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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1973
Page
1
The Waco Music Department presents its final school year program Friday May 11 at 7 30 p m in the school gym. The swing choir chamber choir boys double quartet mixed chorus stage band and concert band perform. Senior members receive recognition. Displays by art home economics and shop departments accompany the event. Refreshments by home economics after the program. Public invited with no admission.
The Washington High School band, 80 members, received a Division I rating at the state large group contest at Pekin High School. They performed Castle Gap and A Festival Prelude and were judged on tone technique rhythm balance and presentation with some shaky spots noted by director Larry Green. The group has two May concerts at the Fine Arts Festival AFL concert and an outdoor bandstand show.
Wellman council selects Max Thompson to become town marshal, effective June. Thompson, 46, formerly Agency marshal and 12 years with Ottumwa police, will reside in a city home with his wife and three children. He replaces Harry Finley who resigned for Seattle. The council also seeks a successor for town clerk Bernard Dawson who has tendered resignation and serves as county judicial magistrate.
Dual countdowns began today for Skylab and its three man crew on an eight month orbital mission. Ground crews prepared for launch while a 130 worker strike at tracking stations neared resolution.
A party of sun and thin snow showers possible this afternoon with highs in the mid to upper 70s. Winds SW 15 to 25 mph shift to NW gusting to 35 mph. Tonight fair and cooler with lows near 30 to 45 and lighter NW winds. Thursday partly sunny cooler with highs around 69. Rain chances 30 percent this afternoon, 10 percent tonight, 20 percent Thursday.
Washington High School hosts a two night festival featuring art displays and one act plays with film showcases. It includes concerts by vocal and instrumental departments and multiple demonstrations in print film and jewelry.
Washington Council on Religious Affairs asks for about 800 in donations or campships to fund Camp RE for 35 to 40 special education youngsters this summer. The four day program costs 20 per camper and aims to teach brotherhood near nature with activities from swimming to crafts managed by high school counselors.
Sen. Jack Nystrom defends proposed revisions to Iowa motor vehicle safety inspection rules amid criticism from Public Safety Commissioner Michael Sellers. He argues reforms protect consumers, improve due process, and add a three member Des Moines board review, with most cases resolved locally. He disputes claims the bill aims to shield dealers or relax safety standards.
Des Moines reports a House subcommittee approved a 380000 funding package for the State Fair Board for 1973 75 including 100000 for capital improvements while the Senate side delayed voting pending an investigation of Fair Secretary Kenneth Falkis. Blouin led the Senate group and left the meeting after saying no discussion at this time. He and staff continue probe into Falk and Des Moines businessman Bob Stone over alleged misuse of state funds and influence.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Morrison have been admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. Both serve as Treasury Department attorneys in Washington D C. Mr Morrison, son of E D Morrison, works with the Internal Revenue Service and Mrs Morrison is with the Customs Bureau Office of Regulations and Rulings.
Transport Undersecretary Bud Krogh resigns over involvement in a 1971 plan linked to Watergate. Attorney General nominee Elliott Richardson pledges Senate review for a special prosecutor while outlining delays and a lengthy vetting process.
The Small Business Administration approved a 350000 loan for Central Iowa Railway Company. The loan, guaranteed up to 90 percent by SBA, is funded through Farmers Savings Bank of Kalona with 10 percent stock raised. Expansion aims to repair a 63 mile Hills to Montezuma line and start service by June 1.
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