Fire crews respond to three calls. one big loss reported
Washington firemen battled three incidents on Wednesday with significant damage in one blaze at the Robert Cave farm on route three where a heat lamp started a fire destroying a building housing 100 pigs and 12 sows. A second fire threatened a nearby structure at the Eugene Reed farm route two. The Gerald Chance residence on North Iowa Avenue suffered scorched cupboards and woodwork from a kitchen grease fire.
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Washington
Robert Cave
Route Three
Eugene Reed
Route 2
Gerald Chance
North
Iowa Avenue
Jury finds Houston guilty of nighttime larceny
Richard Wallace Houston was found guilty by a district court jury after about four and a half hours of deliberation. He faced larceny in the night time charges for theft of tires and items from Arco Chemical near Ainworth last fall. Two co-defendants testified against him, admitting involvement and implicating Houston. The trial lasted about a week, and Judge R G Yoder set April 19 for sentence. the charge carries a maximum ten years in prison.
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Richard Wallace Houston
Houston
Arco Chemical
Ainworth
Arkansas
Arco
Washington County
Ira Morrison
Everett Meeker
R. G. Yoder
Intercepted Memo Reorganizing Federal Planning
An intercepted memo from Washington outlines ongoing efforts to reorganize the federal planning structure. The document, attributed to Wes, signals a phase of internal restructuring and evolving administrative priorities in Washington.
Iowa House Debates Tax Plan Split Between Parties
Republicans control 63 of 100 seats but split on a tax hike while Democrats push reform. Dale Cochran says income tax revision with a graduated rate and three factor corporate tax could raise substantial revenue, possibly guiding the next fiscal plan. Democrats show openness to a 4 percent sales tax with funds directed to cities, while Republicans resist.
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Muiins — Novay
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64Th General Assembly
Andrew Varley
Statehouse
Dale Cochran
Webster County
Cochrane
Robert Ray
Ray
Cochran
Nixon Proposes Bold Federal Reorganization Plan
President Nixon asked Congress to approve a sweeping reorg that would abolish seven of twelve federal departments and create four new super departments. The plan aims to align agencies around goals, with only State, Defense, and Treasury spared, while Interior Agriculture Labor Commerce HUD and HEW would be dismantled.
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Senate
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Treasury
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School men plan to attend NCA 76th Annual Meeting
School officials including K Schlapkohl B J Hammond and Richard Apple will attend the 76th Annual Meeting of the North Central Association March 28 31 1971 at the Palmer House Chicago with theme Education's Relentless Search For Truth Dr Margaret Mead and Dr John Brademus will be featured speakers Schlapkohl Hammond and Gipple named to committee roles Local junior high receives NCA accreditation review report expected from January visit
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B. J. Hammond
Richard Apple
North Central Association
Palmer House
Chicago
Margaret Mead
Columbia University
John Brademus
U.S
Congress
Indiana
Notice of incorporation of AKS Inc
Announcement that AKS Inc is being incorporated as a new business entity. Details include the filing in the appropriate state and the date of registration. The notice signals the legal establishment of the corporation and lists the applicant or primary officers as available in the readable portion.
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AKS Inc
Survey Report Shows 4617 Returns For County Industry Plan
The Manpower Survey in Washington County totals 4617 returns, still short of a hoped-for 5000. Residents are urged to submit blanks immediately. Data will aid groups seeking new industry and jobs. Ed Emerson notes 19 former Advance-Ross employees responded, with 28 percent of the 379 returns open to new industry if suitable work is offered.
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Washington County
Ed Emerson
Advance-Ross
Iowa Senate OKs regional jails and sweeping courts reform
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a regional jails bill with state covering operating costs and a separate bill for broad judicial reform. Regional jails would cap at 11 facilities with initial three near Des Moines Council Bluffs and Dubuque costing about 1 million over two years, while $32 million in federal funds would cover remaining setup costs. The reform plan abolishes justices of the peace and municipal courts, creating magistrates under district courts with attorney qualifications and annual salaries for all magistrates. Governor backing strengthens prospects for passage.
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UPI
Senate Judiciary Committee
Iowa
Senate
Iowa Crime Commission
S. J. Brownlee
R - Emmetsburg
Crime Commission
Council Bluffs
Dubuque
Commission
Arthur Neu
R - Carroll
Robert D. Ray
County Boards of Supervisors
Iowa Supreme Court
Liquor Warning Plan Fails in Maine House Vote
In Augusta Maine the proposed health warning on all liquor bottles sold in state stores was defeated by an 89 to 36 vote in the House. The measure sought to require warning labels on alcoholic beverages sold in state outlets.
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Augusta
Maine
UPI
Backers seek 400 million to salvage SST project
Washington sources report industry and government seeking private capital of 400 million to finish two SST prototypes after the Senate blocked further funding. President Nixon denounced the vote as a blow to U S aerospace leadership while layoffs loom at Boeing and other contractors. Banks doubt private financing will materialize, leaving options like bonds or government loans.
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UPI
Wall Street
West Coast
Congress
Nixon
Senate
America
William Magruder
Transportation Department
Magrudee
Boeing Co
Japan
Germany
NFL star Jim Marsh to headline Washington De-Men banquet
NFL star Jim Marsh of the Minnesota Vikings will speak at the annual All Sports Banquet in K. C. Hall Washington on Monday night March 29. Dick Paul, chairman of ticket sales, urges quick purchases at Pauls Shoes or Blakes Davis Paint Stores and notes plans aim for a 6:00 p.m. dinner with both men and women invited.
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Jim Marshall
Washington Demon
Marshall
All Sports
Washington De-Mon
Dick Paul
K. C. Hall
Washington
Paul's Shoes
Blake's Davis Paint
Letes
Weather forecast for United Central and Southeast
Mostly cloudy with southeast winds tonight and lows in the mid 20s. Partly cloudy and warmer Friday with highs in the lower 40s.
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United Less International
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