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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1972

Page

8

Muskie Leads Early Iowa Caucuses In Tight Dem Race

In Des Moines reporters note Senator Edmund Muskie ahead in delegate strength with 34.2 percent to George McGovern's 22.6 percent as many precincts report. Uncommitted leads with 34.4 percent amid bad weather causing 20 cancellations and a late, mixed results forecast.

Des Moines UPI George McGovern McGovern Maine Edmund Muskie Muskie Iowa Harold E. Hughes Muskie Towa Hubert H. Humphrey D-Minn Humphrey Minnesota Eugene McCarthy Henry Jackson D-Wash New York Shirley Chisholm Alabama George Wallace

Lee Kline to Speak at Wellman Church Steak Dinner

Lee Kline of WHO Radio will speak at the Mid-Prairie United Methodist Men's steak dinner on January 26 at 6 30 pm in the Asbury United Methodist Church fellowship hall Wellman The program titled Lee Kline's Notebook follows his Iowa roots ISU agriculture journalism Chicago Stock Yards PR career and return to farm broadcasting with a 5 year Phone Forum role The public may attend with limited tickets at the door

Lee Kline WHO Radio Mid-Prairie Duane Ellett Klines First United Methodist Church Des Moines Lee

Millersburg rites for Mr. McCartney

William McCartney 83 of Millersburg died Jan 24 1972 at Manor Home Nursing Home Sigourney after a stroke. The funeral is set for Jan 27 at 1 30 p.m. at Community Church west of Millersburg. He was born in Belfast in 1888 and immigrated to the United States in 1912. Surviving are a son and daughter, grandchildren, great grandchildren and several siblings.

Millersburg William McCartney Washington County Manor Home Sigourney Keokuk County Roy T. Hoover McCartney Belfast Northern Ireland David Mary Jane Harshall McCartney Elizabeth Barr United States Stewart Stanley Mangold Keota Joseph Ft. Lauderdale Fla Cladenton J. Campbell Moline Ill Martha Fields Tom Georgina) Stirlings Washington George Mary) Koehler Ainsworth

Washington County NFO re-elects Duane Medlinger chairman

Duane Medlinger of Washington was re elected Washington County chairman for a second term at the National Farmers Organization annual meeting and election held Monday evening in the county area.

Duane Medlinger Washington Washington County National Farmers Organization

County Legion Meet Brought by Local Groups

Washington's Leon Beatty American Legion Post and Auxiliary host a county wide Legion and Auxiliary meeting February 3 at 7 30 p m. Speakers include Dale L Renaud Iowa commander and Mrs Harry J Gibbons Town Department Auxiliary president with Rev L P Fitzpatrick a candidate for national chaplain. Renaud a Bondurant area resident and Coast Guard veteran will speak. Gibbons active in civic groups and church. Guests attend dinner at Captain's Table before the meeting.

Washington Leon Beatty American Legion Dale L. Renaud Legion Harry J. Gibbons L.P. Fitzpatrick Renaud Iowa Bondurant United States Coast Guard

Hora named to 4-H Foundation

Iowa 4-H Foundation annual meeting in Ames announces new trustees for 1971 terms including Tom Brock Keith Hora Ardyce Roehr Wayne Rogers Mrs Marvin Stakey and Russell Swenson. Outgoing trustees honored with plaques as finances show 57140 contributed in 1971.

Iowa 4-H Foundation Board of Farrell Reed Clarinda Marvin Stakey Stratford Ardyce Roehr LeMars L.G. Kenney Grinnell W. Robert Parks Ames Keith Horn Riverside Russell Swenson Cedar Rapids W.A. Strauss Omaha Wayne Rogers Atlantic Tom Brock Iowa 4-H Foundation Iowa State University Knights of Ak Keith Hora Mississippi Valley Farm Business Association Plymouth County Walnut Grove Products Hamilton County Ed Ruisch Sioux City James H. Hilton Maurice Soulis C.J. Gauger State 4-H Foundation Iowa James Almquist Creston May Johnson Osage F. Ruisch Charles Walsh Burlington P.C. Taff HH Kildee L.G. Keeney G.a.lineweaver 4H Foundation Byron W. Lodwick Des Moines Lodwick 4-H Lineweaver United Service Camping Center C.j.gauger

Farm bill clash over grain support proposals

Washington row pits McGovern Humphrey and other farm bloc lawmakers against Agriculture Secretary Butz over a bill to lift wheat and feed grain support prices by 25 percent. Butz warned the plan would cut farm income long term, curb livestock production, and create a $250 million windfall for agribusiness firms holding 1971 grain while boosting government costs by about 2 billion.

Washington UPI George S. McGovern Hubert H. Humphrey Earl L. Butz Butz

Letts farm sale starts Feb 5 at Pleasant Iowa site

Joe Green Estate farm sale closes out holdings near Letts Iowa to be auctioned starting 12 30 p m February 5. Don and Gary Lee owners list location three miles north and one mile east of Letts with sale starting at 1 00 p m.

Pleasant Iowa Joe Green Letts Don Gary Lee

Livestock Markets Report From Joliet and Des Moines

Cattle at Joliet steady to 25 higher for steers with higher heifers and cows. Des Moines hog market movement slow with demand good. Butchers up 50 to 75 cents. sows 25 to 75 cents higher. Price ranges listed for US 1-3 and sow categories with weights 220 to 550 pounds. Today's estimate 60,000. prior week 83,000. year ago 65,000. Monday 48,000.

Joliet, Ill UPI Des Moines Iowa Minnesota U.S

Area Television Program Listings for Jan 25 26

Television listings show channel by channel schedules for Tuesday and Wednesday with programs such as News Nite Gallery Mannix Star Trek The Mod Squad and Sesame Street. Notable entries include Adam-12 Five-O The Incredible Hulk and Gilligan’s Island across channels 2 3 4 6 9 12.

Channel 2 G. Campbell Partners Channel 4 G. Campbell N.Y.P.I Merv Griffin Gilligan C. Burnett Medical Center Mod Squad ABC Movie “Woman In Chains M. Welby News Dick Cavett Eddie's Father Comedy Hour Persuaders Your Life News

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