Checks Stolen From Church Prompt Caution To Merchants
Five checks made out to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints were stolen in a church break in. A church representative urged area merchants not to cash such checks without verifying authenticity. The Washington area saw two to three inches of snowfall with hazardous driving but warming temps kept moisture from freezing. Washington De-Men plan a county fairgrounds meeting at 8 pm to discuss upcoming projects. Final street improvement levies were approved with a 30 day payment window at the city hall to avoid interest. Nixon daughter Tricia expected to plan her June wedding in New York with Edward Cox. announcement due during a St Patrick’s Eve White House event. Nevada barbers gain right to make wigs, Gov. O’Callaghan signs bill allowing wig styling with hair or synthetic materials.
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Edward Finch Cox
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Nevada
Mike O’callaghan
Former Brig. Gen. Earl Cole Denies Corruption Charges
Former Brig. Gen. Earl Cole, reduced to colonel before retirement, calls Senate subcommittee bribery charges unproved and slanderous. He defends his Vietnam and Europe PX and club roles, denying ties to William Crum and any improper profits, and vows to clear his name, possibly via the Supreme Court.
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UPI
Earl FF. Cole
Cole
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Supreme Court
Vietnam
Europe
Iowa House approves economy bill to cut deficit
The Iowa House passed an $8 million spending cut plan 88 to 6 to reduce the general fund deficit. Most savings come from construction delays totaling 5.6 million, with 2.5 million from operating cuts and travel restrictions. An amendment shifted 125000 from the Iowa Executive Council and 4000 from the general fund to cover the shortfall.
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UPI
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Iowa House
Senate
House
Bert Priebe
D - Algona
Iowa City teacher demoted over sex education methods
A 29 year old junior high teacher, Michael Roe, was reassigned from teaching to a research post after bringing University of Iowa students into his sex education class. Parents had sued over the program, claiming harm to children, and new actions allege “corrupting morals.” A first hearing on the petitions is scheduled for Friday.
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UPI
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University of Iowa
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Roe
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Gay Liberation Front
U of I
James Heusswig
Reusswig
Board of Education
Probate Notices for Lois L J Foster and J Wade Page
Probate of wills and appointment of executors for the estates of Lois L J Foster and J Wade Page are announced. Readers may review filings and deadlines on page 6 under public notices.
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Foster
J. Wade Page
For Pete's Sake movie tickets go on sale here
World Wide Pictures presents For Pete's Sake at the State Theater Washington March 21 to 24. Tickets available through Washington Ministerial Association churches and committee chairs. advance sales not for children under 12. Shows start 7 p.m. two per night with Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. committee leaders include Burge Hammond and T M Nelson with Rev Einar Fetterman and others.
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Washington
Washington Ministerial Association
Osincup
Schoonover
Billy Graham
Burge Hammond
T. M. Nelson
Einar Fetterman
Richard Weeks
Larry Homuth
Darwin Widmer
Dean Clingman
Max Lee
Leland Grove
Duane Perry
Robert Nicola
Tom Pace
Iowa Senate debates tough criminal trespass bill
The Iowa Senate, already supportive, begins debate on a consolidated criminal trespass law. Amendments flood the measure as Gov. Ray urges action, with proposals to exempt landowners from civil suits and to define liability, while cautions about booby traps and campus demonstrations persist.
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UPI
Iowa
Senate
Robert D. Ray
Criminal Law Revision Study Committee
Lucas DeKoster
R-Hull
Judiciary Committee
Graham
Anderson
Edward Briney
Brineys
Mahaska County
Sen
John Tapscott
Edward Nicholson
R - Davenport
Intercepted Memo to Colonel Cole in Washington DC
A terse intercepted memo from Washington DC hints critics seek simple Crums. The note is signed WEJ and references Colonel Cole’s circle and possible response.
Nixon proposes 1.1 billion rural aid program
President Nixon outlined a 1.1 billion revenue sharing plan for rural America to fund development and curb urban migration. The block grants would go to all 50 states and territories for distribution to qualifying counties, based on rural population and income, with no state matching required.
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UPI
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The
Virgin Islands
Guam
Ray meets with legislators over Iowa tax plan
Gov. Robert D. Ray and lawmakers lingered over how to close Iowa’s projected general fund deficit. He favored less new taxes while resisting a sales tax increase and considering a local option tax with safeguards against higher property taxes. The aim remains funding for 453 public school districts without boosting property taxes.
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UPI
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Iowa
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Senate
House
Iowa Weather Summary Partly Cloudy With Cold Nights
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday over Iowa with lows in the teens north east to the 20s. highs Thursday reaching around 30s to the upper 40s in extreme east to west.
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United Press International
Iowa
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