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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1976
Page
1
About 20 000 gallons of fuel oil and gasoline spilled when a bulk tank ruptured in Elkader Clayton County authorities sealed the south side area. Two nearby pipelines surged from the flow before being shut off. Operators plan cleanup and investigation.
A deadly blaze swept through Cermak House, a nine story nursing home in Cicero, killing at least six residents and injuring about 21. Loretto Hospital reported five deaths and MacNeal Memorial one, as area hospitals counted casualties from the late afternoon blaze.
In New York on a six story walkup, seven children aged 1 to 12 and three women suffocated after a fire swept through a rear first floor apartment. Officials suspect a cigarette caused the blaze.
In Kathmandu Nepal a 105 year old great grandmother Harimaya Kadariya reportedly grew two new teeth and saw her hair darken again. The official Nepal news agency notes she married at nine and has a large family of 608 descendants but offers no explanation for the changes.
Iowa Crop and Livestock Reporting Service reports 1975 crop value at 42 billion dollars, down eight percent from 1974. Season prices fell for seeds and most crops, with higher prices for baled hay potatoes and popcorn. rye held steady. Gains in corn and soybean production partially offset lower averages.
Richara J. Slattery will speak on archeologist historian relations at the annual winter dinner in Washington. The event, Feb 19, at Captain's Table, invites reservations via the society secretary’s office. Frank Kleese urges attendance. 2 annual dues paid. membership cards available at the dinner.
DES MOINES Iowa's latest electrical use data show persistent wasteful patterns with residential consumption up 106 percent through November 1975 from the prior year said Maurice Van Nostrand chair of the Iowa Commerce Commission. He noted October's 11.3 percent rise was even higher though easing slightly.
The Drift Riders Inc. charity snowmobile ride proceeds this Saturday weather permitting to raise funds for multiple sclerosis. Club president Steve Stout of Washington says if snow is insufficient the event will use trailers to display routes. Free coffee hot chocolate and chili will be offered after at Fenn Farm Service in Washington.
A powerful earthquake struck Guatemala City at 4 08 am EST triggering fear of heavy casualties. Reports say at least 300 bodies recovered and major buildings including Hotel Intercontinental and the Roman Catholic Cathedral collapsed. Injured run high as Red Cross, police, and firemen aid the devastated city.
State figures show the 1975 Iowa General Assembly cost 2,042,571.85 in salaries and expenses. The House averaged 31385 per member with Cochran as top earner at 23 97 total. Senate pay averaged 220 and Junkins led the Senate at 18 179 total.
Transportation Secretary William Coleman Jr authorizes six Concorde flights daily on a 16 month trial at New York JFK and Washington Dulles with two per day at JFK and one at Dulles. Limited to 7 am to 10 pm. requires New York Port Authority approval for Kennedy landings. Noise concerns cited. potential court challenges expected.
Mostly cloudy with snow likely tonight and Thursday. Lows tonight range from 5 to 10 degrees, highs Thursday in the low 20s. North winds 10 to 20 mph this afternoon, shifting to northeast tonight. Measurable snowfall probability is 60 percent tonight and tomorrow.
Fresno reports one of the driest years in state history with no relief in sight for dryland and irrigated crops. Officials note rainless patterns persist through February, sparking water shortages, cattle losses, and $310 million in agricultural damages already.
Senate subcommittee hearings disclosed Lockheed Aircraft Corp paid bribes to officials in West Germany Switzerland Scandinavia Italy and Japan. Documents from Lockheed internal sources show a slush fund used to pay marketing consultants and kickbacks totaling 22 million over five years. The letters and memos include a prominent German contact urging contributions to political parties.
ISU economist Bob Wisner sees warmer prices as Iowa farmers plan 3 percent less soybean acreage and more corn this spring. He cites USDA planting intentions and weather as key factors. Brazil competition and palm oil imports also pressure soybean oil prices.
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