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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1975
Page
1
Clark L Wagner of Washington pleaded not guilty in District Court to larceny in the night time and waived speedy trial. Judge William Cahill indicated a September trial. The charge stems from the theft of a citizen band radio from an auto owned by Randy Null on May 10.
Two Symbionese Liberation Army members, Joseph Remiro and Russell Little, receive life terms for the November 6 1973 cyanide slaying of Oakland Schools Superintendent Marcus Foster and face additional charges. They spoke angrily at sentencing, accusing the system of injustice and fascism, with parole possible after seven years despite 11 other charges. Foster's killing was the SLA's first major act.
Two 20 year olds Richard Underwood and Vicky Espy died in a crash on Iowa 5 north of Centerville when a motorcycle collided with a Centerville deputy sheriff patrol car driven by 25 year old Ronald Powell. Powell was responding to a call and pulled out to pass the motorcycle which turned into the car’s path.
Denison Herald reporter Patsy Welch went to the crash scene Friday where two youths died. Joe Welch aged 15 and Phillip Elk aged 14 were killed when a motorcycle and a van collided after bodies had been removed, triggering the reporter’s shock upon recognizing her son’s helmet.
State Transportation Director Victor Preisser announced that Iowa will send within two weeks a list of approved motorcycle helmets and eye protection devices. The materials will be distributed to motorcycle dealers, retailers selling protective gear, and law enforcement agencies statewide.
Firemen contained an ammonia leak at the Borden plant in Mason City Iowa after an engineer detected the leak. Refrigeration was shut off and 35 000 dollars worth of ice cream melted as crews cleaned up about 100 gallons of ammonia.
President Ford urges Congress to pause exhaust clean up rules for six years to save energy and avoid higher car prices. He argues cars would gain mileage and air quality would not suffer from broader use of catalytic converters. EPA officials caution of delays, while critics say deaths and illness from auto pollution may rise. Lee Iacocca backs the plan as a practical measure for energy and employment.
The Rev. Robert Lehmann of Madison Wisconsin will serve Immanuel Lutheran Church in Washington from July 1 to August 14 while the regular pastor Rev. Ernest Caltvedt and his wife Eloise coordinate a 34 voice Taiwan Lutheran Voice Children's Choir touring the western states.
Partly cloudy and warm through Sunday with a slight chance of afternoon thunder showers. Highs in the upper 80s, lows near 70, southeast winds about 10 mph. In Dubuque Iowa police report about 60 people charged this weekend for violations of the noise ordinance by Saturday morning.
Federal agents and guards searched the Pine Ridge Reservation for 16 to 20 Indians suspected in the ambush that killed FBI agents Jack Coler and Ronald Williams. The operation involved air support, 150 FBI and 40 to 50 BIA agents, and 12 hour shifts as authorities pursued three men named Hobart Horse, James Theodore Eagle, and Herman Thunder Hawk.
The White House plans to sign a housing aid bill providing 10 billion dollars in subsidized mortgage money. Negotiated Friday with Sen. William Proxmire the agreement ends objections and allows the Senate to pass the measure by voice vote as it starts its July 4th holiday. HUD says buyers pay no more than four points.
Associated Constructors Inc of Iowa City sues the City of Washington in District Court seeking 1300 dollars it says was unjustly withheld from the 1974 Municipal Building contract. City claims 1300 was deducted as a penalty for a 13 day overrun and 100 a day for finishing after the deadline. The firm alleges bad faith and seeks exemplary damages equal to the withheld amount. The piece also discusses mortgage points and HUD programs unrelated to the suit.
Magistrate Judge Bernard C. Dawson issued a 90 day suspended jail term Friday for Winfield man Thomas R. Crawford in a bad check case. He warned that future false check charges may be felonies under Iowa law and noted three prior charges. Crawford pled guilty in February to three counts and was scheduled for June 27 sentencing. 30 days per count were imposed but suspended, with restitution reported by the defense.
Hannibal Jaycees vote to keep the annual fence whitewashing contest boys only with the matter postponed. Girls respond by painting protest signs as debate stirs over a national event slated for July 4. The raft race meanwhile has allowed girls since four years ago, with a winner among them.
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