Indianapolis 500 race faces weather risk and record pace
Indianapolis 500 coverage notes likely race postponement or delay due to rain and tornado warnings with forecast showers. Arthur Donohue led qualifiers at 199 mph, five former winners in field, and officials prepared for possible official status after 101 laps. Fuel stops limited to four. broadcast across 800 stations with a 9 p.m. highlights telecast.
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Ten Years Ago Safety Check Sees Fewer Vehicles
Junior Chamber of Commerce members reported 286 cars and 16 trucks checked at their safety event, a tally more than 100 fewer than last year, though chairman Don Lawless called it a success despite disappointment over turnout.
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Nicklaus Seeks 14th Major With Atlanta Victory
Nicklaus dominated the Atlanta golf tournament to capture his fourth 1973 win and move closer to a 14th major title, tying Bobby Jones for the most majors. Weiskopf pushed him hard, but Nicklaus maintained a steady pace to finish two strokes ahead and boost his earnings.
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Lanny Wadkins
Arnold Palmer
Jack
Briefs Fined and Accident Charge Report
Three motorists paid fines in justice court. Roger Gillis Ainsworth fined $5 for studded tires. Marjorie E Olson Rock Island fined $15 for speeding. Daniel James Dempsey Washington fined $10 for speeding. Raymond Dale Staatz charged with illegal backing after his car struck Diane Theresa Taylor’s car in a minor accident on East Washington. damage estimated at $525.
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McAvoy recognized for GTE service milestone
Marion S. McAvoy receives a pin celebrating 35 years with General Telephone Company of the Midwest. R E Morgart presents the award. McAvoy, Service Supervisor in Washington since 1957, is a former County Draft Board member and chairman, longtime Washington Volunteer Fire Department member, past VFW commander, Muscatine native, and General Telephone employee since 1938.
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Tuba Symposium At Indiana Draws 500 Attendees
Gary McCurdy, Washington Junior High band director, attended the First International Tuba Symposium at the University of Indiana in Bloomington. More than 500 composers, players, teachers, and students gathered to evaluate the tuba's role and teach new techniques. The event ended with a five hour concert featuring Gunther Schuller conducting a memorial tuba ensemble for William Bell, alongside the New York Brass Quintet and jazz tuba players.
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Local golf event at Washington Country Club postponed
The two ball and family potluck at Washington Golf and Country Club has been postponed due to recent heavy rains affecting the area. Organizers canceled today’s activities and advised attendees to watch for new date announcements.
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Ferguson brothers spark mixed day in National League action
Jenkins pitched Cubs past Reds allowing three hits as Joe Ferguson homered and drove in the Dodgers’ only runs in a 2 1 win over the Mets. Don Sutton earned his sixth win, while Giants beat Expos as several clubs faced rain and upsets across the league.
Major League Standings and Saturday Scores
The National and American League standings show Chicago leading the NL East at 27 17 and San Francisco atop the NL West at 30 19. Saturday results include Chicago defeating Cincinnati 2 0 and San Francisco routing Montreal 10 3, with Houston beating St Louis 2 0 in rain and Atlanta blanking Los Angeles 0 0 in a 72 inning, plus other games. Sunday results include Houston 6 Pittsburgh 2 and Chicago 6 Cincinnati 0, among others, with Philadelphia 4 San Diego 3 and San Francisco 6 Montreal 3. Today’s pitching matchups feature Wilson at Ellis in Houston vs Pittsburgh, Hooton at Cincinnati, Seaver at San Francisco, and Lonborg at Los Angeles, with multiple noon and evening starts across the schedule.
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Mrs Skubal Hosts Two Recital Rehearsals at Skubal Home
Mrs Skubal presents pupils in two recitals at the Skubal home east of Haskins on May 24 and 25 at 4 30 pm. Heather Blair and Christine Skubal performed for the first time with a mix of solos and two piano pieces. Attendance awards went to Nancy Smith Christine Skubal and Debra Hartsock with Debra and Leslie Orr also earning good practice recognitions.
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Janene Stout
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Michelle Bausch
Linda Klopfenstein
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Rita Bausch
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Arlene Bausch
Becky Williams
On the Record New Cars and Dealers Named
A list of individuals and car brands appears with buyers and brands such as Plymouth Chrysler Honda Toyota Chevrolet Ford Yamaha and others. The fragment mentions names including David W. Schrock John R Gamon Dale Leland Janecek Wanda L. Smith Dennis Richardson Terry Emmet O’Hanlon Lyle John Moen William Darrel Ross Thomas J or Robert N Achen Marion or Alice Swanson and Apache Travel Home.
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Dale Leland Janecek
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William Or Dorothy Stout
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Wanda L. Smith
Dennis Richardson
Terry Emmet O'Hanlon
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