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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1973
Page
1
In Buenos Aires Juan Domingo Peron, aged 77, signals he will run in special elections to replace the resigned President Hector J Campora. Analysts view his victory as virtually assured, as he declares a final mission to serve his country if his health allows.
Firefighters battled for a third day at the U S Military Personnel Records Center in Overland Missouri as a massive blaze destroyed or damaged millions of records. Officials said 22 million top floor files from 1912 to 1960 may be lost while archives note 52 million total folders in the building. Some veterans may face delays, but reconstruction from other sources is possible.
Des Moines report says a St. Louis fire that destroyed millions of service records may affect eligibility for the Vietnam veterans bonus. Officials fear state veterans records, including those of about 375,000 townsmen, were damaged, though confirmation is uncertain. Roy Kauffman notes some effect on bonus administration.
Iowa labs warn state labor commissioner can close facilities on the spot for safety failures. Separately, an insurance bidding opinion says cities counties and schools are not legally required to bid on insurance despite a push for competitive purchasing. Meats plants cut jobs as livestock shortage and price controls bite. 7000 plus workers affected nationwide with several Iowa plants announcing layoffs and closures.
The Senate rejected a Mondale Bayh delay on the trans-Alaska pipeline awaiting an eight month Canada route study. The 61 to 29 vote clears a right of way for the 789 mile line to Valdez. A Buckley amendment speeds a 7.5 million advance to Alaskan natives from oil revenues. Canada considers its own pipeline.
Davenport Iowa UPI Scott County Sheriff William A Blackie Strout apparently failed in his bid for a leave of absence while criminal proceedings proceed. County Attorney Edward Wehr cited a 1968 opinion that prohibits elected officials from taking leaves and bars boards from granting such leaves. He said the board will likely deny Strout’s request due to the ruling.
The second of five pre school immunization clinics in Washington County will be held at 1 p.m. next Tuesday at the Wesley House in Washington. Diphtheria whooping cough tetanus polio Rubella measles vaccines are offered. The final three clinics are scheduled for Aug 21 Sept 18 and Oct 23.
Iowa State extension entomologist Harold Stockdale reports scattered armyworm outbreaks in Clinton Dubuque Cerro Gordo Benton and Clayton counties. Weedy fields attract moths laying eggs. larvae feed on leaves causing potential severe damage if many plants are affected. Armyworms are tan with a greenish tint and a faint back stripe, reaching about 1.5 inches. Spraying is advised where nearly every plant is feeding to prevent loss.
President Nixon remains at Bethesda Naval Medical Center with chest congestion and viral pneumonia not spreading. Doctors expect a week to ten days' stay and say he plans no meetings with Sen. Ervin while hospitalized.
Administrative assistant to the superintendent Al Kinzler reports tentative Title I funding for the coming year. He forwarded two resumes of local Title I programs to Des Moines for state approval. Funds are being sought for the local summer school programs.
The EPA outlined four paths to limit new emissions while allowing growth. Each plan requires sources to use best available technology. Public hearings are set for August in Washington and September in Atlanta Dallas Denver and San Francisco.
Four Polish gypsies from Ukraine, moved through the United States, Italy and Germany after stolen passports triggered rejections. After a 15,000 mile sequence they were freed for the weekend pending an immigration court hearing set for July 17 in Manhattan.
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