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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1975

Page

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TwoCar Crash Allocates $750 Damaged Cars Washington

In Washington on East Madison Street, James Flanegan 60 backed from a stall and struck Judy McKowen 36, causing about 750 dollars in damage. Flanegan charged with improper backing. McKowen cited for driving without a valid license. Des Moines UPI Iowa Executive Council receives 125000 from Terrace Hill Society to renovate the Terrace Hill mansion, planned as governor’s future home, with 200000 already raised. State treasurer Maurice Baringer said the move to house Gov. Robert D. Ray is targeted for Christmas.

James Flanegan Judy McKowen Washington East Madison St Flantegan McKowen Flanegan DES Moines UPI Iowa Executive Council Terrace Hill Society Maurice Baringer Baringer Terrace Hill Iowa Robert D. Ray

Nixon not to be called as witness in CIA plots probe

The Senate Intelligence Committee decided not to call former President Richard M. Nixon as a witness in its CIA assassination plots inquiry. A staff spokesman said Nixon might later be asked to testify or provide a deposition on other intelligence matters. Chairman Frank Church had said the panel was considering Nixon for his role in the Bay of Pigs planning as vice president.

Washington UPI Senate Intelligence Committee Richard M. Nixon Nixon Frank Church D-Idaho

Weather Update for Faray A Warm Sunny Day

Faray today is sunny and very warm with a night near 90. Tonight will be fair with a low around 70. Friday brings partly cloudy skies, warm and humid conditions, with a 20 percent rain chance and possible scattered showers or thunderstorms. Winds today from the south to southwest at 10 to 20 mph, tonight easing to under 10 mph. Highs Friday reach the upper 80s.

One-man art show by Terry Goeke at Washington Public Library

Washington artist Terry Goeke, 18, an alumnus of Washington High School, will display 35 paintings in oil watercolor pencil sketches and prints during the week of July 21 at the Washington Public Library. Works include Washington landmarks such as Blair House and Conger House, with many pieces for sale.

Terry Goeke Washington Washington Public Library Washington High School Goeke Carlton Bump Blair House Conger House

Space handshake begins as Americans and Russians dock in orbit

Three Americans and two Russians linked in history’s first space meeting amid a minor scare from a burning smell. Ground controllers advised oxygen masks briefly, but crews carried on, savoring the hard dock and planned 44 hour joint mission with meals and telecasts shared between Apollo and Soyuz crews.

Houston UPI Apollo Houston Control Thomas Stafford Vance Brand Donald “‘Deke Slayton Stafford Soyuz Leonov Sai Earth U.S Leonov Moscow Control Kubasov

Washington County Developmental Center trains TMR workers on stakes

The Washington County Developmental Center runs contracts for mentally retarded TMR clients including a 10 000 surveyor stakes project. Under director John Prochaska and instructor Charlotte Ripperger, clients age 22 and up work on stakes, lawn care, sorting, and house chores, earning pay tied to output while building skills for mainstream life.

Jim Owen Evening Journal Washington County County Engineering Corps Charlotte Ripperger John Prochaska Prochaska TMR

Three Men Face Drunk Driving Charges In County Court

Three men appeared in Washington County District Court on OMVAS charges. LeRoy Canott pleaded guilty and faces sentencing at 10 a.m. Monday July 21. Walter J Hotle pleaded not guilty with trial date not yet set. Albert Stoner had case continued after pleading guilty earlier and awaiting sentencing. County Attorney Bordwell notes rising OMVAS filings in 1975 with 25 in 1974 and 18 in first six months of year.

the Evening Journal Washington County LeRoy Canott Wellman OMVAS Walter J. Hotle East Fleasant Plain Albert Stoner Winfield Stoner Richard Bordwell Bordwell

Washington Chamber of Commerce retail merchants plan Bicentennial events

Merchants outlined plans for 1976 Washington celebrations including a Labor Day event and a possible hot air balloonist appearance. They adopted a second half calendar of promotions and discussed Ridiculous Day and Welcome to Washington signs recently repainted. New managers Jim Ellefson at Harrison's and Franklin Pierce at Drug Fair were introduced.

Washington Washington ‘Chamber of Commerce Harrison's Jim Ellefson Franklin Pierce

Some hope of Iowa rain forecast by weather service

Forecasters expect a cold front may enter Iowa by late Friday night bringing widely scattered thunder showers, mainly in the east, with rain chances across the state through the weekend. Moisture is needed for corn in the silk stage to prevent crop damage as heat lingers and drought parallels last year’s Midwest dry spell. Highs reach mid 90s to near 100 in western areas with humidities rising and a livestock safety notice for confined animals.

United Press Internet Iowa National Weather Service Middle West Weather Service

Wheat sales to Soviet Union top 3.2 million tons

USDA said two U.S. grain firms will ship 3.2 million tons of American wheat to the Soviet Union through 1976, including Cook 5 of Memphis and Cargill with Tradax in Geneva. Officials say the cash deal lacks 1972 style government credits and will have a limited effect on U.S. prices.

UPI U.S Soviet Union Agriculture Department Agriculture Earl Butz Cook 5, Inc Memphis Tenn Cargill and Cook Russia Richard Bell Butz Bell Henry Jackson D-Wash Pittsburgh Prego Emscarves The New York Times

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