Mezvinsky to Visit Iowa Saturday for Public Meetings and Parade
Congressman Ed Mezvinsky returns to the First District for a weekend of outreach in Iowa City Grinnell and Fairfield He opens Friday at 7 30 p m in the Iowa City Public Library then joins the Grinnell rodeo parade at 10 a m On Saturday he meets Jefferson County residents at 3 30 p m in the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce building and Washington County residents at 1 30 p m at the Washington Post Office
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Washington Post
Memorial Observance Pays Tribute To War Dead
Washingtonians paused to honor the community's war dead in morning ceremonies. The program began with a flag raising at the post office, a Navy veterans service, and a parade to Woodlawn and Elm Grove Cemeteries. The Municipal Band played in Central Park before the 10 a.m. parade while most shops remained closed.
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Weekend Rain Delays Farmers as Skunk River Floods Rise
Washington County wakes to clear skies after a weekend deluge that dumped 3.34 inches. The official observer logged 1.30 inches by Sunday 7 a.m. and 2.04 more by 7 a.m. today, causing flooded fields and standing water. The Skunk River is forecast to crest around 17 feet at Brighton, well above flood stage.
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Massive Chicago fire destroys eight-block industrial complex
A series of explosions and fire reduced two warehouses, a petroleum plant, and a food firm in Chicago to ash and twisted steel. About 450 firefighters from multiple districts fought the blaze across eight blocks, with injuries including two firefighters and two employees. Estimated damage tops $15 to $20 million, with the A&P distribution center hit hardest.
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UPI
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Six Die in North Carolina Floods Raze Western Counties
In Asheville area a severe flood followed nine inches of rain in 12 hours. At least six people drowned and hundreds evacuated in Buncombe County. Authorities searched rivers for another missing occupant as Ashe County sought more information.
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Gasoline shortages hit motorists Memorial Day weekend
Motorists faced a real gas shortage across Ohio, the West Coast, and beyond with stations closing or rationing. An Oakland attendant was killed when a customer demanded more gas and returned with a shotgun. Sohio refinery shutdowns forced closures of 700 company stations in Ohio, while 2,100 Sohio franchise stations faced rationing through July. Oregon and California stations reduced hours, with several 24 hour outlets closing at night or entirely, and prices rising in some towns.
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Alch and Bailey Undergo Lie Detector Tests
Gerald Alch former attorney for Watergate figure James McCord Jr and his partner F Lee Bailey took lie detector tests reportedly passing them sources say The tests were conducted after Alch testified to the Senate Watergate committee Harrelson refused to disclose questions dates or results but hinted at a positive outcome Alch said the Senate committee would be informed first and that there is a smile on his face
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Astronauts Enjoy Smooth Start to Skylab Mission
Three astronauts Conrad Kerwin and Weitz began a 28 day stay aboard Skylab drawing blood samples and settling into a livable station with breakfast in the wardroom. Flight directors praised the crew as doctors reported good health aside from stuffy noses as weightlessness tests on circulation and work capacity were planned.
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Pete” Conrad
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Drowning at Lake Darling Claims Two Lives Sunday
Two men from Columbus Junction and Lone Tree died in a boating accident at Lake Darling Sunday afternoon. Ray Metzger Jones, 48, and Richard Stonebarger, 42, were swept toward a spillway by swollen currents. The capsized boat was found near the dam and both bodies recovered in about ten feet of water. Sheriffs and patrols led a prolonged search, aided by farmers, with recovery times around 6 and 7:15 p.m.
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Macaroni maker cuts prices to curb inflation
Globe Al Macaroni Co. offers a 5 percent price cut on more than 36 macaroni types as a bid to halt rising food costs. Sales Manager Ron West says the rollback aims to aid the economy without hurting profits, funded by a six month crash efficiency program.
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Toolesboro Museum Prepares for Big Weekend Crowds
Toolesboro Museum of the State Historical Society, just over two years old, expects record attendance on June 24 and 25 as Iowa and distant visitors explore dioramas about Jolliet and Marquette, the Illinois Indians, Hopewell culture, and the 1832 Black Hawk Keokuk meeting at the Toolesboro site.
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Symington hints at documents tied to Nixon in Watergate
Senator Stuart Symington says he knows of one or more secret documents marked copy to the President that he believes show President Nixon knew about staff efforts to cover up Watergate. He declined to elaborate, noting his Armed Services Committee has held closed hearings on White House involvement and recalling Haldeman Ehrlichman and Dean all lost their jobs.
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Severe storms lash the South and Midwest over Memorial Day weekend
Severe weather across the nation kills at least 26 and injures hundreds as tornadoes flood cities in Alabama Arkansas Mississippi and Oklahoma. Deaths include six in Alabama towns Centerville Center Point and Greensboro and three in Jonesboro Arkansas with widespread property damage and evacuations reported.
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