Weekend break ins hit Washington area and Ottumwa vandalism
Two weekend break ins were reported in the Washington area at a city landfill office and Cashway Lumber. In Ottumwa Iowa windows were shattered at 23 businesses with police suspecting an air rifle or slingshot. Johnson Elevator sustained the worst damage with six windows and two security lights broken. A separate Des Moines update notes Iowa Senate approval of a bill imposing up to 1000 dollars fine or 90 days imprisonment for false odometer statements, and a Rhodesia report covers deadly rioting and police casualties. Illinois lottery plans a June 10 start for a new game with top prize of 1000 a week for life, ticket price 1, and a Sept 5 top prize drawing.
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Chicago
Hailstorms cause crop damage in Washington area
Two hail showers hit Sunday afternoon near Washington and Pleasant Hill with marble sized hail and heavy rainfall. Crop damage hit beans and corn with potential replanting, while local officials noted some recovery for corn if upper leaves are not severely mangled. Disaster credit may apply under the 1975 Feed Grain Program for affected crops.
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Tax exemptions voided by the Evening Journal
Washington County board of review reduced tax exemptions for four liquor serving fraternal and veterans groups Richmond Post 107 AmVets Inc Columbus Club Washington VFW and Riverside VFW citing commercial liquor operations. Values set at 4000 12000 20500 and 11000 respectively with Farm Bureau exemption cut to 50 percent and value set at 18580. Industrial appeals largely upheld reducing valuations by 560450 while downtown Washington area to be revalued.
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Canagra
Washington Manufacturing Co
Wilson Concrete Co
Tindal Farm Supply
Peace talks mark advance toward permanent Middle East peace
In Salzburg President Ford and Egypt's Anwar Sadat wrap two days of talks praising mutual goodwill and outlining a US plan toward lasting peace. Rabin's Israel signals readiness to ease Sinai tensions as Kissinger may resume shuttle diplomacy.
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Rockefeller says CIA broke law but not large scale abuse
Vice President Nelson Rockefeller reports the Rocketeer Commission found CIA did violate statutes in places, notably opening American mail, but actions not massive. The eight member panel will send a 350 page report to President Ford, endorsing foreign operations and urging tighter domestic spying rules.
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Ford unharmed after Salzburg airport pratfall
President Ford laughed off his fall at Salzburg airport as he and his wife descended from the plane. He said he felt great after eight hours sleep and physician Dr. William Lukash confirmed no bruises or scratches.
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