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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1972
Page
1
A devastating quake struck the Ghir region in southern Iran at 5 38 am killing or missing nearly 1000 residents of Ghir and leveling mud houses. About 2000 rescue workers combed 60 towns including Ghir for survivors as families endured scorched earth and dust.
Daniel James Rowan of 6208 S W 13th St pled innocent to charges of making a bomb threat to the state capitol. Police say a downtown cafe waitress heard him threaten to blow up the statehouse. He was held overnight then released after municipal court appearance.
Glen Eldon Hummell, 39, was arrested on an open murder charge in the death of his former wife Clara Cameron, 39, after an autopsy found a fractured neck and severed spinal cord from injuries suffered April 2. Cameron died Monday at University Hospitals in Iowa City. Hummell had earlier been jailed on assault with intent to commit great bodily harm.
The EPA urged rapid passage of noise control laws as studies link excessive daytime and nighttime noise to deafness and mental and physical illness. Thomas E. Carroll, assistant administrator, warned a Senate Pollution subcommittee that urban noise is reaching dangerous levels and federal action is needed.
Mostly cloudy tonight with a chance of light rain or drizzle across central and east Iowa. A few thundershowers may develop and become severe in the southeast. Lows 40 to 50. Thursday brings variable clouds with highs from 60 in the north to lower 70s in the south.
World renowned pianist Leslie Wright performed a classical program in the Junior High Gymnasium to a large, enraptured audience in Washington Iowa. The concert closed a four show season with Wright celebrating his 34th birthday and sharing cake after a reception hosted by the Concert Association.
Iowa organizers propose a 1976 World Food Exposition as part of the Bicentennial to celebrate American Revolution heritage. The plan outlines a near Des Moines site, grassroots funding, and potential federal and corporate support, aiming to boost jobs, tourism and knowledge sharing with farmers abroad.
The Senate Judiciary Committee deadlocked 6-6 on a motion to subpoena White House aides Peter Flanigan and William Timmons in the ITT investigation. The vote, along party lines, failed as Eastland abstained, leaving the panel unable to compel testimony amid executive privilege claims. The dispute ties to Nixon’s ITT inquiry and delays on Kleindienst’s attorney general nomination. A separate vote to invite the aides also failed. Karel Farrier named VFW commander. other officers listed.
Ed Podolak former Iowa star and Kansas City Chiefs back will keynote the all-sports banquet at the K C Hall in Washington on Monday night April 17. Local school athletes will be honored and attend as guests of the De Men. Tickets cost 6 and are sold at Pauls Shoes Brakes Davis Paint or Edwards Insurance in Brighton. Reserve and prepay meals today.
State Auditor Lloyd Smith said a petition will be filed in Clayton County District Court to remove County Treasurer James L. Peters over uncredited tax accounts totaling 12 833 dollars. The action seeks Peters' immediate suspension as auditors continue reviewing 12 unexplained payments and suspended taxes.
Assistant Agriculture Secretary Richard E. Lyng told the Price Commission hearing that price controls would hinder fair farm prices and risk supply cutbacks and higher consumer costs. He noted retailers were slow to cut beef prices after declines at farm and wholesale levels.
In Kompong Trach Cambodia Communist forces shelled South Vietnamese and Cambodian troops as major units moved in to open a new front. Near An Loc South Vietnamese troops faced heavy resistance on Highway 13 with 12 killed and 35 wounded. At Phu Bai base American troops refused to move out on patrol before eventually complying.
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