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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1973
Page
1
Washington city police pursue leads after a telephoned bomb threat at Washington High School. A juvenile admitted involvement and others may be implicated as the probe proceeds.
Manat-Carter Paving Co of Brooklyn Iowa wins the Washington East 11th Street sanitary and storm sewer and water main improvements contract with a 49690.10 bid the lowest of five. The project links a future water loop and eases northeast sewer problems as state highway facility costs are shared and schedules moved up.
The Washington County School system and the Iowa Heart Association announce a heart sound screening from March 12 to 20 for third grade students. A mini computer detects potential heart issues, with abnormal results rechecked on the unit and, if needed, referred to the child’s physician for further study and possible treatment.
U.S. sources say Hanoi again refused to confirm a second group of about 100 prisoners would be released Tuesday under the cease fire plan. The JMC subcommission failed to make progress after a four hour meeting in Saigon. A spokesman in Paris said new POW releases are prepared but no date was given.
Gov. Robert Ray says a rapid statewide Civil Defense network may be unfeasible and questions the need for a civilian agency to manage disaster response. Iowa Officials plan talks with Rep. Floyd Millen and Adjutant General Joseph May on reorganizing the division and potential shift of duties to the National Guard or Highway Patrol.
John F. Schmidt author of A Historical Profile of Sioux City will speak at the Washington County Historical Society dinner at Captain's Table 6 30 p m Friday March 2. He notes Sioux City history from Lewis and Clark to stockyards and meat packing and highlights preservation efforts such as Prospect Hill Monument. Tickets 3 25. dues 2 00 for 1973. reservations to P O Box 89 New members welcome.
Joseph Curran of the National Maritime Union would receive about 1 million in severance and pension on his retirement. Curran, 65, earns 50,000 a year as head of a 50,000 member union. Severance for 36 years would total about 250,000 with pension benefits between 600,000 and 717,000.
Sen. George Kinley introduces a bill to remove penalties for adult use and sale of obscene material while tightening laws for distribution to minors. The plan retains penalties up to two years in prison and a $1,000 fine for actions involving minors and aims to clarify what constitutes obscene material. Kinley argues current statutes are archaic and unenforceable.
Foreign ministers from major powers and allies opened talks in Paris on enforcing the January peace accord. Secretary Rogers China’s Chi Peng-fei and Soviet Andrei Gromyko joined a 12-diplomat roundtable at the International Conference Center. The conference, without a fixed chair, began with Mitchell Sharp presiding. Ministers planned a four to five day session amid cautions from others about guarantees that could backfire.
Cloudy conditions with a chance of light snow or snow flurries this afternoon. Highs 30 to 35. Mostly cloudy tonight with lows in the mid 20s. Partly cloudy and not so cold Tuesday with highs in the upper 30s to lower 40s. Easterly winds 10 to 15 mph this afternoon and tonight. Measurable precipitation probability 10 percent through Tuesday.
The Rev. Frank E. Dunn Jr. of First Baptist Church will speak Friday March 2 at 2 p.m. at Washington Mennonite Church for the World Day of Prayer observance. An interdenominational choir, special music, and a nursery will be provided. Mayor Ralph E. Martin proclaims March 2 as World Day of Prayer in Washington Iowa.
In Washington on February 24, Washington Junior High School entered 43 performances in the Southeast Iowa Bandmasters Solo and Ensemble Contest. judges rated Superior, Excellent, and Good across many solo and ensemble events with students named for each division.
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