Washington County GOP meets at high school library
The Washington County Republican central committee plans an 8 p.m. Wednesday meeting in the Washington High School library. At the gathering, attendees may reserve spots for a $50 presidential luncheon in Des Moines on October 24. Local reservations close Friday, October 18, and Great Republican Raffle tickets will be sold at the meeting.
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Republican Central Committee
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Des Moines
Keane Convicted of Mail Fraud and Conspiracy in Chicago
Alderman Thomas Keane, seen as Chicago's top Democrat after Mayor Daley, was found guilty on 17 counts of mail fraud and one count of conspiracy. A federal jury deliberated 45 minutes after being sequestered, with Keane, 69, and his family showing no emotion as the verdict was announced.
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Chicago
UPI
Thomas Keane
Richard J.daley
Keane
Daley
Finance Committee
Rohrer Quintuplets Given Names in Catonsville
Baltimore UPI report says the Rohrer couple welcomed five newborns born Tuesday at University Hospital. Four girls were named Michelle Lynn Sandra Elizabeth Belina Ann and Jennifer Louise while the boy was named Russell Charles. Mrs. Rohrer viewed the babies today and appeared surprised and happy.
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Baltimore
UPI
Charles R. Rohrer Jr
Catonsville
Rohrer
Michelle Lynn
Sandra Elizabeth
Belina Ann
Jennifer Louise
Russell Charles
Karen
Rockefeller asked to explain $800000 in gifts to aides
Senate Rules Committee asked Nelson A. Rockefeller for a full explanation of about $800 000 in gifts he gave to former aides including Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. Rockefeller told Chairman Howard Cannon he would provide the details as soon as possible.
Kidnapers to Panama Prompted by Venezuelan Crisis
Seven hostages bathed for the first time in 13 days as pro Castro guerrillas at the Venezuelan Consulate prepared for departure. Families gathered while police guarded the scene and diplomats sought exile for the six attackers.
Weather Forecast for Iowa Zone 13
Fair this evening with light and variable winds and lows around 40. Partly sunny and warmer on Thursday with highs in the upper 70s.
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Iowa
Defend surtax in talks with Congress critics
Treasury Secretary William E. Simon defended Ford's 5 percent income tax surcharge before Congress saying it would affect only 28 percent of taxpayers. House Ways and Means members voiced skepticism as Rep. Al Ullman doubted Ford would let the surtax die.
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UPI
Treasury
William E. Simon
Ford
Congress
House
Ways and Means Committee
Herman T. Schneebeli
Schneebeli
al Ullman
D-Ore
Ways and Means
Charles A. Vanik
Ohio
Vanik
Simon
Ullman
Rose Garden
Ray Sets Optimistic Iowa Outlook On Surplus And Budgets
Gov. Robert D. Ray describes a 207 million surplus for 1974 and a 180 million projection for 1975 while warning the 1977 figure could fall to 10.6 million. He urges 90 percent base budgeting and conservative planning as Ford calls spending cuts. He praises anti inflation efforts and notes no new bonds for projects or the Vietnam veteran bonus.
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Des Moines
UPI
Treasury
Robert D. Ray
State Department
Ray
Ford
Marvin Selden
Iowa
Selden
Kenneth Jerrignan
Iowa Commission For the Blind
Jernignan
Congress
Pledge 5.25 Billion More for Jobless Aid and Jobs
Labor Secretary Brennan told Congress the administration would spend 5.25 billion on unemployment insurance and a jobs program if unemployment hits 7 percent. The plan ties aid to a National Employment Assistance Act triggering at 6 percent unemployment for three months, with phased funding for community projects and workers exhausting benefits.
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Washington
UPI
Peter J. Brennan
Congress
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Senate
House Labor
Ford
Organized Labor
Violence Escalates in Kanawha County Book Protests
In Charleston West Virginia protesters vow to fight until death as an explosion hits Wet Branch Elementary and a firebombs Midway Elementary. blasting powder from coal mines caused the blast. About 2100 miners idled as pickets block access. textbooks are under review after parents called for permanent removal.
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W. Va
UPI
Kanawha County
Wet Branch
Cabin Creek
Midway
Campbell's Creek
Kanawha River
West Virginia
Quinn Morton
Kanawha County Coal Operators Association
Boone
Fayette
Morton
Central Iowa Railway appeal denied by Iowa council
Iowa Energy Police Council refused $693 000 in state aid to Central Iowa Railway Co which operates a 63 mile line from Hills to Montezuma. Critics warned of poor return on public funds while supporters said coal mine traffic and grain shipments could keep the railroad afloat.
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UPI
Iowa
Energy Police Council
EPC
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CIRC
Hills
Montezuma
Central Iowa Railway
Rock Island
ICO Corp
Iowa City
ICO
Thornburg
Clarence Wolfe
Council
John Millhone
Webster
Milwaukee Road
Wolfe
Keith Dunton
D-Thornburg
Dunton
Millhone
Harriette J. Baum
Manchester
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