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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1974

Page

1

Culver and Stanley Face Off in Iowa Senate Debate

At an Iowa State Education Association convention debate, Democrat John Culver and Republican David Stanley sidestepped a 15 percent across the board teacher pay hike. Both would study figures and comparability before promising support. They also voiced views on Rockefeller, Trident submarine funding, and improving national and state educational systems. Stanley attacked Culver's voting record, while Culver defended his attendance rate.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Senate Iowa State Education Association John Culver David Stanley ISEA Culver Stanley Muscatine Nelson Rockefeller Congress Capitol Hill

Homicide charges filed in Davenport youth death

Davenport Iowa UPI two teenagers were jailed on juvenile homicide charges after the body of 15 year old Thomas A Stickel was found in a garage behind a juvenile suspect’s home. Police say Stickel died from a head gunshot and was discovered sprawled in an open car doorway.

Davenport Iowa UPI Scott County Thomas A. Stickel Stickel

Jewel theft from Davenport car trunk during sales trip

Police seek thief who stole a jewelry case with about 200 diamond, emerald, and sapphire rings from a locked Davenport trunk. The theft involved traveling salesman Sherman Tanda of West Bend, Wisconsin, who had left the case in his car while showing wares to buyers at Licks Jewelers. The trunk showed no forced entry.

Davenport Iowa UPI Lick’s Jewelers Sherman Tanda M and H Designs West Bend Wis Tanda

Grinnell Blaze Uncovers Marijuana In Van Crash

Poweshiek County deputies confiscated about 10 pounds of a marijuana like substance from a van demolished in a fiery I 80 crash near Grinnell. The driver, Louis Marney Jr., 22, of Ogdenburg New York, was listed in critical condition with second and third degree burns at University Hospitals Iowa City. The crash involved a semitrailer driven by Frank Bauer, 49, of Chicago. three one gallon gas cans were in the van when it burst into flames.

Grinnell, Iowa UPI Poweshiek County Here Louis Marney Jr Ogdenburg N.Y University Hospitals Iowa City Marney Grinnell Frank Bauer Chicago

Washington High School Displays For Education Week

Two groups from Washington High School present window displays and demonstrations on the square to honor American Education Week starting Monday. Business Education Department led by T. J. Berdo will show office machines at the Squire Shoppe window with Future Business Leaders and Office Education class backing. Debbie Tisor Mary Cady and Connie Fritz organized the display. New scientific equipment will be shown in Klein Klothing window with experiments led by Floyd Woods Jr. Science Club officers Debbie Howell and Carole Schlapkohl organized with Marty Levy assisting. Displays run 8 30 a m to 4 p m for curious passersby.

Washington High School Washington Business Education Department T. J. Berdo Debbie Tisor Mary Cady Connie Fritz Klein Klothing Floyd Woods Jr Science Club Debbie Howell Carole Schlapkohl Marty Levy

Ford Campaign Swing Through the South Urges Anti-Spending GOP Picks

President Ford toured Greenville and nearby towns in a three state swing urging voters to elect anti-big spending Republicans to curb inflation. He warned Democrats could yield a legislative dictatorship and pressed candidates to back his anti-inflation program and WIN plan.

Greenville S.C UPI Ford South Congress Carolinas Kentucky America Anderson Rock Hill House Senate

Charged in attempt to steal truck hogs

Elmer Roberts Jr aged 20 and Jimmie Ward aged 37 from the Mesquakie settlement are bound over for Tama County District Court on robbery with aggravation and assault with intent to inflict great bodily injury and resisting arrest. Deputy Clyde Wanatee, 46, guarding the truck, was attacked and injured with a fractured nose and cuts. The truck and hogs were found hours later stuck in mud on the Mesquakie settlement after a car blocked a road and a gunman ordered the driver out. Robert Johannes, 33, of Montour, drove the truck when forced to stop. Bond set at 15,000 for Roberts and 3,000 for Ward.

Tama, Iowa UPI Tama County Elmer Roberts Jr Jimmie Ward Clyde Wanatee Wanatee Ward Robert Johannes Montour U.S. 30 Mesquakie

Iowa Unicef Drive Surpasses 1973 Record in 1974

Iowa’s UNICEF fundraising for the 1973 year reached 106 446 dollars, topping 1972 by fourteen thousand and change and placing Iowa in the elite ten states over a hundred thousand. The 1974 drive, led by local youths, aims to exceed that record on October 27 from 6 to 7 30 p m with contributions supporting nutrition health and education programs for children worldwide.

Iowa Unicef U. S. Committee For Unicef Forum United Nations Association Washington United Nations

Butz says new grain deal with Soviet near completion

Agriculture Secretary Earl L. Butz announced a near completion of a new grain deal with the Soviet Union and outlined plans to expand foreign beef markets and raise the milk price support. The sale would be split into smaller shipments to avoid market disruption.

Kansas City Uniy Earl L. Butz Soviet Union Buzz Russia Butz USDA Japan Nebraska

Humboldt High Senior Fatally Shot at Party

Humboldt Iowa state agents investigated a fatal shooting of 17 year old Humboldt High School senior Douglas Allen Neilsen at a party held at the Earl Garrison residence. Beek called it a suspected homicide as five BCI agents assisted local authorities. about a dozen teens were questioned with no charges filed.

Humboldt Iowa UPI Douglas Allen Neilsen Humboldt High School Jennings Neilsen State Bureau of Criminal Investigation Craig Beek Beek BCI Earl Garrison Garrison

Arson Suspected In Riceville Downtown Fire

In Riceville Iowa investigators from the State Fire Marshal’s office say arson is suspected after a Sunday morning blaze damaged three downtown businesses. The fire began in a stairway between Farmers Tavern and a recreation center, with evidence of an explosion or incendiary device found at the scene.

Riceville, Iowa UPI Riceville Wilbur Johnson Farmers Tavern Johnson

Weekend Weather Outlook With Mild Temperatures

The forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy skies today through Sunday. Daytime highs reach mid to upper 50s today, cooling tonight to around 40, then warmer Sunday with highs near mid 60s. Light winds shift from northeast to southeast, 6 to 12 mph this afternoon.

Soviet scientists grow new legs on frogs and rats

Moscow doctor cites studies by Prof. N Polezhayev showing full limb regeneration in tadpoles and newborn mammals, suggesting potential principles for restoring lost tissues or limbs in humans. He describes a skull bone regeneration method using bone dust to induce regeneration.

Moscow UPI N. Polezhayev Institute of Development Biology Pravda Polezhayev

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