Break-ins at Mid-Prairie and Highland Schools solved
Charles Lankford is held in Washington County jail on parole violation after admitting to breaking into both schools on February 18. A stolen Highland High School video recorder was recovered from a March 9 break-in. investigation continues. Moonshine production in West Virginia declines due to inflation and changing bootlegger attitudes. 27 stills seized in 1972.
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Mid-Prairie
Highland
Charles Lankford
Washington County
Highland High School
Istill
Charleston
W.va
UPI
West Virginia
Federal Revenue
San Francisco Strike Reaches Tentative Settlement
A tentative settlement was reached early today in a nine day city workers strike involving 15,000 employees. The walkout halted municipal transit and caused millions of gallons of sewage to enter the bay while shutting San Francisco’s port. Terms await ratification as picket lines stay up and the 11 member Board of Supervisors weighs the pact at an afternoon meeting.
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Dany Fimainuiday
Bay
San Francisco
City Board of Supervisors
Kissinger to visit Moscow for talks before Nixon trip
Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger will travel to Moscow on March 25 for discussions with Soviet leaders in preparation for a later Nixon visit. The plan was announced jointly by a White House spokesman and in Moscow to journalists traveling with Nixon.
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Chicago
UPI
Henry A. Kissinger
Moscow
Nixon
White House
Iowa Zone 13 Weather Outlook Sees Cooler Weekend
Partly cloudy to cloudy conditions tonight and Saturday with a drop in temperatures. Lows dip to 25 to 30 degrees tonight as northwest winds of 10 to 20 mph blow through. Saturday brings highs of 35 to 40 with a 20 percent rain chance tonight.
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Iowa Zone
Turing
Washington Jr High Plans Science Fair Event
The annual Washington junior high science fair will be held Monday March 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the junior high gym. All junior high students may enter in biological or physical science categories. Five first, second, third, and honorable mention prizes awarded in each category. Judging by Mid-Prairie high school students on creativity, thought, thoroughness, skill, and clarity. Public display from 7 to 9 p.m. Attendees welcome.
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Washington
Mid-Prairie
Senate stalls Iowa interest bill amid amendments
Iowa Senate deferred action on a bill to cap interest on revolving charge accounts after a strategy session with Lt. Gov. Arthur Neu and Senator Clifton Lamborn. Debate paused for private meetings to resolve differences, with leaders pledging extended sessions to push the bill forward next week.
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Des Mguveo
Senate
Iowa
Arthur Neu
Clifton Lamborn
Maquoketa
Nell
Gene Glenn
D - Ottumwa
Glenn
Lamborn
Italian Straw Hat on Stage by Local High School
The high school plans a March 29 and 30 performance of the fast moving French comedy Italian Straw Hat. The cast includes Fadinard played by Brian Keedy with Lori Vaughn and many others. servants guards and guests fill the supporting roles. Tickets are sold by cast members for $1 adults and 75 cents students, available at the door both nights.
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Pat Hotle
Tom Orris
Washington High School
Lori Vaughn
Brian Keedy
Jeff Boshart
Mike Kramme
Washington
Fadinard
Nonacourt
Veginer
Helen
Peg Llewellyn
Robbin
Virginia
Lana Weeks
Felix
Lyn Secrest
Tardiveau
Randy Lassen
Clara
Melinda Pacha
Emile
Jeff Holden
Avais
Jona Beemblossom
Nancy Mineart
Susie Vacha
Beauperthus
Mike Jones
Corporal
Brad Koehler
Nancy Mangund
Julisa Rich
Joe Giardino
Matt Foster
Carla Pepper
Barb Troyer
Jennifer Scheldrup
Joyce Grim
John Grim
Roger Petratz
Peggy Moore
Cheri Wheeler
Robin Wheeler
Scheldrup Named as Blue Cross Advisor in Iowa
John Scheldrup personnel director for McCleery Cumming Co named to the Area Twelve Subscriber Advisory Committee of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans in Town. The panel, 12 community leaders, plus a 27 member State Council, will advise on health care topics and plans. First meeting March 22 in Burlington will cover HMO discussion and officer elections.
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Ohn
State Council
Joe A. Hartman
Fairfield
LeRoy Hughes
Columbus Junction
W.E. Leming
Wilton
Manfred Nordstrom
Dale Kelley
Burlington
Robert O'Malley
Fort Madison
Jack Sapp
Keosauqua
Joy K. Braggs
James C. Murphy
Davenport
L. W.van Winkle
Betty F. McAllister
Mt. Pleasant
Area Twelve
Holiday Inn
Blue Cross of
Iowa
David S. Neugent
HMO
Blue Cross and
Blue Shield of
Joe van Landschoot
Witness testifies Vesco-Mitchell talks tied to campaign aid
A witness in the Mitchell Stans trial testifies that on March 8 1972 he asked John N Mitchell about a Vesco meeting and was told to stay away from the Vesco matter. He recalls Stans saying he would handle it and notes Vesco offered large contributions to aid Nixon campaign efforts.
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John N. Mitchell
Robert L. Vesco
Mitchell
Daniel Hofgren
Maurice H. Stans
Nixon Administration
Commerce
Vesco
Stans
Nixon
Grand
Awempe W
New York
White House
Mitchell Hofgren
Senate
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington
Hofgren
Washington Concert Association Announces Saturday Ticket Sale
Workers in the annual membership drive must check in Saturday night at the high school before the concert. A signing table in the foyer welcomes residents to join next year’s concert series. Weekley and Arganbright will perform in the high school auditorium at eight.
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Washington Concert Association
Weekley and
Arganbright
Helmet bill moves to House floor after committee vote
Iowa lawmakers split over a mandatory helmet law for all motorcycle operators and riders. The State Government Committee approved the measure despite objections that it infringes personal freedoms. supporters argued helmets save lives while opponents warned of red tape and civil suits.
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DES Name
Gregory Cusack
D-Davenport
Iowa
Lavern Harvey
Bettendorf
New York
Willis Junker
Sioux City
Norman Roorda
R-Monroe
John Patchett
North Liberty
Michael Sellers
Senate
House
Horticulture class starts Monday evening in town
An adult education Horticulture class will begin Monday evening March 18 at 7 30 p.m. in the Vocational Agriculture classroom. Topics will be chosen by members, including houseplants care container gardening pruning spring planting landscape planning, with classes open to all at no cost and details from Douglas Hofbauer.
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Douglas Hofbauer
Garden seminar set for Monday evening
Washington County Extension Service schedules a garden seminar for March 18 at 7 30 p.m. at the Farm Bureau building. County Extension Director Jim Frier and Lewis Peterson discuss how to maximize yields, crop choices, fertilization, soil prep, planting timing, weed control, harvesting and storage for both beginners and seasoned gardeners.
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Jim Frier
Washington County Extension Service
Washington County Farm Bureau
Lewis Peterson
Muscatine Island
Iowa State University
Muscatine
Frier
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Dick Myren
Capt. von Trapp
Greg Wiley
Frederick
Mary Taylor
Louisa
Jennifer Keating
Maria
Lisa Lloyd
Brigitta
Steven Knight
Kurt
Miriam Jones
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