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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1972

Page

8

Augusta Teacher Byrdene Johnson Dies at 33

Mrs Byrdene Johnson 33 of Augusta Ga dies of an apparent heart attack sending Wayland mourners Rev and Mrs Vernon Gerig report. She was born November 20 1938 in Wayland to Vernon S and Mabel Wyse Gerig. She married Dennis Johnson August 17 1971 and taught at Sugar Creek Mennonite Church community. Funeral arrangements pending Beatty Jennings Wayland.

Wayland Vernon Gerig Dennis Byrdene) Johnson Augusta Edwin Roth Daniel Elaine) Schrock Elkhart Johnson Vernon S Mabel Wyse Gerig Dennis Johnson Sugar Creek Mennonite Church Beatty Jennings

Change due soon in fuel tax law

Des Moines IA July 1 the highway commission will enforce the motor vehicle fuel tax law transferring five inspectors from the treasurer to the highway commission along with 80 officers. Revenue department will continue processing fuel permits and reporting by permit holders remains with the revenue department and fuel tax laws.

DES Moines IDPA Highway Commission Revenue Department Highway ‘Commission The Iowa State Revenue Department

Infant dies at Mercy Hospital Iowa City June 19 1972

Sondag infant David born at Mercy Hospital Iowa City at 4 48 p.m. Monday died there at 9 40 p.m. Monday June 19 1972. Survived by parents David E and Mary Chebuhar Sondag twin sister Tina Ann and grandparents Albert Chebuhar Washington and Ralph Sondag Keota. Graveside services 1 30 p.m. today at St Marys Cemetery Keota conducted by Rev John Schmidt.

Abula—Inomas David Sondag David E. Sondag Keota Mercy Hospital Iowa City David E Mary Chebuhar Sondag Tina Ann Albert Chebuhar Washington Ralph Sondag St. Mary's Cemetery John Schmidt Harper

University builds sun study radio telescope in California

University of Iowa researchers supervise a cross shaped radio telescope project in California to study the sun’s atmosphere and magnetic field. Stanley Shawhan oversees construction with early studies set to begin in October funded by a 30 million NASA grant. The instrument, operated by Iowa computers, will map magnetic field lines and solar wind disturbances, potentially extending to Jupiter. The system uses over 20 miles of wire and 12 miles of coaxial cable, with arms about a half mile long, rotating every 27 days to match the sun.

10Wa City UPI University of Iowa Stanley Shawhan California Shawhan National Aeronaut Space Administration Jupiter

Distress flag for Iowa handicapped drivers unveiled

Gov Robert D Ray unveiled a distress flag program to aid physically handicapped drivers on Iowa highways. The red H on white flag is shown outside the car during breakdowns and will be distributed with an identification card to qualified drivers by the Iowa Department of Public Safety. About 300 flags costing 4.50 each have been ordered.

Governor's Committee On Employment of Iowa Ray

Democrats file suit over Watergate break in

Democratic National Committee chair Lawrence F. O'Brien filed a $1 million civil action on behalf of all Democrats against the Committee to Re-elect the President and five men arrested in the Watergate break in. The suit cites civil rights laws protecting voting rights, invasion of privacy, and violations of the 1968 Safe Streets Acts. The named defendants include John Mitchell’s committee, McCord Associates Inc, and four other arrestees.

Washington UPI Lawrence F. O'Brien O'Brien White House John Mitchell James W. McCord McCord McCord Associates Inc

Cardinals-Giants clash draws 33000 at Busch Stadium

Three Washington Evening Journal carriers Jim Cnossen Mike Gardner and Larry Blum rode the crowd of more than 33000 at St Louis Busch Stadium for the Cardinal Giants game Sunday afternoon.

St. Louis Busch Stadium Washington Evening Journal Carrier Boys Jim Cnossen Mike Gardner Larry Blum

Markets Livestock Reports From Midwest Enclosures

In Joliet Illinois live stock markets show cattle mostly steady with price ranges from 34.50 to 38.25 for various classes and hogs in Des Moines with mixed demand. Butchers firm and gains of 25 cents on certain weights with four numbers of daily receipts. Today’s receipts 75 000, Monday 58 000, last week 82 000, prior year 67 000.

Joliet, Ill UPI Des Moines Iowa Minnesota U.S

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