Iowa Energy Policy Faces Possible Penalties Over Gas Allocation
Maurice Van Nostrand, chair of both the state commerce commission and energy policy council, warns Iowa could be penalized if President Carter reallocates natural gas to distressed states. He cites past Iowa conservation measures and questions about temporary versus permanent changes, noting Iowa’s reliance on anhydrous ammonia for corn production and rising gas rates across utilities.
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Harrison Weber
Iowa Daily Press Assn
Des Moines
Iowa
Maurice van Nostrand
State Commerce Commission
Energy Policy Council
Jimmy Carter
Congress
van Nostrand
The
Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Kentucky
U. S
Dick Clark
Neal Smith
Congres
Carter
Federal Power Commission
Northern
Texas
Oklahoma
Michigan-Wisconsin
Canada
Harlan
Garbage pickup moved to curbsides in Washington
City officials announced all garbage pickups in Washington will be curbside until further notice. Snow-filled alleys prevent truck access, so residents should place trash and containers along the curbs until alleys are usable again.
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Washington
YMCA Campaign Kickoff in Community Room at Noon
The annual Washington YMCA enrollment drive begins with a kickoff luncheon in the Y Community Room at noon Monday. Jim Laing chairs the campaign with Brad Kiesey as co-chairman as organizers explain sustaining, health club, and adult activity memberships to raise 28,800 dollars for the YMCA's annual programs.
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Washington Ymca
Jim Laing
Brad Kiesey
YMCA
Final day for 1977 Iowa vehicle licenses in Washington County
Washington County Treasurer Wallace Fagen reminds motorists that offices stay open until 3 30 p m Monday to sell licenses and avoid 5 percent penalties that begin Feb 1. Those who still need licenses can register in person Monday Jan 31 or mail fees by Tuesday.
Open House Honors Patsy Wilson on Patsy Wilson Day
Washington marks Patsy Wilson Day with an open house at Historic Conger House honoring Helen Patsy Wilson, a long-time local teacher. Mayor Harold L. Johnson proclaimed the day as Patsy Wilson Day during the recognition event set for Sunday afternoon.
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Helen
Patsy) Wilson
Conger House
Washington
Harold L. Johnson
Patsy Wilson
Two men jailed for 550000 Iowa check kiting fraud
UPI reports Eddie C. Norman of Lancaster Missouri received a three year prison term and Willie M. Scott two years after pleading guilty and being convicted respectively of mail fraud. The pair allegedly wrote checks on each other’s accounts after cattle business reverses, defrauding Farmers Savings Bank of Wever Iowa and Lee County Savings Bank of Fort Madison Iowa in 1974.
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ST. Louis
UPI
Iowa
U.S
James H. Meredith
Eddie C. Norman
Lancaster
Willie M. Scott
Norman
Scott
Farmers Savings Bank
Wever
Lee County Savings Bank
Fort Madison
Kalona bank holds annual stockholders meeting
The Farmer's Savings Bank at Kalona held its annual stockholders meeting on January 13. Officers elected included Ford E. Skola as president and D G Yoder Sr as vice president. Jan M. Skola Larry E Kern and Eileen Yotty filled senior roles. Directors elected were A A Jackson Larry E Kern Ralph W Miller Dr D G Sattler Ford E Skola Jan M Skola and D G Yoder Sr.
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Farmer’s Savings Bank At
Kalona
Ford E. Skola
D. G. Yoder Sr
Jan M. Skola
Larry E. Kern
Eileen Yotty
Margaret Miller
Belle Davis
A. A. Jackson
Ralph W. Miller
D. G. Sattler
Savage Northeast Storm Kills Dozens Prompting Disaster Declarations
A brutal arctic storm lashed the Midwest and Northeast, killing more than a dozen people. In Buffalo seven died in or near stranded vehicles as 75 mph winds and subzero temps battered the area. Ohio and Illinois reported multiple vehicle deaths, with temperatures plunging and gas shortages looming. Authorities sought a major disaster declaration, as schools closed and rescue efforts continued amid snow, wind, and freezing conditions.
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United Press International
Midwest
Buffalo
N.Y
Ohio
Fostoria
C. R. Roberts
Illinois
Sullivan
Joliet
National Weather Service
Old Forge
Adirondacks
New York
Limestone
Maine
Raymond
Sebago Lake
NWS
Iowan Seeks State Peanut Farm Push for Iowa Growth
Storm Lake resident Bill Clemmons a retired teacher urges expanding peanut farming in Iowa advocating federal policy change. He notes current allotments allow growth in 16 states but hinder commercial sale and seeks support from Rep. Berkley Bedell and a forthcoming farm bill while experimenting on his backyard plot with guidance from agriculture experts and FFA involvement. He clarifies his motive is personal initiative, not political gain.
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Storm Lake, Iowa
UPI
Storm Lake
Iowa
Bill Clemmons
Washington
Clemmons
Jimmy Carter
Berkley Bedell
Senate
Farmers of America
Iowa Faces Another Bitter Cold Spell Across State
The National Weather Service warned of continued frigid temperatures in Iowa with strong northwest winds. Wind chills reached as low as 83 below in Des Moines while snow drifts clogged highways. Snow amounts were one to two inches, with Dubuque six inches and Des Moines 42 inches on the ground. Road travel remained hazardous with near zero visibility and many drivers stranded or forced to shelter in place. Rescues continued through the night as troopers aided stranded motorists in Waterloo Cedar Falls Independence Oelwein and Cedar Rapids.
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United Press International
Iowa
National Weather Service
Des Moines
Interstate 35
Spencer
Mason City
Sioux City
Waterloo
Fort Dodge
Dubuque
Ottumwa
Cedar Falls
Independence
Oelwein
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Highway Patrol
Weekend Cold Spell With Windy, Clear to Partly Cloudy Skies
Weather remains cold through Sunday with high temperatures 10 to 15 degrees above zero and lows around 5 to 10 below. Winds shift west to northwest at 15 to 30 mph today and 15 to 25 mph tonight, bringing ongoing chill and gusty conditions.
Long arm of law snatches sunny Jersey City wedding
In Jersey City Judge Richard Simeone performs a Municipal Court wedding for Thomas Yocky and Joanne Burgis. After declaring the couple husband and wife the judge learns Yocky is a wanted car thief and bail jumper. He is allowed to post 250 dollars bail and reschedule after his honeymoon.
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Jersey City
N.J
UPI
Richard Simeone
Thomas Yocky
Union City
Joanne B. Burgis
Yocky
Simeone
Fine for gambling levied in court here
W Franklin Dea of rural Washington was convicted and fined 300 dollars on an illegal gambling charge after pleading guilty before District Judge Ira F Morrison. He faced related charges including keeping a gambling house and possessing gambling devices.
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The
Evening Journal
W. Franklin Dea
Washington
Dea
Ira F. Morrison
Richard Bordwell
Bordwell
Dennis P. DeWitt
David A. Knerr
Morrison
Knerr
Ainsworth
Ronald L. Carey
Carey
Brighton
Bradford C. Yoder
Gary V. Usovsky
Fairfield
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Kalona Bank
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Northeast
Erie County
Stanley Makowski
Washington, D. C
House Energy Subcommittee
James Rhodes
Disaster Services Agency
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Georgia
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