21 Apr 1976
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1976
Page
1
The Washington junior high music department will present its annual FRrnE concert on Monday April 26 at 7 30 p m in the Washington junior high gymnasium. Groups performing include the 7th grade chorus the 8th grade chorus the 9th grade chorus Band B and Band A. Admission is free.
Shari Stout 16 of Ainsworth earned a spot in the Japanese American Lobo Exchange for a month in late summer. She joins 18 other southeastern Iowa youths living with a Japanese family to foster friendships and language learning. Washington County hosts will also welcome Japanese youths as part of the program.
Iowa Senate 31 18 votes add wild sunflowers to secondary noxious weeds list at the urging of farmers who say sunflowers block sun and disrupt planting. bill rejected a multiflora rose addition and struck silver plume grass. House approves strict drunk driving penalties and end of life decision measures including life support denial with guardian consent and physician ethics review.
Retired Air Force Col Joseph Zinno of North Providence piloted a 1500 pound human powered craft at daybreak to lift 80 to 100 feet, aiming for a $92,800 Kremer prize. He hopes a figure eight race around two pylons will earn him the prize, leveraging 10,000 hours as a transport pilot. Melbourne bookmaking HQ robbery nets up to 5 million in what police call Australia’s largest heist.
Cha Xiong and his seven relatives arrive in Washington after leaving a Thai refugee camp of 11,000 Laotians. Sponsored by United Presbyterian Church, the family settles at 308 E 2nd with help from Cornelia Day and church volunteers. They seek jobs, English classes, and basic needs such as bicycles, clothes, and garden space while Cha hopes to work on a farm and learn English.
The Iowa House approved an amendment to the criminal code redefining obscenity for adults statewide. It would make selling or displaying obscene material to adults a serious misdemeanor with a one year sentence or $1,000 fine. The measure narrows bans to specifically named materials rather than broad adult restrictions.
Charles C. Hotle, known as Chuck, is appointed a director of Washington Federal Savings and Loan Association to fill the vacancy caused by the death of John A. Winga. Hotle owns and operates a local feed and grain company.
The Supreme Court held 7 to 2 that bank records microfilmed for an IRS data request do not violate constitutional privacy. The decision anchors that use of banking facilities carries no legitimate expectation of privacy and enables warrantless access by the IRS. Justice Powell led the majority with Brennan and Marshall dissenting.
Tonight will see decreasing cloudiness and lows around mid 40s. Thursday brings partly cloudy skies with highs near the low 60s and a west to northwest wind of 5 to 15 mph.
Dr. George E. LaMore Jr. of Iowa Wesleyan College will headline the Washington YMCA annual meeting on May 11 at 6:20 p.m. The event includes business, board honors, and a ceremony for long-time YMCA members. Tickets at $8 require reservations.
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