City Bets Big on 1971 Christmas Display in Central Park
The Chamber of Commerce plans a $13 500 citywide display with eight 9 foot drummer boys eight 8 foot jolly Santas eight 6 foot elves eight 9 foot Musical Mikes and a 15 foot snowman replacing the central tree. The Nativity scene returns while old ornaments may be reused to finish the setup. Officials seek pledges from residents and merchants to fund the effort. Weather wear and vandalism concerns noted with last year’s ornaments already stretched.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Board
Washington
Iowa
Central Park
Keota Vandalism Debate Shapes Upcoming Election
Keota faces a vandalism dispute impacting the November election as residents differ on its scope. Norbert Flander challenges Mayor Austin Zehr on tougher anti vandalism action while councilors report curfew easing after youth disturbances around Toady’s Place.
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Keota
Norbert Flander
Austin Zehr
Flander
House of Representatives
Roger Richardson
Richardson
Toady’s
Toady
Statler
Zehr
Keith Wallerich
Richard Lee
De-Men Sponsor Case Field Expansion at Washington
Washington school board approves a Case Field project by the De-Men booster group to expand facilities for reporters broadcasters spotters and scouts. Top level shelter added atop north bleachers. volunteers from within the booster club will handle materials and labor. Work starts Saturday with aim to finish before the first home game.
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Washington Community School Board
Washington
De-Men
Case Field
Booster Club
Ike” Green
Edith Hurricanes Batters Louisiana Coast And Sheds Homes
Edith the hurricane lashed Louisiana with 100 mph winds torrential rain and floods forcing thousands to flee inland. Coast Guard units could not reach stranded boats as lives and property were at risk across Cameron Vermilion Parish and Port Arthur with widespread power outages and empty marshy shores.
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Cameron
UPI
Edith
Louisiana
Broussard
Youngsville
U.S. Coast Guard
Coast Guard
Vermilion Parish
Forked Island
Caribbean
Honduras
Yucatan Peninsula
Nicaragua
Gulf of Mexico
Texas
Ray Valdetero
Lake Charles
Cameron Courthouse
Gulf Coast
Audrey
National Weather Service
Louisana
Esirh
Fern Sabin
Port Arthur
Margie May
Cameron Parish
Anti U S Demonstration Spurs Security Advisory in Saigon
In Saigon region a large anti American rally at Long Binh near Saigon injures nine civilians when a U S Army truck hits a three wheel bus. Demonstrators block the base entrance and demand action while the U S Embassy urges protective security measures after a wave of firebombings and a nightclub bombing killed 15 patrons.
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Saigon
UPI
U.S
U.S. Army
Long Binh
Bien Hoa
My Canh
Verdict of Guilty in Forgery Case Here
A district court jury found Larry McCartney guilty of forgery after deliberating from 11:15 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. Wednesday at the Washington County courthouse Judge Harold J. Fleck set September 27 at 10 a.m. for sentencing.
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Larry McCartney
McCartney
Harold J. Fleck
Washington County Court House
Attica Hostage Deaths Under Review After Prison Storm
Investigators probe how nine hostages died during the Attica prison uprising as state police and guards stormed the facility. Questions linger whether deaths were caused by inmates or rescuers and if extended negotiations or gubernatorial presence could have altered the outcome.
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Attica
N.Y
UPI
Attica State Correctional Facility
Gov. Nelson A Rockefeller
Iowa Weather Outlook: Cloudy Skies and Cooldowns This Week
United Press International reports Iowa will see mostly cloudy skies through Friday with highs in the 50s to 60s and cooler overnight lows, upper 30s to 40s in the far north. Northwest areas head to the 50s Friday while southeast reach the low to mid 60s.
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United Press International
Iowa
Modern rustlers haunt Old West act of livestock theft
Washington County faces rising professional livestock rustling. hogs are prime targets with herds moving across lots. Sheriff Don Robertson notes thefts occur mainly at night but daytime raids happen. tips stress lighting, regular herd checks, and quick reporting to markets and authorities.
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Washington County
Don Robertson
Robertson
Iowa
Missouri
Riverside
Kennedy
George McCutchon
Farm Bureau
McCutchon
Jack Scheeler
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Cham
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Charles B. Layton
Robert Docking
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W.R. Anderson
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Puerto Rico
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