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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1966

Page

6

Voters asked to approve three fourths mill tax for merged area

Notice invites Benton Cedar Johnson Linn and surrounding counties to vote on a five year tax levy to fund libraries and related projects. Polls open from 1 am to 8 pm with four precincts listed. The notice warns deadlines for legal actions and creditor claims with six months to file.

Benton Ordar’ Town Johnson, Jones, Linn Washington Cedar Johnson Tone Rat Savina Senoat

Livestock price report from Chicago market

Markets report from Chicago lists cattle and sheep bids with mixed quality levels. No 1-3 cattle ranges show 190-240 lb at 24.50 to 25.25, 200-225 lb at 25.25, 240-280 lb at 24.00-24.50, and slaughter steers around 26.50 for small high choice lots. Slaughter heifers 23.00-28.50, cows 16.00-18.50, plus sheep bids for spring lambs and light weights 23.15-25.00 in various grades.

Midwest Old Timers and Threshers Reunion Opens in Mount Pleasant

The Midwest Old Timers and Threshers Association Reunion runs today through Monday in Mount Pleasant with a Giant Cavalcade of Power featuring over 100 steamers. Activities include log sawing, threshing, sorghum boiling, grist grinding, merry-go-round power, and Baker Fan tests. A Corliss engine museum and antique farm machinery exhibit join the show, along with an 1891 Baldwin locomotive steamed for rides. Entertainment includes square dancing, a fiddlers contest, and Jimmy Davis from Toby and Susie. The Southeast Iowa Antique Car Club presents Kings of the Road, a century of autos, on Sunday.

Mount Pleasant Midwest Old Letters and Threshers Association Corliss Baldwin Jimmy Davis Toby and Susie Iowa

New Auto Safety Standards Move Toward Law

Washington lawmakers approve a broad auto safety bill with unanimous House voting 365 to 0 and Senate acceptance by voice vote. The measure requires federal standards to be drafted by the commerce secretary by Jan 31, 1967 for all new cars from 1968 and for used cars within two years after enactment.

Washington UPL House Senate White House United States Commerce

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