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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1973
Page
1
Washington tally shows .52 inch moisture from Sunday to Sunday night with rain freezing rain and a one inch snow cover. If all precip had been snow the ground would show four to five inches this morning. Warmer nocturnal temps melted much ice on streets and vegetation.
The jury trial of Robert A. Starr a parolee from the Men's Reformatory in Anamosa opens Wednesday in district court. Starr is charged with larceny of a motor vehicle allegedly stolen in Washington in December. Defense is Earl O Wright with County Attorney Tracy Anderson as prosecutor.
Raymond L. Hendrickson pled guilty in district court to four counts of embezzlement by a public officer and bank official, uttering a forged instrument, and making a false certificate. sentencing set for 10 a.m. February 9 by Judge Ira F. Morrison. previously faced federal embezzlement charges in 1972 for about $100,000.
A mid morning blaze in northeast Keota destroyed a barn and pile of straw and hay on the Bill Anderegg property. Anderegg, a Keota High School teacher and head basketball coach, raises sheep and rabbits at his home. Firemen responded around 10 a.m. The cause is suspected to be an overheated heat bulb.
Waterloo school superintendent George Diestelmeier warned that the Waterloo School District may close some public buildings due to a funding gap. The district is $200,000 short for current operations and unavoidable increases, potentially up to $350,000, tied to shrinking enrollment and a state aid plan linked to enrollment.
Washington high school drama students earned a Division I rating for their one act Please No Flowers at the Southeast Iowa District contest in Ottumwa. The gentle fantasy comedy set in a funeral parlor features Melinda Pacha and Kathy Mangold as leads and a cast including Jeff Boshart Jane Sotelo Lanna Weeks Cheryl Pfeifer. Directors are Michael Kramme Carmen Griggs with Ann Colby as assistant and Mike Woods as technical director.
A Jordanian airliner carrying Nigerian Muslims home from Mecca crashed on approach to Kano Airport in high winds, killing 190 of 202 aboard. The jet burst into flames after veering into ditches. survivors were taken to a local hospital. Ali Ghandour of Alia airline traveled to Kano to investigate.
A major winter storm dumped up to ten inches of snow in central Iowa with Des Moines reporting nine inches by mid-morning. Airports and flights faced closures, roads clogged, and motorists urged to stay home as blizzard conditions lingered across the state and eastern Iowa saw freezing rain and sleet.
Officials in Paris for crucial talks on ending the 12 year Vietnam war with Kissinger heading to Paris to finalize a cease fire. Saigon sources say an initialed agreement could come by Thursday and Thieu may sign after Agnew arrives. final text to be signed at foreign minister level.
Occasional light snow this afternoon with little if any accumulation and highs in the 30s. Tonight grows colder with lows 15 to 20 and decreasing clouds. Partly sunny Tuesday with highs 30 to 35. Winds 10 to 25 mph this afternoon and northwest 15 to 25 mph tonight. Measurable precipitation chances are 20 percent this afternoon, 10 percent tonight, and 10 percent Tuesday.
Washington County total assessed valuation rose to 59,919,361 in 1972 from 59,053,986 in 1971, reflecting gains in townships and cities as the 1972 figures will determine 1973 taxes. State delays in school millage settings hinder final tax computations.
President Nixon signals rapid domestic reform within 10 days and a sparse budget. He vows less government, less paternalism, and a turn to self reliance while promising peace with honor in Vietnam and drawing a distinct line with liberal lawmakers.
Four Muslim gunmen who sought to unite the world against oppressors surrendered after two days, freeing nine hostages from John and Al's sporting goods store in Brooklyn. One officer was killed and two wounded in a shootout, while one gunman was critically wounded. The gunmen had claimed a holy crusade before surrender.
Iowa Governor Robert D. Ray met with White House aides and will press President Nixon at a January 30 session to restore or replace the Rural Enviromental Assistance Program. Ray doubts revival but seeks state funds to continue conservation efforts and soil programs, noting limited state ability to finance a large project.
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