23 Jan 1971
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1971
Page
1
A morning fire at Logan Junior High School in Waterloo caused extensive damage with losses estimated up to 100000 dollars. The blaze started in a freezer motor in a basement storage area, smoke filled the building, and two firefighters suffered minor injuries.
Des Moines Republication notes Sen George Milligan proposes a Municipal Tax Relief Fund in the Iowa treasurer system. Money would be allocated to cities and towns on a per capita basis to reduce dependence on property taxes while allowing councils to use funds for lawful municipal purposes. Smaller towns could redirect unspent property taxes to other programs.
In Los Angeles the state seeks the death penalty for Charles Manson and three young women and has begun subpoenas for 40 witnesses for the penalty phase. The seven month trial jurors completed a full week of deliberations with no verdict date yet. If convicted of first degree murder on any of 27 counts, the same jury will decide life or death.
President Nixon unveils a $16 billion revenue sharing plan to empower state and local governments, including $6 billion in new funds, and a broad domestic agenda with deficit spending to curb unemployment, welfare reform, health programs, and a major federal reorganization. The plan faces a tough ride in a Democratic Congress.
Iowa lawmakers consider 12 computer generated redistricting options from University of Town. Representative Tom Riley favors the plan with the greatest population variance but claims fewer violence risks. He urges committee to craft own plans and weigh bipartisan, computer and commission approaches as census figures drive new districts. The panel may reassess in 30 days.
Washington union leaders gathered to hear BRAC president C L Dennis verdict as negotiators in Washington faced a potential turning point toward avoiding a nationwide railroad strike set for March 1. Dennis warned that if talks failed he would recess and push a lobbying effort in Congress against White House forced settlement legislation.
Intercepted communication shows a terse note titled President Nixon White House with a line stating We shall await the evolution of your revolution followed by a closing Yours Wes. The fragment indicates a political exchange likely tied to internal or external strategy during the era. The source provides no date or full context.
Phnom Penh remained tense amid reports of a possible Friday assault by Communist forces. Lon Nol urged Cambodians to resist if the capital is attacked again, while fighting continued along Highway 4 toward Kompong Som and a South Vietnamese convoy supplied ammunition after the airport blast. An explosion damaged the residence of South Vietnamese ambassador Tran Van Phuoc, injuring a servant.
Des Moines reports Rep. John Mendenhall proposes county governments may levy up to one fourth mill for civil defense and emergency planning, with boards of supervisors authorized to implement the tax. The measure precedes other routine bills and a separate Mendenhall proposal would raise gun misuse penalties to 500 dollars. Rep. Howard Hamilton's bill would require written permission for hunting or fishing on private property with fines up to 100 dollars.
The U S space agency will try again tonight to launch the largest communications satellite yet built. Weather delays postponed Friday night due to high upper air winds threatening the Atlas Centaur rocket. The 16 million dollar craft, first of eight Intelsat 4s for Comsat Corp and partners, can relay up to 9000 transatlantic calls.
UPI report quotes Republican Rep Fred Schwengel accusing the Democratic majority in the House of showing disregard for minority rights. He says a proposed amendment to the 1910 Congressional Reform Bill would guarantee minority staffing on the Congressional Investigations Committees, co sponsored with Rep Frank Thompson.
The House rejected Carl Albert s bid to curb the Rules Committee authority and send contested bills directly to him. The vote 254 to 133 left Rules in control, delaying Albert s plan amid a split Democratic majority and Republican opposition. The session also reshuffled party leadership with Thomas P O Neill picked as party whip.
Probate of wills and appointment of executors announced for the estates of Pearl Bitting and Albin C. Shradel. County hospital quarterly statement referenced.
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