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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1976
Page
1
At Iowa State University Ames the 1976 World Food Conference wraps its final session urging developed nations to pledge bold resources to end hunger. Representatives of over 70 nations note existing aid programs fall short of a long term solution as more than 500 million people remain hungry daily.
Gov Robert Ray quietly signs repeal of helmet requirement for riders as part of a broad criminal code revamp. Effective today July 1 the change also affects protective eyewear per Safety Center officials in Washington.
Washington city officials said today that the L L Pelling Co of Iowa City has started street oiling in the E 15th and N 4th areas. The work is part of a May approved project spanning more than 50 blocks. Public Works Director Jim Reschly said the crew will stay about two weeks.
Keota suspect 19, David Alan Fagen, pleads innocent to murder in the June 11 slaying of Keota Night Marshal Douglas Bell. Judge Ira Morrison sets Oct 18 trial in Keokuk County District Court, lowers bond to 150000, and seals most of the information file to curb pretrial publicity.
Mostly clear through Friday with continued cool nighttime temperatures. Low tonight around 50. High Friday in upper 70s to mid 80s.
Ainsworth residents map a Saturday celebration featuring a noon crowning on the bandstand with Irene Drayfair as grand queen Kim Laws as queen and Shelby Dickerson as princess. A 4 pm parade with Shriners Highland Band and a 5 pm tug of war highlight a day of games softball and a street dance at night.
In Chester, a blue spruce at Shirley and Statler home is decorated for holidays and milestones. Red bows for Christmas 1975, blue bows for grandson Joel Anthony Huber, Easter eggs, wedding bells for Christine’s marriage, and 50 flags for the bicentennial mark the tree through July 5. The Statlers praise town youth for leaving decorations intact and note the tree’s cheerful regional response.
Jim Rosien will become Washington High School director of student personnel services, a new liaison role to address student problems and attendance. The position aims to reduce absenteeism, work with parents, and coordinate with faculty, guidance staff, and administration, as part of broader efforts to curb rising dropouts.
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