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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1975
Page
3
A broken sewer tile beneath the street at the Perdock Motors intersection caused earth to wash away. Workers noticed a small hole Thursday evening, the area was barricaded, and city crews investigated the damage this morning.
Washington firemen answered an early Thursday alert to a trash container blaze in the alley behind Fareway Grocery Store. The fire caused little damage before fire units had it out.
The Youth Employment Service will be open through August 22 to help youth find summer work or part time jobs for the school year. Youth should apply at the Y.E.S. Office in the Chamber of Commerce Building, and employers can call 653-3272 with job offers.
Keokuk County has no emergency ambulance service after Aug 1 as three area funeral homes stopped providing the service. Officials seek eight to ten volunteers to drive ambulances while the county accuses Keokuk County Hospital of reneging on an agreement to operate the county purchased ambulance.
Cannonball Adderley Julian died at 8 25 am in St Mary Mercy Center Gary after a massive stroke suffered at a party attended by Gary Mayor Richard G Hatcher He was 46 and among jazz s best known saxophonists according to officials and wires from Gary Indiana.
A blast at Denver’s federal courthouse destroyed the north entrance and shattered nearby windows with eight to ten sticks of dynamite. No injuries were reported. FBI Denver assistant special agent in charge Simon Tuillai noted a three foot crater in the doorway base and debris in the basement parking area and sprinkler damage. He declined to speculate on the attacker.
An earthquake of 5.0 magnitude struck Northern California early today, the third tremor of similar strength since Friday. No serious injuries or damage reported as seismologists link it to an aftershock of a 6.0 quake, with activity felt as far as Sacramento and ongoing near Oroville.
New runs First National City Bank of New York today raised its prime business loan rate to 7 percent, resuming a gradual ascent from a two year low of 6 percent in July. The rise follows Fed actions to curb inflation and restrict money supply growth.
Iowa AG Turner ruled social gambling in private clubs with dues or cover charges violates the 1975 law. Sen. Earl Willits expects a test by clubs affected, saying the ruling broadens the scope beyond dues only. Turner maintained the statute clearly bans entrance or cover charges for gambling, leaving some permit avenues open for bingo and raffles.
Eugene Martin, former farmer now living at 212 S 4th, found a hobby making candlesticks from old porch posts and other salvage wood. He handcrafts varied designs, varnishes with several coats, and has earned interest at local fairs while keeping busy after retirement.
Area peace officers investigated break-ins in Washington Kalona and Richmond. Ruby Miller reported no sheriff sightings at Wayside Inn as burglars entered overnight stealing loose change and damaging a safe. Richmond Tavern burglar fled after being spotted. Coffee Car in Washington entered with cigarettes candy bars and ice cream taken. Vandalism struck Washington pool and city landfill. a calculator went missing at the pool. Investigation continues.
Kirkwood Community College will offer a non credit course on study techniques at the Washington city library on Monday August 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 30 p m with a one hour lunch break. Connie Hoffman an Indiana University reference librarian will teach the course for college bound and other students seeking to improve reading and study skills. Tuition information is unclear and questions may be directed to 658 8598.
Mostly sunny and warmer this afternoon with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Fair tonight with lows in the mid 60s. Saturday will be partly cloudy and a touch warmer with highs around 90. South winds 10 to 15 mph this afternoon and about 10 mph tonight.
The White House warned House intelligence leaders that an area of the probe into alleged overseas eavesdropping by Americans is extremely sensitive. NSA head Gen Lew Allen Jr declined public testimony, saying the matter belongs in closed session. Otis Pike pressed for whether American calls are intercepted and why.
In a Detroit area Hoffa family compound, reporters sense renewed optimism that James R. Hoffa may be alive and returning home. James P. Hoffa and sister Barbara Crancer publicly affirm belief, while Hoffa’s union rivals and authorities await FBI confirmation amid pension fund rumors and ongoing investigations.
Several thousand cyclists began their cross state ride early today in Washington as part of this year’s RAGBRAI event. They traveled through Keokuk County toward Wayland and Mt. Pleasant, with locals and reporters following the day’s progress without major incidents.
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