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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1971

Page

1

Washington dentist plans practice with Keota link

Dr. James Leary announces opening a dental practice in Washington joining Dr. L B Eicher. A Keota native and 1968 University of Iowa graduate, Leary expects patients by July 19 after military service and two years practice within service. He is son of dentists James and Mrs. Leary.

James Leary Washington L.B. Eicher South Iowa Avenue Keota Leary New Washington University of Iowa

Two new Washington County officials named

Two appointments fill vacancies created by resignations as Washington County selects John Baldrige as County Attorney and Robert L. Riley as Clerk of District Court. Baldrige, 43, a longtime lawyer, will take office July 1, succeeding Ira Morrison. Riley, a 22-year Air Force veteran and Clock Shop operator, will also assume duties July 1 after Robert Porter’s resignation.

Washington County Board of Supervisors John Baldrige Ira Morrison Robert L. Riley Washington Washington County Court House Robert Porter Attorney Baldrige al Baldrige Baldrige Riley Court House United State Air Force Air Force Office of Special Investigations Polly Martin Rouse Larry Rouse

Colombo Shot At Italian American Rally In Brooklyn

Joseph Colombo Sr a reputed Brooklyn gang leader remains in critical condition after being shot at close range during an Italian American unity rally near Central Park More than 2 000 people were present and four guns were found at the scene Police questioned underworld figures including Joseph Crazy Joe Gallo Albert Gallo and Carlo Gambino as possible mob rivalry spurred the attack A suspect Jerome A Johnson 25 from New Jersey was killed after wounding Colombo and investigators consider links to black revolutionary groups and possible Colombo bodyguard involvement Colombo's son Anthony reported his father breathing on his own and moving his left arm

Briggs Revenue Department Marvin Selden Robert D. Ray Ray New York UPI Joseph Colombo Brooklyn Colombo Central Park Johnson Joseph Crazy Joe Gallo Albert Carlo Gambino Joe Gallo Anthony

Iowa student to study in Mexico under exchange program

Chris Engel, daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Engel of rural Brighton, leaves for Merida Yucatan to join the Partners of the Alliance exchange run by Central College Pella. Eight Iowa students, ages 17 to 21, undertake an eight week stay living with local families and studying culture and language.

Chris Engel Eugene Engel Brighton Merida Yucatan Alliance Mexico United States Central College of Pella Iowa Washington Air School Katharine Wardell Waddell

Appointment of Executor and Estate Trustees

Fragment notes the appointment of an executor and estate trustees. Details such as names, dates, and locations are unreadable. The item indicates a probate action pending and the official role in administering the estate.

Intercepted Memo Warns Taxpayers After July Bite

An intercepted note warns TOWA taxpayers of a looming July impact. The message suggests possible nonepecific measures and cautions readers that consequences could affect them directly. The fragmentary text conveys concern and urgency.

Plane Crash Near Mount Pleasant Kills Two

A single engine Cessna crashed five miles northwest of Mount Pleasant early today killing two people and injuring two others. The victims included two children and their parents. The plane did not burn and was found in a ravine near a Henry County road. the pilot reported engine failure before the crash.

Mount Pleasant UPI Hlenry County Memorial Hospital Howe Coured Hichard Lyon Wannee Pawfield Air Cedar Rapids Northwea Henry County Mt Measant Trenton

Iowa corn crop remains in good condition despite heat

Iowa's corn crop is reported in good to excellent condition despite hot dry winds and little rain. The weekly crop report notes four straight weeks of above normal temperatures the warmest since June 1956 with most fields in excellent to good shape.

Des Moines UPI Iowa

City youths visit area farms on exchange program

A group of 44 Cedar Rapids youths age 9 to 14 will spend five days on farms in Benton Johnson Jones and Linn counties to learn farm life. The city to farm exchange, started four years ago by Iowa State University Extension Service Hawkeye Area Community Action Program and Jane Boyd Community House, places each child with a separate host family for visits July 14-18 and August 4-8 with no participation fee. Hosts for July include Merle Bates and Francis McConnell of Washington and James Barnes of Brighton. August hosts include Eugene Reed of Washington.

Cedar Rapids Benton Iowa Johnson Washington Jones and Linn County Iowa State University Extension Service Hawkeye Area Jane Boyd Julia Gamon Said Inner City Gamon Merle Bates Francis McConnell James Barnes Brighton Eugene Reed

Iowa Falls audit shows city funds short by fifteen thousand

State Auditor Lloyd Smith told Iowa Falls council that final figures show a 15,632.47 dollar missing from city accounts and an additional 15,267.90 unaccounted in utility books. The audit covered 1960 to 1971 with 50 days spent obtaining records. Bonnie Polzin, a former deputy clerk, pled guilty to embezzling over 10,000 dollars.

Iowa Falls UPI Lloyd Smith Smith Bonnie Polzin Hardin County District

Weather forecast for Iowa region

Partly cloudy conditions with cooler temperatures on Wednesday. Isolated thunderstorms possible in northern areas. Adventurous weather may affect northern towns with potential afternoon lightning.

United Pres Iowa North Town

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