local cattlemen describe grim prospects for spring recovery.
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United Press International
Midwest
Rembrandt
Iowa
Sioux County
Cattle Feeders Association
Association
Glenn Greigg
Greigg
Arson attempt at Washington High School thwarted
Police chief disclosed an arson attempt at Washington High School where a paper wrapped around a light bulb in the old gym balcony failed to ignite storage areas. A charred fragment fell to the floor and did not spread flames. The incident was not reported at the time to avoid hindering investigations.
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Washington High School
Bauer
Weather outlook with sun today and a snow chance Friday
Mostly sunny this afternoon with highs in the low 20s. Clear tonight then clouds and a 30 percent chance of snow Friday with highs in the upper 20s. Lows tonight 5 to 10. Northwest winds around 10 mph today, lighter and variable tonight.
Senator Gallagher considered resigning over EPC ruling
DES MOINES UPI A Democratic senator said he thought about resigning from the legislature rather than quit the Energy Policy Council after Attorney General Turner ruled lawmakers must resign from boards and commissions Gallagher chose to stay in the Senate due to political ramifications and his role as Energy Committee chairman He argued the EPC is the body of the future and that legislators should serve on all commissions while criticizing the ruling as illogical and driven by politics
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Energy Policy Council
James Gallagher
Jesup
Gallagher
Senate
GOP
Arthur A. Neu
Richard Turner
Turner
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EPC
Lamborn
George Kinley
Appropriations
Roger Shaff
R-Clinton
Doderer elected Iowa Senate president pro tempore
Sen Minnette Doderer of Iowa City was elected president pro tempore by 26 to 24, becoming the highest ranking woman in Iowa government. The vote followed party lines, with Republican Sen Rabedeaux opposing unanimously. Doderer faces third-in-line status to the governor under Iowa law.
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Des Moines
UPI
Minnette Doderer
Iowa City
Iowa Senate
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Wilton
Joseph Coleman
D-Clare
Eugene Hill
D-Newton
Hill
Ford Faces Congress Over Tax Cut and Energy Plan
President Ford met congressional leaders to defend his economic program amid calls for deeper energy conservation and a targeted tax cut. Senator Byrd urged stronger gas rationing and faster fuel alternatives while Seidman described a cautious path, signaling possible compromises on taxes but not wage controls.
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Tepow 3
Byrd
Congress
L. William Seidman
Ford
Seidman
Big Brother Sister program seeks youth participants
The Big Brother Big Sister program run by the Community Action Program and United Presbyterian church needs youngsters to pair with willing Big Brothers or Big Sisters. It targets children from single parent or grandparent households and aims for weekly or twice monthly contact to foster real friendships. If you know eligible youths contact 659 9574.
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Community Action Program
United Presbyterian Church
Robert Day
Ram
Tay Ae Eakeo
Change in Old Creamery Players theatre schedule at Washington schools
The Old Creamery Players revise appearances on January 21 and 22. On Jan 22 the first show for junior high students runs 1 15 p.m. In the same day a second show at 2 30 p.m. in the junior high gym invites seniors developmental center and county home residents. Jan 21 the troupe performs at the high school with Lincoln Elementary students attending 1 p.m. and Brighton students bused. Stewart Elementary and St James School students ride buses for the 2 15 p.m. second show.
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Washington
Lincoln
Brighton
Stewart Elementary
St. James School
Rock Island Railroad seeks 100 million loan
Rock Island Railroad president John W. Ingram warned the railroad faces sale or scrap unless the federal government grants a $100 million loan from the USRA. He said delays risk damaging service and urged full funding to fix track and equipment, noting prior losses and high derailment rates.
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Rock Island
John W. Ingram
Denver
Tucumcari
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Ingram
U.S. Railway Association
Midwesters Advisory Board
St. Charles
USRA
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