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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1972
Page
1
President Nixon told Congress that Moscow summit pacts limit nuclear weapons and would prevent a major arms race while not compromising U S security. He urged full scrutiny and said ABM treaty would go to the Senate for ratification and offensive arms limits to both houses.
An armored column of 2,000 South Vietnamese troops with massive U.S. B52 support pushed toward Hue but faced strong Communist artillery. Low clouds hampered fighter-bombers in the South and raids into North Vietnam. North Vietnamese forces in Kontum launched their first major assault in a week but did not breach the city’s outer defenses. Da Nang officials warned overcast skies could aid North Vietnamese SAM and antiaircraft sites, as Hanoi claimed 3,625 U.S. planes shot down in four days’ reports.
Peggy Chabal of Riverside was named Pork Queen at the Washington County Parkettes Pork Queen Contest held in the Iowa Southern Utilities building basement auditorium. Runner up was Chris Mineart of Brighton with judges Mrs. Dan Allen and Richard Roepke.
Jere Covington, his wife Judith, and their son James were treated and released from the county hospital after a stray tomcat bite near their home. Sheriff’s deputy Bob Long said the frothing cat was killed and its head sent to University Hospitals in Own City for rabies testing. The attack occurred around 3:30 p.m. with no further injuries.
Firefighters battled flames that destroyed a barn on the Albert Stoutner farm north of Keota on county line road. Sparks from burning stumps apparently started the blaze. Keota firemen saved nearby structures. alarm sounded about 1 45 p.m.
Representative Schwengel said the Henry County Conservation Board will receive 10,800 from the Department of Interior to develop parts of the 90 acre Oakland Mills Recreation area four miles southwest of Mount Pleasant.
Washington County Democrats filed papers for a near full slate the largest in about 30 years with five incumbents or candidates vying for county posts. Young nominees include Roberta Schoonover 22 for auditor and John McDaniel 26 for sheriff, while Tracy Anderson 34 seeks county attorney and Elmer Schneider 41 for supervisor. Maxine Elliott 64 runs for clerk of court. Anderson promises public courthouse access and vows to prosecute when facts prove guilt.
State Banking Supt. Oliver A. Hansen said Kalona Savings Bank faces a shortage near 100000 with loss likely in that range. Bank president Ray L. Hendrickson resigned when the shortage was found. No charges yet. FBI audit report expected today. bond coverage claimed to protect depositors.
The county GOP will open its convention at 8 p.m. Friday June 9 in the county courtroom. One hundred twenty four delegates will choose 26 to the state convention and review precinct resolutions for the state platform. Additional floor proposals may be offered. public invitation extended. Lawrence Miksch, the county chairman, notes all delegates have been notified.
Six year old Lawrence Thomas Watson Jr. died after dashing from tall grass into an oncoming car driven by Millard E. DeLashmutt of Washington. The incident occurred about 3:25 p.m. two and a half miles east of the 77 92 junction. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in Keota United Presbyterian Church with burial in Friends Cemetery. He is survived by his parents Larry and Shirley Watson, two brothers John David and Danny Duane, a sister Julie Grace, and grandparents Leroy Ulin and Lawrence Watson.
U.S. senatorial hopeful Dick Clark stops in Marion as part of a ten campaign circuit. He plans a 700 mile state walk beginning June 29 to engage voters, critique incumbent Miller, and stress government listening and revenue-sharing ideas. Clark questions Miller's voting record and supports tax reform and corn programs. Continued on Page 8.
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