24 Dec 1975
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1975
Page
1
Pope Paul VI will end the year long Jubilee by closing the bronze Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica rather than sealing with bricks. The ceremony, televised worldwide to about 330 million, is expected to draw over 100,000 in St. Peter's Square.
Iowa Department of Transportation released its first five year comprehensive construction report totaling 618 million dollars. It covers state highway, air rail public transit and river transportation with 576 million in highway commitments and 30 million for air and related work. The plan notes risks from inflation and energy shortages and outlines steps to secure funding.
Christmas traditions span from the Roman origin of the date to modern celebrations. A Boise Bible reader offers a $1,000 challenge over Christ’s birth date. Snow falls across the Midwest while security concerns darken Bethlehem. The Wendling family benefits from gifts after theft, and Washington 4-H clubs donate tools to trainable and pre school classes.
Iowa DOT projections list Washington County road projects as amber or red uncertainty for 1976 to 1981. Key items include freeway 518 routing north to south, right of way purchases in 1977 worth 540000, and 518 upgrades from 92 to 22 east of Riverside. Keokuk County totals include 16.9 miles of paving on route 149 and bridge work on 92 and 63.
Wellman Marshal Jack Dillon will become a Washington County deputy sheriff on January 1 under a six month pilot contract. The city pays 7100 for six months while the county covers Dillon salary and expenses. He will patrol Wellman West Chester Lime Creek Seventy Six and the west Cedar Townships.
Kalona mayor Richard Adams rejects Sheriff Yale Jarvis county plan saying Kalona must maintain 24 hour protection with Marshals Ted Fedler and Jim Estes. He argues the shift would reduce local crime protection and rely on resident deputies. Des Moines dispatch notes hog and pig counts and farrowing intentions in Iowa.
Ellen Fenn of Washington writes the feature on the Sunset Park DAR log cabin for the winter edition of The Iowan magazine. The article highlights the cabin’s history and significance for readers.
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