Wellington Victim Confirmed in Mt Pleasant Explosion
Des Moines officials and Henry County Attorney Gary Wiegel announced at a news conference that Walter A. Wellington, an auto salvage dealer under grand jury review for a car theft ring, died in the Mt. Pleasant blast on Sept. 7, 1975. Investigators and a private investigator pressed for more tests, but Wiegel stated the body matched Wellington with dental and other records.
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Gary Wiegel
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Walter Wellington
Wellington
Des Moines
UPI
Walter A. Wellington
Gary L. Wiegel
Wiegel
Silas J. Wellington III
Walter
Mount Pleasant Bank and Trust Co
Silas
Sam Redman
Redman
Donald Gartin
Iowa Supreme Court
Henry County
Martin
Doderer Gauges 1978 Iowa Governor Bid Through Survey
Iowa State Senator Minnette Doderer plans a private voter survey to measure her name recognition and weaknesses for a potential 1978 Democratic governor nomination. She notes Gov. Robert D. Ray delaying his decision could affect her choice while acknowledging several Democrats may run.
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UPI
Minnette Doderer
O Lowa City
Doderer
Iowa Senate
Ray
College- It’s Not All That Bad for Iowa Students
Des Moines column offers candid guidance for college life aimed at Iowa students. It stresses personal effort over school size, urges reliance on self, and encourages talking with friends, writing, reading, and staying resilient amid challenges.
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Iowa
Labor and Manufacturers Oppose Beer Container Deposit
Iowa labor and the Iowa Manufacturers Association joined to oppose Gov. Ray s ten cent deposit on beer and soft drink containers. They cited Maryland s experience and urged legislators to study other states before acting. Ray predicted strong opposition but cited Oregon s law as public support for deposits.
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Iowa
Robert Ray
Hugh Clark
Iowa Federation of Labor
Afl-Cio
J. S. Craiger
Iowa Manufacturers Assn
Maryland
Posal
Ray
Oregon
Epworth Man Killed in Fire
An elderly Epworth resident, Peter Trumm aged 84, died of smoke inhalation in a Thursday morning house fire. The two room wooden home lacked electricity and was heated by a wood stove. officials believe the blaze started from a kerosene lamp.
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Epworth
Peter Trumm
Legislative Note on Senate Neckwear Dress Code
In Des Moines new legislators learn the senate requires male members to wear neckties and jackets during sessions. Sergeants at arms provide neckties but jackets must be supplied or borrowed. Women are not required to wear neckties. the house has no tie and jacket rule.
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Des Moines
Senate
Steve Cross
Bill Swain
Cross
Speaker Cochran Advises Freshmen Lawmakers on Patience
House Speaker Dale Cochran tells freshmen legislators to avoid arrogance and wait to claim authority. He notes that longer service often reduces perceived authority rather than increases it.
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Dale Cochran
Deagle Grove
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