Snow Buries Washington Streets and Landfill Hourly Update
Snow began falling just before noon in Washington reducing visibility, then eased but persisted. City ordinance on snow and ice removal requires property owners to clear within 24 hours with a minimum fee of five dollars. The city landfill will be closed on Sundays until March per sanitation chief Raymond Miller, while weekday hours remain unchanged. Also in brief: five Iowa farmers named Master Farmers for 1970 in Des Moines. Honolulu bank robbery note ends with teller disbelief. Shoeless escapee hitchhiker case in England ends with recapture. Hollywood car theft tale with mysterious note from the thief.
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Nixon calls for record pollution and crime spending in union address
President Nixon pitched the most costly programs in U S history to fight pollution and crime while urging greater federal economies to curb inflation. He touted a $10 billion clean waters plan and pledged to double local law enforcement funding in 1971, aiming for a balanced budget and broader peace prospects.
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Iowa Senate approves tax bill to raise income tax
The Senate Ways and Means Committee approved a bill 8-2 to raise Iowa personal income tax revenues by about 40 million dollars annually and repeal the personal property tax on livestock and inventories. The change would shift tax burden to lower income earners and aim to boost state economy by encouraging industry and larger inventories.
Iowa seeks debate on self defense legal jeopardy
Iowa Attorney General Richard C. Turner urges legislative and public debate on legal jeopardy for self defense acts after a Mahaska County case. Bills would set aside funds to compensate the Brineys and curb damages for thieves while allowing limited medical expense recovery. Turner says the aim is a starting base for meaningful dialogue and notes Nebraska's recent self defense law as context.
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Edward Briney
Oskaloosa
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Marvin Katko
Nebraska
Crane expands product line at Washington Iowa plant
Keith G. Shaffer, plant manager, announces a major expansion at the Crane Company Washington Iowa facility. New Model 3872 and 373 Check Valves will be made from 2 to 8 inches, weighing up to 250 pounds. Valves are built with transfer machines and numerically controlled equipment. The plant began in November 1968 and now employs over 200, with annual wages and local services over 1.7 million dollars. Further new lines and production increases are planned.
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Washington, Iowa
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Carswell Denies Racism Charge Over 1948 Speech
Supreme Court nominee G Harrold Carswell rejected a Jacksonville TV report of a 1948 Georgia speech endorsing white supremacy as obnoxious and abhorrent He said he does not subscribe to those views now and denounces the words While the Nixon administration defended him praising his civil rights record and commitment to equality The remarks surfaced on CBS TV news and were aired with Carswell's rebuttal
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Iowa reads 14 foot mobile home moves plan
Iowa Development Commission urges liberalizing rules to permit 14 foot wide mobile and modular homes to travel on state highways with safety safeguards. Current limits include 50 mile max, no interstate travel, escorts, and special permits. The commission says manufacturers could serve Minnesota Kansas City and Lincoln markets if allowed. Also notes tropical weather forecast with freezing rain and snow in portions.
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Father of eleven dodges draft letter in California
In Quincy California a 51 year old father of 11 who already served with the Marines received a draft notice under a new lottery. He laughed at the letter calling it a mistake while his wife Regina said the children found it funny. The man, a Western Pacific Railroad engineer in Plumas County, passed his physical decades ago and remains puzzled by the notice. A Reno Marine recruiting spokesman could not explain the letter.
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Intercepted Memo Governer Ray Des Moines Back Door Suspicion
An intercepted memo from Governor Ray regarding Des Moines raises questions about a possible entry through the back door. The note hints at illicit access or concealment, with officials weighing the implications and requesting discreet inquiry.
Probate of Will and Executor Appointment for Pelzer Estate
Public notice announces probate of the will of John P. Pelzer and the appointment of an executor. The filing outlines the estate administration, with court venue, required notices, and deadlines for claims or objections. Parties with interests are advised to respond by the specified dates.
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Iowa Governor Surprised by Senate Tax Increase Plan
Gov. Robert D. Ray voiced surprise as a Senate Ways and Means panel approved a bill to raise personal income taxes by about 25 percent and end the personal property tax on livestock and inventories. The plan would raise roughly 40 million dollars annually to offset 38 million previously from the property tax. Ray avoided pledging a veto while noting he opposes higher income taxes and has not discussed the measure with Republican leaders.
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