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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1971
Page
1
City hall reports daily complaints about dogs roaming beyond home properties. Police warn owners to keep pets contained as dogs continue to disrupt gardens and worry parents of small children.
An intercepted Des Moines memo from Wes suggests the legislature would be fine with abolishing traffic fines. The note expresses a permissive stance toward penalties and asks for policy change.
Four major decisions affirm busing to achieve desegregation and set new court guidelines. Chief Justice Burger authored all opinions including a North Carolina case reinforcing transfer and transportation provisions to promote unitary schools. The text notes state policy yields to federal constitutional mandates and supports racial balance measures to eliminate vestiges of segregation.
After seven hours of debate the Iowa Senate approved a bill to reorganize the Iowa Liquor Control Commission into a single director with a parttime advisory board. The plan would strip liquor law enforcement from the commission and shift duties to the Department of Public Safety, raise concerns of a potential “one man dictatorship,” and send the measure back to the House for final action.
Irene and Jack Hotle file actions seeking 175000 and 25000 respectively against Dr. E M Ahart and Washington County Hospital. Mrs Hotle claims permanent injuries from November 1970 surgery due to negligent care and improper use of instruments. She seeks 130000 from Dr Ahart and hospital. Jack Hotle seeks 25000 for loss of companionship.
The Iowa House passed legislation by a 59-13 vote to set uniform fines for minor traffic violations and require universal traffic summons across communities. The bill would allow mail payments to justify fines on a fixed schedule, with examples like 15 dollars for improper turns and 20 dollars for stopping on the roadway. Critics warned of reduced court appearances and potential abuses labeled mailbox justice.
Partly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms and showers tonight with lows in the lower 60s. Wednesday will be mostly cloudy and a little cooler with a chance of rain and highs in the 70s.
Pakistan demands removal of rebel Bengali staff from the Calcutta mission and warns of unfriendly acts if rejected. The note names Mahdi Masud to head the Calcutta mission while Mo hammed Hossain Ali and staff pledged loyalty to East Pakistanis. Indian officials say the Bengalis may remain pending further changes.
Washington residents were warned that starting May 1 city police and officials will enforce an ordinance against junk cars stored in yards and on streets. Owners will receive written notices and cars not removed will be towed, with removal costs assessed to owners.
Washington reports a dire view of U S resource use stating that in 30 years the United States has consumed more fuel and minerals than all prior history. It warns of industrial collapse without new supplies or efficiency and highlights space and recycling solutions as potential lifelines.
Notice announces an application for amendment to the United Parcel Service and appointment of executors for the estates of Ida Lynn and Harry Drake, detailing the probate action and seeking court confirmation of the executors. The brief notice sets the context for probate proceedings and potential challenges.
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