16 Nov 1977
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1977
Page
1
Myrtle Reighard of Washington earned the District Award of Merit for eleven years of service to Scouting in Iowa City. The honor was presented Tuesday at St. Mark Methodist Church. She has served as a Den Mother and now chairs the advancement committee for the local program.
Washington County Public Health Nursing Service reports a vaccine shortage halting public immunizations for children until after Thanksgiving. New biologicals are to arrive from the State Health Department, with a Dec. 13 clinic from 1 to 4 p.m. at the courthouse lower level. November clinic drew 312 children and officials thanked participants for patience.
In Jasper County District Court Newton Iowa jurors began selecting a panel in the murder trial of 21 year old David A Fagen charged in the June 11 1976 shooting death of Keota night marshal Douglas Bell Defense says Fagen one of about 40 witnesses expected to testify Jurors questioned over two days Twenty four people interviewed Change of venue moved case from Keokuk County Fagen free on 150000 bond
An Iowa pair Homer Milton Cox 71 and Elsie Cox 71 Ayrshire were wintering in Mesa when their motor home was struck broadside by a school bus. Mrs Cox died instantly and Mr Cox died several hours later. no children were aboard the bus.
Charles and Mary Schindler of Marine City file an $11 million lawsuit in U.S. District Court on behalf of their 3-year-old son Karl Michael, alleging federal officials failed to warn about adverse effects from the oral antipolio vaccine and that doctors were not notified that immunodeficiencies raise polio risk.
United Presbyterian Church invites alone or familyless people to a Thanksgiving Day dinner at 1 p.m. under deacons led by Mr and Mrs Lloyd Miller. Reservations required by calling 653 6588 weekdays 9 to 12 or 1 to 4. Attendees may bring a covered dish if desired, though nothing is required.
In California a second blaze near Malibu expanded to over 2000 acres forcing evacuations while 900 firefighters fought to protect about 300 homes. Six firefighters were injured as crews battled Topanga Canyon and Westlake fires with help from 90 engines, 18 bulldozers, helicopters, and air tankers. The Westlake fire was linked to illegal trash burning, while the Topanga blaze appeared arson related.
Washington House energy bill conferees cut more than half of their demands for changes in electric bill calculations. Six reforms remain mandatory while others become voluntary guidelines or state options subject to economic or energy conservation grounds. Senate rejects offer and favors voluntary measures with annual state reports. Republicans call to scrap the bill.
The Florida Citrus Commission voted unanimously to extend Anita Bryant’s advertising contract through August 1979, picking up an option for a third year. The $100,000 annual deal sustains Bryant despite controversy over her stance on homosexual rights, as she has been the industry spokeswoman for a decade.
Cedar Rapids hearing before a U.S. House subcommittee on aging heard from Agatha Funke and others about loneliness, rejection, and income gaps among seniors. She noted greater risk for those in small towns and rural areas lacking mobility and access to medical care, while former Gov. Blue criticized churches and service clubs for not adequately helping the elderly.
Washington reports the Pentagon's top manpower official says the all-volunteer force shows a washout rate near 40 percent for first enlistments. Assistant Defense Secretary John White cites discipline and unsuitability issues as factors. He warns a shrinking 18–24 demographic and outlines plans to boost enlistments, especially women, without adding combat roles.
President Carter said Sadat's trip to Jerusalem to address the Knesset could bring peace closer, noting daily contact with Sadat and mediation in the fast moving Middle East talks. He expressed optimism about resuming the Geneva conference this year as a constructive step toward a broader peace conference.
An 18 year old boy from Lane Cove Sydney crawled 13 days along a creek bed after a 60 foot cliff crash that broke his leg. He drank swamp water ate weeds and used leaves on his wound while inching toward lights and finally reached a backyard where a woman found him. He survived on improvised sustenance until hospital staff said he was in satisfactory condition.
President Carter and Shah of Iran wrapped talks on human rights arms and other issues amid tight police control as thousands protested nearby. Carter called discussions encouraging and said decisions would be announced later while the Shah left under crowd chants labeling him a butcher.
The administration proposed a set aside of 10 percent for corn grain sorghum and barley to cut feed grain surplus. Officials warned the plan could be dropped if world grain prospects worsen. The move aims to trim about 3 percent of production, with no impact on consumer prices, while creating a reserve to guard against poor harvests. President Carter approved the idea despite State Department concerns over potential shortages.
Partly cloudy weather continues tonight through Thursday with a low in the 30s and a high near 50. West winds 10 to 15 mph tonight.
Ozark Opry led by Lee Mace appears in Washington at 8 p.m. on November 18 sponsored by the Washington Lions Club. Adults pay 3.50 in advance or 4 at the door, 12 and under 2.50. tickets from Lions Club or Harrison's. Proceeds fund local Lions projects.
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