Utility rate reforms move to study in Congress
Washington UPI reports congressional energy conferees opened talks on electric utility rate reform amid claims of a federal takeover of state rate-making. Leaders from both chambers urged compromise while noting little agreement yet. The House favors major rate reform to reflect true generation costs with off-peak discounts. the Senate prioritizes conservation and leaves state commissions decision power. Conference work continues on energy conservation and coal conversion as utility rate policy, natural gas pricing, and energy taxes loom.
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Washington
UPI
Congressional Energy
House
Senate
Haley Staggers
D-W. Va
Thomas Ashley
Ohio
Bennett Johnston
D-La
Leach to discuss HEW hospital guidelines in Mt Pleasant
First District Congressman Jim Leach will hold a public information meeting on Wednesday November 16 at 2:00 p.m. in the Iowa Wesleyan College Student Union social hall to discuss proposed HEW guidelines for rural and small town hospitals. HEW officials from Kansas City and Iowa Health Systems Agency will attend. The guidelines would set bed to population ratios and minimum births, with possible loss of federal funds for noncompliance. Leach says the meeting seeks citizen input to ensure rural hospitals are not overruled by urban focused rules. The event is open to all interested residents.
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Jim Leach
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa Wesleyan College Student Union
Leach
Kansas City
Iowa Health Systems Agency
Iowa Agency
HEW
Shimon Wins Draw For Kalona Council Seat
Shimon is seated on the Kalona City Council after his name was drawn from a hat by Elmer Schneider, chair of the Washington County Board of Supervisors, to break a tie with Freeman Slaback. Each candidate had 134 votes in last Tuesday's municipal election. Slaback may contest within 10 days.
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Evening Journal
C.C
Shimon
Kalona
Elmer Schneider
Washington County Board of Supervisors
Freeman Slaback
Slaback
Iowa
Ralph Marshall
Schneider
Slabach
Curtis Mineart
Washington County 4-H Banquet Honors Members and Leaders
About 400 people attended the Washington County Recognition and Awards Banquet at the K.C. Hall. State 4-H leaders spoke on goal setting and involvement, as club members and leaders were honored with many awards across 4-H divisions and special recognitions for five and ten years of service.
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The
Evening Journal
Washington County
K.C. Hall
Washington
State
4-H
David Peterson
Sue Boeding
County
4-H Council
Deanna Bohr
Brenda Baker
Todd Meyer
George Pfeifer
Shelley Stout
Lindsay Greiner
Bob Shepherd
Washington County Farm Bureau
Julia Gamon
Robert Spenner
Richard Scott
Larry Sexton
Pete Bell
Jim Frier
Ford Motor Co
Judy Reed
Mary Beth Wittetoe
Mike Beranek
Kevin Horn
Readers Digest
Kris
Iowa open meetings law criticized as unenforceable
Des Moines report on a legislative subcommittee hearing where critics including Chuck Wolf of IBNA and Hebert Strentz of Drake University argued Iowa open meetings law is weak, overly broad in exemptions, contains a catch-all shield, and lacks teeth for enforcement, prompting calls to tighten provisions and clarify guidelines.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
Chuck Wolf
Iowa Broadcast News Association
IBNA
Legislative Council
Joint
House Senate
Wolf
Hebert Strentz
Drake University School of Journalism
Iowa Freedom of Information Council
Strentz
Louise Moon
League of Women Voters of
Highland to stage Annie Get Your Gun this week
Tickets are on sale for Highland High School chorus production of Annie Get Your Gun on November 17 18 and 19 at 8 p m in the high school gym. Director Irene Trotter and Don Jones oversee sets and dance supervision. Cast and resort participants from local groups include Shari Stout Jeff Davis and many others.
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Highland High School
Irvin Berlin
Annie Oakley
Col
Buffalo Bill
Annie
Frank Butler
Irene Trotter
Don Jones
Virginia Ellinger
Jane Trotter
Sherrie Lord
Shari Stout
Jeff Davis
Charlie Davenport
John Hazel
Yellow Foot
Neal Megcelsen
Roger Blodgett
Porter
Dwight Miller
Colene Steege
Mike Kopf
Schuyler Adams
Leanne Schnoebelen
Sylvia Potter-Porter
Becky Sexton
Mr. Henderson
Dave Roberts
Henderson
Lori Duwa
Mark Stout
Linda Eagle
Susie Gregory
Debbie Havel
Karen Koehler
Rhonda Lewis
Teri Rand
Great Smokeout pledge urged in Washington Iowa
Mayor Harold Johnson urged local smokers to pledge a day without cigarettes on November 17 for The Great American Smokeout. ACS officials note a day by day approach can help some quit or cut back. Posters and pledge cards will be placed in schools, drug stores, and the YMCA with contacts for more information.
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Harold Johnson
Washington
Iowa
American Cancer Society
Mr Johnson
ACS
Judy Venzke
YMCA
Dale Venzke
Arthur Witthoft
Carter Unveils Compromise Full Employment Bill
President Carter proposes a national goal to cut unemployment from 7 percent to 4 percent by 1983 in a compromise jobs bill backed by 32 labor and civil rights groups. The measure creates a five year framework for policy, requires a yearly report to Congress, and emphasizes investment and new public sector opportunities over new programs.
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Washington
UPI
Carter
Hubert Humphrey
D-Minn
Augustus Hawkins
D-Calif
Congress
Aliens cost 72 million on welfare, GAO finds
The GAO says abuse of federal welfare by aliens in five states costs taxpayers over 72 million yearly. Payments arise from affidavits of support later backed down by Americans, with aliens gaining SSI after 30 days. Percy aide notes sponsors’ affidavits could become enforceable contracts under proposed five year residency rules.
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Washington
UPI
General Accounting Office
GAO
Charles Percy
United States
California
New York
Florida
New Jersey
Illinois
Percy
Washington County Humane Society organized with charter members
A meeting at the YWCA room on Thursday Nov 17 at 7 p.m. will organize the Washington County Humane Society. Attendees become charter members as officers are chosen. All interested persons are urged to attend and take part in the decisions.
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Washington County Humane Society
YWCA
Cedar Rapids Cat Show Honors Two Local Winners
Two cats owned by local residents topped the Cedar Rapids Friendly Cat Fanciers second annual show this past weekend. Tassy, owned by Jackie Wells, earned best long haired kitten while Kizzie, owned by Carrie Wells, was named best whole cat among 68 entries.
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Cedar Rapids
Pork industry warns nitrite ban could gut bacon supply
Iowa pork leaders urge delay on a federal nitrite ban, arguing it would disrupt curing agents and raise costs. They cite nitrites prevent botulism and fear bacon sales would vanish if a deadline is enforced. Governors of Iowa Illinois and Indiana press USDA for more study time while producers seek substitutes.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa Pork Producers Association
Robert D. Ray
Iowa
James Thompson
Illinois
Otis Bowen
Indiana
U.S Secretary of Agriculture
Robert Bergland
Queck
USDA
Weather outlook with clouds and showers likely
Partly cloudy conditions with a slight chance of showers tonight and Tuesday. Low tonight near 40 degrees. High Tuesday in the mid 50s. Winds southeast around 10 to 15 mph tonight. Rain chances about 20 percent for tonight and Tuesday.
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