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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1973
Page
1
Fostering a holiday mood, Washington business houses and stores will shut Monday for Labor Day with some observing normal hours. The Evening Journal prints at noon as usual on holidays. Postal service is curtailed and government offices close as previously announced.
A display of band instruments will be at Everetts Music Co on Tuesday September 4 at 7 p.m. for Washington Community School district students needing an instrument. Instruments may be bought or rented. Directors Shanks McCurdy and Stark will answer questions. Beginning lessons start at Brighton September 5 and at Stewart and Lincoln September 6.
Former Republican Congressman Fred Schwengel announced he will not run for the 1st District seat next year despite GOP support. He cited no circumstances under which he would seek the Republican nomination and said his decision allows Republicans time to find another candidate to challenge Rep. Ed Mezvinsky in Iowa.
West Point two year old Douglas Sanders, son of Mr and Mrs Gary Sanders, was killed Friday when a motorcycle he was playing on fell on him. Authorities say the parked bike slipped off its stand pinning Douglas beneath it and he died on arrival at Mount Pleasant Memorial Hospital.
The John Morrell and Co meat packing plant in Estherville began reducing hog and beef slaughtering due to erratic market conditions. Plant Manager Chester Pierson said 70 to 75 workers will be affected and normal operations will resume once the market stabilizes.
Washington (UPI) The Agriculture Department will pay 10000 dollars to California scientists to develop a reliable method to distinguish peaceful European honey bees from aggressive African strains. Officials note no simple identification exists beyond behavior, which can be dangerous. African bees, introduced to Brazil in 1956, have spread through South America and hybrids are expanding, raising concern they may migrate to North America and threaten beekeeping.
Zone 13 reports variable cloudiness and warm windy conditions with a chance of thunderstorms by afternoon. Highs reach 85 to 90, with southeast to south winds 15 to 30 mph. Lows tonight 65 to 70, continuing thunderstorm threat through Sunday and highs in the upper 80s Sunday. Rain chances 50 today, 40 tonight, 30 Sunday.
DES MOINES UPI Senator Barry Goldwater argues President Nixon would be perfectly justified in ordering full scale bombing raids on Thailand if Communists threaten the country to safeguard Middle East oil routes. He warns against defense cuts and stresses the need to keep Thailand open for fuel supplies, while noting Congress could curb presidential power with funding decisions.
A federal jury in Gainesville, Florida acquitted eight Vietnam Veterans against the War members of plotting violence to disrupt the 1972 Republican National Convention. The defense portrayed informants as provocateurs while the government argued they posed a real threat.
A Des Moines youth, James Phillips, 12, died after being struck by lightning during a junior football league practice at Columbus Park. Three boys were injured, with Mark Murphy 13 and Pat Marquis 12 in fair condition and coach Greg Funaro treated and released. The bolt occurred as a thunderstorm moved through the city and the Southeast Irish team member was rushed to Blank Memorial Hospital.
James Hoyt of Des Moines sues National Speedways Inc and Century 21 Shows Inc in Polk County District Court for 665,276 dollars. His wife Mary Ann, 27, died when a race car left the track and struck the midway on August 20, 1972, injuring Hoyt and his three-year-old son Derek. The petition alleges negligence and fault for failing to inspect the track and provide adequate barriers to stop cars from entering the midway.
Washington UPI reports the Cost of Living Council exempted the U S Postal Service from price controls. New rates for second, third, and fourth class mail take effect Sept. 9 with first class remaining 8 cents and air mail 11 cents. Increases apply to limited circulation publications and bulk mailings.
Millions of motorists hit the highways for the Labor Day weekend as safety officials forecast 550 to 650 deaths on U S roads from Friday evening to Monday midnight. The National Safety Council also expected about 22 000 disabling injuries with a warning that faster travel and no seat belt use could worsen outcomes.
Rescue vessels hauled the disabled Pisces III from 1,375 feet deep in the Atlantic off Cork Ireland. Crew Roger Chapman and Roger Mallinson, in good health, were raised after 75 hours 50 minutes underwater as Curv III and sister subs aided the operation.
New York state enacts a stringent anti drug law turning addiction into a crime with life prison terms for sale or possession of hard drugs. The measure includes parole limits, $1000 bounties for tips, and new courts in New York City to handle rising cases.
The heat wave raises death rates in eastern cities while widespread storms lash the region. Tornado sightings occur in South Dakota and Minnesota, with minimal damage reported. Florida sees a lone tornado near Dade County but no harm. New York endures power cuts and high heat as Chicago records another 90 degree day. Western regions cool with 40s and 50s and snowy patches at high elevations.
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