Washington council to bid review for garbage truck
Washington city councilmen opened three bids from Mace Motor Co Geb Chevrolet and International Harvester for a new garbage truck They planned a final decision but voted to seek more information on the bids Other actions included bids on fire radio equipment liquor beer and cigarette permits for local outlets and a cigarette permit for Embree South End Grocery
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Embree South End Grocery
Hair rule struck down by Iowa court
Des Moines UPI reports the Colfax Community School District hair length rule was ruled unconstitutional under the 14th amendment. Judge William C. Hanson ordered the district to stop enforcing it and to erase suspension records, with costs awarded to the action. A related bill to require color photos on driver licenses was sent back to the Senate committee.
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UPI
U.S. District Court
Colfax Community
William C. Hanson
Susan Sims
Aerie Sims
Hanson
Senate Law Enforcement Committee
Iowa lawmakers weigh 19 year olds voting and liquor rights
Iowa legislators debated whether 19 year olds should gain full adult rights including voting and liquor purchase if constitutional amendments pass. Senate Republicans signaled optimism while House Republicans and Democrats clashed over full rights versus the vote. Other actions included pay rule changes for county officials, a photo license bill, clerks and bailiffs pay hikes, and a bond selling relief measure for local school districts with higher interest caps.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
House
Senate
Senate Republicans
Robert Rigler
New Hampton
House Democrats
House Republicans
Predict Carswell Will Be Approved For Supreme Court
Washington liberals and conservatives alike predict Judge G Harrold Carswell of Florida will win Senate confirmation with minimal resistance. Nixon nominated Carswell to Abe Fortas seat. hearings set for Jan 27 with Eastland predicting easy approval. Carswell, 50, has 11 years on the northern Florida district bench and previously on the Fifth Circuit.
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UPI
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Florida
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Supreme Court
Nixon Mondah
Carswell
Abe Fortas
U.S
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
Federal District
Nixon
Fourth Circuit
Clement F. Haynsworth Jr
Greenville
S.C
James O. Eastland
Dmiss
Judiciary Committee
America
Eastland
White House
Parsons fund drive passes hundred thousand dollars
FAIRFIELD The Fairfield Parsons College Partnership Fund has surpassed $100,000 in cash gifts and pledges at the drive midpoint, up from $52,000 a week ago. Co chairmen Donald French and Robert Gamrath urged continued effort this week to hit the $150,000 goal by next Monday.
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Fairfield- Parsons College Partnership Fund
Drive
Donald French
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Proceedings of Board of Supervisors January 12
The public notice reports actions and decisions from the Board of Supervisors meeting held on January 12. It records agenda items approved, public comments, and scheduling for forthcoming hearings and contracts. The notice provides names of departments involved and dates set for future meetings.
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Board of Supervisors
Judge bars Enquirer editor from Calley pretrial hearing
The military judge at Fort Benning excluded Columbus Enquirer associate editor Charles Black from the Calley court martial hearing over articles that could prejudice the court. Lt. Col. Reid W. Kennedy said publicity from the papers might influence jurors. no trial date set. Calley, 26, faces premeditated murder charges for the March 16, 1968 massacre of 109 Vietnamese civilians.
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UPI
William L. Calley Jr
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Enquirer
Calley
Army
George W. Latimer
Salt Lake City
Record Cold Grips Upper Midwest And Plains
Nation shivers as Williston and Sioux Falls post record lows. Chicago ties an 85 year low, Minneapolis and others report subzero readings while a snow band sweeps Nebraska Kansas Missouri. Snow, rain, and gale warnings affect coastal and plateau regions across several states.
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Panthers report Jersey shooting incident near storefront
In Jersey City, Black Panther members claim 10 shotgun blasts hit their storefront after a firebombing at about 1 a.m. No injuries were reported, police cite only anonymous tips and say no evidence of a shooting. A Panther spokesman notes ten inside hid under duress. Prior gunfire at a nearby precinct is mentioned.
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UPI
Black Panther Party
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County pay bill clears legislature in Iowa
DES MOINES UPI Final passage given to a bill correcting inflated county salaries from the 1969 legislative session. The Senate 58-0 approved after House action, retroactive to July 1, 1969, with a House amendment letting Lee and Pottawattamie Counties add 500 dollars to officers' pay.
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UPI
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House
Boards of Supervisors
Lee and Pottawattamie
Lee and
Pottawattamie
Iowa
Congress presses HEW bill amid Nixon veto clash
Congress to vote on a $19.7 billion education and health bill with purpose of overriding President Nixon's anticipated veto. Democrats say the measure frames a major public issue for the year while Republicans split over expanded aid to impacted school districts amid inflation concerns. Senate leaders forecast smooth passage but a veto override seems unlikely.
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UPI
Congress
Nixon
Senate
House
Hugh D. Scott Jr
Pennsylvania
Scott
GOP
United States
Sen
Joseph D. Tydings
D-Md
Jack Miller
Committee starts work on Iowa local option tax measure
A six member joint committee drafts a bill to allow local option taxes in Iowa cities as part of home rule. It may include a sales tax, payroll tax, vehicle tax or other options with a simple majority vote, and could also lift the 30 mill property tax levy cap. Some members favor county wide or metropolitan area tax options to reduce double taxation while aiming for a full public airing before debate.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
Rep
Leonard Andersen
Sioux City
House
Senate
Andersen
Ernest Kosek
Cedar Rapids
Murray Lawson
Mason City
Lawson
Adrian Brinck
West Point
Brinck
William Palmer
D - Des Moines
Palmer
John F. Hanlon
Internal Revenue
Larson
Weather Report Iowa Partly Cloudy With Deep Freeze
Partly cloudy and very cold tonight with lows from 30 below in the northeast to 15 below in the southwest. Wednesday mostly cloudy with light snow possible in the west. Highs from 10 below in the northeast to near zero in the southwest. Thursday outlook calls for snow chances and milder temperatures.
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United Press International
Iowa
Intercepted Memo From Congress Memo Note
An intercepted memo from the Capitol mocks generosity versus politicking, addressing the U.S. Congress. The message closes with a signed line stating Yours and features initials WEJ.
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