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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1973
Page
1
Dean Vandenburg of 14 is being held in the county in lieu of a $5,000 bond after city police arrested him on rape charges. Police declined to provide further details, saying only that the charges stem from an incident Thursday night.
St James School will release students at 2 p.m. Monday as teachers attend a workshop. Normal class times resume on Tuesday.
DES MOINES UP L A spokesman for the Iowa State Association of Counties said it is common practice for counties to carry large reserves in secondary road funds to cover unexpected expenses. Executive director Donald L. Cleveland rebutted a comptroller’s report showing 96 counties held 18.5 million in reserve last year, arguing that emergency repairs could be delayed if funds were canceled from major projects. Gov Ray and Comptroller Selden have questioned the need for reserves over 200000 in 33 counties.
Canine packs described as household dogs are terrorizing cattle and sheep in Tulare County. Ranchers report at least 15 head of cattle killed and one rancher found 24 dead ewes after attacks. Some urge owners to keep pets home at night while others shoot or poison the dogs.
The State Department told senior South Vietnamese officials that American reporters should be free to cover the news. Vietnam had ordered UPI's Donald A. Davis and NBC's Ronald Nelsen to leave, and other U.S. newsmen faced visa and credential delays. State Dept spokesman Bray reaffirmed support for free flow of ideas and reporting.
Exchange of gunfire occurred Friday night between militant Indians occupying Wounded Knee and government forces encircling the encampment. Justice officials had reported progress toward an agreement, but AIM leaders said no agreement was near. UPI photographer Bruno Torres, inside the camp, reported two firefights Friday, one lasting about 12 minutes and another about five minutes.
Three Chicago men were sentenced to up to 25 years in Fort Madison State Penitentiary for the 1971 slaying of Davenport rookie policeman Michael Farnsworth. The defendants pled guilty to second degree murder and burglary with aggravation. sentences run concurrently. A fourth Chicago defendant was already convicted of murder and given life imprisonment. Farnsworth, 29, was shot responding to a robbery at a Davenport motel December 5, 1971.
Returning POWs face medical and marital troubles as reports reveal brain injuries paralysis and malnutrition among releasees. Seven are treated for ailments at Valley Forge General Hospital. One case, S Sgt Gail M Kerns, sustained brain injury. Divorces among POWs rise with at least ten cases known, including Maj Kile Berg. Extravaganza planned in Dallas to honor POWs with large turnout.
The State Board of Regents warned that Nixon budget cuts could erase about 3.2 million dollars in annual federal student aid across Iowa three universities face 1973 losses: Iowa State University 1,135,000 Cedar Falls University of Iowa 1,325,069 Ames Iowa City and University of Northern Iowa 785,273 Cedar Falls. Officials note possible replacement grants but overall caps on per student aid. The board plans to delay decisions until late summer after schools report needed funds. In other action, a one year Williamsburg family practice clinic was approved with a 350 monthly rent and linked to the Oakdale center.
Howard County officials report the U S government will award Emma McCarville and her son Herman 72000 for damages to their Cresco area farm from a Wisconsin Air Guard F102 crash on March 5 1968 The judge called the offer fair as the family sought about 3 million and noted prior relief payments and delays in settling both 1968 Iowa farm crashes occur in Story City and Cresco area with Trernagel settlement around 120000
Greg Helstrom and Frank Crossman, 18 and 23, Chabot College freshmen from Livermore, Calif., pleaded guilty to passing counterfeit money totaling 450000 dollars printed on a Livermore Unified School District press. U.S. District Judge Lloyd H. Burke placed them on probation, calling it a second chance after arrest for passing five counterfeit $20 bills.
Fog and drizzle this morning with locally heavy rain likely later. Highs today and Sunday in the mid to upper 40s. Rain this afternoon tonight and Sunday with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows tonight in the lower 40s. Winds east today 6 to 14 mph, northeast up to 18 mph tonight. Rain chances 0 today, near 100 tonight, about 80 Sunday.
President Nixon urged Congress to restore capital punishment for federal crimes including murder and treason and to stiffen penalties for drug traffickers. He promised a revised Federal Criminal Code with longer minimum sentences, higher fines, and life imprisonment without parole for prior drug felons, plus stricter use of the insanity defense. He defended the death penalty as a deterrent and warned criminals will face death if victims die. He opposed marijuana legalization and cited progress in the drug war.
Washington County faces school funding and enrollment challenges as a 26 percent drop in five and younger children from 1960 to 1970 and a 37 percent fall in births from 1962 to 1972 reduce student numbers. Districts differ in impact, with smaller schools bearing higher costs and changes in parochial and Amish enrollments accelerating declines.
About 150 people attended a Friday night session in Highland to debate replacing the Ainsworth elementary school lost to fire on January 7. Voters will decide Tuesday on an option funded by $120,000 insurance plus $10,000 from the district, or a state-recommended combined center between Ainsworth and Riverside. Architect Harvey Henry outlined a 90 foot square open classroom design for the Ainsworth site and a possible high school adjacent center costing $500,000 to $600,000, which drew criticism as similar to current makeshift classrooms.
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