Nixon advisers predict 1972 economy to grow despite controls
Washington UP I report says the Council of Economic Advisers expects rising output and lower unemployment in 1972 with wage price controls staying until inflation cools. They forecast a 6 percent real growth, 3.3 percent price rise, and job gains toward 5 percent unemployment by December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Nixon
Council of Economic Advisers
Congress
Council
Capitol Hill
United States
Herbert Stein
Ezra Solomon
Paul W. McCracken
Stein
Solomon
U.S
White House
John Frame Wins Vagabond Weekend Contest Prize
John F. Frame of rural Ainsworth is the first of eight grand prize winners in the Vagabond Weekend Contest, sponsored by 31 local stores and the Journal Frame registered at Mills Motor Co. He has six months to pick a weekend in nine U S cities or two in Canada with meals and lodging paid. Frame, 53, will travel with his wife Lucille, as his three children live away. No purchases are required to enter. winners must be married or of legal age and reside in the Washington trade area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Frame
Ainsworth
Evening Journal
Charles Thompson
Mills Motors
Frame
John F. Frame
Journal Frame
Mills Motor Co
Lucille
Washington Trade Area
Stormy Snow Delays Washington School Dismissal
A heavy snowstorm prompts Washington Community School District to dismiss classes at 2 30 p m today after accumulating three to four inches of snow by presstime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Community
Epperheimer Named Editor and Publisher of Mt. Pleasant News
William M. Epperheimer is appointed editor and publisher of the Mt. Pleasant News effective February 1. He comes from Carbondale Illinois where he lectured in journalism at Southern Illinois University and managed the school’s daily newspaper for six years. He has held editorial advertising and management roles at other Illinois newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Epperheimer
Mt. Pleasant News
Epperheimer
Carbondale
Southern Illinois University
Illinois
Nixon plan to move Hoover from FBI after elections
Chicago Tribune cites Nixon aides saying J. Edgar Hoover will resign or be shifted to a chairman of the board role at the FBI after the November elections. The report quotes high administration sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
UPI
The
Chicago Tribune
Nixon
J. Edgar Hoover
FBI
the Tribune
Hoover
Iowa Trooper Receives Trooper of the Year Honor
Des Moines reports 19 year Iowa Highway Patrol veteran Burrell Haven of Independence named Trooper of the Year by Col. Howard S. Miller at a dinner. Other honorees include Fred Huisman of Onawa Arthur Jonker of Orange City James Jonker of Oskaloosa and Kenneth Carter of Monticello for outstanding service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
UPI
Iowa Highway Patrol
Howard S. Miller
Burell Haven
Independence
New York Human Rights Chief Warns on Ethnic Jokes
New York state human rights commissioner Jack M. Sable said repeating ethnic jokes damages dignity and could violate antidiscrimination laws. He cited an alarming rise on college campuses and noted his office has often levied compensatory damages against offenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
Jack M. Sable
Two-Stage Vietnam Peace Plan Cites U S Vietnam Accord Path
U S and South Vietnam propose a two phase peace approach ending the Vietnam War with an initial basic pact now and a final, detailed treaty later. North Vietnam and Viet Cong show guarded openness, while Washington warns troops stay until a definitive agreement. Public tryouts for Fiddler on the Roof set at the YMCA with multiple roles and chorus opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
UPI
United States
South Vietnam
U.S
William J. Porter
Porter
Pham Dang Lam
Nixon
Vietnam
North Vietnam
Xuan Thuy
Nguyen van Tien
Saigon
White House
Thuy
Hanoi
Lam
Washington
Indochina
Viet Cong
South
Hijacker killed during NY ransom flight standoff
Heinrich Von George 45 of Brockton MA was shot by an FBI agent after firing a pistol and attempting to flee at Poughkeepsie airport with $200,000 ransom and stewardess hostage Eileen McAllister. Four passengers remained aboard Mohawk Airlines F227 during the 75 minute hijack ending in Westchester County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poughkeepsie, N.Y
UPI
FBI
Poughkeepsie
Dutchess County
Heinrich von George
Brockton
Mass
Eileen McAllister
von George
Mohawk Airlines
Albany
N.Y
New York City
LaGuardia
Westchester County
White Plains
Miss McAllister
Carl Rieth
Jets
Rieth
William O'Hara
U.S. Air Force
Air Force
Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
Snowfall To Increase Across Iowa Tonight
Snow intensifies in eastern and southern Iowa with 2 to 4 inches or more by Friday morning. Snow will diminish and end Friday with very cold lows from 5 to 10 below to 5 to 10 above. Friday highs fall from near zero in the northwest to 15 above in the southeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Iowa
Drivers licenses move to Legion Hall at city hall
Examinations will be held 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Legion Hall addition, effective Feb 2. The move, due to the county welfare office expansion, frees space created by remodeling by contractor Robert Bruty at a cost of 6,140.27 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
City Hall
Milan K. Thompson
Thompson
Robert Bruty
Washington
County Board of Supervisors
Rehearing denied on Iowa legislative remap plan
The Iowa Supreme Court refused to reopen the reapportionment case and denied Attorney General Turner’s rehearing request. Chief Justice Moore signed the order stating the relief sought is denied, leaving Turner and GOP leaders to decide on possible appeal to the U S Supreme Court. Senate Leader Lamborn said Republicans do not plan an appeal at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Supreme Court
Senate
Clifton Lamborn
Washington High Jazz Bands Present Annual Concert
The Washington Jazz Band and Swing Band perform Monday evening January 31 at 8 p.m. in the Washington High School auditorium. The bands feature pieces by Basie Kenton Herman and Rich plus student solos and a Swing Band program of underclassmen. Admission is one dollar for adults and seventy five cents for students. high school activity tickets are not honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington High School
Count Basie
McArthur Park
Stan Kenton
Woody Herman
Buddy Rich
Jim Heilman
Mike Tschantz
Cheri Burkum
Cherry Point
Mercy
Senate panel Rejects House Grain Price Support Bill
The Senate Agriculture Committee defeated the House passed measure to raise grain price supports 25 percent and create a national grain reserve. The vote 10 to 4 included Southern Democrats and four Republicans, with strong administration opposition led by Ellis L. Butz. Iowa lawmakers warned of costs to farmers and livestock sectors, while Humphrey urged an alternative plan to tighten controls and boost cotton supports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Senate Agriculture Committee
Jack Miller
Earl L. Butz
Senate
Iowa
Culver
Neal Smith
Hubert H. Humphrey
D-Minn
Humphrey
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!