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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1973
Page
1
Rose Mary Woods testified before Judge Sirica that the quality of Nixon’s Watergate tapes is very bad. She described recording conditions and inconsistent audio with multiple voices, noting room acoustics and interruptions affected clarity.
The Washington Community Chest reports progress toward its goal with a third of solicited funds pledged or donated totaling 13248 dollars about 35 percent of the goal. Corporate and business division returns are flowing in while the residential drive begins Monday led by Mrs. Ruth Abart.
Visitors greeted at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington on Sunday afternoon November 11 from 2:10 to 4:30 p m. Cottages and the main building opened for tours with guides assisting. Plans for a proposed new nursing center were displayed and the event closed with refreshments.
Former Iowa congressman James Bromwell, Cedar Rapids attorney and ex representative for Iowa 2nd district, pleaded guilty in U S District Court to failing to file federal tax returns for 1969. He was indicted for 1968 1969 1970 tax noncompliance. Sentencing postponed pending further investigation.
Across the country communities weigh dimming displays to conserve power while Washington's business district keeps lights on. Iowa Southern Utilities backs no shortage, while Bethlehem Pa plans an 80 percent cut. other cities consider shorter hours and later starts as utilities brace for possible shortages.
President Nixon urged a national push to beat the energy crisis by cutting home thermostat settings and reducing speed limits, backed daylight saving time and relaxed environmental rules, and sought new powers to accelerate oil and gas development, with potential gas rationing if goals fail.
President Nixon urged adopting year round Daylight Saving Time to extend evening light and possibly cut crime, traffic deaths, and electricity use. Officials note Britain saw fewer traffic fatalities with similar changes. administration cites energy crisis shifting views and Transportation Department discusses impacts.
Washington Volunteer Firemen discussed Operation Edith during fire prevention week and noted growing porch light participation. Plans for a Christmas dance December 8 at the K C hall include Keith Butcher and his Countrymen, 9 pm to 1 am, $4 per couple, advance ticket sales. Preliminary plans for Pancake Day in January and officer elections December 5 were also announced.
Former Democratic State Chairman Clark Rasmussen of West Des Moines outlined an issue oriented campaign for the Iowa governor race. He joins William Gannon and James Schaben as Democratic contenders, while Gov. Ray contemplates a fourth term for the Republican side. Rasmussen argues leadership under Ray is lacking and pledges to frame the race around policy.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of light snow this afternoon and evening. Clearing tonight with northerly winds 10 to 15 mph diminishing to 10 mph. Colder today and tonight. highs mid to upper 30s this afternoon, lows 16 to 22. Friday mostly fair and cold with highs in the 30s and 40 percent to measurable precipitation this afternoon and 20 percent tonight.
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