Hamen accident leaves couple hospitalized in Iowa City
Mr and Mrs David Hamen of Marengo were injured Friday on Highway 6 and 149. Mrs Hamen driving lost control on ice and hit a pickup, both were rushed to University Hospitals Iowa City with Mrs Hamen in critical condition and Mr Hamen severely lacerated. Mrs Hamen, daughter of Doyle and Jarrards of Rural Route 3 Washington. Washington High Jazz Band won second runner up at Cedar Rapids event with director Larry Green. Richard Fisher, 2, died at University Hospitals after a Des Moines house fire. Michael Widner, 24, was killed. Fire started from cigarette in couch. Elbert James Hinkle convicted of first degree murder in Des Moines. life imprisonment.
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Chicago
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Hinkle
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Thomas S. Bown
Weather outlook with light rain and snow this weekend
Light rain this morning may turn to light snow this afternoon. Strong winds, colder temperatures, and a high in the low 20s expected Sunday after a snowy night with 1 to 3 inches possible. Winds shift to northerly 10 to 20 mph today and 15 to 30 mph tonight. Snow diminishes to flurries by Sunday.
Freese praises Ray plan to tax livestock taxes
Baxter Freese, president of the Iowa Cattlemen's Association, says Gov. Ray's budget proposal to eliminate personal property taxes on livestock will boost Iowa’s economy. He praises leadership, expects more beef cattle, higher sales, and notes use of federal revenue sharing to offset revenue loss.
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Vietnam Peace Accord Signed by Four Parties in Paris
UPI reports US Secretary of State William P. Rogers and foreign ministers of North Vietnam South Vietnam and the Viet Cong signed the Agreement on Ending War and Restoring Peace in Paris ending America’s longest conflict The cease fire becomes effective at 7 p m EST with US troops to withdraw and POWs to be released within 60 days The signing followed four years of negotiations in Paris and involved prominent figures including Nguyen Duy Trinh Tran Van Lam and Nguyen Thi Binh with Kissinger and Le Duc Thuy absent from the ceremony
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Sam
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Keota Centennial planner Bohrofen to lead three day celebration
Denny Bohrofen, age 49, serves as general chairman for Keota's Centennial to be held July 12 to 14. He leads a nonprofit Keota Centennial Corporation, aims for top attractions, and has organized knights themed events, a special postmark, coins, and a large beard contest as part of the three day affair. He relies on committees from the Lions Club and Community Club, and has contacted Gov. Robert Ray and other national figures for entertainment.
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Evening classes in Washington open for registration
Washington Community School District offers community education evening classes with Kirkwood Community College co sponsorship. Registration Monday 7 to 8 p.m. at Washington High School entering by the south door. Call Judy Ridley 653 3113 with questions. An earlier note clarified the local history course includes research procedures.
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Tay Ninh falls then retaken as Paris peace deeds unfold
Communist forces capture Tay Ninh city and Cai Lay on the final day of war as peace talks proceed in Paris. South Vietnamese troops retook Tay Ninh within hours. battles raged with heavy fighting in the Mekong Delta region. At least 522 killed overall, including one American.
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Winter storm rolls across nation and fault lines in warm spell end
A new winter storm sweeps northeastern New Mexico and the Rockies bringing heavy snow and blowing snow advisories. Eastern Colorado and the Western Plains face one to three inches of snow with winds. Tornadoes hit near Albertville Alabama damaging homes and businesses but no injuries reported.
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