Iowa House presses tax compromise amid lengthy session
Iowa lawmakers reconvened to pursue a Senate backed tax-appropriations bill. Republican leader John Mowry pledged night sessions if needed to finish the tax measure aimed at broader property tax relief, while Gov Hughes signaled not committing to any specific bill amid ongoing negotiations with lobbyists and party aides.
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UPI
Iowa House
John Mowry
Marshalltown
House
Harold E. Hughes
Governor's Mansion
Hughes
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Iowa Manufacturers Association
Iowa State Education Association
General Assembly
Mowry
John Kibbie
Emmetsburg
Charles Miller
Burlington
Cholera Outbreak Reported On Iowa Farm In Southeast Highland Township
A Washington County farm in the southeast corner of Highland Township is quarantined over hog cholera exposure. The Iowa State Department of Agriculture notes 4,916 swine involved in April outbreaks statewide, with vaccination and movement controls emphasized to curb spread.
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Washington County
Highland Township
Merritt Canady
Iowa
M.E. Pomeroy
Animal Industry Division
Iowa State Department of Agriculture
Pomeroy
Federal
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Governor Hughes Signs Iowa Liquor Bill for Drink Sales
Iowa Governor Harold Hughes signed the liquor by the drink measure using 41 pens, saying it marks a new era of lawfulness. The law takes effect July 4, though bars may not open that day. licensing steps will proceed carefully as local boards issue permits and the Liquor Control Commission approves licenses.
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UPI
Harold FE
Hughes
Iowa
Senate
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Andrew G. Frommelt
Dubuque
House
Ray Eveland
Kelley
Bruce Mahan
Iowa City
William Denman
Riley Dietz
Walcott Republican
Liquor Control Commission
Camera Man Attacked as Chicago Relief Distribution Draws Crowds
Thousands lined up for federal surplus food at the Abraham Lincoln Center in Chicago's South Side. NBC photographer George Lussow was knocked unconscious amid the crowd while filming. he suffered a concussion, facial lacerations and a lost tooth, with his camera taken. Police noted the crowd remained orderly until the assault.
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Chicago
UPI
Abraham Lincoln Center
George Lussow
WNBQ
Lussow
Michael Reese
National Broadcasting Co
NBC
Springfield
Otto Kerner
Senate
George Drach
Dunkin
Abraham Lincoln ‘Center
High School Baseball Players Invited To YMCA Meeting
Young players aged for summer baseball are urged to attend a meeting at the YMCA. Wally Horn will direct the program and coach the boys this year to gauge interest in forming a YMCA summer baseball team.
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YMCA
Wally Horn
Horn
Bowling Association Dinner and Tournament of Champions
The Washington Bowling Association holds its annual dinner tonight at Melody Lanes beginning at 6. The meal precedes the association business meeting, followed by the Tournament of Champions at 8 where winners from six leagues contend for the team crown.
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Washington Bowling Association
Melody Lanes
Twenty-Three Inducted Into Thespian Society at Washington High
Twenty-three new members were inducted into the local National Thespian Society at Washington High School Friday evening. Daryl Schultz, faculty sponsor, presented pins and certificates as parents and friends attended the ceremony. Members include Catherine Baker, Amy Blosser, Robin Bueghly, Daryl Cave, Dan Coon, Sarah Eicher, David Everetts, Pamela Farrell, Mary Kauffman, Christine Lemon, Susan Kleese, David McDaniel, Bonnie Miller, Lloyd Munson, Carol Ray, Vaughn Rinner, Judy Scranton, Steven Soucek, Allen Stewart, Nancy Turner, Nancy Waters, and James Wilson.
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National Thespian Society
Washington High School
Daryl Schultz
Catherine Baker
Amy Jean Blosser
Robin Bueghly
Daryl Cave
Dan Coon
Sarah Eicher
David Everetts
Pamela Farrell
Mary Kauffman
Christine Lemon
Susan Kleese
David McDan
Cotton blocks feed grain bill in Congress
Senator Norris Cotton derailed a quick Senate vote on the House passed feed grain surplus reduction bill delaying action to seek longer debate. Democratic leaders aim to pass before May 21 to aid Kennedy wheat controls plans, while Javits dropped a civil rights amendment to preserve bipartisanship.
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UPI
Norris Cotton
R-N.h
Cotton
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Mont
Everett M. Dirksen
Iil
Mansfield
Jacob K. Javits
R-N.y
Trail Ride and Horse Show by Washington County Saddle Club
On Sunday May 19 the Washington County Saddle Club hosts this year’s Southeast Trail Riders Association Trail Ride and Horse Show. Participating clubs include Des Moines County Fairfield Henry County Sawyer Stockport Baltimore Riders Fort Madison Louisa County and Salem. Riders depart 10 a.m. and return by noon at the fairgrounds. show begins 1:30 p.m. with no admission charge and events from pony to senior equitation and a new tie trail ride class. The piece notes Max Baer Jr. is the son of the late Max Baer.
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Washington County
Radar delay scrubs Cooper world-flight launch at Cape Canaveral
L Gordon Cooper’s attempt to fly 22 times around the world was postponed 24 hours due to a faulty Bermuda radar tracking unit. Mercury officials planned a new 9 a.m. EDT Wednesday liftoff as weather conditions were reported favorable and preparations progressed at Hangar S.
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UPI
L. Gordon Cooper
Walter C. Williams
Bermuda
Mercury
Cape
Cooper
Christopher C. Kraft
Mercury Flient
Kraft
Hanger S
Red Cross to Sponsor Home Nursing Instructor Course
The Washington County American Red Cross chapter will host a home nursing instructor course from May 22 to 29 in Odd Fellows Hall. Bea trice Streit, state nursing consultant, will instruct 7 to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, focusing on training instructors to teach home nursing by films and TV.
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Iowa
Washington County
American Red Cross Chapter
Odd Fellows Hall
Beatrice Streit
Miss Streit
American Red Cross
Wmt-Tv
Red Cross
Army Signal Corps
U.S. Public Health Service
Office of Civil Defense
Circle of Safety car checks to be offered free
Washington Jaycees announce their annual Circle of Safety program offering a free ten point vehicle safety check Saturday on West Washington Street from C to D Avenues. Don Lawless leads the effort with mayor L C Willits endorsing the event and urging broad public participation.
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Washington Area
Washington Jaycees
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Don Lawless
Circle of Safety
L. C. Willits
Washington
Weather Outlook Iowa Clouds Thundershowers Rise in Temperature
Increasing cloudiness tonight and Wednesday with scattered thundershowers likely west and central areas late tonight or Wednesday. Slowly rising temperature. Low tonight in the 50s. High Wednesday generally near 80.
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United Press International
Iowa
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