Iowa State agronomist weighs replant options after hail damage
Garren Benson advised 30 Washington area farmers that four live bean plants per foot and good weed control lessen replanting value for beans damaged by hail. He cited July 1 planted Dorsey beans yielding about 25 bushels per acre and stressed weed control and growth stage as key factors. He noted most tall corn should recover with minor losses but some fields may allow replanting if herbicides don’t injure plants. Farmers should inspect stand density, avoid high herbicide rates, and consult hail adjusters before replant decisions as hail touched Washington County from June 23 to 26 across multiple townships.
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Washington Area
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Benson
Nixon proposes six week halt to bombing of Cambodia
President Nixon offers a compromise to end bombing in six weeks with Congress to decide beyond that date. House leaders push to avert a constitutional clash as Congress debates a 3.3 billion supplemental bill and ongoing government funding. Laird signals acceptance of an Aug 15 cutoff, with future action by Congress.
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White House
Michigan
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Melvin R. Laird
Senate
United States
Senate Appropriations Committee
State Department
Defense
Laird
George Mahon
D-Tex
Jamie Whitten
D-Miss
Civic Improvement Program plants trees at North 4th and Eastard streets
Civic Improvement Program members supervised tree and shrub planting at the corner of North 4th and Eastard near the former Eclipse Lumber Company with Jaycees assistance. The Green Thumb project funds came from the Green Thumb Fair proceeds the Fortnightly Club budget and local donations. Mrs Max L Smith chairs with help from Mrs Lester Orr Miss Della Humphreys and Mrs Henry Rees. Mrs Max Opal Henness retires from the Washington County assessor staff after nearly 37 years service. she may return part time if needed.
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East Ard Streets
Eclipse Lumber Company
Jaycees
Max L. Smith
Lester Orr
Della Humphreys
Henry Rees
Max
Opal) Henness
Ernest Lund
Washington County
Henness
Walter Kiesey
Lund
Grinnell Mutual Elects Board and Officers at 65th Meeting
The Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company held its 65th annual meeting with unanimous board reelection. L. G. Keeney was named president again, Thomas Rebec became executive vice-president, William Caughey secretary, and D. L. Ross treasurer. Glenn O. Tenold was reelected chairman and Charles Kennedy vice-chairman.
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Grinnell
Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company
L. G. Keeney
Grinnell Mutual
Thomas Rebec
William Caughey
D. L Ross
Glenn 0. Tenold
Northwood
Charles Kennedy
Washington
Montoya Questions Nixon on Watergate Probe Statement
Sen. Joseph Montoya pressed John Dean at the Senate Watergate hearings about Nixon stating on August 29 that a complete internal probe led by Dean found no White House involvement. Dean said no such report was produced and acknowledged no direct request for a written Dean report.
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UPI
Joseph M Montoya
D-N.m
Nixon
White House
Montoya
John W. Dean III
Senate
Dean
Ronald L. Ziegler
Watergate
Newsweek Magazine
Ziegler
John D. Ehrlichman
Regents OK Nonresident Tuition Hike for Iowa Universities
The Iowa State Board of Regents approved a $100 annual nonresident undergraduate increase and $250 annual graduate rise to raise about $2.58 million for the coming biennium. The measure, supported by the legislature, aims to fund operations though objections noted as risks to enrollment and graduate study. University leaders urged keeping tuition low while acknowledging the mandate.
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Iowa City
UPI
State Board of Regents
Regents
Nixon
Iowa
Ray Bailey
Clarion
Ned
Perrin
University of Iowa
Willard Boyd
Iowa State
Robert Parks
Parks
Margaret Colliston
Oskaloosa
Board
Wayne Richey
Changes in Washington mail procedures announced
Washington residents will see most mail processed at the Cedar Rapids section center under a new area mail processing plan starting July 1. Local boxes remain the three specified sites. mail sent from other boxes goes to Cedar Rapids for postmarking, with Washington local mail returned next day. Ensure full addresses including city and state for prompt delivery.
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Washington, Iowa
Weather Outlook With Cool, Warmer Saturday
Weather continues cool with partly cloudy skies this afternoon and tonight. Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday as northerly winds 10 to 15 mph fall to light and variable tonight. Highs today near the upper 70s with tonight in the mid 50s and Saturday in the low 80s.
New Iowa traffic fines rise under unified system
Des Moines reports that starting Sunday Iowa adopts a uniform traffic fine schedule with a mandatory $20 speeding fine plus $5 court costs, raising the potential to $25 for one mile over limit. Localities may also charge up to $10 for meter violations and other minimums include $10 for dim lights and unattended engines.
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Des Moines
UPI
Seven Sit To Form New Washington School Board
The Washington Community School District will seat seven new directors at an 8 p.m. organizational meeting in the senior high library. The agenda includes oath of office, election of president and vice president, terms length, and introduction of treasurer Keith Lord. Also on the docket are bids for stage curtains, renewal of Kirkwood Community College adult education, auxiliary services for St James School, possible court action against the state plan, and setting July meeting dates.
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Washington Community
Larry Green
WHS
Keith Lord
Kirkwood Community College
St. James School
Iowa
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