Fire probe in Kalona fire not ruled out arson yet
Fire Marshal Joe Beal says arson is a possibility in the Feb 22 Chef Quik plant fire near Kalona, with a full conclusion possibly weeks or months away. Officials note insurance payouts exceeding 1 million and ongoing bank audit amid rumors tied to the rebuilding fund and local development efforts.
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Joe Beal
Marshalltown
Chef Quik Company
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Kalona Savings Bank
Chef Quik
Ray L. Hen
Drickson
Hendrickson
Kalona Development Corporation
John Baldrige
Baldrige
Larry Griffiths
Quik
Griffiths
Dean Goff Dies in Iowa City Hospital
Dean Goff son of the Clarence Goffs of Washington died this morning at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City after about two weeks of hospitalization. Funeral arrangements were not available today.
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Dean Goff
Clarence Goffs
Washington
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Mrs Bickel dies at 81 in Davenport
Mrs W Foster Bickel 81 of Washington died today June 1 1972 at the Kahl Home Davenport after years of ill health. Funeral is Saturday at 2 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev M O Smith. burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. Born Agnes Viola Wellemeyer August 29 1890 near Garner she married June 10 1915 in Garner to Mr Bickel. They moved to Washington in 1920. he died in 1967 and she later moved to Bettendorf to be near daughter Verna Clinton. Survived by daughter and two grandchildren. preceded by husband parents and a brother.
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Mr. Bickel
Washington
Bettendorf
Methodist Church
Stanley
Verna) Clinton
Floyd C. Paul 67 dies in Cedar Rapids
Floyd C. Paul 67 formerly of Wellman died Wednesday evening. Funeral services are set for 3 p.m. Saturday at Turner Chapel East Cedar Rapids with burial at Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Born November 8 1904 near Watkins he attended Wellman schools and retired from Allis Chalmers Cedar Rapids. Survived by sister Mrs Ethel Schoner Cedar Rapids and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Cedar Rapids
Floyd C. Paul
Wellman
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
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Watkins
Allis-Chalmers Company
Ethel Schoner
Washington clinic hears views on growth and shopping
Residents voice mixed hopes for growth and new industry while praising Washington as a family friendly area. Experts note agricultural jobs are shrinking and retail alone won t sustain the community. The extension service pledges support as the county plans for the future.
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Young adults host hobo party this Friday
A group of single young adults hosts a hobo party this Friday June 2 at 7 30 p m. For more information call 653 5710.
McConnell to Join Iowa Institute as Agricultural Safety Engineer
Ten years ago William H. McConnell Jr. of Washington was slated to join the staff of the State University of Iowa Institute of Agricultural Medicine as the agricultural safety engineer on June 1.
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William H. McConnell Jr
Washington
State University of Iowa Institute of Agricultural Medicine
Livestock Market Faces Slim Receipts At Joliet
In Joliet Illinois cattle market activity fell short with Friday receipts around 1000 head as buyers paused and sellers adjusted. Traders cited thin demand and uncertain prices, leaving overall turnover muted for the week.
Des Moines Hog Market Steady to Higher On Butcher Demands
Interior Iowa southern Minnesota hog markets trade slow butchers steady to 50 cents higher in spots. Prices ranged for U S 1 3 barrows and gilts 200 to 230 pounds at 25.00 to 26.75, 260 to 280 pounds 23.50 to 25.25, sows 21.00 to 23.00, receipts today about 65 000 with prior days close to 66 000.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Minnesota
U.S
Nixon Meets Polish Leaders After Moscow Trip
President Nixon arrived in Warsaw and drew mixed reactions from crowds outside the Belvedere. A bloc of Poles hailed him while others voiced skepticism as Gierek pressed for policy shifts, and Kissinger eyed August ratification of the arms treaty.
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Gierek
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U.S
Congress
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Key Biscayne
Henry A. Kissinger
Power firm seeks rate hike despite staff pushback
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co of Cedar Rapids faces a staff recommendation to dismiss its 4.5 million dollar yearly rate increase request. The commission may demand refunds of 2.3 million dollars if proof of need is not shown, arguing denial could trigger future large rate rises and power shortages.
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UPI
Iowa Commerce Commission
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
Cedar Rapids
Commission
Secret arms deal alleged by Senator Jackson during Moscow visit
Sen. Henry M. Jackson charged President Nixon made secret arms agreements with Soviet leaders in Moscow. He refused to back a treaty limiting offensive and defensive weapons until the secret pacts are revealed. Sen. Fulbright said hearings would start once the President submits the pact to the Senate. Percy defended U S missile strength and argued current warhead coverage matters.
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Today Show
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Percy
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U.S
Europe
South Viets press Hue defense with border push
South Vietnamese troops formed a 2,000-strong armored column near Quang Tri to break a feared Communist assault on Hue. U.S. forces reported intensifying air strikes on Hanoi power plants as Hanoi acknowledged damage to its war effort. Air Force pilots claimed two MIG-21s were shot down near Hanoi in midweek dogfights.
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UPS
Quang Tri
Hue
U.S. Command
Hanoi
U.S. Air Force
Air Force
Phantom
Scouts End Weekend Canoe Trip On Wapsipinicon River
Twenty four Scouts and Scouters from Troop 242 at St James camped in Wakpicada Reserve near Central City and paddled 30 miles down the Wapsipinicon River. They faced high water and fallen trees with rain turning to cloud cover, stopping at Waubeek Matsell Bridge and Stone City before a McDonalds stop on the return.
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Bob Romine
Phil Garton
Jeff Liebe
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Ray Garton
Keith Neil
Scott Hotle
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Chris Hagemeier
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Mike Herman
Kieffer Garton
Lou Pailliotet
Bob Elder
Hoover Memorial Trail
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