Iowa Tax Revision Bill Clears House Sends to Governor
The Iowa House approved the tax revision measure 104 to 1 to conform with federal rules granting a 7 percent depreciation credit on machinery and equipment. The Senate had passed it 46 to 0. If signed, the law takes effect after publication and affects 1962 income tax returns. A $200,000 revenue effect is projected this year with no ongoing losses.
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Elmer H. Vemeer
R-Pella
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Senate
Harold E. Hughes
Kennedy
Treasury
Claim Boy Told Of Dad Cutting Fences
A $10,000 damage suit rests with District Judge L R Carson over alleged civil liberties violations against a first grade boy. Sheriff William J Welsh and Brooklyn school superintendent Herbert Haas face claims of wrongful arrest and probing questions tied to a father’s fence cutting during the NFO action. Kilmer asserts officials harassed his son after the boy spoke of his father’s alleged deeds. Welsh testified he doubted the boy’s tale and invited a lie detector test.
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Oskaloosa
Poweshiek County
William J. Welsh
Brooklyn
Herbert Haas
National Farmers Organization
Harry Kilmer
Carol Amos Kilmer
Kilmer
NFO
Welsh
University of Iowa
Linda Campbell to Speak at Legion County Meeting
Linda Campbell will be guest speaker at the county wide American Legion and Legion Auxiliary gathering Friday night. Representatives from all posts are expected to attend with the department commander and president among visiting dignitaries.
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West Chester Urges Snow Clear on Sidewalks
Mayor Arthur Peters warns residents to remove snow from sidewalks within 24 hours after a snowfall. Noncompliance will lead to snow removal by town officials charged to homeowners. Vehicles cannot be parked on streets for long periods.
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Eight Amish Fathers Arrested on Truancy Charges
Eight Amish men were arrested in Independence Iowa on truancy charges for not sending their children to state accredited schools. Three other fathers remain at large while the group awaited possible hearings next week.
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John Nisley
Chris Raber
Joe Borntrager
Amos Mullett
Perry Miller
Abe
Henry Yoder
AFS Chapter to Meet At School Tonight
Washington's American Field Service chapter meets at the high school tonight at 7 30 in room 15. Organizations interested in the foreign student exchange program are urged to send a representative.
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American Field Service
Hold Open House At YMCA Here Saturday
A large crowd of parents and young Y members are expected for the open house at the local YMCA Saturday night. The event is part of the quarterly parents night with a gym show at 6 39, a junior high dance party at 7 30, and a pool water show at 8 30. Awards for youth achievements will be presented. Mr McSpadden urges attendance.
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Tom MecSpadden
Y Pool
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Family Fitness Meets At YMCA Here Tonight
The second in a series of family fitness meetings will be at the YMCA at 7 p.m. Dr. G. E. Montgomery of Washington, a county medical examiner, will answer questions on general family health. Bob Gillesby leads the session and invites all interested families, with nursery service for young children.
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Value of Trade School Discussed at Kiwanis Meeting
Darryl Lindberg of Des Moines addressed the Washington Kiwanis Club on trade schools as a path to higher pay for high school graduates. The club funds two scholarships annually for graduates entering trade programs. Lindberg is with the American Institute of Business in Des Moines. Jerry Wadsworth of Des Moines attended as a guest.
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Washington High School honors roll lists large student group
Two groups, 129 students, named to both first semester and second quarter honor rolls at Washington High School. Sophomore class leads with 39 on both rolls, plus 33 freshmen, 30 seniors, and 27 juniors overall. Names listed for those on both rolls and for each roll separately.
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Mary Crone
Mike Gardner
Diana Hammen
Ellen Jarrard
Linda Johnson
Terry Jungbluth
Judy Kleese
Philip Lemke
Tom Lowe
Lois McBee
Martin McCarthy
Christine McCleery
Linda Miller
Sue Mitchell
Ellen Moriarty
John Phleger
Sally Quinn
Janet Schiebel
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Amy Blosser
Dick Bordwell
Robin Bueghly
Debbie Cunningham
Illa Mae Earnest
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Marcia Hedberg
George Johnson
Judy Hunter
Joe Kerr
Susan Kleese
Alice Lance
Bonita Miller
Linda Neff
Steve Nemmers
Stan Petratz
Carolyn Pratt
Steve Putman
Carol Ray
Janet Richards
Vaughn Rinner
Pam Robison
Nancy Turner
Richard Vosika
Ron Wagner
Robert Baker
John Beranek
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Steve Davis
Jan Fane
Joe Jones
Wayne Kauffman
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Bill Koehler
Don Kos
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Jana McConnell
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Doug Tindal
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Judy Salladay
Charlotte Wulf
Kennedy seeks major tax cuts with tight deduction limits
President Kennedy asked Congress to cut personal taxes by about 10 billion to 11 billion, proposing strict deduction limits that would curb home mortgage interest and charitable write offs. The plan includes a new minimum deduction, tax relief for many workers, and targeted changes for oil, stock options, and dividends.
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Cold Wave Smashes Records Across South and Midwest
The century’s worst cold snap killed over 140, closed thousands of schools, and drove temperatures to record lows from Akron to Columbia. Snow and ice crippled roads from Michigan to the mid Atlantic while Texas Rio Grande Valley citrus and South Carolina crops faced severe damage. A shrimp boat sank near the Gulf while crews were rescued. Deaths include an elderly man in Monroe Michigan and multiple states reported frigid records.
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DE Committee Plans Activities For Local Retailing Program
The distributive education advisory committee met with coordinator Jim Houstman to discuss future activities of the local DE program. Members include Charles Goodell Bud Lechner Ralph Martin Herb Osincup and Claude Woods. Hubert Lehrer reported on the adult education workshop in Oskaloosa.
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Ralph Martin
Herb Osincup
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Hubert Lehrer
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Oskaloosa
H. S. Band Members Plan Magazine Drive
Washington High School band members will conduct a magazine drive from January 24 to February 7. They will go door to door to solicit new subscriptions or renewals to replenish the band fund. Subscriptions are through Curtis Circulation Company and guaranteed by the band.
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Curtis Circulation Company
Dozen Die In Midwest Cold Fire Outbreaks
A rash of fires during extreme cold claimed at least a dozen lives across the Midwest. Milwaukee families, the Matteson farm clan in Grundy County, Gary Indiana tenants, and Chicago resident Ray Dines died or were badly burned. Fire officials cite space heater and furnace faults as likely causes.
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Not Quite So Cold In State Today
Bitter cold eased in Iowa with overnight lows around 15 below zero. Temperatures were forecast to rise to 5 to 15 below zero, then trend colder again Friday with light snow possible and Saturday mostly cloudy and cold. Local readings included 15 below in Waukon, 13 in Dubuque and Davenport, 12 in Des Moines and Burlington.
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Iowa Weather: Fair Tonight Then Snow Flurries Friday
Iowa reports generally fair conditions tonight, followed by partly cloudy skies and a few snow flurries Friday. Lows range 5 to 10 below, with highs Friday 5 to 15 above. Saturday outlook shows continued much below normal temperatures and partly cloudy skies.
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