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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1976
Page
1
In Piazza Venezia a small plane dumped hundreds of lire bills causing a citywide scramble. Police seek its pilot as Italians vent against a Friday government package raising gasoline, postal, and railway costs. Citizens lament taxes on cars and people amid calls for relief.
Chris Chandler of Vashon Washington and Robert Cormack of Boulder Colorado reached the Everest summit at 4 15 p m local time on Friday after a rapid ascent amid challenging weather. They stayed on top for half an hour before descending to Camp Six and overnighting at 27 500 feet. The news confirms an American bicentennial expedition costing 200 000 dollars, as Sherpa Ang Phurba carried flags but forgot to pass them to the climbers.
In Dar es Salaam Joshua Nkomo and Robert Mugabe reject Rhodesia's white minority government as a separate delegation and refuse Kissinger's transition plan. They pledge continued guerrilla action, call for a two week delay to the conference and will attend as a joint Zimbabwean nationalist delegation under joint leadership.
Washington High School plans a full homecoming week October 11 to 15 with senior dress days float building tug of war and spirit events. Queen candidates are Sheryl Curley Tammy Dalrymple Pam Jones Tina Libe and Janet Roth. The week ends with a football game vs Mt. Pleasant at Case Field followed by a dance in the boys gym.
EPA reports a second radioactive fallout cloud moving over parts of the eastern United States with negligible ground effects. Some groups say milk shows raised levels from past rainouts, but overall radiation remains well below protective-action thresholds while monitoring continues.
A 21 month old girl mauled by a family raccoon is in temporary custody of Mills County Welfare. Hearing for parents Will Kreps Jr and spouse set for Oct 21. Paula Kreps is hospitalized in Omaha with severe injuries including loss of an ear and bites to hands and toes. Father charged with illegal possession of a fur bearing animal.
President Ford signed a proclamation to restrict foreign beef imports as cattlemen press for quotas to shield domestic prices. He spoke aboard Air Force One en route to Dallas after meeting about 50 cattlemen in Lawton, with Carter urging action from EF Paso. Agencies cited possible quotas under the 1964 Meat Import Quota Act to curb imports, notably to curb Australia via Puerto Rico.
A sunny day brings highs in the upper 50s followed by clear skies and upper 30s lows tonight. Sunday looks sunny and warmer with highs near the upper 60s as winds shift to the north at 10 to 15 mph today then become light and variable tonight.
UPI reports thousands of eligible Iowans will not vote in the November election due to mental disability. About 9,000 mentally disabled residents are in institutions or sheltered living, effectively cut off from politics. Advocacy groups say registration efforts are limited and uneven, but expect renewed focus on rights as awareness grows.
LISBON updates place Ed Yost in his Silver Fox balloon past 87 hours aloft seeking the first solo balloon crossing of the Atlantic. Ground crew report slow progress near 45N 35W, with winds pushing south then east toward France or North Africa.
Mabel Varellas, 61, suspended from the Iowa Civil Rights Commission for insubordination after she wrote to House Speaker Dale Cochran about high absenteeism. She says she does not want reinstatement due to her treatment, while the director cites a 9.8 day absence rate versus a 10.3 state average.
Iowa public safety officials report 34 motorcycle deaths since July with 33 riders not wearing helmets. The 1975 helmet mandate was repealed. officials plan to push another bill next session amid federal pressure and personal freedom concerns.
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