Washington band plans July 3 concert in Central Park
The Washington Municipal Band schedules a July 3 concert at Central Park starting 8 p.m. The program includes God Bless America and Star Spangled Banner among other marches and patriotic pieces. County 4H members sell fair tickets with season passes offered for early buyers. Jeff Leyden hits five home runs in Little League action at Case Field. Summer Youth Employment closes July 4 then opens July 5. FBI investigates possible conspiracy in MLK Sr slaying with no info on ties to hate groups.
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Central Park Fountain Out Of Service In Washington
City officials report Washington's Central Park fountain is broken after vandalism and debris clogs. Repairs are underway with a return to service expected as soon as possible.
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Central Park
Judge Opens Henley Trial Jury Selection to Public
San Antonio District Judge Preston Dial, after media and defense protests, lifted a secret session and allowed public view of jury selection in the Elmer Wayne Henley mass murder trial. He overruled motions seeking mistrial and removal of eight jurors, ending Monday’s closed-door panel.
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Iowa Wins Release of $36 Million Federal Highway Funds
District Court judge William Stuart ruled the Nixon administration overstepped by withholding federal highway funds for Iowa. He ordered release of at least $36 million, citing jurisdiction and rejecting sovereign immunity. The ruling mirrors Missouri and South Carolina decisions and could free up as much as $79 million for fiscal 1975.
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4-H'ers Return From Wisconsin Exchange
Nine Washington County older 4-H members returned July 2 from an exchange with Pierce and St. Croix counties Wisconsin. Participants included David Barnes Sandy Lewis David Wright Brenda Bush Lori Hotchkiss Mary Ellen Reed Melinda Reed Linda Peiffer Jean Wehr Mark Hotchkiss and van driver John M Bontrager. Chaperone was Mark Hotchkiss. trip aimed to broaden knowledge of family life and business to foster better citizens.
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Nixon notes limited progress in arms talks at Kremlin
Nixon told Soviet listeners in Moscow that relations have shifted toward negotiation but warned that full control of strategic nuclear arms remains elusive. He and Brezhnev faced delays over underground test limits, with no signing expected today, signaling snagged progress ahead of Wednesday communique.
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Weather outlook Zone 13 slight storms and warmth
Tonight includes a slight chance of thundershowers with lows from 75 to 80. Wednesday remains warm with variable clouds and a few thundershowers, highs in the lower 90s. Wind will diminish tonight. Rain probability is about 20 percent tonight and 30 percent on Wednesday.
City Urges Patience as Siren System Is Fixed
City officials ask residents for patience while emergency warning sirens are repaired after a year of glitches. Mayor Harold Johnson says repairs are complete and alerts will resume with monthly tests at 11 am on the last Saturday, covering fire alarms and disaster signals.
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Washington Council reviews Blair House demolition and city projects
The Washington City Council set 8 p.m. July 18 for a public hearing on demolishing Blair House additions while leaving Blair House standing. They also addressed landfill fires, street repairs, new administration building work, cable TV regulation, water pump issues, and an auxiliary police proposal to curb vandalism.
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