State fair tightens gambling rules urged by attorney general
At the Des Moines fair board hearing attorney general Richard Turner urged strict enforcement of gambling games at the state fair. He recommended posting official rules at each booth, placing a sticker showing board approval, and photographing booths to detect changes. Turner and the board will have an assistant present during the fair to handle issues.
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Harrison Weber
Turner
Fair
Kunz
Joseph Coleman, Jr
Fair Board
Lawsuit Seeks Halt on Oskaloosa K Mart Bond Plan
A group of Oskaloosa merchants and citizens filed in Mahaska County District Court to stop the city from signing and selling industrial revenue bonds for a K Mart store. They seek a temporary injunction until Aug 15 when a state law banning such bonds takes effect. The plaintiffs allege unconstitutionality improper approval and no grandfather clause. A counter suit by Aiello and Zapalla, Bonding Firm, is planned.
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Oskaloosa, Iowa
UPI
Oskaloosa
Mahaska County
Iowa
K-Mart
Richard Zapalla
Pittsburgh
Penn
Aiello and Zapalla
74 year old professor wins decathlon clash in Utah
Henry Eyring 74, professor emeritus of chemistry at Utah, beats state higher education chief Dr. G Homer Durham in a four event athletic showdown at the University of Utah Golf Course. Eyring wins golf ball hit frisbee throw tennis and a 40 yard dash, aided by cheer banners and family supporters.
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Salt Lake City
UPI
Henry Eyring
Durham
G. Homer Durham
Eyring
University
Utah
Sterling McMurrin
Harden
Dr. Durham
Henry
Ford vetoes education aid to curb federal spending
President Ford vetoed the $7.9 billion education aid bill claiming it would cost too much and urging Congress to limit food stamp eligibility to reduce expenses. He said fiscal discipline is essential, marking his 35th veto and the eighth since the new Congress began. Albert Shanker criticized the veto as insensitive and likely to trigger teacher unrest.
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Washington
UF 1
Ford
Congress
Albert Shanker
American Federation of Teachers
Republic
Town Weather Outlook and Food Stamp Debate Highlight Budget Concerns
United Press International reports an extended Monday to Wednesday weather outlook with low rain chances and temperatures rising from the 80s to the low 90s. A public note to Congress discusses the food stamp program’s rapid growth from 500000 participants costing 36 million to 20 million participants costing 6.8 billion, warning of unchecked expansion and citing unemployment as a factor.
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United Press International
Creston Residents Challenge Council Budget Over Depot Ad
Twenty six Creston residents petition the state appeals board alleging improper use of 1990 dollars in taxpayer funds to advertise for the Burlington depot project. They claim records show 1980 dollars paid to the Depot Steering Committee for advertising and call for review of budgeting procedures. The board may approve or disapprove the council actions, potentially forcing 1975 75 budget cuts if disapproved.
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Creston, Iowa
UPI
Creston
State Appeals Board
Burlington Railroad
Depot Steering Committee
Washington relies on Jordan Stream for abundant water supply
Washington’s water system draws from a deep Jordan Stream beneath the Midwest, supplying nearly 900000 gallons daily with three pumps tapping the underground source. Storage tanks total 1.7 million gallons, while city use is stable at low per thousand gallon rates for homes and much lower for large industries.
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Simule
Evening Journal
Washington
Midwest
Canada
Jordan
City Water Corps
Washington Water Department
Jordan Stream
Glandon
Iowa City
Iowa River
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Columbus Junction
West Chester
Fairground
Evin Horn
Mike Beranek
Riverside
Fairgrounds
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George Horn
Jim Frier
Sandy Frier
Bernice Hahn
Steve Mineart
Mike Jones
Jan Skola
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Washington Evening Journal
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Clifford Tait
Waterworks — Journal
Creston Council
Marvin Glandon
State Health Department
Perfex
Crane
Cargill
Washington Manufacturing
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