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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1973
Page
1
Frank W. Manning of Brighton pleaded guilty to larceny and paid a $95 fine in Magistrate Court after being arrested last week by Sheriff Don Robertson for stealing gas from a private rural tank.
UPI reports 16 year old Dee Diane Collins of Fairfield was fatally injured Monday when her car ran off the gravel road five miles southeast of Fairfield. The vehicle left the shoulder, rolled over, and pinned her beneath it. she died on arrival at Fairfield hospital.
Des Moines voters focus on a $22 million downtown revitalization bond while statewide school elections draw little attention. Officials predict 30,000 to 33,000 voters in Des Moines, with the bond needing 60 percent approval. Proponents say the plan boosts prosperity. critics call it a business transfer to taxpayers.
President Nixon pledged to campaign for Republican congressional candidates in 1974 and for the 1976 GOP nominee. Texan John Connally, recently aligned with Republicans, announced a 75 day speaking tour and said he would campaign for Republicans through the 1974 elections while noting he is not a candidate. George Bush highlighted GOP victories in Alaska and Maryland as proof the party remains strong.
Generally fair conditions this afternoon with a high near 75 to 80. Tonight becomes mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Lows tonight mid 50s. Wednesday highs in mid 70s with NE wind 10 to 15 mph. Rain probability 20 percent on Wednesday.
In Santiago, armed forces and police ousted President Salvador Allende, bombed the presidential palace and his residence, and formed a military junta. Allende resisted as troops advanced, with reports of fires, shelling, and limited civilian resistance noted amid a broader national crisis and transportation strikes.
Cedar Rapids officials face a reported inquiry by Linn County Attorney William Faches into alleged irregularities in the police department. The county position denies comment while stations report investigations into altered crime statistics and possible special favors for city workers and relatives.
A group of 17 northern Washington County residents marched to the Board of Supervisors to demand gravel road improvements after rains. They cited worn surfaces, missing rock, and impassable mud, showing photos and vowing to return if no action is taken.
Des Moines reports indicate Gov. Robert D. Ray may retire from politics after his current term. Close associates say retirement is plausible, with Ray noting a return to Des Moines law practice and time with family as possible outcomes.
Snowmobile registrations may be processed at the county recorder Maxine Smith’s ae office for the 1974 calendar year. Unregistered machines and those due for renewal are covered. Renew by November 1 if expiring April 30, 1973, to avoid penalties. Migratory waterfowl stamps are sold at the recorder’s courthouse office. All hunters must buy a $1 state stamp.
Jim Frier and Vivian Jennings of Iowa State Extension urge farmers to prep driers and begin harvesting corn as soon as moisture hits 25 26 percent in the field. Some Washington County corn may be ready by Sept 20 25. Harvest may begin before soybeans, with quick change heads easing corn bean transitions.
Crawfordsville The Board of Trustees of the Crawford Township Benefited Fire District Monday night authorized $30,000 in bonds to finance a new fire operation until initial tax money arrives in November 1973. The bond funds will buy a new fire truck and build a 35 by 80 foot aluminum station on Main Street, with construction starting soon. James Young chairs the district and Harold Spangler serves as fire chief.
Polls stay open until 8 pm as voters in Washington district select a director. Mary Chmelar faces Peter Bell in District 5 while Dick Wiley runs unopposed in District 6. Light turnout reported at noon with city ballots for treasurer at city hall before closing.
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