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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1975
Page
1
Ben Hodge formerly of Centerville joins the Washington Police Department as a patrolman, filling a vacancy after Richard Stoops left for a deputy sheriff post in Liberal Kansas. The department has also accepted a new police car to be put into service soon.
Chris Scheldrup, a Washington High student, was elected president of the District Student Council at a spring workshop in West Point. The district comprises 35 high schools and over 10,000 students. As president he will attend state conventions and workshops and may go to the national convention in Atlanta. He will organize district workshops and liaison meetings with Ernest Beenblossom, the district advisor and Washington High guidance counselor.
Autopsy in Columbus Junction Iowa indicates 34 year old David Lee Wakeland died from drowning after his body was found in shallow water near the Iowa 92 bridge by a fisherman. Louisa County sheriff's office said Wakeland had been in the water since about 9 p.m. Sunday and foul play is not suspected as investigation continues.
A mocked amendment in the Iowa House proposed creating legislative massage parlors in the men's lounge from 9 to 10 pm with a special rate for egos. It was attached to a helmet law bill but would have struck the title to establish the massage parlors.
Mrs. Bertha Adams, 71, who begged for food and wore Salvation Army clothes, was committed to a nursing home by relatives. She died Sunday from malnutrition, leaving nearly 1 million dollars in cash and stocks.
Kalona consulting engineers presented a rough draft of a comprehensive recreation plan centered on a municipal pool. The plan seeks federal match funds from the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation and was tentatively approved, with Herman Thompson & Associates to finalize the study. A new pool bond issue election remains possible at the next council meeting.
Cloudy and cold this afternoon with highs in the lower 30s. Continued cold with a chance of snow tonight. Snow more likely on Wednesday with highs around 30 and lows near 20. Winds north to northeast 15 to 20 mph. Precipitation chances 30 percent tonight and 60 percent Wednesday.
Frank N. Stein, a 25 year old mute Transylvanian immigrant, is held without bond after attempting to steal Blair House on April Fool's Day. Authorities say he intended to load the building on a red wagon on highway 92 before dawn. Blair House was recovered unharmed and returned to its foundation.
A Riverside family loses their mobile home to a Friday fire leaving Tommy Fitzgerald Barbara and children Cheryl 12 Tim 10 with only a car and clothing. By Saturday Community Helpers mobilize with donations and offer a furnished apartment to shelter them as they adjust.
North Vietnamese tanks and infantry overran Qui Nhon Tuy Hoa and Nha Trang as government defenses collapsed. Coup rumors swirl in Saigon while Thieu cancels a U S meeting and Ky calls for resignation amid US aid delays and a chaotic evacuation push.
Washington County kicks off its Cancer Crusade with 400 volunteers calling on residents for donations as the drive runs April 1 through Memorials totaling over 700 already, toward a 10 413 goal. Educational chairs Mr and Mrs Dale Venzke will aid in films and literature delivery.
Iowa Employment Security Commission predicts a lower March jobless rate helped by a construction surge and fewer unemployment claims. Commissioner Abe Clayman cites Ford tax cut signing and rising home building as reasons optimism grows amid a prior spike and weather delays.
The Iowa Senate hours of debate on a bill mandating leave of absence for elected public officials concluded with complex amendments. Proponents argue it protects job status while opponents see it as unnecessary. two key amendments limit reach to part time offices and firms with more than 25 employees.
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