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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1975
Page
5
Washington based UPI reports Agriculture Department data showing farm costs rose about 8 percent over the prior year while overall farm prices increased only about 1 percent. Parity measures fell to 74 percent, wheat at 84, corn near 96, with hogs and milk keeping pace. vegetables and potatoes rose, signaling uneven relief amid inflation.
Salt Lake City UPI reports polygamist Alex Joseph seeks 36000 acres in Kane County including sites for the Kaiparowits coal plant. He and about 112 followers filed for land reclassification two days before vacate deadline, asserting intent to continue homesteading despite a federal order. He claims 90 new followers and has tied land claims to two potential power plant sites. BLM says reclassification won’t occur and the land remains unsuitable for agriculture. Local judge ruled land closed to homesteading, orders to leave by Thursday remain in effect.
The Washington County Democratic Party lists September activities for Democrats. A 1st District Workshop is set for Sept 6 at 10 a.m. at Washington Junior High School to discuss Affirmative Action, caucus systems, new election law, voter ID, and registration. A fundraising dinner for Democrats from seven counties occurs Sept 26 at the Izaak Walton League with tickets at $10, featuring USS Senator John Culver and Rep Ed Mezvinsky, to support grassroots party programs.
Washington City Council met in regular session with Mayor Hard L Johnson presiding. Council members Brown Anderson Walter and Marsan were present. minutes from prior meetings were approved. A motion to authorize charges to the General Fund for Xerox Corporation machine supplies and Washington Lumber Company supply purchases was approved.
Washington man Larry C Zehr pays 130 after guilty pleas Sept 2 on littering injuring public property stop sign and public intoxication charges. Defacing property not guilty plea with Sept 9 hearing. other local cases include bond actions and multiple fines for various traffic and minor violations.
The Washington Iowa council and county records publish probate matters for Rachel Wiley Ronald B Dela Vernon White and related estates with notices to creditors and executors. Bond issuance and hearing details outline sewer construction and water revenue bonds plus contract approvals for city projects and street work.
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