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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1973
Page
1
The EPA approved a one year delay for the auto industry to meet the 1975 anti pollution rules while imposing strict interim standards. It ordered all California sold cars in 1975 to include pollution control devices. Catalytic converters were urged as the testing basis by industry.
Mrs Ursula Schelarup announces the grand opening of a new ladies wear store this Thursday April 12. The shop is on the north side of the square in the former Zelinsky's Gifts building, now remodeled. Schelarup brings ready to wear experience from Minneapolis and a local store.
Partly cloudy this afternoon through Thursday with warmer conditions. High in the lower 50s this afternoon, low tonight in the mid 30s, high Thursday mid to upper 50s. Southwest winds 8 to 15 mph turning light and variable tonight. Measurable precipitation probability near zero through Thursday.
Iowa recovered from a historic spring storm as winds eased and schools reopened but officials urged stay-at-home caution. Officials reported 13 deaths from heart attacks, exposure, and accidents while hundreds of cars were trapped by drifts up to 11 feet in places. Dubuque logged 19.2 inches, many counties saw 10 to 12 inches, and transportation remained slow as snowplows worked amid blowing snowfall and lingering icy roads.
Legislative Fiscal Director Gerry Rankin said the state will end the 1971 73 biennium with a general fund surplus near 100 million dollars, about 57 million more than earlier projections, with tax receipts and farm economy contributing to stronger-than-expected revenues. He noted potential for a larger balance if trends continue, and cited a 25 percent year over year rise in income tax collections and a 10 percent rise in sales tax.
Washington County Pork Producers Association and the Cattlemen's Association mobilized more than 400 members to oppose a January price rollback in livestock. They sent 30 telegrams and launched calls to Iowa lawmakers and Sen. Madden, arguing the cuts would slash profits and curb future production while demanding a March 16 price alternative.
Only 14 of 400 registered lobbyists filed financial disclosures and just 15 of 30 affected senators reported as weather delays hinder compliance. Ralph Brown said the deadline will be extended to Thursday to increase filings. One report showed over 200 dollars in expenses, others noted meals, entertainment, and travel. Senator Kennedy led in reported meals and events with six such expenditures.
No nomination papers filed yet for seven seats on the Washington Community School District Board of Education. Petitions are due by May 1, needing at least 10 electors’ signatures from each director district. Interest is rising for the May 21 election as the newly enlarged board will have seven directors, with the YWCA public affairs committee fueling discussion but remaining nonpartisan.
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