Universities brace for fuel shortages this winter
Iowa state universities face potential fuel oil shortages amid a harsh winter. The University of Iowa plans for 82 million gallons with 2.2 million more needed, risking campus closures. Iowa State and UNI rely more on coal, with ISU confident on main campus but concerned about Pammal Court housing.
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United Press International
Iowa
Iowa State
Towa
U of I
Towa City
Duane Nolisch
Warren Madden
ISU
Midwest
Madden
Pammal Court
Mel Manion
UNI
Democrats Predict Ray May Lose In 1974 Gubernatorial Race
Iowa Democrats at a chili supper in Oskaloosa expressed confidence that Governor Robert D. Ray could be defeated in 1974. William Gannon James Schaben and Clark Rasmussen each vowed a vigorous campaign, with Gannon {and Rasmussen} focusing on Ray's leadership and new programs while Schaben promised broad support and hard-hitting issue talk.
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Oskaloosa
UPI
Robert D. Ray
House
William Gannon
Mingo
Ray
Gannon
Senate
James Schaben
Dunlap
Clark Rasmussen
West Des Moines
Schaben
Air Force trainees Becker Wingler move to new duties
Airman Donald P. Becker son of Mr and Mrs Norbert M Becker awaits further training as a weapons mechanic after six weeks at Lackland AFB Texas and assignment to Lowry AFB Colorado. He is a 1971 Highland Community High School Riverside Iowa graduate. Airman John E Wingler son of Mr and Mrs Clayton A Wingler Riverside Iowa moves to a training unit for weapons mechanic duty after completing Air Force basic training and is a 1973 Highland Community School graduate.
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Becker
San Antonio
Donald P. Becker
Norbert M. Becker
R.R. 1
Ainsworth
Towa
Lowry Afb
Colo
Air Force
Lackland Afb
Tex
Air Training Command
Highland ‘Community High School
Riverside
Town
Wingler
John E. Wingler
Clayton A. Wingler
Iowa
Highland Community School
Live stock and hog price report from Joliet and Des Moines
Markets report from Joliet Illinois and Des Moines Iowa with livestock prices and receipts. Cattle at Joliet steady with high end steers and heifers selling up to 41.50 and 39.25 respectively, no canners. Hogs at Joliet about 25-50 lower with various weight brackets quoted. Des Moines hogs show uneven demand with butchers mostly 0.50 lower and a range of prices by weight. Estimated receipts list cattle and hogs for today.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa - Southern
Minnesota
U.S
Baptists Discuss Bond Plan for Handicapped Care Facility
The First Baptist Church of Washington joins Northwest Baptist Home Society and Area II American Baptist Churches to sponsor the Area Ill Crest Group Home in Ottumwa a sheltered residential facility for mentally and physically handicapped individuals. Cost is about 250000 financed mainly by the Living Investment Bond Program with 7 to 8 percent interest. A meeting is set for Wednesday Nov 7 at 7 30 pm at the Washington church to present plans and bond opportunities. Residents will be chosen without regard to race color or religion and stays will run up to two and a half years. The home aims to help residents become self supporting through cooperation with local social service agencies.
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First Baptist Church of Washington
Area Ill Crest Group
Ottumwa
Northwest Baptist Home Society
Area II American Baptist Churches
First Baptist Church In
Washington
PCA Scholarships Offered by Iowa PCAs to Two Seniors
Two Iowa high school seniors will receive scholarships worth 500 dollars each from 16 Production Credit Associations in Iowa. The awards, now in their 12th year, support study in agriculture at Iowa State University. Applicants must rank in the top 25 percent, take ISU entrance exams, and will be chosen by the Land Grant University based on scholarship, scores, and need.
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Iowa
Ted W. Leonard
Iowa Pca
Iowa Pcas
Iowa State University
Ames
Leonard
Land Grant University
Henry County History Tour Planned for Sunday
The Henry County Historical Society will sponsor a history tour this Sunday, November 4 in the southwest Henry County area. The event begins at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Pleasant city library and invites all interested participants.
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Henry County
Henry County Historical Society
Mt. Pleasant
Area Lunch Menus by School Week
Area school lunch menus list weekly offerings at Washington Highland Keota Mid-Prairs and Waco. Dishes include chili with crackers, chicken and dumplings, lasagna, and fish sticks, with sides like potatoes, vegetables, fruits, breads, and milk. Friday notes No School for Keota.
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Washington
WACO
District Democrats meet here Sunday
District Democrats gather at the Fairgrounds schoolhouse Sunday at 1 30 p m for the final meeting of the year. Tom Whitney state chairman will open with a talk on party issues and district leaders. Ben Benzine the state finance chairman will outline a plan to liquidate all outstanding debt by early 1974. Adjournment is planned by 4 p m.
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Washington
Fairgrounds
Tom Whitney
Whitney
Ben Benzine
Waco High to Present Sleeping Beauty
OLDS Waco High School students will stage Sleeping Beauty November 9 and 10 at the high school building. Tickets are on sale at the school. Each performance begins at 7 30 p m.
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Waco High School
Headliners 4-H Club Host Costume Party at Linda Hiatt Home
The Headliners 4-H Club held a Monday evening Halloween party at Linda Hiatt's home with a wiener roast and games led by Jeannie and Jeannie Gevock. Wendy Bandy won best costume for dressing as Aunt Jemima. new members Michelle Carey Julie Martin Lori Long and Beth Bruty attended.
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4-H
Linda Hiatt
Jeannie
Jeannie Gevock
Wendy Bandy
Jemima
Michelle Carey
Julie Martin
Lori Long
Beth Bruty
Marching Band Ends Season With Canton Win and Jones Show
The VHS marching band wraps up its season with a first place finish in Canton Missouri in street marching. They performed a half time show at Culver Stockton Town Wesleyan football game and plan a Christmas concert on December 17 led by Mr Shanks.
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VHS
Canton
Missouri
Culver-Stockton
Bill Chase
Woody Herman
Duke Ellington
Interim pastor chosen for First Presbyterian Church
Ten years ago Dr. L W Hunter accepted the post of interim pastor at the First Presbyterian Church in Washington. He previously came from Oelwein.
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L.W. Hunter
First Presbyterian Church In
Washington
Dr. Hunter
Oelwein
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