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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1971

Page

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Packed auction finds face keen appraisal from curator

In Cincinnati Alfred Stone and James Walter bought a carved trunk for 50 dollars and unlocked it to reveal paintings and engravings signed by Henry Farney. Curator Richard Boyle valued the works at about 20 thousand dollars. Stone and Walter plan to sell the lot and split the profits.

Cincinnati UPI Alfred Stone James Walter Stone Maureen Walter Henry Farney Richard Boyle Cincinnati Art Museum Farney Boyle

Omission in ISU rules allows Knox candidacy

ISU election official Doug Payton says a clerical error in the Iowa State University candidates chart makes black activist Charles Knox eligible to run for student body president. Knox, jailed on contempt convictions and seeking readmission, could run even if not currently a student, pending unanswered rule fix. Barbara Yates named as running mate. Knox has filed an affidavit of qualification.

AMES UPI Iowa State University Charles Knox Doug Payton Iowa State Knox Payton Des Moines Iowa Iowa S Paton Towa Des Moins ISU Barbara Yates Payton Sid

ISEA to back guidelines for Iowa school aid plan

Des Moines reports the Iowa State Education Association will not back a single proposal for property tax relief and school funding in the 1971 legislature. Instead, it issued guidelines from a six month study urging any plan preserve local autonomy, promote district consolidation, and ensure full state funding. The guidelines emphasize raising revenue from sales and income taxes, raising the local 20 mill limit to reduce state aid needs, and evaluate proposals by a set of principles aimed at equal education opportunities for all public school children.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Ectjon Association ISEA Reynard Satory LeMars Association Satory Holden - Shaft

Intercepted Memo to ISEA President LeMars Town

An intercepted memo questions whether principles will earn interest. The note signed by Wes raises concerns about the ISEA leader and local town matters. It hints at financial or principle-based implications without detailing specifics.

Weather outlook for tonight with snow chances

United Press International reports a partly cloudy to cloudy and colder night with a chance of snow, mainly in the northeast. Lows range from 5 to 10 degrees, with the teens southward.

United Press International TOWA

Wisconsin Amish win exemption from state schooling law

Wisconsin Supreme Court rules Amish children are exempt from compulsory high school attendance on religious liberty grounds. The 6-1 decision overturns convictions of Amish fathers Jonas Yoder Adin Yutzy and Wallace Miller of New Glarus who refused public high school enrollment for their children Frieda Barbara and Vernon. Justice Hallows notes no compelling state interest justifies burden on free exercise.

Madison Wis UPI Wisconsin Wisconsin Supreme Court Jonas Yoder Adin Yutzy Wallace Miller New Glarus William E. Ball Harrisburg U.S Frieda Yoder Barbara Miller Vernon Yutzy New Glarus Hallows

Ship Abandoned After Antilles Fire Runaground Near Mustique

Coast Guard reports the 650 aboard the Antilles evacuated to Mustique as fire gutted the 20,000 ton cruise ship after grounding on Mustique island. Passengers and crew were later transferred to the Queen Elizabeth 2 and headed to Barbados in good condition. The Queen Elizabeth 2 carried 970 passengers on its cruise.

San Juan P.R UPI Antilles Barbados Mustique Coast Guard Hugo Money - Coutts The Mustique Co Princess Margaret

Public Notices Today Probate Estates of McCarthy Frank

Probate of will and appointment of executor for the estates of Bernard H. McCarthy and Fred Frank. Proceedings of board of supervisors and Washington School District quarterly financial state.

Bernard H. McCarthy Fred Frank Proceedings of Board of Supervisors Washington School District Quarterly Financial State

Elaine Williams returns from Europe on second tour

Elaine Williams has just returned from a 13 month period abroad, including seven months in Florence working with tourists and the rest traveling. She plans a year in France as a student and reflects on American tourists and European accents. The 20s era tone captures campus life and the impact of travel on her sociology studies.

Joette Swartzendruber France Washington Italy Elaine Williams Elaine University of Iowa Europe Florence Blaine Italan Glen Williams United States New York Towa Salvation Army University of Town Journal

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