Chef Quik chief defends rebuild plan after Kalona fire
Robert Knappe president of Chef Quik Company of Kalona releases a detailed statement addressing rumors about the fire insured losses totaling 1,053,459 dollars. He cites breakdowns from CNA Insurance and American Motorist Ins and explains fund application to mortgages and equipment loans as construction moves forward with 925,000 dollars committed for rebuilding.
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Iowa
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Washington Jazz Band fund drive nears festival goal
The Washington High School Jazz Band fundraising near completion with only 800 dollars to reach the International Jazz Festival in Montreux Switzerland. Donations continue and a few days remain to surpass the goal. Mail contributions to the Washington high school. LOS ANGELES UP I George McGovern leads Hubert Humphrey in California primary vows decisive win next Tuesday could name Democratic nominee.
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Iowa Lands Get Land and Water Grants From LWCF
Rep John Kyl announces two matching grants to Iowa communities from the Land and Water Conservation fund Belvedere recreation near Sigourney gets 16730 dollars for about 230 acres Leon's Northeast Community Park receives 5250 dollars to develop existing land parcels The funds support park acquisitions and development initiatives across Iowa.
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Iowa Coops Win Rural Electrification Loans Totals Shown
Senator Jack Miller announces Rural Electrification Administration approved loans totaling 2,868,000 for three Iowa electric cooperatives. Southeast Iowa Cooperative Electric Association of Mount Pleasant receives 1,636,000. Southern Iowa Electric Coop Inc. of Bloomfield gets 770,000. Chariton Valley Electric Coop Inc. of Albia receives 462,000.
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Franklin Junior High teacher injured in school device blast
A Franklin Junior High School teacher, Herman Reeve, remained in satisfactory condition at Iowa Methodist Hospital after a homemade device exploded in a school restroom. He suffered first and second degree burns to his face hands and one leg while investigating a reported strange odor.
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Weather update: warming trend through Friday
Fair conditions continue with a warming trend through Friday. Tonight lows 55 to 60. Friday highs reach the 80s in the east and low 90s in the west.
Nixon reports accord in Warsaw ends 12 day mission
President Nixon signed a Warsaw communique with Polish leaders after four hours of talks covering East West troop reductions and a European security conference. The two sides agreed to continue trade talks and aimed for quick talks on troop reductions. Nixon prepared to brief Congress on the Moscow summit amid strains with thePoles and Soviets.
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R town plans renovation drive moves ahead with bids
By unanimous vote the R town board of directors authorized consulting with contractors for downtown refurbishing and hiring one if agreement is reached. About 50 local businessmen attended in the YMCA room. Fourteen drawings by architect William Wagner showed possible looks, with debates on color and windows. The project may span more than one summer. The board headed by Jim Bash will report back after talks with contractors.
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Athena to seek cable TV franchises in Des Moines area
Athena Communications Corp a Gulf and Western subsidiary announced plans to seek cable television franchises in Des Moines and five neighboring communities West Des Moines Urbandale Clive Windsor Heights and Ankeny. Voters in four suburbs have already approved Hawkeye Cablevision franchises but Des Moines remains without permission.
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Washington clinic outlines needs and growth path for city
Civic leaders at a four session community development clinic in Washington identify high taxes and poor housing as weaknesses while praising the good living quality, strong schools and agricultural base. They urge industrial expansion, housing, better medical services, and improved transportation and cooperation to attract growth with a projected 1980 population near 6,500.
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