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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1971
Page
1
The Des Moines Town Senate passed a bill allowing 18 to 21 year olds to donate blood without parental consent. Sponsor Brownlee reported the Red Cross requested the proposal to speed emergency donations, especially on college campuses, as time is critical for underage donors.
President Nixon plans to ask Congress for an emergency boost to the 395 billion dollar national debt ceiling to cover government bills. Volcker said the government cannot stay within the current limit until June 30 and the debt stands at just over 392 billion, about 20 billion higher than a year ago. A final amount is undecided, but a 20 billion plus increase seems likely.
Former President Harry S. Truman, 8, was admitted to Research Hospital in south Kansas City at 8:28 a.m. CST after a sudden onset of moderately severe abdominal pain. His wife Bess and lifelong aide Mike Westwood were by his bedside as doctors planned diagnostic tests.
DES MOINES IDPA reports GOP leaders in the Iowa legislature will pursue separate bills on statewide grand juries witness immunity and electronic surveillance. Attorney General Richard C. Turner backs an omnibus crime plan while Governor Roy Ray’s stance on wiretapping remains cautious. The packages would address trespass hunting and joint trials, with emphasis on procedural safeguards and penalties for violations.
New York City police face Taylor Law penalties as Mayor Lindsay argues for mandatory fines on officers who joined the six day wildcat strike. PBA president Edward Kiernan decries the move as ill timed and vows to fight any fines in court while urging officers to stay on the job. Police Commissioner Murphy promises suspension for any refusing duties amid the dispute. The strike, tied to parity pay, ended with a 21 vote by PBA delegates amid little crime uptick in bitter cold conditions. Probate of will and appointer of Ralph W. Boyd, late of executor, estate
The report notes awards given to winners at a Jaycee banquet with reference to Wes and a ceremonial nod to honorees. Details are limited but imply recognition of outstanding contributions by several individuals at the event.
In a surprise move minutes before the 92nd Congress opened, Senator Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts was ousted as Senate Democratic whip by Senator Robert C. Byrd of West Virginia, 31 to 24. The session opened amid leadership shakeups as Republican leader Hugh Scott was re-elected by 24 to 20 over Howard Baker Jr. The change sparked questions over Kennedy's presidential ambitions and framed early debates on Vietnam policy and budget priorities.
The Very Rev Gonville A. Ffrench-Beytagh, 58, Anglican bishop of Johannesburg, was arrested by federal police and taken to Pretoria for questioning. Papers were seized and his office searched as he remained outspoken against apartheid and questioned Prime Minister Vorster's stance and God’s side.
The 1st annual Awards Banquet saw Dr William Westphal receive the Distinguished Service Award and Robert Huber named Outstanding Jaycee Boss. Other top honors went to Larry Griggs as outstanding young farmer Michael Kramme as outstanding young educator Dean Knight as outstanding young religious leader.
Des Moines crowding tensions at three state universities fail to move Sen. Francis Messerly to redirect state aid. The Senate Appropriations chair rejects President Boyd’s warnings, asserting no plan to punish universities and promising fair, equitable allocations regardless of student protests.
Partly cloudy and cold tonight with lows from 5 to 10 in the north and 10 to 15 in the south. Friday remains partly to largely cloudy with little temperature change. North areas may reach the upper 30s while southern zones stay in the 30s.
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