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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1975

Page

8

Hughes exits politics after 16 years in office

The Iowa senator Harold Hughes announces retirement from statewide and U.S. Senate service to pursue non denominational religious lay work. He reflects on past years, emphasizes moral reform, and stresses individual responsibility and compassion over political power. He cites partial achievements, courage of servicemen, and warns of a winter of hard choices ahead.

U.S. Senate Harold Hughes Senate Hughes Iowa Daily Press Association Iowa America St. Paul

West and East collide in Hula Bowl today in Honolulu

West All Stars led by Pat Haden and John McKay face the East in the 20th annual Hula Bowl. Haden eyeing Oxford study, McKay seeks pro chance, with Bartkowski and Harrell aiding a West attack. Davis questionable due to rib bruises. Holloway and Franklin steer the East prototype offense.

Honolulu UPI Southern California Pat Haden John McKay Haden McKay Bishop Amat High School Los Angeles Oxford University England Rhodes USC Ohio State Anthony Davis Davis Archie Griffin Bill Yeoman Steve Bartkowski California Bartkowski Yeoman Willard Harrell Pacific Dwight McDonald San Diego State Haden-McKay West Veert Tennessee Condredge Holloway Michigan Dennis Franklin

Trojans Named No 1 In UPI Minor College Poll

Southern Cal leads the 1974 UPI Board of Coaches final ratings with an 10 1 1 record and 27 first place votes. Alabama and Ohio State follow, while teams on probation are ineligible for top 20. Women bowling results and standings from Thursday league include Rubio Bank of Brighton and Pax Equipment with high scores and individual leaders.

NEW York UPI United Press International Board of Coaches Southern Cal Alabama Ohio St Notre Dame Michigan Auburn Penn St Nebraska No. Car. St Miami Ohio Houston Florida Maryland Baylor Tex. A&m Tenn Rubio Bank of Brighton Washington Transfer Pax Equipment Goedkenins Mineart Edwards Real Estate Steeles Oil Booth’s Grocery Goedken Edwards Steeles Rubio Bank Booths Transfer Helen Wilson JoAnne Dalrympte Carole Anne Loeffler

Finley loses court battle over Hunter contract dispute

Oakland headlines report that Charlie Finley failed to overturn the arbitrator Peter Seitz's ruling that Jim Hunter's 1974 contract was void, making him a free agent. Hunter then signed a $3.7 million Yankees deal as Finley vows further appeals, potentially to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Oakland UPI Jim Catfish Hunter Charlie Finley Oakland A's Finley Peter Seitz New York New York Yankees Eve Finley Seitz Alameda County Phillips Neil Papiano Papiano California State District Court of Appeals U.S. Supreme Court US. Supreme Court

Marion Rittenhouse Dies in Illinois Home Town

Marion D. Rittenhouse 39 of Rock Island Illinois died Thursday January 2 1975 at Franciscan Hospital Rock Island Funeral services will be Monday at 130 p m at the Memorial Heights United Methodist Church Rock Island Burial will be in the National Cemetery at Rock Island Arsenal Visitation Sunday 2 5 and 7 9 p m Hodgson Funeral Home Rock Island He was born September 21 1915 in Becker Minnesota son of Oscar E and Emma B Rittenhouse He was raised in the Washington community graduated from Washington High School served in the Navy in World War I retired bakery supervisor for Stix Baer and Fuller of St Louis MO He married Mary Jane Schwaub of Rock Island in 1971 Survivors include his wife six children from a previous marriage two step children a sister and a brother.

Marion D. Rittenhouse Rock Island Fransciscan Hospital Memorial Heights United Methodist Church National Cemetery Rock Island Arsenal Hodgson Funeral Home Marion Rittenhouse Becker, Minn Denise Heidger Bridgeton Rhonda Haynes LaCrosse Wis Robert Davenport Jerry St. Louis Stephen LaCross George Lekos Milwaukee Marshall Baker U.S. Army Germany Ralph Esther) Martin Washington Raymond E. Rittenhouse St. Peter

Lydia Donai, 80, Des Moines, dies. rites in Columbus Junction

Lydia Raymond Donai died Friday January 3 1975 in Des Moines Iowa Lutheran Hospital. Funeral services set for Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Jesfacy Lewis Funeral Home Columbus Junction with Rev Denley Canfield officiating. Burial Salem Cemetery northwest of Columbus Junction. Visitation after 1 p.m. Sunday at Stacy Lewis Funeral Home. Born August 22 1894 in Houston Texas to William A and Mary Ellen Raymond she was raised near Ainsworth. Survived by one daughter Lois McDonald of Des Moines one sister Nellie Swails of Iowa City and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband Edward.

Columbus Junction Lydia Raymond Donai Des Moines Iowa Lutheran Hospiay Jesfacy-Lewis Funeral Home Denley Canfield Salem Cemetery Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home Lydia Donai

Kissinger hints of force in Mideast crisis

In a year end interview Kissinger warned force could be considered only in the gravest emergency over oil prices. He said military action would be dangerous and warned against actions that could trigger a wider Soviet response. He stressed restraint and cautioned that war is easier to enter than exit.

Washington UPI Vietnam Henry A. Kissinger Business Week State Department Kissinger Puerto Rico U.S Middle East

WRC Meets Friday at Keota Hall

Keota news notes the W R C meeting held in Fraternal Hall with president Mrs Pauline Cady presiding. Altruistic reports tally funds and services while a luncheon and Nativity decor mark the gathering. Next meeting set for January 24 and a tribute to W R C Chauffeurs is given.

WRC Hall Keota Paul Sievert Keota Leland Wade Chicago Dick Staves Cedar Rapids Wayne McCallister W.R.C Pauline Cady Grace Parke Florence Sheetz America Lulu Maule Ethel Aller Pauline Romine Leona Peiffer Valburga Heisdorffer Stan Brandt Akley Iowa Mary Lee Trier Bud Trier Debby Fry Ankeny Courtney Olson Little Rock Ark Yoshimi Shimura Tokyo Warren Carris Robert Carris Lyle Swartz

Mrs. Helen Wolfe Dies in Indiana at 87

Mrs. Helen Wolfe 87, formerly of Pleasant Plain, died at 4:30 p.m. Friday Jan 3 1975 in Wabash County Hospital Indiana. Funeral arrangements are pending at Gould Funeral Home Brighton. Born Sept 7 1887 in Pleasant Plain, she was the daughter of Benjamin and Celestia Whitacre. She married Andrew F. Wolfe who died in Oct 1965. Survived by son Rev. Clifford Wolfe of Warsaw and two grandchildren.

Brighton Helen Wolfe Pleasant Plain Wabash County Hospital Wabash Indiana Gould Wolfe Benjamin and Celestia Turner Whitacre Andrew F. Wolfe Clifford Wolfe Warsaw Ind

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