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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1973
Page
1
The Washington area recorded .44 inches of rain in the past 24 hours from the official weather observer. Brief hard showers and a drizzle occurred Monday, followed by clearing skies this morning and sunshine with a forecast for fair weather over the next day or two.
Linn County District Associate Judge Lynne E. Brady ruled Iowa's obscenity statute unconstitutional and dismissed charges against Cedar Rapids adult book store owners. She held the law fails to define obscene, lewd or indecent materials and does not meet U.S. Supreme Court standards for obscenity. Brady noted the recent high court decision requires clear standards.
A 16 year old chases a Marine Midland Bank Western robber onto the street causing the thief to drop most of his loot. The bandit fled after threatening a teller with about 1900 dollars. police recovered 1214 dollars total from the bag jacket wig and loose money dropped during the chase.
Consumer protection division disposed of 281 complaints in June, returning nearly 77 000 dollars to cheated Iowans. Through six months the office handled 1 954 complaints, with over 454 000 dollars recovered year to date while 388 new complaints were filed in June and 3 506 still pending.
UPI reports four and possibly five Americans died in the Aviaco Caravelle crash that killed 86 aboard 85 passengers and crew. The jet exploded in flight as it attempted a fourth landing in rain and clouds near La Coruna, with a nearby laborer later dying of injuries from wreckage.
Regie Jergens of a major Des Moines supermarket warns Phase IV rules may let new shelf stock carry higher prices than items already on shelves. Old stock cannot rise, new stock can, potentially creating two prices for the same product. Wholesalers and dairy items show early increases as chains await wholesale pricing decisions.
Consumer advocate Ralph Nader charged the Atomic Energy Commission with a massive coverup of urgent reactor safety problems. At a Pennsylvania hearing on insurance risk, Nader warned a major accident could create a disaster area equal to Pennsylvania. He cited a 1965 AEC study and internal documents with Union of Concerned Scientists. He and MIT physicist Henry Kendall cited high fallout potential and uninsurability of plants as public risk. Denenberg opened three days of hearings with an AEC report suggesting a potential 45 000 death toll and 100 000 injuries.
Des Moines reports the legislative committee aims to determine if Iowa farmers can secure enough fuel to harvest the fall crop. Sen. George Milligan, acting chairman, says the issue is the top priority and will invite farm group reps to an August 28 meeting. An IA Grain and Feed survey tracks propane gas for drying corn amid rising energy concerns.
Michael G. Vincent of rural route Keota has been appointed to the Governor's Advisory Committee on Area Schools for four years. Governor Ray picked him. the panel meets four times yearly to advise on issues affecting Iowa's five community colleges. Vincent attends Kirkwood Community College and plans to study political science at Iowa State University. He has led student congress, directed the Kirkwood Alumni Association, edited the Communique, and served as a registered lobbyist for the Kirkwood student body.
The White House dismissed a report that President Nixon and Vice President Agnew discussed Agnew resigning. Gerald L. Warren said Nixon remains confident in Agnew and called the claim totally wrong. The piece notes Beall's pursuit of bank records and that Agnew campaign finance files were delivered to Beall under subpoena.
East Texas sheriff reports a hand-scrawled map marking possible gravesites and other evidence found in a cabin used by Dean Corll’s associate. Investigators consider locations in the San Jacinto National Forest, with lime and body bags found nearby. Four bodies were recovered east of Galveston, bringing total to 27.
Final preparations for Saturdays Thieves Market in Central Park. The day runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with displays of paintings prints photography jewelry ceramics metal work leather pottery and more. Entry is 2 by Aug 18. meet at bandstand 9 30 a.m. Additional poetry readings by SCAD workshop youths at 11 2 and 4 with an anthology on sale.
Partly sunny conditions expected this afternoon with highs in the lower 80s. Clear tonight with lows around 60 and light variable winds. Wednesday will be fair and warmer with highs in the mid 80s and northerly winds near 10 mph this afternoon.
Washington County 4-H members will showcase livestock and food projects at the Iowa State Fair from August 17 to 26. Exhibitors include Lori Hotchkiss Randy Finke Larry Lowe Lorna McCoy Robyn McCoy and many others with judging dates June, pig and dairy divisions noted plus 4-H Chorus and state dress revue plans.
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