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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1972

Page

5

Washington seeks 25 year electric and gas franchise votes

Public notice announces a special election in Washington city Iowa to be held September 14 1972. Voters will decide two propositions granting Iowa Southern Utilities Company rights to acquire build and operate electric generation and distribution and to lay pipes for a natural gas system for 25 years with eminent domain. Sections outline construction safety payments and non exclusive terms. Includes ward locations and ballot instructions for Yes or No.

Washington Washington County Iowa Iowa Southern Utilities Company City of Towa Bylaw Southern Utilities Company

Almanac for August 31 1972 United Press International

This almanac entry notes Thursday August 31 1972 as day 244 with 122 ahead. It lists visible celestial bodies Mercury Venus Saturn and Mars Jupiter. It records William Saroyan birth on this date and historical events including the 1866 Charleston quake 1954 Hurricane Carol and 1968 Iranian earthquake with casualties.

United Press International Mercury Venus Saturn Mars Jupiter William Saroyan United States Charleston New England

Notice of Election Highland Community School District 1972

The Highland Community School District announces election of directors for three year terms and a Kirkwood Community College board seat. Voters approve a special proposition to issue bonds up to 20000 for athletic field development including a track. Precincts and polling places: Ainsworth Legion Hall, Highland High, Riverside Community Building. Polls open 700 AM to 800 PM. James Schnoebelen Sec Board of Education.

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Tampering and manufacturer liability in product injuries

A legal column notes that consumers who substantially tamper with products may void manufacturer liability. It cites Virginia bleaching burns, a modified ladder collapse, and a rifle cartridge slot case, explaining courts weigh alteration against original defects and warnings in determining accountability. Written by Will Bernard.

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