Varied program for bicentennial picnic in Sunset Park
Washington County holds a July 4 bicentennial picnic in Sunset Park with five hours of entertainment titled Variety '76. A dedicatory program in Central Park precedes the event, featuring the George Washington monument and time capsule. Bill Whittenberg Sr. serves as master of ceremonies at 3 p.m.
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Washington County
Washington
Sunset Park
Gary McCurdy
Central Park
George Washington
McCurdy
Bill Whittenberg Sr
Clear Lake plant expansion boosts E F Johnson Co growth
The E F Johnson Co in Clear Lake launched a $2 million expansion that will double the workforce from 500 to about 1,200 and add 44 000 square feet of manufacturing space a new warehouse and a two story office building The project aims to house the citizen band radio division in Clear Lake with corporate HQ remaining in Waseca Minnesota The manufacturing facility is due to be ready by October with the office building by early next year The company also operates in Garner and Mason City.
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Clear Lake, Iowa
UPI
E.F. Johnson Co
Duane Morris
Clear Lake
Citizen's Band
Johnson
Waseca
Minn
Garner
Mason City
Five charged with illegal sales of alcoholic drinks
Five Washington County bartenders face criminal informations charging illegal sale of alcohol to a minor. Floyd J. Napp Inez H. Schrader Peter N. Rich Emily E. Knapp and John D. Goldsberry are set for arraignment in Magistrate Court on June 23. charges stem from a May 18 probe by state vice agent Bob Williams.
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The
Evening Journal
Washington County
Floyd J. Napp
Wellman
Inez H. Schrader
Riverside
Peter N. Rich
Brighton
Emily E. Knapp
John D. Goldsberry
Warm, Mostly Sunny Day With T Storm Chances Tonight
Weather forecast shows mostly sunny and very warm conditions with highs near 90. Variable clouds bring a 50 percent rain chance tonight with possible severe thunderstorms, then cooler Sunday with highs in the low to mid 80s and southerly winds shifting to the west.
Leak threatens Mars approach photos and data
Pasadena scientists warn a helium leak in the Viking 1 probe’s propellant tank may erase critical Mars approach photography and navigational data. Mission teams at JPL anticipate a mid course correction on June 15 to adjust for the leak and ensure a July 4 landing could proceed.
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Pasadena
Calif
UPI
Mars
Red Planet
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Keota marshal Doug Bell shot. investigation continues
Keota Night Marshal Doug Bell, 22, was found shot to death near his patrol car on Iowa 77 south of Keota around 3 am Friday. State investigators noted two tavern break-ins and a car theft in Keota but say no immediate link to the murder. Funeral services are set for Monday in Columbus Junction with burial in Grandview Cemetery.
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Keota
Doug Bell
Sigourney
Iowa 77
Bell
Craig Beck
Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Des Moines
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa
Luther College
University of Iowa
Washington County Peace
Douglas Paul Bell
Stacy-Lewis
Columbus Junction
Richard Westbrook
Grandview Cemetery
Mr. Bell
Muscatine
Paul R
Marceline Cocklin Bell
England
L M High School
Paul Bell
Grandview
Russell Bell
Melbourne
Australia
James
Traci) Maxted
Iowa City
Kelly Bell
Bessie Bell
Washington
H.M. Cocklin
Reach-Out programs run this week in Washington city
The Summer Youth Employment and children's Reach-Out programs start this week in Washington with sponsors Washington County and Southeast Iowa Community Action Organizations. Denise Clingman coordinates morning employment help at the Chamber of Commerce, Patty Sojka directs Reach-Out for 4 to 13 year olds, and Lucy Gamon oversees the USDA Nutrition meal program. Donations and craft supplies are being sought to support activities at the CAP Center, 309 W. 2nd, Washington, with pickup available by calling 653-2853.
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Evening Journal
Wellman Area
Wellman
U.S
Baxter Freese
U.S. Meat Export Board
Freese
Argentina
Jorge Cazenave
Washington D.C
Cazenave
Larry
Ed Whetstine
Whetstines
Lawrence Whetstine
Washington
Marvin L. Miller
Milford
Marcus Yoder
Duane K. Miller
Dennis Berger
Patty Sojka
Lucy Gamon
Food Service
Denise Clingman
Journal Photo
Washington County
Iowa
Chamber of Commerce
Brighton
West Chester
Kalona
Riverside
CAP Center
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
W. 2Nd
Mixed Concorde verdict from FAA first report card
UPI reports the Concorde SST received mixed grades in the FAA first report card. Air pollution levels matched those of other jets while noise readings ranged from 83 percent below to 57 percent above predicted levels. Six landings and takeoffs by British Airways and Air France at Dulles from May 24 to May 31 are covered.
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Washington
UPI
Federal Aviation Administration
United States
Dulles International Airport
British Airways
Air France Concordes
FAA
Rescue tool shown to aid solving wrecked car jams
Washington City Hall hosted a demonstration of the Hurst twin-armed hydraulic spreader and puller. The 60 pound unit, costing about 5000 dollars, can pry apart twisted wreckage, lift roofs, and remove doors, with a 32 inch reach in 40 seconds and a built in safety system.
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Washington City Hall
Hurst Performance Inc
Warminister
Cole
HURST
Steve Cole
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Washington Municipal Band
Chuck Hotle
Polly Riley
Grounds
Curtis Mineart
Charles Johnson
Ray Carter
Jim Schmidt
Sally Hotle
Elsie Jones
Werner Lowry
Glen Thompson
Bill Whittenberg
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Winnie Belter
Bill Day
Harold Johnson
Myrna Whittenberg
Sheila Klapp
Keota Marshal
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