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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1970
Page
1
Riverside Highland students were sent home after furnace trouble hit the high school just before buses arrived. Principal Mr. Lewis said repairs would finish in time for Thursday classes.
The Washington County Community Action Program board on Monday night moved to raise funds for the summer youth employment program with finalized details expected in early February and donation letters to go out soon. The meeting also covered plans for a Planned Parenthood start in February, a potential county mental health facility, and gifts to the day care and Head Start programs, along with toy donations from local churches.
DES MOINES UP I The House constitutional amendments committee voted out a measure to lower the voting age in Iowa to 19. Republicans won a major battle by adding a stipulation for full adult privileges if the change passes. Democrats challenge the amendment as to constitutionality though Republicans hold majorities in both houses.
Ed Bean a Washington pharmacist is named recipient of the Distinguished Service Award by the Washington Jaycees at their Awards Night banquet at the K C hall. Miles Kreiger lauded Bean’s 1964 Washington activities including Jaycees roles and Chamber of Commerce work plus Community Chest service.
Washington’s official low of 23 below zero and multiple cities posting new January records marked a brutal cold snap. Forecasters warned of continued frigid conditions as snow and winds worsened travel. a Norfolk area bridge tunnel complex suffered damage when a Navy cargo ship broke free in 50 knot winds.
Washington reports that Senate investigators heard testimony from Dr. J Edwin Wood of Pennsylvania Hospital and University of Pennsylvania on a clear cut risk from oral contraceptives. He warned of definite hazards including blood clots and increased thrombophlebitis and pulmonary embolism versus non users. Dr David B Clark linked The Pill to stroke like syndrome as the committee opened a second round of hearings. The doctor said public acceptance makes market withdrawal difficult.
Notice of appointment of administrators for estates of Elsie M Spargo and Nicholas J Linnenkamp. City ordinance No 472 referenced in the notice.
Scott County Iowa board demands Sheriff William A Blackie Strout repay four thousand eighty six dollars collected for prisoner care. Auditor had ruled payments illegal. attorney general supported. Strout declined board meeting and seeks county attorney opinion before discussing repayment.
An intercepted memo from ED BEAN Washington congratulates the Jaycees noting their use of a bean slogan or symbol. The message ends with a personal sign off from WEJ.
The Iowa House approved a 90 to 18 amendment to a bill uniting county mental health funds for community treatment centers and state facilities. Sponsored by Rep. Bert Priebe, the measure would require disclosure of patient names and medical backgrounds to counties paying indigent care, provoking opposition from Rep. Charles Miller who warned it violates doctor patient confidentiality. The bill moves to the Senate for consideration.
The Jaycees held a Monday night meeting to organize a February 12 vaccination clinic for rubella. Local officials and nurses assist with planning. two Iowa City teams will vaccinate, charging 50 cents unless a child cannot pay. Estimated costs about 2900 dollars funded by charges and donations. The program aligns with a national rubella immunization push expected to reach tens of millions of children over five years.
A downtown Iowa City fire destroyed three buildings and damaged several more amid subzero conditions on Tuesday night. Firefighters battled for over seven hours, frostbite injuries were reported among responders, and the blaze caused an estimated 250000 dollars in damages. The Paper Place Bookstore housed an underground paper office and the other two buildings contained shops and apartments near the University of Iowa. Nearby spectators numbered about 800. The cause was not immediately known. The era’s historical note recalls John Brown’s 1859 raid at Harper’s Ferry.
President Nixon plans to ask Congress for up to 62.40 in extra Social Security taxes for 1971 by raising the taxable wage base from 7800 to 9000. If approved, workers and employers would tax the first 9000 in wages, lifting the maximum tax to 468.00. About one in five workers earning above 7800 would be affected.
Mostly cloudy conditions persist across Iowa tonight and Thursday with a chance of scattered light snow or snow flurries. Temperatures rebound slightly Thursday with lows from 15 below to 5 below in the northeast to 5 to 10 below in the southwest and highs near zero to 10 above.
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