Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1976

Page

8

Scientists doubt flu virus caused Legion illness in Philadelphia

State virology labs tentatively rule out influenza as the Legion disease source amid 161 ill and 23 deaths linked to the Philadelphia convention. Gov. Shapp and Dr. Bachman caution tests remain inconclusive while other viruses or poisons are considered. CDC tests may take a week or more. officials stress no swine flu link yet.

Harrisburg UPI Milton Shapp Phildelphia American Legion Shapp Leonard Bachman Jay E. Satz Phildelphia Bureau of Laboratories National Center For Disease Control Atlanta Arlene E. Muffley Lycoming County Legion Center For Disease Control CDC David Sencer Ft. Dix New Jersey Sencer Delaware California Pennsylvania Berlin N.H Indianapolis Philadelphia Ron Nelsen Washington Ford

Retail Merchants hear policeman on problems in park

Jim Hanshaw of the Washington police department spoke to retail merchants at a Wednesday morning meeting about complaints in Central Park at night. He urged merchant cooperation and noted that lack of filings hinders police action. The session also noted Frank Pierce's resignation as retail chairman and plans for Labor Day events were canceled with only a square dance planned.

Jim Hanshaw Washington Police Department Central Park Hanshaw Park Area Retail Merchants Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce Frank Pierce Pierce Coralville Washington

Markets Livestock Grain LONG RIVERS Africa has three of the world's 12 longest rivers

Markets note Africa possesses three of the globe’s 12 longest rivers with Nile. Congo and Niger ranking first seventh and twelfth, lengths cited 4145 miles 2718 and 2600. At J Pierpont Morgan’s 1913 death his estate reached 68000000 dollars plus a 50000000 art collection. EYE DOCTORS A survey of 1300 U S eye doctors shows a quarter earn 80000 yearly and half earn over 60000.

Africa Nile Congo Niger J. Pierpont Morgan

Tour group recalls near tragedies and canyon flood

A tour through Chowchilla and along the Big Thompson Canyon interweaves memories of a child bus disappearance and rescue with a devastating flood that washed away Loveland and Drake. The narrative links scenic high mountains with sudden disaster as stories of past and present unfold.

Chowchilla Calif Las Vegas Fresno Big Thompson Canyon

Public Record roundup of court dates and fines

Rural Washington residents face hearings for OMVAS, assault, speeding, and other charges with dates in August and September. Several defendants see dismissals or transfers and fines range from $5 to $56. The piece ends with a note on the 1934 Dust Bowl storm that moved 300 million tons of soil.

Chris A. Beliel Washington OMVAS John A. Borsdorf Susan J. Chance Ralph E. Milford Robert H. Cole Iowa City Michael D. Harland Kalona Harry H. Knott Amana Mark E. Gearin Randall W. Williams Tommy A Darbyshire Billie K Winecup Ottumwa Katherine A. Leichty Wellman Donald A. Lange Mount William D. Tucker John L. Grim Richard A. Grim Bloomfield Darrell L. Mullin Winfield John A. Meister Mount Pleasant John M. Hixson Columbus City Delmar G. Thoel Rural Manson Leonard W. Ridinger Janet L. Snakenberg Melvin J. Bontrager Randy L. Lowe Brighton Tom E. Marie Brad C. Haifley Cotter Jerry M. Owen Wayland Delores A. Craft Terry L. Helfrich Ainsworth Margaret M. McGuire Livermore Calif Marjorie A. Peiffer Keota Carol L. Sutton David W. Rarick Kevin L. Miller Scott A. Klein Alfred D. McCormick Queen City Alvin J. Dewalle Cresco Kurt P. Johnson Sara J. Shepard

Also Mentioned on This Page

Morgan Estate U.S Joliet Ill Chicago DES Moines Jly Vera Steinbeck Journal By Friedasievers Granby Granby Lake Rocky Mountain National Park Trail Ridge Estes Park Loveland Drake Midway Big Ocean Pacific Ocean Earth Baltimore & Ohio Tay Belles Tg Technicolor Walt Disney Walt Disney Productions IG Ad Catfish Winga's North Side Square the Public Record Wellman Tennis Court Felt Mid Prairie Cheerleaders Warren Stewart Washington Cafe Paul Tudor Tudor Yamaha Music School United Prebyterian Church Fellowship Hall 2Nd & Main St P. O Washington, la Kingsbury Inn Skunk River Band Columbus Junction AMC Ambassador Volkswagen Mercury AMC Javilan Perdock Inc Pontiac BUICK THE Pirates Cove Cove Charles Schiebel West Main NK Daniel Washington To We Russe Stover
Search Courier

Search the Washington Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Evening Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication