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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1972

Page

8

Iowa Republicans debate quotas at national convention

Iowa Republicans voice mixed views on delegate quotas with students like Robert Dahl opposing hasty reforms while others urge broader participation. Alternates such as Ervin Hutchison and Jody Smith Ayrshire advocate partial voting and reforms, contrasting with critics who label Democratic reform efforts as fraudulent and argue delegates are already freely chosen.

Iowa Miami Beach Robert Dahl Muscatine Republican Party Democratic Party Pauline Schnepp Sidney Ervin A. Hutchison Sioux City Hutchison Jody Smith Ayrshire Bill Crews Iowa City GOP Myrtilla Levin Newton Edris Owens Charles Gifford Jasper County Tam Gifford Owens Les Klink Elkader Congress Glen Stockdale Aplington Jack Elliott Mount Ayr J.G. Lavender George

Nixon the White House stays out of GOP convention reform dispute

Ehrlichman said Nixon and top aides are staying clear of a rules dispute at the Republican convention that could tilt the 1976 platform toward liberal or conservative. The White House seeks a quiet resolution within the Rules Committee to avoid visible in-fighting as Brooke calls for more reform.

Miami Beach UPI Jonny D. Ehrlichman Nixon Ehrlichman White House GOP Spiro T. Agnew Charles H. Percy Illinois Rules Edward W. Brooke Massachusetts Brooke

Fischer Spassky draw ends 16th world chess match

In Reykjavik the 16th game of the world chess championship between Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky ended in a draw after 60 moves. Fischer contended noise and requested a private room, while spectators and officials described a lackluster contest and tensions over a separate $1.75 million lawsuit involving producer Chester Fox. The 17th game is set for Tuesday.

Reykjavik UPI Eyfim Geller Nikolai Krogius Boris Spassky Bobby Fischer Krogius Geller Larissa Spassky Fischer Fridrik Olafsson Lothar Schmid Bobby U.S Icelandic Chess Federation Chester Fox Robert Fischer Fox New York Federation

Conner Family Graduation Anniversary Trip

Ten years after their daughter Sue Conner graduated from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, Mr and Mrs Ed Conner plan a trip visiting Sue and Lt John Dockendorf in Moses Lake Washington and relatives in Los Angeles.

Ed Conner Sue Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Burlington Conner John Dockendorf Moses Lake Wash Los Angeles

Markets Report From Chicago and Midwest Livestock Markets

Livestock markets show cattle 2,300 head with higher bids on slaughter steers and varied ranges for calves and cows in Joliet and Des Moines regions. Hog futures and prices shift with trade moderately active. sow values rise in parts, with U.S. 1-3 weights listed. Grain futures in Chicago show mixed gains and losses across wheat soybeans and corn, with several contracts closing near prior levels.

Joliet, Ill UPI Des Moines Iowa Minnesota I U. S U.S Chicago

Humor backfires on disabled veterans in Des Moines incident

In Des Moines a pair of Vietnam veterans from Minneapolis attempted a hijack joke on Ozark Flight 943. Due to epilepsy and war injuries, prosecutors declined charges and the men were not allowed to fly Ozark again, traveling by bus to St Louis while officials expressed concern over the stunt.

Des Moines UPI James Summer Roy Schenck Minneapolis Minn Minneapolis St. Louis Summer Brenda Barrar Barrar William Gould Gould Ozark Federal Aviation Administration Schenck USS Allen Danielson Danielson Vietnam

Muscatine man charged in Davenport thefts

A 21 year old Muscatine man was charged with concealing and receiving property believed stolen from a Davenport Firestone store earlier this year. Tommy Kleindolen is held on 10000 dollars bond. warrants issued for brothers Richard and Robert. Items stolen valued at 6000 to 8000 dollars include 52 tires two wheels six televisions two air conditioners and other items.

Kleindolph Richard Robert

Clinton Sues over Annexation Battle for 1900 Acre Industrial Area

Clinton files in Clinton County District Court claiming Camanche illegally annexed 1340 acres of high value industrial land. The dispute centers on two firms a fertilizer plant and a plastics industry that would yield about 30 million dollars in yearly tax revenue if incorporated. Both cities had agreed for 10 years not to annex the area, a period that ended August 15, but Camanche began volunteer annexation on August 1. Clinton plans further annexation actions as the dispute continues.

Clinton UPI Clinton County Camanche City of

Mrs. Ella Miller Dies This Morning in Washington County

Mrs. Ella Miller of 303 East Wer ial died at Washington County Hospital this morning. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Sherman-Eden Funeral Home.

Ella Miller East Washington County Sherman - Eden Funeral

Chalmer Marshall Dies in Joliet Illinois

Chalmer Marshall of Washington was found dead this morning in Joliet Illinois. Funeral arrangements are indefinite today, but are being made at Sherman Eden Funeral Home.

Chalmer Marshall Washington Joliet Sherman Eden

Funeral today for Leonard Seitz 64

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. today at Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home for Leonard Seitz, 64, of Letts found dead at home Saturday afternoon. The medical examiner set death at about 11:45 p.m. Friday. Rev. A. A. Buntenbach officiated. burial was in Letts Cemetery. Seitz, born July 11, 1908, in Morning Sun, never married, survived by two sisters and two brothers.

Columbus Junction Stacy - Lewis Leonard Seitz Letts David Seitz A.A Buntenbach Muscatine Mr. Seitz Morning Sun Samuel Minnie Bryant Seitz Luther Dorothy) Dillavoy Washington Rachel Evans David Ralph

Briefs Pin Queen League Meeting Ahead

An organizational meeting for the Pin Queen league bowlers will be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m in Sunset Park All women bowling in the league are urged to attend Social Security Office Opens Weekdays in Burlington Town The office at 3012 Division Street runs 830 a m to 430 p m A representative will be in Washington Wednesday August 23 from 930 a m to noon at the Post Office.

Pin Queen Sunset Park Social Security Division Street Burlington Town Washington Post Office

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