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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1973
Page
6
Israeli jets dodged anti aircraft fire to pursue an Iraqi airliner in a reported attempt to grab top Palestinian guerrilla leaders. The guerrillas were not onboard and the craft was allowed to return to Beirut after questioning 74 passengers and eight crew for two hours.
Two teenage suspects face six serious charges after guiding police to 23 bodies and recounting alleged gay mistreatment incidents. Authorities fear up to seven more bodies may be found as Elmer Wayne Henley Jr. and David Brooks, 17 and 18, are accused of involvement with Dean Corll, 33. Henley says he struck Corll on a Wednesday.
Washington AP reports Spiro T. Agnew and his 11 years of election records have been subpoenaed by the U.S. attorney in a probe of political corruption. A Maryland spokesman said Agnew is unlikely to comment. He is spending a weekend with Frank Sinatra in Palm Springs, California.
Washington reports from Interior Department officials warn of a critical winter shortage of natural gas and propane for heating. Duke R. Ligon notes supplies across fuels look bleak and diversion to other petroleum fuels is not reliable. Assistant Robert Presley cites definite indications of propane shortages and curtailment in certain areas.
CHILILI New Mexico AP searchers pursue a lead in the case of Marvin A. Fadler 54 his wife and son Larry 12 missing since Aug 4 en route from Desoto Missouri to Phoenix with a citizens band radio. State police said the family was last heard from Tuesday and a possible new clue emerged Friday. Larry has a heart condition.
An official of the National Live Stock and Meat Board says USDA’s August feed grain outlook suggests lower supplies will depress meat production further. J Merrill Anderson notes farmers may sell grain rather than feed it, likely lifting meat prices for shoppers. He backs free market grain and livestock pricing and warns on foreign grain commitments. Richard Gaven reports textured vegetable protein use in food chains and warns that forced disclosure of nonmeat content could complicate industry efforts to assure meat healthfulness.
The 99th birth day of Herbert Hoover was marked in West Branch with a formal ceremony Friday initiating a year of centennial preparations for the August 10 1974 birthday. Five wreaths laid on the gravesite, Major General Joseph G. May representing the president placed one as taps sounded, with other wreaths offered by Boys Clubs of America representatives in which Hoover served as president for many years.
G Leonard Volz regional NPS director spoke at a ceremony with Girl Scouts and Hoover Library Association preparing years of poy scouts in Iowa. He lauded the midwestern town as shaping a young boy toward presidency and noted the tribute to Iowa and its small town heritage.
The piece profiles Jim Tomasson a journeyman wireman with Holly Electric Co. and his wife at 827 Leroy St, detailing his 10 to 12 man foreman role on a Grain Processing Plant site, his Navy and apprentice background, IBEW Local 145 membership, and the rise of electricians as a secure, well paid vocation. It also touches on Floyd Terrill, a 25 year mechanic with Goodyear trained in Cincinnati, and Paul Roberts a carpenter and orchid aficionado at 907 Grand Ave, plus Dave Chapman a 34 year old HON Industries spot welder at 413 Lowe St, all highlighting satisfying incomes and steady work.
Ralph Danner and son of Muscatine displayed the grand champion Angus steer weighing about 1400 pounds at the Monticello fat steer show held with the Great Jones County Fair. This marks the second consecutive win for Danner. Rodney Webber and son of Geneseo Illinois presented the reserve grand champion. The prize included $1000 and a trophy.
Two former Navy divers from San Diego have recovered silverware and ship fittings from the Andrea Doria and plan to access the ship's vaults. They work 40 feet below in murky 40 degree water, hoping to retrieve valuables rumored to exceed $1 million. Under salvage law they may keep up to half of recovered wealth with remaining rights shared by the ship owner and underwriters.
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