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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1973
Page
1
All government offices, banks, and most retailers close for Memorial Day in Washington. The city landfill and deliveries suspend. post office service remains largely normal with lock box and special deliveries. Lobby hours run 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Regular holiday collection occurs Monday.
Iowa State extension entomologist Harold Stockdale warns residents to brace for millions of hatching mosquitoes from standing water after spring rains. He notes Aedes vexans is a biting but nontransmitting species and suggests daytime yard work and repellents to reduce bites.
The Court of Military Appeals will hear three of 30 defense points in 1st Lt. William L. Calley Jr. appeal. It examines pre trial publicity arguing unfair trial while excluding claim that officials influenced the case. Calley, 29, was convicted of murdering at My Lai, sentenced to life later reduced to 20 years, now under house arrest at Fort Benning.
CAPE KENNEDY UPI engineers in Houston raced the clock to strengthen two emergency Skylab sunshades after scientists warned nylon fabric could deteriorate from solar exposure. Officials expected the three astronaut repairmen mission to begin Friday as planned, with one shade in Houston, one flown back to Houston, and one staying in Texas.
Washington Education Association urged the Board of Education to rescind the three for one pay penalty for unauthorized leave. The move follows ISEA backing for a former teacher penalized under the policy and calls for returning to a one for one system or alternatives.
Rep. Sillam C. Mills of Maryland was found with a shotgun wound in a barn near Easton. Authorities said no foul play was evident though a related 1971 secret campaign contribution had been investigated. Mills denied wrongdoing and his autopsy was ordered.
Watergate prompts a new wave of satire from bumper stickers and a family card game called The Watergate Scandal to stand up routines by night club comics. The scene riffs on cover up claims while media coverage continues and songs air on local radio.
The Senate Watergate committee rejected James W. McCord Jr. request to reappear to dispute a charge that he and his lawyer aimed to depose the President. Chairman Sam Ervin announced the decision at the start of the fifth day of televised hearings, with three more days of hearings planned.
The United Presbyterian Church will dedicate its Casavant pipe organ this Sunday May 27 during the morning service with a recital by Harvey Huiner assisted by soprano Katherine Stewart. A reception follows in Fellowship Hall and visitors may tour the building.
Scattered showers this afternoon with a fall in temperatures as winds shift from west to 15 to 25 mph. Showers possible tonight and Friday with highs in the 70s then low 60s, overnight lows near 40s. precipitation chances at 70 percent today and tonight, 60 percent Friday.
London report says Bartsetcoe the Leader of the House of Lords and Lord Privy Seal resigned amid Britain's sex drugs and security scandal. Jellicoe followed hours after Lord Lambton's departure, as Heath faced cabinet pressure and rumors of more ministers involved.
Memorial Day events start Monday with an 8 am flag raising at the post office by the Marine Corps League chaired by Maurice Meyer. Al Baldrige to marshal. A Navy memorial service follows at Crooked Creek bridge with Rev. Duane Perry speaking and wreath by Mrs. Archie Bower. Municipal Band concert in Central Park at 9 am. Parade begins near Perdock Garage at 10 led by Leo Stone with multiple veterans groups, Scouts, and civic organizations marching to Woodlawn and Elm Grove cemeteries. Speakers include Dave Livingston at Woodlawn and Tracy Anderson at Elm Grove. prayers by Rev. Duane Perry.
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