Washington City Council approves quarterly water and sewer bills
The council approved a city wide shift to quarterly water and sewer billings for all residents starting December. Readings begin October 12 for most areas with SW quadrant catch up by early November. Police receive $2 per hour for Sundays and holidays retroactive to September 15. A four way stop will replace the current two way at East Second and North Second.
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Half of Iowa corn safe from frost reported by officials
DES MOINES Iowa crop officials said on Monday that more than half of the expected record corn crop should survive damaging frost. The assessment notes substantial portions of fields remain vulnerable but the larger share is protected.
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Surveyor 2 launches toward moon in near perfect trajectory
United States launches its second Surveyor lunar lander from Cape Kennedy atop an Atlas Centaur rocket. The 2,204-pound spacecraft begins a 26 day mission to photograph the lunar surface with a rotating television camera and aims for a touchdown near Sinus Medii. Engineers plan midcourse firings to ensure a precise landing, with early indications predicting a landing later this week if all systems stay nominal.
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Tax writers wrestle with binding contracts on inflation plan
The House Ways and Means Committee stalled its inflation battle work over defining a binding contract for firms to commit to large equipment purchases. The Johnson plan links a 7 percent investment tax credit to preexisting commitments, sparking steel industry pushback amid Republic Steel's $200 million expansion in Cleveland. A second pillar would suspend accelerated depreciation for commercial buildings.
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Chinese accuse plot to overthrow Mao in Beijing broadcasts
Peking charged officials and intellectuals conspired to overthrow Chairman Mao and restore capitalism. Reports say Red Guard opposition and party purges fuel internal strife as troops urged to admit mistakes. Hanoi and Peking split over Vietnam peace talks with U S date demands.
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Two killed in Iowa traffic toll rises in 1966
United Press International reports two more deaths on Iowa highways. Mrs. L. W. Garrells, 78, of Thayer, died after a car-truck collision east of Thayer. Her husband was treated and released. Chris Nessemeir Lorimer, driver of the pickup, was uninjured. Mrs. Jessie Waterhouse, 73, of Baxter, died in Albia Hospital from injuries after a Sunday crash seven miles south of Albia. Her daughter Ruth Warner, 51, of Baxter, drove the car that struck another and went into a 12 foot ditch following a line of vehicles waiting for a left turn. Dec 1966 toll reaches 576, up from 531 last year.
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Smith challenges Miller to debate in Washington
DES MOINES UPD Democratic candidate B. Smith invites Republican Sen. Jack Miller to a taped Washington debate to air on Iowa TV stations. Smith will attend a Democratic National Committee campaign conference in Washington September 21 to 23 and proposes using Capitol filming facilities for the event. They previously debated in Sioux City Ames and Waterloo after the primary.
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United Nations to open 21st General Assembly with 93 items
Thant will lead the session which runs to December 20 as 93 agenda items include Africa racism disarmament and the question of Communist admissions. Abdul Rahman Pazhwak Afghan ambassador is chosen as assembly president. Guyana joins as a member. US and Dean Rusk press Thant for extended tenure amid limited dialogue with Moscow.
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Soucek elected president of Washington School Board
Henry Soucek was elected president of the Washington Community School board at a recent reorganization meeting. He succeeds Dean Luers as president with Carl Dallmeyer named vice president. Returns were canvassed and Soucek and Larry W. Robison took the oath of office for new terms. Ron Rich was named attendance officer for the 1966 67 school year.
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Marines Drive Toward Key DMZ Objective Near Saigon
U S Marines and air support pressed a major assault against the North Vietnamese 324B Division in the DMZ area near the coast. They seized An Din h in a push through heavy fire, with air strikes and artillery backing. Fourteen other engagements reported across the country as pilots logged 116 missions, wrecking rail lines and targeting troop concentrations, while a MIG Alley air offensive continued to disrupt North Vietnamese supply routes.
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No real suspect in Percy slaying
Chicago police and investigators still have no solid lead in the Valerie Percy murder case. Police chief Daley said the intruder was described only fragmentarily after a nighttime assault on the 21 year old daughter of Republican senatorial candidate Charles H. Percy. Private funeral services planned for this afternoon.
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Weather by United Press International Warnings
Generally fair tonight and Wednesday with a late temperature change. Low tonight in the 40s. High Wednesday in the 70s.
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Public notices today probate and estate actions
Probate of will and appointment of executor for Vera H Bailey. Appointment of administrator for Milo M Patterson estate. Notices appear on page six.
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