16 Apr 1969
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1969
Page
1
The closing date for Highway 1 north of Fairfield to Iowa 78, to allow summer widening and resurfacing, has been delayed from April 14 to April 21. The work aims to improve the roadway this season.
Showers and thunderstorms tonight with a chance of locally heavy rains in the south. Cooler over the state tonight. Thursday brings considerable cloudiness and cooler conditions with a chance of rain in the east. Lows tonight in the 40s. High Thursday 55 to 65. Outlook for Friday partly cloudy and warmer.
The Iowa Senate voted 44 to 14 to repeal the 3 percent state tax on advertising and new construction and to boost city aid by 3 million dollars. Senator James Potgeter of Steamboat Rock led the bill on the floor while Democrats argued the move shifts taxes onto the public. The bill moves to the House where debate is expected to continue amid party tensions.
Harrison Weber reports that a proposed bill would require automatic shutoff valves every ten miles on pipelines, risking disastrous results for natural gas lines and forcing liquids lines to abandon superior safety controls. Northern Natural Gas argues weather driven pressure changes could trigger false shuts, cutting gas service for days. The firm backs an interim study of pipeline safety and eminent domain before any law.
An intercepted memo from City Council in Washington hails a shade deal as the best in years, praising terms and promising favorable outcomes for project stakeholders. The note, unsigned, emphasizes expedited approval and strong support from key departments.
Washington residents may obtain trees through a city council program. The Explorers will plant for 2.50 per first tree and 2.00 for each additional tree, with trees priced normally at 5 to 8 dollars. Coupons mailed to city hall determine planting locations and a potential second draw will allocate more trees if demand exceeds supply. City funds and four varieties of trees are outlined, aiming to replace elm losses and enhance city shade.
A Russian destroyer type vessel reported recovering aircraft wreckage in the Sea of Japan related to a missing U S reconnaissance plane with a crew of 31. The Pentagon said there were no survivors and debris is being studied while U S authorities review the incident and diplomacy continues.
After 15 hours of debate the Iowa House adjourned amid Democrats charging the reapportionment plan as unconstitutional. The session saw GOP amendments advancing, including a measure forcing Gaudineer and Reichardt into the same Polk County district. The amendment passed 81 to 39, with Democrats exhausted but vowing to challenge the plan in court if needed.
A citizen requests trees planted by the Explorer Troop on their property. The clip and mail coupon to Washington City Hall notes a planting fee of 2.50 dollars for the first tree and 2 dollars for each additional tree, subject to availability, listing Linden Little Leaf Linden Green Ash and Thornless Locust.
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