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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1973
Page
1
Flow of enrollment in the 1973 federal feed grain program covers 1,261 of 1,658 eligible farms in Washington County. Executive director Wil Day reports 857 chose the 25 percent option and 407 the zero percent plan. Local ASCS aimed for 1,300 enrollments. last year 1,205 farms signed up.
Larry R. Long of Carroll Iowa was named Trooper of the Year for 1972 at a special dinner attended by Highway Patrol Chief Col Howard Miller Governor Robert D Ray and Public Safety Commissioner Michael Sellers Thirteen finalists were present Long 37 is the second patrolman to win the honor Burnell Haven of Independence won for 1971 the first year of the selection
Johnnie L. Carter a 60 year old Youngstown garbage man and part time tax consultant told Mr and Mrs Hubbard they could claim dogs Keith and Theodore on their tax returns Carter was charged with preparing fraudulent returns and is free on $1000 bond after arraignment The dogs named Keith and Theodore are the pets involved in the case.
William Wilson, 43, agreed to pay 96.25 to Dana Sweeney, 22, to cover snow removal from a car, drying the interior, and repairing scratches after a snow blower filled the vehicle with snow witnessed by bystanders in Waterloo.
DES MOINES UPI says Extension Economist Bob Wisner identifies four factors behind a drop of more than $1 in soybean prices this month. He notes resumption of Peruvian fishing, softer soybean meal demand, thinner processing margins, and smaller than expected field losses on late harvested beans, while warning the downtrend duration is uncertain.
Michigan State University plant pathologist Albert Ellingboe reports a newly discovered corn blight strain that attacks varieties once thought resistant. The blight appeared across lower Michigan in 1960 and proved lab-tested, though not severe in any location.
Partly sunny and warmer this afternoon with a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms developing toward evening. Mostly cloudy tonight with showers and thunderstorms likely and Southeast winds 12 to 22 mph. Highs in the mid to upper 50s for today and Saturday. Lows tonight in the lower to mid 40s. Precipitation probability 40 percent this afternoon, 70 percent tonight, and 90 percent Saturday.
A convicted Watergate defendant James W. McCord said in a public letter that perjury occurred during the trial and political pressure was brought to bear on the seven accused to plead guilty and remain silent. He noted more people were involved than disclosed, sought a private talk with Judge Sirica, and cited fears for his life.
Washington Democrats present a 25 member unity slate to the Democratic National Committee led by Robert Strauss. The list includes 10 labor leaders, 8 Black members, 2 Chicanos, two city chiefs, a Women’s Caucus leader, plus George Wallace aide. The move aims to heal 1968 72 rifts and rebuild party ties with labor, Black, women, and Latino groups.
Rosebud Sioux from the nearby reservation said they would march armed with hunting equipment to Wounded Knee this weekend to feed and aid the occupiers, challenging a government roadblock. AIM leaders announced legal actions against the Justice Department FBI and US Marshals Service, planning suits for civil rights violations with lawyers including Kunstler and Lane.
American Field Service President Russell Bannister announced the annual fund-raising drive as part of local budgets. Sponsoring a student costs 850 dollars yearly. WHS's Roberto Proll from Panama lives with the James Schmidt family and has spoken widely for two months.
The Iowa House blocked Gov. Ray by replacing a proposed Department of Transportation with a seven member planning commission. The 50-46 vote leaves the state without a centralized transportation policy and sends the bill to Appropriations for review.
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