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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1972

Page

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Doctors to Open Part Time Dental Practice in Winfield

Doctors L B Eicher and J M Leary confirm a part time Winfield dental office by Aug 1 after remodeling. Leary will work two days weekly in Winfield. Washington office remains open and he will not move residence. Red Cross seeks flood relief donations. local quota is 417 dollars. Washington experienced strong winds and heavy rain with no major damage. skies clear and warm weather expected.

Washington Red Cross Rapid City S.D

Twilight conservation tour set for Bill Day farm west of Lake Darling Park

Farmers are invited to a 6:30 p.m. Thursday twilight tour at the Bill Day farm, 1.5 miles west of the Lake Darling Park entrance on highway 78. The first of two spring tours was held Monday but cut short by rain, with a good turnout reported.

Bill

Minor kitchen stove fire at 426 West Monroe St

A broken gas line on a kitchen stove caused a small fire at the Charlie Greiner residence on West Monroe Street around 3 pm Monday. Only smoke damage was reported and officials said no water was needed.

Charlie Greiner West Monroe St

First Nebraska hog cholera outbreak since 195? detected near Holstein

Adams County reports the state's first hog cholera outbreak in nearly two years. Dr. Cruse and Dr. Norstrom confirm diagnosis with UNL and Ames labs. Sixty-six diseased swine have been destroyed and a state quarantine is placed. federal quarantine to follow as investigators seek exposed animals and infection source.

Hastings Neb UPI Nebraska Adams County N.W. Cruse E. H. Norstrom Holstein Department of Veterinary Science University of Nebraska National Animal Disease Laboratory Ames Iowa U.S. Agriculture Department Cruse

Committee trims Social Security hike

The Senate Finance Committee, by an unrecorded voice vote, cut the planned Social Security boost for minimum benefits to 5 percent. Those on minimums would rise from 70.40 to 74 dollars monthly for singles and from 133 to 141 for couples, while others keep a 10 percent increase. A larger overall tax rise to fund the increases was being weighed.

Washington UPI Senate Finance Committee

Unusual corn leaf whitening worries farmers in county

Washington County farmers report a widespread whitish silver underside on corn leaves after a weekend temperature drop. Extension director Jim Frier says the effect is not blight but a temporary leaf split. plants should recover in 3 to 5 days with no stress or post emergence herbicide use.

Washington County Jim Frier Frier Iowa

Washington County gains full time employment center

A joint IESC and Washington Chamber plan opens a full time employment service at 215 W Main St Washington. ISES will train Chamber staff and provide weekly on site support while the Chamber collects a monthly $50 to cover expenses.

Iowa Employment Security Commission Washington Chamber of Commerce Washington County Chamber of Commerce W. Main Street Iowa State Employment Service Office Iowa City Bernard C Barber ISES Bill Whittenberg Chamber Washington

Thunderstorms Continue Across Iowa With Heavy Rain Likelihood

Weather by United Press International reports continuing thunderstorms in Iowa with a chance of locally heavy rains and severe storms this evening. Lows range from around 6 to near 70s, with Wednesday partly cloudy and cooler in the northwest and highs from about 80 to near 90, southeast.

United Press International Iowa

Rapid City flood death toll climbs as searches continue

National Guardsmen and other agencies enforce a city curfew in Rapid City while 202 dead are tallied 160 identified 42 unidentified as searches brace for more victims. Dog teams search rubble and tours spread to Custer State Park and ranchlands amid $100 million damage estimate and tightened looting security.

Rapid City S.D UFI Black Hills Mt Rushmore National Monument Custer State Park National Guard Mountain Canyon

St. James Selected for Joint County IGE Education Program

St. James Parochial School joins five elementary schools across four counties in a Joint County School System IGE program. The in service plan emphasizes individualized instruction, team teaching, and multimedia aids to boost student engagement and achievement. Other participating schools include Lakeview Solon Nixon Cedar Rapids Sabin and Shimek in Iowa City.

St. James Joint County IGE Lakeview Solon Nixon Cedar Rapids Sabin Shimek Iowa City

Iowans Rally to Aid Rapid City Flood Victims

Iowa United Methodist Conference delegates vote to take a special offering to aid Rapid City flood victims in South Dakota. The Central Iowa Red Cross aims to raise 13945 to support relief efforts as Civil Defense coordinates emergency operations in Des Moines.

United Press International Iowa Rapid City Iowa United Methodist Conference Des Moines Methodists American Red Cross Iown Red Cross South Dakota George Frink Iowa Civil Defense Department Department

Regional Check Processing Center to speed Iowa checks

Logan T. Heilman of the Washington State Bank says Des Moines will host a Federal Reserve Regional Check Processing Center this fall. The center will employ over 200 people and move most Iowa check processing to overnight service, reducing clearance from one or two days to overnight for items from 86 counties.

Logan T. Heilman Washington State Bank Des Moines Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Fed Iowa Heilman Journal Federal Reserve Omaha Chicago

Fort Meade Dam Damaged Threatens Sturgis South Dakota

Army Corps of Engineers warns Fort Meade Dam four miles above Sturgis is severely damaged after a western South Dakota flash flood. The dam has an 80 foot head and a 600 foot face eroded by over topping. Portable pumps are being rushed from the Midwest to lower water behind the dam. Fort Meade Lake no longer serves the VA Hospital.

Omaha Neb UPI Army Corps of Engineers Fort Meade Sturgis 5.D South Dakota Kenneth B. Austin Corps’ Emergency Operations Rapid City National Guard Civil Defense Midwest Austin Fort Meade Lake Veterans Administration

Washington Municipal Band Concert in Central Park

The Washington Municipal Band presents an 8 p.m. concert in Central Park on Wednesday featuring God Bless America Bandology March Two Moods Overture Cab Driver Summer of 42 Night Train Billboard March Dragons and Jet Planes My Sweet Lord Dry Bones On Stage with Cole Porter Built on a Rock y Swing Bolero Fidelity March Star Spangled Banner.

Washington Municipal Band Central Park God Bless America Bandology Billboard Cole Porter

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