09 Jul 1974
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1974
Page
1
An Iowa Southern Utilities official announced that Monday's electrical usage reached a new system peak of 311 000 kilowatts per hour, surpassing the 304 000 kilowatts per hour mark set last summer. The spokesman said a strong possibility exists for another record as the heat continues.
Washington area farmers may enter the Iowa Master Corn and Soybean Growers contest with a $15 fee. Entries due July 27 at the County Extension office or via Frank Patterson Myron Shields or Arthur Boshart. A July 12 oat variety tour at Patterson Seed Farm 9 miles north features Oliver Knott.
The summer $500000 sewer separation effort in Washington runs about three weeks late due to poor weather and discovering undocumented 1880s era lines. Contractor Bud Buescher aims to finish by November first with storms diverting rain to streams and costs rising from adapting existing connections.
Des Moines and neighboring towns faced buckled streets amid a 96 degree heat wave. Police reported damaged road sections in Des Moines West Des Moines Windsor Heights and Urbandale. Town Power and Light Co recorded a peak demand of 890000 kilowatts at 4 p.m. driven by air conditioner use, surpassing the prior 876000 kilowatt record set on a hotter day.
Mary A Statler of Keota Washington County proposes a community position on health care at an Iowa City regional conference on reorganizing health planning. John Henderson hospital administrator Marengo also speaks as the Hoover Health Council hosts the August 1 session at Hilton Inn.
Memorandum from William L. Thomas shows 8 758 90 recovered in six months of 1974 from fathers split from their children, compared with 2 000 in the same period in 1973. Arbuckle credits the threat of court action for the high rate as ADC payments shift to the state. The future of Arbuckle’s post is unresolved as supervisors consider eliminating the position.
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield proposed a White House conference on the economy with joint leadership, economists, administration advisers, and labor and industry reps. He made the call as Nixon met with top advisers to address inflation and high interest rates, while criticizing Congress for inaction.
Continued hot and humid conditions with clear to partly cloudy skies through Wednesday. A slight chance of thunderstorms Wednesday. Highs near mid 90s, lows 70 to 75. South winds 10 to 20 mph this afternoon, 6 to 12 mph tonight. Measurable rain probability 2 percent Wednesday.
Los Angeles via ur reports H R Haldeman offers memoirs to New York publishers at a one million dollar price tag. Four publishers reportedly rejected the bid. The tentative title Inside includes an eight page outline and a jacket photo with Haldeman in the Oval Office with Nixon. The Watergate chapter is described as vague.
Special Prosecutor Leon Jaworski warns constitutional government at risk if Nixon refuses to yield Watergate tapes, while James D. St Clair argues presidential immunity from criminal proceedings. Justices hear three hours of arguments as House Republicans warn defiance could cripple the presidency.
State Geologist Sam Tuthill warned the Project Independence plan may not work as a long term solution to the energy crisis. He criticized technical and economic uncertainties and urged conservation and incentives while noting Iowa's reliance on natural gas and personal vehicles.
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