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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1970
Page
1
Washington police warned residents to lock cars when leaving packages or valuables to curb thefts. Chief Lyle Parriott emphasized the holiday shopping period as high risk, urging vigilance as thefts rise citywide.
Pope Paul VI condemned Australia’s white Australia policy at Randwick Race Track during a bi centennial Mass in strong winds. He urged examination of conscience and called on leaders and public figures to reject racial discrimination as bishops urged mass migration for Pacific island nations facing shortages. The 74-year-old pontiff, amid fatigue, spoke in thick English to a crowd of about 250000 and blessed many after the service.
Fair and cooler tonight with diminishing winds. Lows from the upper 20s to around 40 in the extreme northwest and southeast. Wednesday mostly fair and a bit cooler with highs in the upper 40s to mid 50s from northeast to southwest.
The Nixon administration calls the GM UAW contract inflationary noting wage increases averaging about 7 percent a year could push auto prices higher and shift buyers to foreign cars. It cites rising costs in auto fuel and copper and urges voluntary wage and price restraint to curb inflation while unemployment sits at 5.6 percent and the Fed trims the discount rate.
Senate Finance Committee tentatively backed restricting shoe imports as part of a broader House trade bill that would also curb textiles. Absentees including Gore Byrd Jr Hartke could tilt the 8–6 vote. Nixon supporters cheered the move while New England firms lamented the shoe quota drop and protection of textiles.
Detroit reports the United Auto Workers and Ford Motor Co face a snag in contract talks with under a week to the strike deadline. The dispute centers on UAW demands for more economic gains following GM’s 67 day strike, a pattern set by the late Walter P. Reuther for post settlement gains.
An explosion at the University of Oregon in Eugene heavily damaged two offices in the administration building but caused no injuries. Two operators were present but unharmed. Damaged offices included High School Relations and the State Board of Higher Education. windows and fixtures were broken across the building and nearby rooms.
The Drug Abuse Action Committee at Washington High School, formed from 15 students chosen at random, is directed by principal Burge Hammonds. The group, which has held two meetings, aims to shape future drug prevention efforts and may involve workshops, materials from the Joint County School system, and collaboration with the Mayor's Drug Committee.
Iowa Health Department asks for a 2.2 million dollar rise for 1971 73 to upgrade environmental services and double staff from 36 to 72. Environmental control funding would rise to 838 488 annually, with added inspectors and enforcement for air water solid waste and migrant camps. The plan trims sewage grants by 1.2 million while seeking 5.4 million for the biennium overall, about 1 million more than 1969 71.
An intercepted memo from Health Commissioner Arnold Reeves critiques a bare bones budget for the health department. The note, signed with a brief closing Yours, WJ, signals concern over funding and suggests a call for fuller support.
Washington High School plans a Christmas Concert in the auditorium Tuesday December 8 at 8 p m The 19 member Swinging Demons Stage Band joins the concert band for a varied program including Christmas Music for Winds and Carol of the Drums plus overtures from McBeth Carter and Holst a Man of La Mancha score and marches The Chorus Christmas concert is set for December 15 with a traditional carol event to be held December 17 in Central Park.
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