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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1973
Page
1
The Washington City Council will meet in a special session at 8 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall to hold a public hearing and open bids on a large scale storm sewer project. The proposed half million dollar plan targets drainage issues in northern and southeast sections.
At noon eight hours before closing, election clerks reported 167 voters in the fourth ward special council election. In the November 6 vote 473 ballots were cast. Polls close at 8 p.m. Re‑election bid features Raymond Miller and Cornelia Day for a City Council seat to start in January.
A Dubuque woman Karen Urbain and her three daughters were hospitalized after being overcome by carbon monoxide fumes while asleep. A neighbor checked on them and, unable to wake them, called authorities who broke in and rushed them to a hospital. The daughters were released, while Mrs Urbain remained in satisfactory condition. In another note, the U S government raised the savings bond interest rate from 5.5 to 6 percent for bonds purchased after December 1 and for those held before that date.
Governor Nelson Rockefeller announced he will resign December 17 to serve as chairman of two national commissions The Commission of Critical Choices for Americans and the National Commission on Water Quality He emphasized the move is not aimed at seeking the Republican presidential nomination and Lt Governor Malcolm Wilson will be sworn in that day.
Town Southern Utilities Co plans to require formal applications for new natural gas service and increases in gas supply. Permits will be issued only if pipeline gas is available. if not, requests go on a waiting list. Al Chebuhar of Towa Southern says control ensures adequate supply for current customers and issued permits. Iowa Southern joins pipeline suppliers to develop new sources, but years may pass before large supplies emerge.
The council postponed for 10 days a vote on awarding a contract for a new municipal building after bids exceeded the $175,000 estimate. Voigtmann Construction led at $222,575 with other bids higher. A public referendum on Blair House demolition follows debates amid opposition from the American Legion and residents.
Richard Brass of Coralville outlined the SEATS plan to serve Washington, Johnson, Linn, Iowa, Cedar, Benton and Jones counties with nine small buses funded by a federal demonstration grant through 1974. The system seeks to provide prioritized, intra county rides for seniors with reservations via toll free Cedar Rapids line, and memberships selling to support ongoing service.
Partly cloudy and warmer this afternoon with highs in the mid to upper 30s. Mostly cloudy and warmer tonight and Wednesday with lows in the mid 20s and a high in the lower 40s on Wednesday. Winds from the southeast this afternoon at 8 to 18 mph, then southerly around 10 mph tonight.
President's top economic adviser Herbert Stein said the country may be somewhat better off in energy than predicted and that estimates will be amended soon. Some industry officials suggest a smaller shortage, but experts warn shortages will persist through future winters. Oil leaders and Saudi officials discuss embargo timelines and daylight saving time policy advances.
The Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 that police may fully search a person under arrest without a warrant. Justice Rehnquist led the ruling, stating that custodial arrests justify a lawful, reasonable search beyond standard Fourth Amendment triggers. Justices Douglas Brennan and Marshall dissented, arguing the decision departs from long-standing case-by-case checks.
Robert Pearson, chairman, announced the results of the December 3 ASC community committee election for 1974. The list includes chairmen, vice chairs, regular members and alternates by township, with many named individuals across Brighton, Cedar, Dutch Creek, English River, Highland, Towa, Jackson, Marion, Oregon, Lime Creek, and Washington townships. A county ASC convention is set for December 15 to elect county officials and delegates. over 2,200 farmers participated last year in ASC programs.
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