Marshall County approves 3.2 million courthouse bond
Marshall County Iowa voters approve a 3.2 million bond to renovate the 88 year old courthouse with 71 percent yes from about 7 000 ballots. Official totals show 4830 yes and 2000 no while only one precinct fails to meet the 60 percent threshold. Authorities expect eight months before bonds can be sold and bids let.
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Complaints on Freeway 534 Delay from West Burlington
West Burlington representatives asked the Iowa Highway Commission to speed Freeway 534 completion arguing that delaying the 2.6 mile section could cause gridlock on Roosevelt Avenue as the Burlington end opens this year. Project costs have risen from 3.2 million to nearly 7 million due to inflation. The commission will review the request while drafting a new five year plan and may tour the Hardin County Greenbelt area affected by Freeway 520.
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Oil executives predict price rise despite slight drops
United Press International reports oil executives and officials say price declines are temporary as Arab producers ignore Ford pressure and seek higher crude costs. Midwestern refiners cut some gasoline prices while Gulf Oil raised prices, signaling no trend reversal.
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Washington
Henry A. Kissinger
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Tiny Houston boy lives in protective bubble a year old
In Houston a year old boy named David has spent all but thirty seconds of his life in a plastic sterile isolator due to an inherited immune deficiency. Doctors remain optimistic he may live a normal life with future treatment.
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Ford to testify on Nixon pardon before House panel
President Ford will appear at 10 a.m. on Thursday Oct. 10 before the Criminal Justice subcommittee in the Rayburn Building to discuss his Nixon pardon. The session may be televised. Questioning will cover fourteen inquiries on the pardon and related actions. Mostly sunny and cool today with highs 50s to mid 60s.
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Humphrey and Butz clash over U.S. grain reserve plan
Washington. Sen. Hubert Humphrey and Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz debated a government stockpile to guard food supplies. Humphrey backed a mixed government-private reserve and urged national security protection, while Butz warned against public reserves due to political pressure and favored market incentives and international aid.
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America
Record Low Temperatures Hit Iowa as Arctic Air Returns
Cold air blanketed Iowa with 11 stations setting new record lows. Spencer logged the state's coldest reading at 20 degrees, a 10 degree drop from the old record and the earliest season low in records.
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Seek nominations for ASC committees election details
William Day announces county farmers may nominate candidates for the ASC community committee ballot. Nominations run Oct 3 to Oct 29 by petition with three eligible voters needed. Balloting by mail occurs Nov 22 to Dec 2 to elect ASC committeemen for local farm program administration.
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Greyhound pleads guilty to illegal campaign contributions
Greyhound Corp. admitted illegal campaign contributions totaling 16040 to Nixon and McGovern campaigns in 1972. Attorney Thomas Finney said most funds went to Nixon's committee and that the firm reimbursed executives who contributed, to avoid a statute violation. The plea was entered before U.S. District Judge Oliver Gasch, who delayed further action.
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Killer frost hits Washington County crops in 1974
Washington County recorded its first killing frost of fall 1974 with a 27 degree low. Initial checks show significant damage to immature corn and soybean fields. Extension Director Jim Frier estimates 65 percent of crops are mature enough to survive, while one third likely suffered frost damage. He is compiling farmer aid options for post freeze plans.
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Demo challenger accuses Ray on road funding in Iowa debate
In Des Moines Jim Schaben challenged Gov. Robert D. Ray during a televised debate over road funding. He cited $39.7 million diverted from road taxes, while Ray defended replacements via higher fees and truck industry influence.
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