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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1973
Page
1
Don Hanson of Washington appears set to run in the upcoming municipal election. Nomination papers bearing his name have been filed with city clerk Lloyd Robertson, designating him as a candidate in the second ward.
The cover features Jeresa Wheelan, daughter of Mr and Mrs Mike Wheelan of Washington. The color photo was taken about two years ago by Ellen Rebecca Fenn of Washington for the magazine issue in October.
The Cedar Rapids School Board approved a state gambling license 6-1 after debate sparked by a Parent-Teacher-Student Association bingo night proposal. President Norman Lipsky said the permit is needed to continue school fund-raising events like carnivals raffles and fish ponds.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved Henry Kissinger 16 to 1, with George McGovern the sole dissent. The vote clears the way for Senate confirmation later in the week after hearings focused on his role in national security wiretapping and NSC chair duties while joining the Cabinet. McGovern cited symbolic protest against Indochina policies.
UPI reports Senator Dick Clark urges elimination of all governmental controls and drastic federal spending cuts to curb inflation. He warns against gimmicks and notes Nixon administration tax talk as ineffective in restoring dollar confidence.
Peter the super pig weighing 375 pounds sold for 22 thousand dollars at auction in Austin Minnesota and will become a breeder hog in Japan. The pig was named reserve champion boar last week and MSU praises its success as the sale exceeds 30 thousand dollars for another boar. The farm manager notes education boosts value as Peter’s sire Mr Real Repeater sold for 365 dollars.
White House refused to confirm or deny reports Vice President Spiro T. Agnew was considering resigning. Deputy press secretary Warren called it a no comment on Agnew status while Nixon reportedly had not spoken with Agnew since Sept. 30. The Washington Post cited a senior Republican near certainty of resignation this week, which Goldwater aides denied.
Des Moines reports announce a 22 member citizen task force led by former Senator John Walsh to study Iowa’s transportation system. The group will review air, auto, truck, rail, mass transit, water, grain movement, and potential creation of a Department of Transportation, with AMTRAK expansion and environmental safeguards in focus. The governor supports the plan and will oversee initial meetings.
The source notes Vice President Agnew offered two reasons to resign before a legal defense. He cited immense pressure on his family and signals from the White House pushing him to step aside amid bribery extortion and tax law violation charges.
Washington based retailer attorneys warned an appeals court that without the ability to pass along rising costs, as many as 40 percent of service stations could go out of business by year end 1973. They argued the Cost of Living Council pricing rules unfairly treat gas dealers versus other small businesses.
Iowa Weekly Weather and Crop Report says over 90 percent of corn and soybeans are in good to excellent condition though maturity lags. Cooler temps and heavy rains last week affected progress as 35 percent of corn and 33 percent of soybeans reached excellent status, with 88 percent of corn denting and 59 percent overall in good shape.
The county board of supervisors audited the official canvass of this month’s school election and reversed two results. Cleo Orris of Ainsworth defeated Don Kirchner of Riverside by two votes for Highland Community District treasurer after initial reports favored Kirchner. In Mid-Prairie, Capper and Troyer totals appeared missing on the ballot envelope. Capper 63 and Troyer 52 were counted, and Ezra Shenk’s 24 votes filled an unexpired term, but the overall board results remained Houseal, Schaefer and Longwell elected.
Six men are nominated for the Washington Chamber of Commerce board. The election will be held by mail in early October. Nominees include Kent Dallmeyer Ken Hanson Dr Michael Leary Ken Light Dale Scheibe and George Van Houten. Dean Garrett promotes recruitment and a Pork Festival is scheduled Oct 4 to 6 with Marvin Garner to speak after a free pork feed in Central Park.
Fair and warmer this afternoon and tonight with increasing clouds. Winds become southerly at 5 to 10 mph today and light tonight. Highs in the mid to upper 60s, Lows in the upper 40s. Wednesday highs expected in the lower 70s with southerly winds.
City Attorney James Owen says the Park Board may not sell Sunset Park land without City Council approval and a specific finding that the land is unnecessary for park purposes. A 1931 deed to the Park Board had no reservations, but state law requires council consent and public hearings before any sale. The council accepted the report, and protests continue as the issue stirs controversy.
Keith Shafter, plant manager, opened Crane’s training program to upgrade ill levels at the Washington plant. Sixteen employees enrolled in a twenty eight week course covering maintenance elements in electricity, schematics, electrical controls, transformers, safety and troubleshooting. Instructor H J Fass, plant engineer, aided by Steve Newman, maintenance foreman. Fass has run similar courses in Michigan, South Carolina, New Mexico and Louisiana. Further technical courses are planned for Crane employees.
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