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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1976
Page
1
About 25 residents plus a kitchen band staged a rain dance in Odebolt Iowa hoping to ease drought conditions. Mayor George Hilburn cited a prior weekend success when 12 inches fell after a similar event, and the fire department cooled dancers with a water spray as signs urged rain in the hot 90 degree heat.
In Centerville Iowa the mothers of 20 year olds Vicky Espy and Richard Underwood filed$1 million lawsuits in Appanoose County District Court against Deputy Sheriff Ralph Powell and Appanoose County claiming negligent driving. The June 28 1975 crash on Iowa 5 near Centerville involved Powell’s patrol car striking the motorcycle. Powell was reportedly speeding to investigate a possible crime near Rathbun.
President Ford and running mate Bob Dole rallied in Russell Kansas urging Republicans to win not only the White House but local and state offices as well. Debates with Carter were planned with Mondale and Reagan signaled openness to a third party if Ford loses. Ford pledged tax relief for middle incomes farm property tax exemptions and halting grain embargoes while the GOP elected Mary Louise Smith to a new four year term as party chair.
Washington Community School District prepares for orientation as Michael Loveland arrives to teach sixth grade at Stewart School and assist in coaching at Washington High School. Supt. Schlapkohl plans a 9 a.m. Monday orientation for 25 new teachers with refreshments by the Washington Education Association. All district teachers begin four day workshop at 8 a.m. Tuesday ahead of August 30 opening.
Mostly clear today through Sunday with highs in the upper 80s and lows tonight in the low 60s. Southerly winds 10 to 15 mph today and light southerly tonight.
Kalona Mayor Richard D. Adams, 38, was arrested and charged with murder in the shooting death of his wife Judith Rae Adams, 35. He surrendered with a handgun after authorities say the incident occurred about 8 a.m. in Kalona. An arraignment is set for 9:30 a.m. Monday in Washington County Magistrate Court. he is jailed without bond. Mrs. Adams, active in community affairs, left three children. Funeral arrangements are pending after an autopsy. a trust fund for the children has been established.
Ames faces a setback after the Iowa Supreme Court barred collecting and spending tax revenues beyond the nine percent cap until constitutional questions about the 1976 property tax law are resolved. The dispute centers on Ames seeking an extra 188000, with hearings indicating possible future consolidation with Waterloo.
Edwin Augustine announces the Washington County Farm Bureau will hold its 59th annual meeting on September 7 at the Junior High School Washington. Dinner at 6 30 p.m. followed by a business session at 8 p.m. Officers and directors to be elected and policy resolutions adopted. Guest speaker Ken Cheatham from the American Farm Bureau Federation. Membership 1 352.
Farmers Home Administration reports 71.44 million dollars loaned in the past year to rural Iowa for housing construction purchase and repair. State director R R Pim notes a 17 percent rise from the prior year and 3 177 Iowa families gained financing bringing total assisted to over 15 000.
At an airport news conference Reagan said a November GOP defeat could signal American desire for a third party. He argued a large majority oppose the Democratic philosophy and suggested a reassessment if Ford loses, noting he might lead or influence a new bloc.
Highland Schools Superintendent James W. Walling urged the Board of Education to hold a public meeting to discuss investigations into alleged misused funds. He says open forums would allow patrons and the press to ask questions as investigations continue, and he disputes claims of charges, noting he is on a paid leave of absence. Walling, 37, lives near Ainsworth and was hired in 1975 with a fresh one year contract.
Iowa's State Fair revels in a 12 day Bicentennial themed edition with exhibits rides and contests. Amid the family-friendly fun a two headed baby display and a graphic Mock Murder Scene from the BCI draw attention drawing comments on taste while agents explain realism and past cases alongside photos of real murders.
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