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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1973
Page
1
An elderly Melvin woman in a wheelchair died in a house fire about 1:30 a.m. She was alone when the blaze started one mile west of town. Fire officials say a bedroom floor collapsed and her body was found in the basement. the victim was 65-year-old Esther Besgrove.
In Burbank, Democrats report pledges totaling $5.3 million from an eight hour telethon dubbed America Goes Public. Senator George McGovern cites restoring honor after the 1972 election loss, as the effort aims to finance an open campaign and uphold constitutional principles. The event began Saturday and ended at 3 am EDT Sunday, surpassing its $4 million goal by $1.3 million.
Three young men from Washington were injured when their car went out of control and struck a railroad bridge abutment at the west edge of Washington at 11:55 a.m. Driver Mark Gearin 17 received head injuries and faces possible charges for lack of control and driving without a license. Passengers Bill Young and Jack Barnes 18 suffered lacerations as the car was demolished.
Iowa Commerce Commission official Maurice Van Nostrand warns the Rock Island Line faces imminent bankruptcy, risking Iowa's economy as the railroad struggles with capital, damaged railbeds, and potential merger with Union Pacific stalled for a decade. Rock Island reports a cash balance under 1 million and heavy track disrepair.
Washington County farmers face possible frost damage to immature corn. Extension director Jim Frier and agronomists detail maturity timelines, moisture ranges, and storage options from field drying to silage. Frost-damaged ears show slower dry-down and lower feed quality compared with mature corn.
Gov. Robert D. Ray said departmental interpretation of the new confidential meetings law blocks release of arrest data before court action. He noted public access exists only as public records in the courts and may be hard for citizens to locate. Ray may seek an attorney general opinion while directing the DPS to discuss the policy.
Washington UPI report states Donald H. Segretti was indicted by a Tampa federal grand jury on four counts involving conspiracy and illegal publication of political statements against Democratic presidential hopefuls. Co conspirators Benz and Hearing named. Segretti seeks transfer to Washington to plead guilty.
A Denver couple welcomed sextuplets after fertility drugs were used. The four boys and two girls, ages seven weeks premature, weighed under two to just under three pounds, all breathing on their own. The birth occurred late Sunday with about 30 people present. parents plan to name five of the infants and adjust their three bedroom home.
Keota Keota High School freshman Kelly Brian Greiner died in a car motorcycle accident on county road RW-15 three miles north of Keota on Saturday morning September 15 1973. Funeral held at Wesley United Methodist Church Keota with Rev Don Callen officiating. Burial in Brethren Cemetery near South English. He was born September 15 1959 at Sigourney a son of Alex and Kathleen Coffman Greiner. Surviving are his parents a brother and two half brothers and two grandmothers.
Teachers and other public workers in Youngstown Ohio defied a court order and stayed on strike amid broader labor unrest in New Jersey and New York. Hundreds of thousands of students, including many in Michigan, remained out of class. A weekend settlement ended a strike in North Providence Rhode Island, while Rochester avoided a walkout. Clifton New Jersey teachers joined the stoppage, voting Friday to strike the 11,500 student district.
Cloudy with scattered areas of light rain or drizzle early this afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. Clearing and cooler tonight with lows in the lower 40s. Partly cloudy and warmer Tuesday with highs in the lower to mid 60s. Northerly winds 10 to 15 mph this afternoon and light tonight.
Two brothers from 902 N Second Ave filed for city offices in Washington. David Lowe, 47, seeks mayor with street repairs and stronger law enforcement as priorities. Simon Lowe, 4, plans to run for second ward council. They moved from Ottumwa about a year ago and will gather signatures. Incumbent Walt Messer will not seek re election. three council seats are on the November ballot.
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