15 Dec 1972
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1972
Page
1
The Highland High School Chorus and the Junior and Senior High Bands perform at the annual Christmas concert set for Monday December 18 at 8 p.m. in the school gymnasium.
Polk County District Judge Leo Oxberger ruled Koscot Interplanetary must refund money to Iowans who allege they were gypped. The Florida cosmetics firm previously banned from Iowa over pyramid sales, which violates the Iowa Consumer Fraud Act. Turner’s Dare to Be Great tactics sparked actions in multiple states and he faces Florida business fraud charges.
Former President Harry S Truman, aged 88, suffers a weakened heart, congested lung and blocked kidneys. Doctors say kidney output declines despite treatment and describe his condition as very serious though vital signs remain relatively stable.
A storm off Louisiana brings rain and thunderstorms through the South Central and Southeast states with flash flood watches in Mississippi Alabama Georgia and the Carolinas. Freezing rain blankets parts of Oklahoma Arkansas Missouri Illinois and Indiana Kentucky with snow in Oklahoma Kansas Missouri and Texas.
Cold windy afternoon with highs in the mid teens as northwest winds rise to 15 to 30 mph. Winds ease tonight with a clear colder evening and near zero lows. Saturday stays mostly clear and cold with highs in the lower teens and light snow chances of 5 percent this afternoon, near zero tonight, and 10 percent Saturday.
Astronauts Cernan Schmitt Evans return to America after jettisoning the lunar module Challenger in Taurus Littrow. They transfer 249.3 pounds of rock and 2,120 photos, boosting Moon samples to 832 pounds. Evans to perform spacewalk Sunday. splashdown planned Tuesday in the South Pacific.
The FTC launches a second auto advertising probe covering 1972 and 1973 claims from 14 firms including GM Ford Chrysler American Motors Volkswagen Fiat Saab Renault and Volvo. Officials say manpower limits hinder broader future checks though executives pledge cooperation and emphasize claims are substantiated.
The Iowa Board of Regents reaffirmed opposition to state funding for a second medical college and urged legislative autonomy over tuition rates. They endorsed repealing sovereign immunity to allow state employees to sue the state, while backing more funds for health sciences at the University of Iowa and opposing diversions to the Des Moines osteopathic college.
President Nixon announced a 5.14 percent raise for 1.316 million civilian workers and a 6.69 percent hike for 2.4 million armed services personnel. Increases take effect after Jan 1 and follow private industry comparability aims. He rejected a further 0.36 percent boost to cover delays, citing fairness and private-sector parity.
The Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations says a national sales tax or value added tax is unnecessary to relieve property taxpayers for public schools. It cites court rulings on tax inequities and concludes no federal VAT is needed to fund school finance disparities.
Iowa officials warn that federalizing three welfare programs will shift costs and duties to the state. Starting Jan 1 1974 Social Security offices will determine eligibility while states provide supplements and expand medical services under Medicaid title XIX. Case load could rise from 27000 to 58000. 150 state income maintenance workers may seek federal posts.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.