Alcoholic drivers eyed as key to highway deaths
A UPI report outlines how alcoholics may cause far more highway fatalities than gun violence and examines penalties and reporting systems. It discusses six million alcoholics in the US, license suspensions, repeat offenses, proposed limited licenses, and potential breathalyzer devices to lock cars when intoxication is detected.
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Washington
UPI
Oregon
National Highway Safety Bureau
California
Social Security Pensions to Rise in 1970 for Washington County
Washington County residents will gain about $506000 more in social security benefits in 1970 under a new 15 percent across the board increase. The SSA reports an average $977 per recipient last year, rising to about $1124 in April with checks for March reflecting the raise. The total local pension payments are projected at $3878000 versus $3372000 previously, with further adjustments possible.
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New York
Washington County
Congress
Social Security Administration
Legislative report on a cold week and voting age debates
A legislative week with many members present, debates over lowering the voting age to 19, and hundreds of amendments from the minority party. The report notes committee work, funding concerns for Iowa secondary schools, and rising education spending.
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Senate
General Assembly
Rose Hill man fined $10 for stop sign violation
Dale Bommer of Rose Hill paid a $10 fine in a local justice court after being charged by city police with a stop sign violation.
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Dale J. Bommerskin
Rose Hill
Justice of the Peace Court
Three Vehicle Accidents Reported Friday in Washington
City police investigated three accidents Friday. No injuries were reported. At North Iowa and 11th Street, Marion Wayne Ballard and Jerry Lee Albright collided. Ballard’s car $450 damage, Albright $200. no charges. A tractor driven by Stanley Rathmell backed into Marlene Simpson’s car. Rathmell charged with failure to yield. Simpson $300 damage. James M Fabian struck Verona Fuhr from behind near North 2nd and Main. Fabian charged. Fabian car $125 damage, Fuhr $200.
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North Iowa
L1th Street
Marion Wayne Ballard
Crawfordsville
Jerry Lee Albright
Washington
Iowa
Ballard
Albright
Stanley Dale Rathmell
Marlene Joe Simpson
Marion
Rathmell
South Ave. D
Simpson
James M. Fabian
Verona Clara Fuhr
E. Washington
Illness confines Mrs Morris at home local notice
Mrs Charles Morris remains confined to her home here with an illness that began a week ago. Merle Miller was honored at a family birthday dinner Sunday at the home of Walter and Melba Sheets. Attending were her husband and children Doug Jeryl Dwight, Donald Smith Vince Denise and Diane Melo Janecek and Gary. Doug Miller later left for Cedar Falls to resume studies at the University of Northern Iowa after a week break. A memorial to Will Rogers at Claremore Oklahoma features collections of the humorist's ropes and saddles.
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Merle Miller
Walter Sheets
Doug
Jeryl
Dwight
Donald Smith
Vince
Denise
Diane
Melo Janecek
Gary
Doug Miller
Cedar Falls
University of Northern Iowa
Carcass Class Winners in 13th Washington County Hog Show
Ted Griffith Wellman and Jim Ledger Washington topped the 13th annual show with Griffith winning the production tested barrow award and Ledger leading the open carcass class among 53 entries. Kilgore Ainsworth earned reserve in the production test.
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Ted Griffith
Wellman
Jim Ledger
Washington
Washington County
Jim Frier
Barrow
Griffith
H. W. Kilgore
Ainsworth
Kilgore
Marlin Owens
Ed Chabal
Riverside
Keith
George Horn
Larry Marek
Jim McCreedy
Earl Wright
Brighton
J. T. Settles
Winfield
Land Transfers of Melosh Havel and Roy Kephart
Record shows Melosh Havel and wife transfer to David S Milch-Land in Section 9 76 6. Roy Kephart and wife transfer to Melvin E Kent and wife land in Section 33 75 7.
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Melosh Havel
David S. Milch
Roy Kephart
Melvin E. Kent
Professional Directory listing local attorneys
Livingston Day Kehoe Meeker Bates firm addresses and phones appear, listing Robert Day Louis J Kehoe Everett Meeker Robert Bates from Abstract Dept at 112 South Ave B phone 653 2147 Morrison Morrison and Lloyd with Edmund D Morrison Jr James E Lloyd at 211 West Washington St phone 653 5431 John C Owen attorney at 119 West Washington South Side Square phone 653 2874
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Livingston, Day, Kehoe, Meeker
BATES
Robert Day
Louis J. Kehoe
Everett Meeker
Robert Bates
South Ave
John C. Owen
West Washington
South Side Square
Stewart & Shearer
Attorneys At Law
Richard A. Stewart
Paul V. Shearer
West Main
Iowa House considers annual reports for public donation groups
Des Moines Iowa bill aims to require organizations soliciting public donations to file a yearly report with the state. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Dennis L Freeman, would cover corporations and other groups, excluding churches, schools and county-limited nonprofits. If enacted, all statewide health groups and similar soliciters would need a $1 permit and a December report, sparking potential controversy.
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Des Moines
IDPA
Iowa
Secretary of State
WIBC official to visit Washington Iowa bowling group
Sue Hutchens of WIBC plans a February 9 visit to Washington Iowa as a guest of the Washington Columbus Junction Woman's Bowling Association for a 7:30 p.m. forum at the School House on the Fair Grounds. She will discuss rules WIBC policies and services and answer questions, with a slide presentation if time allows.
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Sue Hutchens
Washington
Iowa
Washington - Columbus Junction
Miss Hutchens
WIBC
Washington Columbus Junction
Fletcher Funeral Services Held for Cleo C Fletcher
Funeral services were conducted Saturday at 2 p m at the Methodist Church Crawfordsville with Rev F A Richardson officiating Christine Lease organist and Mrs Herb Rich soloist Burial followed in Crawfordsville Cemetery pallbearers named Lee Eisele Terry Miller Wayne Lowe Donald Lowe James Edgar and Cleo Cherryholmes Jones Funeral Home handled arrangements Mason rites were held Friday at 730 p m at the Jones Funeral Home with James Trotman delivering the oration.
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Crawfordsville Cemetery
Lee Eisele
Terry Miller
Wayne Lowe
Donald Lowe
James Edgar
Cleo Cherryholmes
Jones Funeral Home
Mr. Fletcher
James Trotman
Treasurer's Notice on Vehicle Licenses and Hours Change
Penalty starts February 1 for all motor vehicles and trailers license renewals. Bring 1969 registrations or know plate numbers for all vehicles to license since records are filed by plate. Last day to store a vehicle is January 31. Office closes at 4:00 for month end bookwork. Saturday January 31 open morning for workers.
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