EU Money Experts Gather in Brussels to Shape Market Strategy
European Common Market monetary experts meet in Brussels to draft crisis proposals for talks with the United States and other major economies. The plans will be reviewed by finance ministers on Thursday and aim to form the core of the market's stance at Paris talks Friday seeking US participation in a global solution.
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Brussels
UPI
United States
Paris
Washington
Treasuries
Iowa House considers tax exemption for National Guard
A bill to exempt from state income tax all guard income and the first 2000 dollars of federal service would aid recruiting and retention. Seven sponsors led the proposal. Rep. Keith Dunton said benefits are needed as the nation moves away from the draft.
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Des Moines
API
Iowa National Guard
Iowa House
Keith Dunton
D-Thornburg
Singer charms audience here
Florence Quivar, a Philadelphia born black mezzo soprano, closed the Washington Concert Association 1972-73 series with a vivid high school concert. She offered Handel arias, Brahms gypsy songs, two opera arias, a contemporary cycle, and Negro spirituals in a compelling, expressive performance.
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Dave Elder
Florence Quivar
Philadelphia
Washington Concert Association
Miss Quivar
Stuart Price
Quivar
Handel
Brahms
Samson and Delila
Association
Weather outlook with showers and thundershowers
Forecaster notes showers and thundershowers this afternoon and tonight. High near 60. Low around 40 to 45. Showers end early Wednesday, then partly cloudy with highs in the 50s. Winds south 12 to 22 mph this afternoon, shifting to west 8 to 15 mph tonight or Wednesday. Probability of rain 90 percent tonight, 40 percent Wednesday.
Washington Iowa Residents Rate City In Public Survey
City residents praise services like fire, electric, parks, and schools while criticizing communication and medical, housing, job, and safety aspects. A three month survey tied to water and sewer billing showed 60 percent approval for a new police and fire complex, with zoning viewed as unclear by many.
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Washington
Ralph Martin
Martin
James Reschly
The
Journal
Newspaper
Ledger
Iowa
Chamber
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Washington Planning and Zoning Commission
Washington City Council
Richard Anderson
Owen
Hynes and Howes
Public Works
Halcyon House
Dale Garrels
Hynes and
Howes
Reschly
Hington
Washit City
Crane tax share eyed at $80 145 for 1970 72
The City Attorney announced Crane Co will pay local taxes for 1970 and 1971 totaling 80 145 with Washington to receive 80 149 in 1972. The 1970 assessed value was 994 761 at 36.0 mills and 1972 assessed value 1 080 000 at 41.021 mills. The out of court settlement on the plant valuation ends a long dispute and funds go to the general fund after an amended budget.
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Washington
Crane Company
John Owen
Crane
Crane Co
Harold Stephens
Stephens
Martin and
Owen
Don Robertson
Willis Richards
Tracy Anderson
Robertson
Sheriff's Department
Fireme
Draw battle lines over road fund use in Iowa
Des Moines UPI reports House Republicans rallying against diverting nearly 30 million from the road use tax fund to the general fund as Gov. Ray proposes a 1.0 cent tax rise to back a 1.58 billion budget. Ray opposes gas tax hike. lawmakers split on transport department framing and timely action.
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Des Moines
UPI
House
Robert D. Ray
Glen Bartell
St Charles
Andrew Varley
Ray
Department of Transportation
Iowa
Washington Citizens Survey Poll On City Services
Complete tabulation of the Citizen Community Survey Opinion Poll sent with water bills in Washington. Figures show ratings from excellent to no comment across numerous services including public safety, housing, utilities, libraries, parks, health care, and recreation with averages and percentages noted.
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Citizen
City of
Washington
Washington Community School District expels two students
On a 9 to 1 vote the board expelled two high school students for the remainder of the term after they were charged with making a recent bomb threat. The younger youth appeared in juvenile court and was placed under supervision, with a return to school required.
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Board of Education
Washington Community School
James Lloyd
Earl Rae
Everett
Republicans target districts in bid to win more seats
Iowa Republicans circulate a confidential district by district report to guide candidate recruitment for the 1974 elections. The document shows party strengths, vulnerable legislators, and areas where Republicans aim to expand majorities in the Senate and House.
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Iowa
UPI
Repuonea State Central Committee
Stephen Robinson
Central Committee
Per Damper
Robinson
House
Senate
Schaben
Frank Crabb
Denison
Arlyn Danker
Minden
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Dunham Morrison
Council
Marvin Glandon
Ponc
Chrissinger
County Superintendent of Schools
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State Department of Public Instruction
Ralph Potter
Marion
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James Schaben
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Adel
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