Lawmaker Shaw defends Iowa redistricting at Supreme Court hearing
Rep. Elizabeth Shaw chair of the House reapportionment committee testified that pleasing the Republican majority was central to the redrawing of Iowa’s 150 districts. She argued there is no exact population equality and defended efforts to protect incumbents as necessary given candidate shortages.
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Justice Black Placed On Critical List In Bethesda
Retired Supreme Court Justice Hugo L. Black, 85, was moved to the critical list at Bethesda Naval Hospital after a severe stroke. A cerebral vascular accident worsened since Monday, with his prognosis described as poor as his family remains at his bedside. He entered Bethesda Aug. 28 for treatment related to a blood vessel inflammation and blood sugar balance.
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Nationalists Fight for Seat in United Nations Debate
Nationalist China defends its UN seat as a founding member and denounces U S plans to seat both Chinas. Kiichi Aichi heads to New York to back Taiwan while Bush forecasts a very close General Assembly vote on October 18 and ongoing debate over seating Communist China.
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Tokyo says Japan recalls soldiers from Red China
An Asahi Shimbun report quoting government sources claims Japan has monitored a recall message ordering all soldiers on leave in Red China to return to their units. The notice reflects rising tension amid reports of potential trouble in China.
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Postal rate hearings near end as final action looms
The U S Postal Service rate commission said hearings on higher mail rates in effect temporarily since May 17 are nearing completion. Chairman William J Crowley noted the extensive 11 000 page record to analyze before recommending changes to the governors. W J Usery Jr praised postal leaders and workers for leadership during contract talks that avoided a strike. A new electronic mail transmission test is set for Oct 1. Saigon reports Thieu angrily responded to a senate resolution deeming his one man bid for president illegal and invited the National Assembly to reorganize the election.
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Corporate Division Campaign Kickoff Set for September 27
The Corporate Division of the Washington Community Chest announces the campaign kickoff for contributions will begin Monday September 27. Corporate Division Committee members include chairman John Scheldrup and members Harvey Holden David Moore Robert Reed Raymond Roth Robert Wheeler Dorothy Stalder William Duncan Dale Doggett Kendall Light Newell Bendickson and John Walker.
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David Moore
Robert Reed
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Robert Wheeler
Dorothy Stalder
William Duncan
Dale Doggett
Kendall Light
Newell Bendickson
John Walker
Injured Woman in Rural Washington Horse Track Crash
Ann M. Greiner, daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Greiner of rural Washington, suffered head injuries in a horse track accident two miles north of here on old highway 92. She was taken to Washington County Hospital where she remained a patient. The horse bolted into a westbound pickup driven by Stanley Vodicka. damage estimated at 275 dollars. No charges filed and injury extent undetermined.
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Iowa Forecast Mostly Clear With Cooler Tonight
Iowa sees mostly clear skies tonight and Friday. Tonight will be cooler with low temperatures in the middle 30s to lower 40s, ranging from the northeast to the southwest. Friday brings warmer conditions with highs around 65 to the lower 70s in western areas.
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Mills Pushes Rapid Tax Cuts Amid Economic Shift
Rep Wilbur Mills forecasts swift House approval for a revised tax plan aligned with Nixon measures. The plan raises the personal income tax exemption to 675 and introduces new withholding rates, with potential payback effects by November if Congress acts quickly.
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Washington FBLA set for state fall planning conference
The Washington High School Future Business Leaders of America will host the 1971 fall planning conference on Saturday Sept 25. About 150 to 200 FBLA members from 30 clubs are expected to attend at the home high school of state FBLA president Craig Caldwell. The program runs 8:30 a.m. with sessions for officers, non officers, general assembly, advisor meeting and business meeting. Caldwell also serves as one of five national vice presidents. Jane Deaton is state secretary. Local officers include Laura Dickinson president Penny Harvey vice president Christy Davidson treasurer Vicky Libe secretary and Rita Dumont reporter TJ Berdo is advisor. last year the club was named outstanding in the state.
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Craig Caldwell
WHS
Iowa
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Washington
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FBLA
General Assembly
Jane Deaton
Penny Harvey
Christy Davidson
Vicky Libe
Rita Dumont
TJ. Berdo
Iowa to hold hearing on diffuser pipe for Cordova plant impacts
The Iowa Water Pollution Control Commission voted 7 to 0 to hold a November public hearing in Des Moines on the $9 million diffuser pipe for the Cordova nuclear plant cooling system. Opponents say the plan lacks environmental data, while officials dispute scope and cross examination.
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