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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1972

Page

8

Insurance head urges Iowa habitual offender bill

Kenneth J. Stultz president of the Independent Insurance Agents of Iowa urged passage of a Habitual Offender bill now before the Iowa Senate. The measure would revoke licenses for repeat traffic offenders and impose mandatory prison terms for post conviction driving. He cited Virginia's drop in highway deaths since enacting a similar statute and urged quick action this session.

Independent Insurance Agents of Iowa Iowa Senate Kenneth J. Stultz Waterloo Virginia North Carolina Rhode Island New Hampshire Maine Massachusetts Stultz National Association of Insurance Agents

Nixon urges action on aid to elderly welfare reform

President Nixon urged Congress to approve his welfare reform plan and other measures to boost older Americans incomes. He pressed for a 5 percent Social Security raise, Medicare premium relief, automatic cost of living increases, and higher earnings limits for benefits. He also promised legislation to raise retired military pay and a 90 day drive to find eligible elderly for food stamps.

Washington UPI Nixon Congress

Grandchildren noted in Richland area births and visits

Richland families celebrate births in nearby towns with Brenda Lynn McBeth born March 17 at Mahaska County Hospital weighing 7 lbs 7 oz and William Jack Ragen born March 18 at University Hospital Iowa City weighing 5 lbs 13 oz. Grandparents and local relatives from Richland Martinsburg Batavia and Des Moines participate in family events and meals.

Richland M.E. Fulton Raymond Tomi Sue Fulton Iowa City Forrest McBeth Oskaloosa Mahaska Co. Hospital Brenda Lynn Clem Chalupa Firmen McBeth Martins Des Moines Charles Kuns Douds Ron Stehl David Ft. Madison Clem Chalupa Gary Fritz Brighton Leonard Andeway Gilbert Andeway Dixon Illinois Ollie Baptist Church Clay Club Lee Schaffer Ken Erwin

Health course for elementary students at Lincoln

Doris Eaton's second grade class at Lincoln Elementary studies health basics with exercise rest nutrition and cleanliness led by school nurse Linda Gonshorowski. Students begin health records receive weight guidance and will later examine skin saliva samples under a microscope with guest bacteriologist Sue Lynn Moore providing germ visuals and disease prevention tips.

Doris Eaton Lincoln Elementary Linda Gonshorowski Sue Lynn Moore Washington

Iowa Legislature approves home rule and environmental quality bill

The Iowa legislature approved home rule for cities and towns, a state environmental quality department, and a mandatory hot lunch program for public schools. It created an Ombudsman office, a 15 member salaries study committee, and a rider protections plan for injured ratepayers plus measures on housing, accessibility, and building codes. Lawmakers adjourned without resolving new district maps after the Supreme Court invalidated the 1971 remap.

Iowa Iowa Commerce Commission State Department of Environmental Quality Des Moines Iowa Supreme Court

Administration opens drive for anti busing law

The Nixon administration urged Congress to pass antibusing legislation and said 95 to 100 school districts might reopen desegregation cases in federal courts while promising no wholesale reopening of orders. The plan allows busing only as a last resort and seeks to curb transfers that increase annual pupil transport.

Washington UPI Congress Elliot L. Richardson Health, Education and Welfare Nixon Richardson Senate White House

Earl Wright to Speak at Brighton Chamber Meeting

Attorney Earl O. Wright will headline the Brighton Community Chamber of Commerce gathering on Thursday March 30 at 7 p.m. He will discuss opening his law practice in Brighton and Kalona, his reasons for seeking the Washington County Attorney post, and will host an informal open house.

Earl O. Wright Brighton

Funeral services set for Mrs. Clayton Funston

Funeral services are planned for Monday afternoon at 1 30 p m at the United Methodist Church for Mrs Clayton Funston with Rev Richard Lee Scott Sr and Rev David Reeves officiating. Burial is in Keota Cemetery following the Mercy Hospital death in Iowa City Friday morning.

Keota Clayton Funston United Methodist Church Richard Lee Scott Sr David Reeves

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