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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1976
Page
8
Voters face December 14 decision on a bond for the Mid-Prairie School District. Wellman Elementary is described as unsafe and unhealthy, with hollow clay tile construction and brick facing. The structure has deteriorated beyond repair in many aspects, prompting the proposal.
Iowa Development Commission seeks a conservative 4.1 million appropriation for 1977 79 raising base funding and risking Community Betterment program staff cuts. Del Van Horn cited job creation as prime thrust while Germany office and division allocations outlined. Other agencies and school facilities repair and bond plans are noted in the funding agenda.
A five hour chlorine gas leak from an Allied Chemical tank triggered mass evacuations of 10,000 people in Baton Rouge as wind pushed the heavier-than-air cloud into swampland. Officials credited wind and humidity for safety, with no injuries reported and residents allowed to return by night. State guards were deployed to protect property and to prepare Angola prison area if needed.
Victor H. Gottman 89 died Dec 11 1976 at Beverly Manor Iowa City after six months illness. Retired farmer and foundry worker he lived in Richland area, moved to Coralville with daughter Louis Knoop. Survived by two sons Dale F. Smith Russell H. Gottman one daughter Ella Louise Knoop 14 grandchildren 10 great grandchildren. Burial in Friends Cemetery Richland. Funeral Tuesday 1 30 PM Sherman Eden Funeral Home.
Due to low interest, the Washington YMCA canceled its three day ski trip and will instead offer a one day outing to Galena Illinois. The fee is 13 dollars for Y members and 15 dollars for non members, covering all costs except meals. Details from Kirk Helmstead at the YMCA.
House Democrats finish leadership roster as Robert Byrd of West Virginia is seen to move to the top spot. Speaker-designate Thomas P. ONeill names eight appointees to the Democratic Policy and Steering Committee, with ONeill as chairman.
In grade school action at the Washington YMCA on Friday the Trailblazers beat the Globetrotters 30 to 26 as Eric Busley scored 16 points and Jeff Bell 8. The Celtics defeated UCLA 25 to 24 with Eric Buchholz 9 and Mark Redlinger 8 leading the winners while Matt Hennigan had 12 for UCLA.
Governor Robert Ray announced Iowa may send two units to the Washington parade on Jan. 20. One unit must be a float if two participate. A five member Iowa committee will select entrants, reviewing musical groups with tapes, photos, and histories. Entries due by Dec 17 to William Jackson.
Rob Stout of West Chester Iowa State University junior in farm operations has been awarded a Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben scholarship. Ak-Sar-Ben supports college students from Iowa counties with exhibitors at the Livestock Show. Stout is a 1974 Mid-Prairie High School graduate and the son of Mr and Mrs Robert Stout.
No Mini Bus service from noon December 24 through December 27. The Children's House of Washington reports no Title XX funds yet has applied. public hearing set by the board of supervisors for 7:30 p.m. Monday on 1977 Title XX funding. Bill Day of Brighton re-elected to southeast subarea of Iowa Health Systems Agency in Iowa City Thursday night. The agency aids health planning across Iowa. five subareas advise a central board on needed programs and facilities.
Los Angeles report confirms the Long Beach funhouse mummy is outlaw Elmer McCurdy. Once a train robber across Oklahoma and Kansas, his body traveled through sideshows and wax museums before ending on a gallows in an amusement park.
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