Congress courts veto with spending bills
In Washington, the House Appropriations Committee approved a 10.2 billion spending bill with 176 million for 17 water projects despite President Carter’s veto threat. The White House criticized overspending while labor education welfare funds faced a similar veto risk, and Senate approval of an omnibus farm package drew Carter objections. debate over South Korea troop pullout also surfaced as conservatives pressed for change.
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Washington
UPI
Congress
White House
Capitol Hill
House Appropriations Committee
Carter
Jody Powell
Senate
U.S
South Korea
Samuel Stratton
D-N.y
House Armed Services
John Singlaub
New name Osha considered in Washington County court petition
Brian Howard Davidson seeks to legally become Osha a one word name he says meaning from the sea wind. He explains American Indian naming tradition allows meaningful names and plans to study herbology in British Columbia after the summer. The court change requires a petition description and a $10 fee with a decree possible after 30 days. spouses must consent if married and a change can be made only once.
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Mark Keedy
Brian Howard Davidson
Washington County
Osha
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Davidson
University of Iowa
Kalona
Willow
Sienna Glory
British Columbia
District Court
Beverly Young
Washington district approves Farm Progress Show student day
The Washington Community School District will cancel classes on Wednesday September 28 to allow students and teachers to attend the Farm Progress Show held across three farms in southeast Iowa. The vote followed a letter from 4-H leader Julia Gamon noting attendance and excuse policies.
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Marty Chebuhar
Washington Community
Board of Education
Iowa
Washington County
Julia Gamon
County Extension
4-H
Gamon
Mid-Prairie
Waco
L. W. Robison
Justine Hotle
Kelly Schlapkohl
Washington Education Association
$50 000 Personal Injury Suit Filed in District Court
Theodore P. Wilt of Boone sues Florence L. and Louie A. Jones of Washington for $50,000 in damages after a May 20, 1975 collision at the Highway 92 and South B Avenue intersection. Wilt alleges the Jones car collided with his, with negligence claimed for failure to stop or keep a proper lookout. The Joneses are named as probable joint owners of the vehicle.
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Washington
Theodore P. Wilt
Boone
Florence L
Louie A. Jones
Wilt
Highway 92
South B Avenue
Jones
B Avenue
Carter Warns Congress He Retains Veto Rights
President Carter told Congress he may veto billions in added spending for farm subsidies water projects and school districts while defending his firing of Maj. Gen. John Singlaub. He urged budget balance and lower unemployment and noted potential vetoes over three popular programs. He discussed Israel West Bank aims and U.S. Middle East policy amid broader foreign affairs questions.
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UPI
Carter
Congress
Democratic Congress
John Singlaub
South Korea
Israel
West Bank
Jordan River
Senate
Eisenhower
Singlaub
U.S
Korea
House
Singlanb
North Korea
White House
Europe
United States
Middle East
Pleasant Weekend Weather Outlook With Warm Friday
A weather summary notes generally clear conditions tonight and partly sunny skies Friday with a slight chance of a thunderstorm. Lows near mid 60s and highs in the upper 80s, with light south to southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Rain chances remain under 20 percent tonight and around 20 percent Friday.
March of Dimes Walkathon in Washington Saturday
Young participants take part in a Washington Walkathon to raise funds for the Hawkeye Chapter of the March of Dimes aiding those who cannot walk. Plan details include sponsor sheets, registration at the armory, 9 a.m. start and 3 p.m. finish at Sunset Park with checkpoints along a long route and prizes for top fundraisers.
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The
Evening Journal
Washington
Hawkeye
March of Dimes
Washington County
Susan Sheridan
Armory
Sunset Park
National Guard
Monroe Street
Avenue FE
Adams
Avenue C
Tyler Street
Elm Grove Cemetery
Cemetery Road
Iowa Avenue
Polk
McCleery-Cumming
McCleery
12Th Avenue
Airport Road
Washington Street
15Th Avenue
Third Street
11Th Street
Perfex
Crane Co
8Th
Airport
East Third
8Th Avenue
East 8Th Street
15Th Street
North 6Th
Marion
15Th
East 7Th Street
North Avenue D
YMCA
Kiwanis A.m.'ers
Schoonover Drug and
Jerry & Bill Firestone
Mid-Prairie reaches accord on master contract
The Mid-Prairie Community School District Board of Education and the Mid-Prairie Education Association reached a tentative master contract for 1977-78 after accepting the fact-finder's recommendations. The full board and teachers must vote to approve. The plan increasing base pay to 9,000, boosting term life to 10,000, adds a reopener clause for higher salaries with enrollment or SPERS funds, and preserves board control over extended leaves. Health-insurance contribution remains unchanged.
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Mid-Prairie Community School District Board of Education
Mid-Prairie Education Association
Board of Education
S.P.E.R.S
Keota man seeks damages for felled walnut trees
Edward W. Greiner files suit in Washington County District Court seeking 129,954 against the David R. Webb Co and five individuals for allegedly unauthorized cutting of 31 walnut trees on Greiner’s land in Seventy Six Township on May 5, 1975. He claims $33,318 in timber value, $10,000 to clean up after the incident, and treble damages under Iowa law, totaling 129,954.
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The
Evening Journal
Keota
Washington County
Indiana
Edward W. Greiner
David R. Webb Co
Edinburg
Ind
Iown
Homer Craig
Manchester
Maurine Schmelzer
Wellman
Greiner
Jerry Foriash
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Reach Accord
Donald Shalla
Riverside
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