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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1972
Page
1
Tuesday night receipts at Sandy's Restaurant totaled 294 dollars and Monday brought 237 dollars, combining for a 531 dollar donation to the YMCA. Manager Dennis Page called the total real good and said the gifts covered the 6 to 10 p.m. period instead of a grand opening celebration.
All classes at Prairie Flower School Trainable School the Junior High and High School are canceled Friday February 18 as teachers attend a joint county meeting in Cedar Rapids. Washington Community District schools also close Monday February 21 for a professional work day for teachers.
The Iowa Senate voted 38 to 9 to reject all House amendments to a proposed environmental quality bill and sent it back to the House. If the House insists, a conference committee would be named to resolve the differences before final passage.
Voters in the East Buchanan Community School District defeated a $70,000 bond proposal for an industrial arts addition at the high school. Officials reported 206 in favor and 313 opposed, 40 percent approval vs 60 percent needed.
An inmate Frederick Thomas Meyer 27 of Des Moines was stabbed to death at the Iowa State Penitentiary Fort Madison Tuesday night. He died on arrival at Sacred Heart Hospital around 7 40 p m. Investigators from the State Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Lee County Attorney’s office joined penitentiary officials. Meyer was sentenced November 17 1971 to ten years for breaking and entering from Polk County.
Three explosions caused minor damage to Manchester police and fire department headquarters with no injuries. A fourth bomb was found under an air conditioner at the police chief’s office and dismantled. Police Chief John Stips described the device as a full size bomb with a watch batteries wiring and blasting caps.
AFL-CIO leaders at the Miami Beach convention focus on voter registration and turnout while boosting fund raising. They doubled the yearly political war chest goal from one to two dollars per member, aiming for about 27 million dollars across 13.6 million union members.
A bill to double Iowa Legislature salaries was introduced in the Senate. If passed, lawmakers would rise from 5500 to 11000 dollars per year, floor leaders from 6500 to 13000, and the lieutenant governor and Speaker from 11000 to 22000 annually.
House Speaker William Harbor voided a tabling vote on the 14 foot wide mobile home bill, saying the motion violated rules. The bill remains alive after Senate passage and a 25 25 tie, with governors and lawmakers weighing next moves amid concerns over highway safety.
The Iowa House passed a bill 84 to 9 tightening snowmobile use. Provisions require mufflers, restrict under 12s from 300 cc engines unless with an experienced adult, and allow the Conservation Commission to set environment and safety rules. All snowmobiles must be registered. Critics debated the muffler clause for racing machines and guns on snowmobiles.
The Rev Richard Peterson, longtime pastor of First Baptist Washington, will become superintendent of the Nebraska Baptist Retirement Home in Omaha and begin duties April 16. He will remain in Washington with his family until the end of the school year. In Washington he led YMCA membership efforts and worked with rest homes and the county home, aiding the handicapped. The Omaha home, housing about 150 residents, plans a new wing to add 75 to 100 more beds.
United Press International reports Iowa faces a precipitation threat tonight, ending in the west this evening and the east overnight. Lows reach 20 to 27 with northeast near 30 and southwest around 30. Thursday brings variable cloudiness and highs in the 30s north to the 40s south.
UPI reports Treasury Secretary Connally disowned a confidential Treasury memo that doubted the feasibility of trimming unemployment under 4 percent without inflation. He called it a working paper not representingAdministration thinking and urged identifying its source. Agriculture Secretary Butz criticized price control calls on food, warning controls would hurt farmers as beef prices peaked and food price forecasts projected a rise this year.
The Iowa Highway Commission ordered immediate work to replace two bridges on Iowa 149 south of the Amana Colonies. They approved the project on a 3-2 vote and outlined temporary safety steps including rumble strips and a 40 to 50 mph speed limit while planning and design extend for years.
Johnson County District Court dismissed a disobeying police officer charge against Thomas C. Walsh 21 Iowa City reporter arrested May 6 during student demonstrations in downtown Iowa City Walsh was with newsmen watching police arrest demonstrators He had faced disorderly conduct charges earlier
The Washington post office will observe a holiday on Monday February 21 with no city or rural delivery. Special delivery letters stay within city limits, normal lock box service is available, and all city boxes will be collected at least once. Residential box collection occurs at 3 p.m., ensuring dispatch by 6 p.m. via the post office, front box, or alley south of the post office.
Witt and Jackette Co of Des Moines announced Alice Miller will be administrator of the Washington Care Center at 601 East Polk St. The licensed administrator with eight years in nursing health care previously led Maplewood Manor in Keota. Her appointment is effective Feb 7, with an open house planned for Sunday March 5 and patient admissions beginning March 6.
Dick Clark, Marion Democrat, announced a bid for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate seat held by incumbent Jack Miller of Iowa. Clark cited eight years of Capitol Hill experience and seeks to balance listening with speaking, promising to share standpoints while hearing public input.
Arvid Anderson of Crawfordsville won heavyweight grand championship at the 15th annual winter market hog show at the livestock auction market. Dean Weaver of Washington took lightweight first, Jim Ledger of Washington won first in the new pickup load class of six pigs. 125 hogs entered, with 71 individuals and nine six-pig loads. event sponsored by Washington County Pork Producers Assn.
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