Masson retires after 38 years with the postal service
George Masson ends a long career at the local post office after 38 years. He started as a substitute clerk carrier in 1936, served in the Army through World War II, and returned to city routes before finishing on Rural Route 3. He recalls bicycle specials, old rates, and four postmasters while planning future study in science and Bible groups.
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George Masson
Postal Service
Sam Weeks
Don Minick
Journal
Washington
885Th Ordnance Heavy Maintenance Company
India
Burma
Ledo Road
Post Office
Victor Masson
Masson
Highway Post
Postal Transportation Service
Iowa
Mac Delong
C.J. Brown
Eugene Stone
Creation Research Society
The
Bible-Science Association
Food inflation rises as share of take home pay grows
Washington reports food spending rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 167.3 billion dollars from July to September, pushing food costs to 16.9 percent of after tax income in the third quarter. Experts warn higher prices remain likely through early 1975 amid weather damaged corn and soybean crops and rising feed costs. Rep. Lawrence Couglin proposed a joint congressional committee to probe soaring prices and urged tariff removal on sugar imports. Consumer groups warn beef grading changes may raise prices while reducing quality.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
Economis
Crop Reporting Board
U.S
Lawrence Couglin
R-Pa
Congressional Committee
Congress
Couglin
Ford
Sporadic walkoffs foreshadow coal miners strike in Appalachia
UPI reports sporadic mine walkouts in Appalachia foreshadow a nationwide coal miners strike set for Tuesday as bargaining continues. Bituminous Coal Operators Association offered a revised package while unions debate, with Southern Ohio and eastern Ohio West Virginia mines involved. Interior Dept notes coal stocks dire for utilities and coke plants.
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Washington
UPI
Appalachia
Bituminous Coal Operators Association
Southern Ohio Coal Co
Ohio
West Virginia
BCOA
United Mine Workers of America
UMW
Arnold Miller
Southern Ohio
Miller
Guy Farmer
Iowa observes Veteran Day closures across government offices
All city county and state government offices will close Monday in observance of Veteran's Day in Iowa except emergency services. Local banks and savings associations will also close while most retail stores stay open. Federal offices remain open due to October observance. Mail deliveries follow normal schedules.
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Iowa
Savings and Loan
Dirty Work at the Crossroads shines with high school cast
A slick melodrama at the high school last night drew cheers and boos as a disciplined cast delivered energetic performances. Patrick Hotle led as the villain Munro Murgatroyd, with Lisa Schumacher as the seductively evil villainess, while Julie Talbot impressed in her first appearance as Nellie Lovelace. The show featured strong straight parts, skilled staging, and notable costumes and piano work, with another performance tonight at 8 o'clock.
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Dave Elder
Evening Journal
Patrick Hotle
Munro Murgatroyd
Lisa Schumacher
Sin
Neil Schaffner
Toby
Toby & Susie
Mark Keedy
Mookie Maguggin
Michelle Curley
Fleurette
Keedy
Julie Talbot
Nellie Lovelace
Nellie
Adam Oakhart
Bill Whittenberg
Elyse Osincup
Mrs. Upson
Sherie Scott
Brenda Palmer
Lovelace
Debbie Johnson
Little Nelle
Lana Weeks
Osincup
Miss Schumacher
Ray Coleman
Robin Behan
Richard George
Michael Kramme
Carol Coleman
Rollin Secrest
Susie Lucas
Cheri Wheeler
Pat Brock
Nancy Reneger
Ann Moss
Arnold Smith
Carla Pepper
Terry Brown
Larry Burkum
Jan Coon
Nancy Duensing
Debbie Howell
Richard Lemke
Susan Lucas
Kim Luther
Drew Marshall
Joe Moretti
George Pearl
Jack Reed
Gloria Russell
Ron Schmaltz
Debbie Todd
Robyn Wheeler
Millhone backs Rock Island Union Pacific merger benefits
Iowa Energy Director John Millhone said the ICC approved merger terms could bring major gains for Iowa if the deal proceeds, linking a troubled Rock Island Lines with a healthy Union Pacific. He noted restrictions may block completion and warned of likely appeals by rival railroads.
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DES Moines
UPI
John Millhone
Rock Island
Union Pacific
Iowa
Millhone
Interstate Commerce Commission
Western
Umcials
ICC
Chicago and North Western
Chicago
Gold price hits record high on London market
United Press International reports gold soared to $184.50 an ounce in London, up $6.25, with Zurich prices at $179.25. Brokers cite possible Arab purchases as hedges against inflation and a looming market mood, while noting no confirmation of such activity.
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United Press International
London
Zurich
John Flynn
New York
Perera Inc
Flynn
Parole Grant for My Lai War Criminal William Calley
Former Army Lt William L Calley convicted of killing civilians at My Lai in 1968 will be paroled November 19. He has been in the stockade since June while lawyers appeal. Calley left Fort Leavenworth and flew to Columbus Kansas for a bail hearing in federal court.
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Columbus
UPI
Army
William L. Calley
My Lai
Calley
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Portrait of Iowa exhibit at Washington Library during Book Week
About 70 Zielinski photographs from Iowa on display in the Washington Public Library art gallery for National Book Week November 12 through 16. The Kalona photographer contributed to the 176 page Portrait of Iowa published by Adams Press. The exhibit runs 10 to 6 Tuesday and Thursday 12:30 to 8:30 Wednesday and Friday and 9:30 to 5:30 Saturday.
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John M. Zielinski
Kalona
Iowa
Hawkeye State
Adams Press
Minneapolis
Zielinski
Paul Engle
Iowa City
Washington, Public Library
Minn
University of Iowa
Portrait of Iowa
Engle
Towa
Kalona Arts
Washington Public Library
Lowa
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Interior Department
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