Tito Eyes Visit to United States This Year
A UPI report quotes Robert Finch saying President Tito plans a U.S. trip later this year. The comment came as Washington officials welcomed the prospect amid Nixon administration diplomacy.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1971
Page
1
A UPI report quotes Robert Finch saying President Tito plans a U.S. trip later this year. The comment came as Washington officials welcomed the prospect amid Nixon administration diplomacy.
EPA Administrator William Ruckelshaus unveiled final air quality standards requiring swift adoption across the nation by July 1, 1975. The rules target six pollutants and may force dramatic changes in transportation, work hours, and fuel use, especially in big cities where traffic may be restricted or altered.
Probate of will and executor appointment appear in notices as states plan to implement air quality standards for six pollutants. EPA must approve or reject by May 1 with full plans due by July 1 1972 and complete compliance by July 1 1995. Courts could hear challenges on public health basis.
Gov. Robert D. Ray signed the first major overhaul of Iowa's judiciary in over half a century. The package cuts judicial districts from 18 to 8, adds at least five judges per district, and aims to reduce case backlogs and travel time for judges. The actions also let the Regents regulate traffic on campuses, expand the Highway Commission HQ for an emergency center, and adjust vehicle registration and title fees.
An intercepted memo from air controllers in Washington D C questions thermal pollution during election years and asks for thoughts from Wes with a brief remark on policy implications and potential timing considerations.
The Des Moines Town Senate backed a conference committee compromise to create an Iowa criminal trespass law for public and private property. The measure tightens penalties with fines up to 100 dollars or 30 days in jail for simple trespass and up to 300 dollars and six months for injuries or damages. Critics label it antistudent antipes labor while defending labor rights under federal law.
About 100 antiwar demonstrators protested the FBI and Justice Department in Washington. Dozens sat in the doorway of the FBI entrance while guards opened a passage for workers. Police reported nearly 229 arrests at draft HQ and HEW over the prior two days, most released on $10 collateral.
About 2,000 University of Iowa students staff and Iowa City residents will walk 25 miles on May 2 starting 7 30 a m to raise money for poverty programs. The Walk for Development starts at the Iowa Memorial Union and ends there with sponsors paying per mile. Proceeds fund International relief projects Palestinians refugees and Pakistan earthquake victims and three local groups Iowa City Free Clinic Head Start Muscatine Migrant Action.
Washington High School hosts a student directed one act comedy Crawling Arnold as part of its Fine Arts Festival on May 7 in the gym. Pat Reisener leads the cast with Kim Robertson Arnold and Bob Scheldrup supporting.
An Iowa Department of Public Instruction evaluation team advised Waco to pass a bond issue to improve school facilities or face possible consolidation with another district. The team praised innovative programs and morale but urged building a grades 7-12 school on a 30 acre site at Olds, noting past bond failures. A full report will be released later.
UPI reports waves of B52 bombers struck near Laos to deter North Vietnamese attacks on the rear of the Lam Son operation into the A Shau Valley. Bombing also extended into the Central Highlands, Cambodia, and along the Ho Chi Minh Trail, with more than 3400 tons dropped since April 14 to support the A Shan offensive. The South Vietnamese advance runs along the valley's northern fringe amid dense jungle.
Weather developing early tonight with lows in the lower 40s. Saturday remains fair with little temperature change and highs in the 60s.
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