Delayed Washington County hospital ICU project faces nurse shortage
Administrator Norman Jensen said the intensive coronary care unit at Washington County Hospital is delayed indefinitely due to nurse staffing problems. The Board of Trustees met in special session without formal action as bids were to be re-let this winter. Bids were to open in August but bidder shortage delayed awards. The hospital now faces a tight nursing situation after four nurses left and one changed to part time in the last two months.
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Auto Workers vote on Chrysler three year contract
UAW workers at Chrysler plants in the United States and Canada began voting on a tentative three year contract that could end the walkout by Monday. Leonard Woodcock predicted strong rank and file support as Windsor Ontario plants started balloting with final results due by Sunday afternoon.
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World wheat supply improves. prices still elevated
The International Wheat Council reports a slight easing of the world wheat shortage after higher U S and Canadian output. Prices remain at or above August peaks as northern hemisphere crops of food grains coarse grains and vegetable protein feeds may set new records, though the overall supply seems to have improved.
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London
UPI
United States
Canada
International Wheat Council
No queen named as ISU drops homecoming tradition
Iowa State University officials announced that this year's homecoming will proceed without a homecoming queen. Co-chairman Jack Muller said alumni expect a queen, but students care little, noting last year's six finalists generated enthusiasm yet voting remained a popularity poll.
Extended school vacation continues as unions bargain
Hundreds of thousands of students remain on extended summer break as school boards and teachers unions negotiate new contracts. In Kenosha Wisconsin the striking teachers face a $7500 daily fine for not returning to work and only 2225 of 22000 public school students attended classes.
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Kenosha
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Education Association
Woman Pleads Guilty In Goodwill Box Trespass Case
Betty Lou Short of Davenport pleaded guilty to criminal trespass for entering a Goodwill Industries drop box to take items for neighbors on welfare. Reduced from larceny, she paid a $100 fine after two weeks of arrest.
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Davenport
UPI
Robin Hood
Goodwill Industries
Betty Lou Short
Weather outlook with clouds and scattered showers
Readable forecast notes considerable cloudiness this afternoon tonight and Friday with a chance of widely scattered showers this afternoon and tonight and rain likely Friday. Northeast to east winds 8 to 15 mph this afternoon and east winds 15 mph tonight. Cooler highs in the 60s and overnight lows in the lower 50s. Rain chances 20 percent this afternoon 30 percent tonight and 60 percent Friday.
Washington municipal race heats up with multiple nominations
Nomination papers circulate for several candidates in Washington city elections. For council at large Irvin Whitham’s seat draws many hopefuls: Jared Sturdevant Roger C Miller Richard D. Anderson and Marion S. McAvoy. Second ward contenders Don Hanson and Simon Lowe. fourth ward candidate Connie Day. Incumbent mayor Ralph Martin not running. park board hopeful Sally Hotle lone candidate. Marion McAvoy may not seek another term. Harold Johnson undecided. Harold Stephens and Walter Messer are current fourth and second ward councilmen respectively.
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Charlie) McAvoy
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Harold Stephens
Walter Messer
William Potter
Simon Lowe
Harold Johnson
Johnson
Ralph Martin
Charles
Sally) Hotle
Marion McAvoy
Nixon housing plan viewed as limited relief for poor
Washington experts and lawmakers say President Nixon's housing program will do little to ease problems for the poor or prospective homeowners in credit-starved states. Critics cite partial funding, delayed low income housing measures, and questions about high credit costs despite proposed $5.5 billion for new construction and tax credit incentives.
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White House and Cox seek compromise on Watergate tapes
As the court deadline nears the White House and Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox push toward a compromise over Nixon's Watergate tapes. Cox wants the tapes heard by a grand jury. Nixon argues confidentiality. A series of meetings this week explored edits to transcripts and potential voluntary disclosures, with little movement so far.
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Nixon says Watergate days behind him and more relaxed
President Nixon feels the Watergate crisis has passed and appears more relaxed, saying the country is focusing on inflation and the fuel shortage. Doctors report an excellent recovery from viral pneumonia last July as aides note his domestic program focus will continue while Congress is in session. Aide briefings suggest no final Europe trip decision until additional talks with leaders occur. Secretary of State designates Kissinger expected to be rapidly confirmed, with a possible swearing in to attend UN General Assembly days.
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Three Stanek sextuplets show signs of recovery in Denver
In Denver three of the five surviving Stanek sextuplets showed signs of improvement from lung disease that killed an infant sister. Doctors warned conditions remain precarious hour by hour while two previously poor-condition babies rallied overnight. The four-day-old infants were born by Caesarean to a 34-year-old mother. two were fair, one good, and one uncertain.
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Denver
UPI
University of Colorado Medical Center
John
Washington County Democrats name Don Pilcher chairman
The Washington County Democrats appoint Don Pilcher as chairman to fill a vacancy from former chair John Eliott. Wanda Smith becomes vice chairwoman, Vernita Schneider secretary, and Geraldine Schulty treasurer. The central committee sets a meeting for October 2 with time and venue to be announced.
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Washington County Democrats
Pilcher
John Eliott
Wanda Smith
Vernita Schneider
Geraldine Schulty
Central Committee
Turner cheered by ruling curbing high credit rates in Iowa
Des Moines (UPI) Attorney General Richard Turner hailed an Iowa Supreme Court decision banning credit card interest above 9 percent. The 8-0 ruling voids 15 percent monthly charges after 30 days, affecting Younker's department stores and major oil companies. Justice Mason wrote the opinion, extending usury limits to businesses aiding purchases.
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Iowa Supreme Court
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Iowa
Hall remains in jail on murder charge at Iowa City
James Wendell Hall a 19 year old former University of Iowa football player remained jailed in Johnson County on a open murder charge for the slaying of Sarah Ann Ottens a 20 year old nursing student in Rienow Hall during spring recess. He was arraigned with a 50000 dollar bond and given until Sept 27 to enter a formal plea. Authorities after a six month investigation and a Johnson County Grand Jury returned the indictment after hearing 32 witnesses.
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U of I
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Butz optimistic on propane supply for harvest year
Agriculture Secretary Earl L. Butz said propane for crop drying will be tight but not indicate a broad farm energy crisis. He warned of trouble if a late wet fall, noted railroads added hopper cars, and expressed no hope for meat price relief amid inflation, while resisting export controls. A small UFW group protested high prices and farm worker oppression.
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Earl L. Butz
Butz
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Connie) Day
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