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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1973
Page
1
The Washington post office will close at noon on Monday December 24 and Monday December 31 with lobby windows closed while city and rural carriers work. Full service otherwise, lock box service provided. The office closes all day December 25 and January 1 with no mail deliveries.
The Iowa State Highway Commission outlines a five year program centered on Freeway 518. In 1974 right of way for 518 from Ainsworth to Riverside will be purchased at a cost of 1 155 000 dollars. Additional 1974 work includes buying 1.2 miles of right of way on highway 20 east from 169 to 518 costing 165 000 dollars. For 1975 to 1979 proposals cover reconstructing 1.2 miles of 92 at its junction with 518 for 338 000 dollars in 1975, grading 13.7 miles of 518 from 92 north to 22 for 5 591 000 dollars in 1975, paving 518 in 1976 for 5 053 000 dollars, and grading and paving two miles of 518 from 22 north to the Johnson County line in 1975 for 997 000 dollars.
Nine counts of forgery and embezzlement were dismissed against Raymond L. Curl, 51, of Wellman, by Judge L.R. Carson on motion from County Attorney Tracy Anderson. Anderson cited lengthy investigation and lack of criminal intent as reasons, noting company records are complex and may never be audited to prove missing funds.
The Senate passed a bill to raise Social Security benefits by 11 percent for about 30 million Americans and sent it to the House for final congressional approval.
Geneva hosts the opening of the Middle East peace conference with Israeli and Arab delegates trading threats and appeals for restraint amid rising fears of renewed war. Security is tight as seating delays and procedural hiccups muffle the historic session.
In a Bethlehem field shepherds are visited by an angel announcing the Savior is born tonight. A heavenly host proclaims peace on earth and directs the shepherds to Mary, Joseph, and the newborn baby in a manger.
United Press International reports travel advisories across the Appalachian region into Kentucky, southeast Indiana, Alabama and Mississippi as a winter storm from the Midwest brings snow and freezing rain. The system worsened in Michigan and Indiana, with highway crews clearing snow clogged routes and at least 23 deaths so far this week. The storm was forecast to reach Pennsylvania, New York and West Virginia.
Senate House conferees approve a bill granting Nixon emergency powers over energy. Windfall profit rules allow guidelines now with rebates due Jan 1 1975 unless new law passes. Senator Fannin calls the plan unreal and unworkable amid White House veto threats. Senator Jackson calls the agreement satisfactory with only two no votes on profits.
The UPI report notes that 1st Lt. William L. Calley’s conviction for the My Lai killings was upheld by the U.S. Court of Military Appeals. The court kept a 20-year sentence after review, and potential civil avenues and presidential clemency were discussed by defense and supporters. Calley, then 30, had faced life imprisonment at his court martial in a case linked to March 1968 Viet Cong village searches.
The Iowa Department of Environmental Quality is building a corps of smoke readers to identify trucks belching diesel smoke on highways. About 20 certified readers patrol state roads and weigh stations, with offices in Des Moines and other field sites. Trucker cooperation is sought, with a 45 day grace period to fix emissions and potential charges if ignored.
Churches across the region announce holiday programs to honor the birth of Christ. Services will feature special music, candlelight, and Christmas messages on December 23 and Christmas Eve. Participating churches include Washington United Presbyterian Faith Baptist Immanuel Lutheran First Baptist Washington United Methodist First Christian Washington Mennonite Sugar Creek Mennonite Bethel Mennonite Wayland Mennonite Fern Cliff Ainsworth Community Church St James Catholic and others with programs for Sunday and Monday events and Christmas Day masses.
Madrid mourns Luis Carrero Blanco, killed by a bomb outside a church. A state funeral attended by U.S. Vice President Ford drew rightwing shouts of assassin at Cardinal Enrique Vicente y Taracon as police protected the liberal prelate.
The Washington Community Chest reports donations and pledges total 37,929 dollars, surpassing the 37,730 dollar 1973 goal by 199 dollars. Campaign leaders credit volunteers and citizens for the success and will present funds to 14 beneficiary organizations including the YMCA and YWCA, Senior Citizens Council, Red Cross, Boy Scouts, and Salvation Army.
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