Carter Wins Presidency In Tight Election Victory
Jimmy Carter wins the presidency in a razor thin race against Gerald Ford, carrying the South and key urban regions. He secures 297 electoral votes and promises tax reform and government reorganization as Ford concedes after a long campaign. Ford finishes with 241 electoral votes amid labor and urban voter support for Carter.
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Ford wins Iowa in close presidential race
In Iowa President Ford secured all eight electoral votes as the closest White House race in recent memory unfolded. Carter trailed briefly before Ford surged ahead with 93 percent of precincts reporting, while Democrat Mezvinsky lost in the 1st District race.
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Vetter and Timmins Win Seats on County Hospital Board
Incumbent Harvey Timmins and former state legislator Keith Vetter won six-year terms on the Washington County Hospital Board of Trustees in Tuesday's general election. Timmins, 40, topped three candidates for one of two seats with 2,516 votes, while Vetter, 58, led over Jack N. Moore to secure his first term, replacing Dean Edwards who did not seek re-election.
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Leach Wins Iowa 1st District Seat in Upset Victory
United Press International reports James Leach defeated Democrat Edward Mezvinsky in Iowa's 1st District for the congressional seat, 108,762 to 99,970 with Larry Smith under 1 percent. Bedell won a second term in northwest Iowa, while Grassley and Harkin won easily in other districts.
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Weather Outlook Partly Cloudy Through Thursday
Weather forecast notes partly cloudy skies through Thursday with a low tonight in the low 20s and a high near 40. Winds will be 10 to 15 mph tonight and during the day Thursday.
County Democrats gain one office in courthouse
In Washington County races Democrat Carol Giardino defeated incumbent Jane Zielstorf to win the county clerk of court post. Republicans swept the other four county offices. Pearson and Marshall won supervisor seats, Mineart won auditor, and Sheriff Yale Jarvis was unopposed. Voters also backed Ford over Carter in the presidential vote and James Leach over Mezvinsky for U.S. representative. Final tallies showed strong turnout with 8,000 ballots cast.
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Washington Junior High Sets Friday Parent Conferences
Parent-teacher conferences at Washington Junior High School are scheduled for Friday November 5. All junior high families should have received a letter with conference details. Parents seeking a conference should contact the school guidance office to arrange in advance.
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Washington Community Choir Rehearses for Christmas Service
The Washington Community Choir begins rehearsals this Sunday November 7 at 2 p.m. in the United Methodist Church under Mrs Ruth Shields with Mrs Kay Stewart as organist. The group will present its Christmas program on December 5 and invites interested singers to attend the first session.
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