01 Jan 1971
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1971
Page
1
The Queen Mary, under conversion to a convention center and museum, heard its seven foot long steam whistle for the first time in three years as it welcomed the new year. The sound carried 10 to 15 miles, signaling a rare milestone since 1967.
Two volunteer firefighters Frank Kine and John Deedee died when a wall collapsed during a general alarm blaze in Spangler Pennsylvania. Injured were Paul Short and his brother John. James Tibbett, Barnesboro fire chief, collapsed from exhaustion at Miners Hospital.
Three men accused of a bank heist bound three female employees and fled via a stolen hostage car to Kennedy Airport where helicopters joined a 45 mile pursuit. Police surrounded them in Brooklyn after a chaotic chase, ending with all three suspects captured and charged with armed robbery, kidnapping and assault.
Washington reports the 91st Congress largely out of business as members head home before a formal adjournment. The House and Senate resolved the controversial supersonic transport issue by a take-it-or-leave-it vote, extending funding for the Transportation Department and SST until March 30.
Governor Ogilvie says he is astonished that former Secretary of State Paul Powell hoarded about 800000 dollars in cash but will not pursue an investigation without evidence of state funds or wrongdoing. Rendleman, Powell's executor, found the money at the St Nicholas Hotel in Springfield and sent it to a Federal Reserve bank for circulation, while IRS examines possible tax implications. Powell died in Rochester, Minnesota, after a long career in state politics.
Washington officials say the federal ban on tobacco commercials takes effect at midnight ending TV and radio tobacco ads. Dr Daniel Horn of the National Clearing House on Smoking and Health predicts a drop in cigarette consumption as broadcasters lose a major revenue source. Philip Morris and other firms expect a final pre midnight TV push with Rose Bowl slots priced up to 135000 each and network spots ranging from 10000 to 20000, totaling millions.
Four people were killed and a fifth injured in a car train collision at a crossing in Van Patten, eight miles southeast of Rock Falls, early today. A car driven by an unidentified youth struck a Chicago and North Western freight train. victims included the driver and three female passengers. State police said none of the victims were immediately identified.
United Press International reports the National Safety Council estimates drinking and driving will cause at least half of projected 400 to 500 traffic deaths and 19,000 to 23,000 injuries during the New Year period. The 78hour weekend began Thursday evening and ends Sunday night with six deaths since the period began. Missouri accounts for three early fatalities as council officials urge sobriety to reduce holiday road harm.
Firemen in New York began a job action at 9 a.m. EST after their contract expired at midnight, with union officials saying duties would be limited on weekends and that they would respond to emergencies. Police and sanitation contracts also expired, but officers and sanitation workers continued working. sanitation crews faced a snowstorm. Negotiations were ongoing in a Midtown Manhattan hotel.
Mr and Mrs David Goodwin of Ainsworth greet a daughter born at 455 am January 1 1971 at Washington County Hospital likely the New Year's Baby for the county Merchants advertise gifts for the first baby born in the new year with prizes for the parents Eligible eligibility requires birth within Washington County and residency by the parents.
SAIGON UPI reports the United States logged its highest 24-hour American casualty toll in over three weeks despite New Year cease fires. Eleven Americans died and 44 were wounded as violations rose, with five killed in a Mekong Delta ambush.
Six Washington High School juniors and seniors recall the Governor's Conference on Youth and Drugs in Ames, discussing crisis lines and centers, applying ideas locally, and coordinating with Mayor Ralph Martin. They plan a late-hours teen center and emphasize better communication over drug-focused action. Weather note closes report.
A brief note suggests a memo intercepted by readers of the Journal on January first, 197, hinting at New Year greetings and personal messages. The fragment references readers and a possible notification or greeting tied to the year change.
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