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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1971
Page
1
Kenneth Grimm, 20, Deep River, charged with stealing 12 calves from a Montezuma area farm and 54 hogs from a Searsboro farm last fall. Released on own recognizance pending Poweshiek County District Court hearing.
Charles Manson and followers Susan Atkins Bruce Davis and Stephen Grogan go on trial in Los Angeles for the Hinman and Shea killings linked to the Tate-LaBianca case. Prosecutor Katz argues the murders stem from Manson’s imagined blood bath while defense seeks to separate the cases. Judge Choate denies defense motions and contemplates separate trials as the courtroom drama unfolds.
DES MOINES UPI The Senate Ways and Means Committee approved long range property tax relief and a school aid plan costing about 275 million for 1971 73 while deadlocking 7 7 on funding. The panel approved a 420 mill uniform property tax in each district and a local surtax on income and property for 1972 73 with 112 million first year cost. It also backed 32 million in direct state aid to cities and towns and revisions to county welfare funding and low income elderly tax structure. The panel warned any package would require further approvals and potential tax hikes, with Governor Ray opposing a sales tax increase and contemplating vetoes.
Glenn Bowles longtime Iowa selective service director for 15 years will move to duties with the agency in Washington and a successor will be named later. The 52 year old retired Army colonel oversaw changes including a lottery system while leading the state office marked by his lengthy military career and education at the University of Michigan.
Alabama governor George Wallace and Georgia Lt. Gov. Lester Maddox urged a rally in Benning Georgia to pressure President Nixon for clemency for Lt. William L. Calley Jr. About 3000 people attended as six collection boxes collected donations for Calley. Wallace called for action ahead of the next presidential election.
United Press International reports the Newark Teachers Union and the Board of Education reached a tentative wage pact ending nine weeks of strike action. The agreement offers no immediate raise but provides a $500 across the board boost next year amid board president Jesse Jacob’s resistance to ratification. San Francisco talks with Mayor Alioto continue as attendance falls sharply. Scottsdale schools idle about two thirds of staff, while Pennsylvania districts in North Hills and Ringgold face mediation and continued closures over non economic issues.
A brief intercepted note indicates acknowledgment of efforts on tax relief. The memo is dated to convey support and appreciation for ongoing legislative work, signed by an unsure correspondent identified as WEY.
United Press International reports Iowa will see partly cloudy skies tonight with temperatures dipping into the 20s. Sunday brings cooler conditions with partly cloudy skies and highs ranging from the 30s in the north to the 40s in the south.
A congressional committee, pressed by the Nixon administration, tentatively approved cutting free hospital care for elderly Medicare patients from 50 days to 14 days and raised the maximum doctor bill payments by 5 in the plan. The panel also proposed charging one eighth of daily hospital costs from day 5 to day 60, while keeping the 60 day cap on daily costs.
East Germany refused to open the Berlin Wall for Easter reunions, dashing hopes of about 500000 West Berliners with East German relatives. Talks held in East Berlin on March 27 failed to limit discussion to Easter passes, pushing toward broader access issues despite Western pressure.
Violence swirled around Duc Duc district and Fire Support Base No 6 as North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces pressed in central highlands. Reports say American casualties include at least one killed and multiple wounded, with helicopters shot down during rescue attempts. Civilian harm in Kampot also noted as Cambodian monks and villagers suffered in cross fire.
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