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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1975

Page

8

Iowa Governor Seeks Safeguards In National Crime Computer Plan

Iowa Gov. Robert D. Ray said federal assurances will prevent abuse of state crime data if linked to a nationwide system. After a meeting with Deputy Attorney General Harold Tyler, Ray noted guarantees to protect civil liberties and confidentiality while preserving state control. He emphasized concerns over duplicate systems and praised changes to accommodate both state and federal needs, asserting Iowa’s system is superior. Ray urged continued revenue sharing, citing its role in easing elderly tax burdens and funding local projects.

Washington UPI Iowa Robert D. Ray Harold Tyler Ray Tyler Justice Department National Governors Conference Law Enforcement Assistance Administration LEAA Capitol Hill House Wisconsin Patrick Lucey

Fall garden care tips from Iowa State Extension

A. E. Cott offers fall yard guidance to Iowa homeowners. Water last spring plantings and foundation areas, mulch bulbs, plant spring bulbs 10 to 12 weeks before freeze, consider anti-desiccant on evergreens, and mulch roses by mid November. Alliums and Siberium squill highlighted as notable bulbs. Plant Alliums in October or early November with depth guidelines.

A. E. Cott Iowa State University Iowa Cott

Grace Hill women in October meeting

Grace Hill Community Women met in Franklin Township on October 8 with host Mrs. Omar Crawford. Eight members shared gospel verses, devotions, and a lesson on compassion. Refreshments were served and the centerpiece given to Mrs. Waterhouse, who left with the group singing Happy Retirement Day. The November meeting will be with Mrs. Stanley Meader.

Elwood Kleese Franklin Township Grace Hill Omar Crawford Robert Miksch Florence Waterhouse Merle Brinning Paul Hazelett Eugene Engel Garden Waterhouse Stanley Meader

Livestock Market Report From Joliet Illinois

UPI notes cattle sales inadequate to establish a market in Joliet. Hogs steady to 25 lower with No 1-2 200-230 lb at 64.00 64.50 and No 1-3 200-260 lb at 63.00 64.00. Receipts: about 1,000 cattle and 1,000 hogs expected Friday.

Joliet, Ill UPI

Grain market report from Des Moines livestock trade

UPI reports uneven livestock activity with feeders 0.50 to 1.00 higher on mid and large calves. No 1-3 200-230 lb cattle fetch 60.50 to 62.50, 250-270 lb 59.00 to 61.50, 270-300 lb 57.50 to 59.50. Sows weaken 1.00 lower. No 1-3 270-330 lb 53.50 to 55.50, 330-400 lb 53.00 to 55.00. Estimated receipts 60,000 with Wednesday actual 64,000 and week prior 45,000.

Des Moines UPI

DeBruin to Speak at Mid-Prairie FFA Night in Wellman

Gerrit DeBruin national FFA vice president from Monroe Wisconsin will headline the Mid-Prairie FFA Appreciation Night at Wellman Senior High October 16. Dan Frieburg Iowa FFA association president Lonnie Horn Iowa FFA vice president attend. The event features Honorary Chapter Farmer Green Hand initiations certificates of appreciation parent recognition and a chapter program slide. The gym opens at 8 00 p m with refreshments after the program and the public is invited.

Gerrit DeBruin National Ffa Monroe Wisconsin Mid-Prairie FFA Wellman Dan Frieburg Iowa Ffa Association Lonnie Horn Iowa Ffa

Ida G. Wasson 94 Dies in Columbus Junction

Ida Gertrude Wasson 94 of Columbus Junction died Wednesday October 8 1975 at 5 05 p.m. at Wapello Care Center Funeral arrangements are pending at Stacy Lewis Funeral Home Columbus Junction Burial will be at Columbus City She was born September 9 1881 at Olds daughter of Joel and Mattie Riley Martin She married Samuel Edgar Wasson February 27 1907 he died in 1953 Survivors include son Lloyd A. Wasson of Columbus City two daughters Lillian Johnston of Frederic Wisconsin and Lila Mincer of Columbus Junction ten grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren She was preceded in death by her husband one sister one grand and one great grandchild.

Columbus Junction Ida Gertrude Wasson Wapello Care Center Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home Columbus City Wasson Olds Joel and Mattie Riley Martin Samuel Edgar Wasson Lloyd A. Wasson Everett Lillian) Johnston Frederic, Wis Laurence Lila) Mincer

George J Goetz of Washington Dies at 82

George Joseph Goetz of Washington died Tuesday evening at age 82. Survived by two sons John L. Goetz Cedar Rapids and Donald C. Goetz Hartford Ind two daughters Regine Faye Goetz at home Norma Longfield Denver and Lanetta Smith Cedar Rapids ten grandchildren two great grandchildren and one sister. One brother and two sisters preceded him in death. Funeral Friday at 1 30 p.m. Jones Funeral Home Rev J Roland Crandall in charge. Burial Riverside Cemetery.

George Joseph Goetz Washington John L. Goetz Cedar Rapids Donald C. Goetz Hartford City Ind Regine Faye Goetz E. C Norma) Longfield Denver Colo Milton Lanetta) Smith Jones Funeral Home J. Roland Crandall Riverside Cemetery

Ford to hold news conference and Q A with Detroit session

President Ford will speak at an 8 p.m. EDT news conference in the Executive Office Building auditorium with a Q A session planned for Detroit Friday. Officials say no specific announcements, but progress in talks with the Soviet Union on grain sales is reported though no signed agreement yet. Ford promotes a 28 billion dollar tax cut package with proportional spending cuts for next year. This marks his 19th news conference amid FCC consideration of equal time rules.

Washington UPI Ford White House Ron Nelsen Nessen Detroit Soviet Union U.S Federal Communications Commission FCC

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