31 May 1977
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1977
Page
1
The Washington County Board of Supervisors will hold the first of three June meetings on June 2 where claims will be allowed. A statutory meeting is set for June 13 at 9 30 a m. A third session occurs June 29 with claims again allowed.
Five persons a woman a teenage boy and three younger children were killed and a man critically injured in a one car wreck on Interstate 57 in southeast Missouri. Sparks Funeral Home identified Terry L. Smith 17 of Collierville Tenn as a victim. Names of others not yet released. The car reportedly struck a bridge abutment near 6 am and it was unclear if all victims were related.
In Key West Florida burglars entered the Audubon House over the weekend and stole a priceless collection of engraved prints of John James Audubon watercolors of American birds. Gerald Whaley of the Mitchell Wolfson Family Foundation called the theft a clever burglary or a break in with a possible key access.
Washington Volunteer firemen answered a morning alarm from the David Bell farm about a mile south of Washington to extinguish a barn fire. The blaze started just before 10 a.m. and damaged a small amount of hay but did little damage to the structure as three fire units responded.
President Carter, returning from a vacation, signaled possible progress with Cuba in coming weeks not including recognition. White House aides floated exchanging diplomatic representatives in neutral embassies and talks in New York on jailed Americans and family reunifications, with discussions described as very early.
Southgate Kentucky reports busboy Walter Bailey recalled seeing a tablecloth catch fire from dropped ashtrays in a private Zebra Room. Coroner Dr. Fred Stine lowered the death toll to 158 with 19 still unidentified as investigators seek whether arson or an oil fueled generator caused the blaze at the Beverly Hills Supper Club, a Showplace of the Midwest hosting 3,500 visitors.
Historic Conger House opens Sundays from 2 to 5 pm through October with a 3 pm musical program on June 5. Admission is free for 1977 members. Fresh exhibits include antique irons, a 1900s wood burning stove, bootmaking tools, period dresses, and new art in the gallery.
Washington County Extension Director Jim Frier notes heavy public focus on water quality under the federal Water Quality Management Program established by Public Law 92-500. The act mandates citizen participation through County Resource Coordinating Committees and a decentralized approach with state and local responsibility. The goal is to have waters fishable and swimmable by 1983, with a 1985 target to eliminate pollutants, and it outlines public involvement in problem identification pollution sources and local management guidelines.
Cooler tonight with clear skies and a low in the mid 50s. Wednesday turns sunny and pleasant with a high in the upper 70s. Northwest winds around 10 mph tonight.
At the Paris International Economic Cooperation Conference the 19 developing nations condemned Western aid as insufficient and demanded larger financial commitments. Manuel Perez-Guerrero said Western offers were far below needs and warned substantial agreements require more effort. Cyrus Vance presented a US plan including a $1 billion program and up to $375 million more in bilateral aid, plus a commodity price stabilization fund.
In Assen a government spokeswoman said South Moluccan gunmen holding about 60 hostages in a school and a train sought mediation for the first time nine days into the crisis. Talks would be considered by a crisis team as officials in The Hague monitor developments. The gunmen also demand the release of 21 prisoners and a plane to depart with them, but other demands were not discussed.
General Telphone asked the Iowa State Commerce Commission to reexamine portions of its May 5 1977 rate increase ruling that granted about 25 percent of the October 1974 filing. R.E. Morgart said the company seeks higher earnings to fund service upgrades and attract capital. The rehearing request follows a district court appeal over 1974 decisions denying increases from a 1972 filing.
The Iowa DOT Commission approved higher inspection rates effective after Aug 3 with a 6-1 vote led by Chairman Robert Rigler dissenting. Fees rise to 8 for autos, 11 for trucks, 5 for motorcycles while labor costs and private station losses drive the change. The panel also discussed evaluating driver education effectiveness with DOT and DPI collaboration to identify schools or instructors tied to accident involvement.
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