Ten killed on Iowa roads this weekend
United Press International reports at least ten people died in Iowa traffic incidents over the weekend. Fort Dodge teens Diane Hensley and Laurie Lee Christopher died at hospital along with Marcia Wiedenfeld and Gregory Lennon after a car train crash near an unlighted crossing.
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Diane Hensley
Laurie Lee Christopher
Marcia Wiedenfeld
Gregory Lennon
Carroll County
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Light sleeper saves Popejoy DX Station from theft
Sheriff officers credit a Brighton resident with thwarting a theft at the Popejoy DX Station by shouting at two young men as they loaded merchandise in a rear pickup. The suspects fled west after breaking a rear window and entering through the door. A few tires cash and license plates were taken. investigation continues. An exotic cattle exhibit joins the Washington County 4 H and FFA Fair featuring crossbred cows and calves donated by local beef producers to show new breeds to residents.
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Absentee Ballots Signal High Voter Interest in Primary
At noon on the last day to secure absentee ballots from the county auditor 113 ballots had been taken, including 10 from servicemen. This surpassed figures from 1970 and 1968 primaries, hinting at strong turnout expected Tuesday. Boys invited to a YMCA trip to St. Louis August 3 and 4 with a Cardinal game and Six Flags visit. information by telephone.
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Iowa Weather Outlook: Showers Tonight and Cooler North
Considerable cloudiness and showers persist tonight with lows in the 60s. The shower threat continues southeast Tuesday, then clears northwest as highs reach upper 70s to around 80, strongest in the northeast.
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High interest in Washington County primary elections
Voters face changes in polling places and ward boundaries with many contests on the ballot. Polls run 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and residents should review the boundary map and list of polling sites across precincts in Washington County including two Brighton precincts at Carroll Hall and K P Hall.
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Fair Week Opens With Record Entries and Exhibits
Fairgoers gather at the Washington county fairground as 4-H and FFA members from across the county set up livestock, garden, and junior feeder projects. Judging begins midmorning and continues through the week with events including lambs, pigs, horses, poultry, and dog obedience. Admission is 50 cents to 1.50. season tickets 4. entertainment features tractor pull, Keptone Singers, Washington Jazz Band, and a dance with the Enoch Smokey Teen Band.
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Four Day County Fair Schedule and Clerk of Court Candidates
The schedule lists 4-H and fair events from Tuesday to Thursday including judging of pigs rabbits horses poultry beef dairy and hog shows plus a livestock parade and free skating. Republican candidates Margaret Butler and two rivals Robert Riley and Roger Lance discuss qualifications and goals for clerk of district court.
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Armory
Roger Lance
Washington County
Iowa Parcel Service
Lance
State Auditor
Two Demo candidates vie in 44th District Senate race
Keota resident Norbert J. Flanders 59 seeks the Democratic nomination for the 44th Senatorial District stressing more options and local job growth. He cites 55 years in meat processing and service as a Red Cross director and community volunteer.
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Keola
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Kalona Bank Embezzler Appears in Des Moines Pleads Guilty
Raymond L. Hendrickson former president of Kalona Savings Bank pleaded guilty in Des Moines before Federal Judge William Stuart to embezzling $100 000. Sentencing was deferred for a pre sentencing investigation with a maximum penalty of five years or a 5000 dollar fine or both.
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Raymond L. Hendrickson
Kalona Savings Bank
Des Moines
William Stuart
Voter Choices Advised in Washington County Memo
Intercepted memo invites eligible voters in Washington County to consider the provided options and cast a vote. The message is signed with initials WEJ and urges participation.
Audit blasts Woodward hospital over unresolved problems
State Auditor Lloyd R. Smith released a scathing report citing substantial variance in witness testimony and urging AG and Boone County Attorney review to decide on a possible grand jury investigation. Key issues include a $3700 meal ticket shortage, a $400 questionable settlement, disappearance of 5000 feet of leaded wire, an unlocated engine from a weed cutter, and unexplained walnut logs sales with Rex McMahill central to questions at the institution overseen by the Department of Social Services.
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