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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1973

Page

1

Gannon Announces Campaign for Iowa Governor

Former House Democratic leader William Gannon of Mingo declares his candidacy for the 1974 Iowa gubernatorial race. He promises a vigorous positive campaign focusing on people oriented issues and restoring public confidence in government while criticizing the Ray administration for overemphasis on public relations.

Vrs Moiies Url Pleaguay Towa House Democratic William Gannon Mingo Iowa Gannon

Car Crash Leaves Teenager Injured In Iowa City

Mark Gearin, 17, remained in fair condition at University Hospitals after a one car crash Monday that sent his vehicle out of control into a railroad bridge on the city’s west edge. Passengers Bill Young and Jack Barnes of Washington were treated and released at the local hospital.

Mark Gearin Wasmingwon University Hospitals Iowa City Gearin Bill Young Jack Barnes Washington

Wisner says Iowa grain storage not as critical now

Iowa State University extension economist Robert Wisner told north central Iowa grain elevator operators that storage shortages for corn and soybeans are not as severe as they were a month or six weeks ago. He had warned earlier this summer of a severe shortage.

Masun City UPI Iowa State University Extension Iowa Robert Wisner Wisner

Fire destroys J. C. Penney Store in Osceola

Fire officials probed the cause after a blaze gutted the J. C. Penney Store building in Osceola. The fire burned from about 8 30 p m Tuesday until 3 a m today destroying the store.

Weather Outlook New Brief Preview With Clearing Skies

Mostly fair Thursday with cooler highs in the mid 60s. Tonight there is a 30 percent chance of measurable rain and scattered showers or thundershowers. Southerly winds 10 to 15 mph this afternoon and around 10 mph tonight. Lows around 50. Highs this afternoon 67 to 72.

Washington Planning Commission Approves Apartment Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 Tuesday to rezone the 900 block of East Harrison Street from R 2 to R 4 for a multi unit complex owned by Larry A Duncan. Residents opposition cited sewer and street strain, with a petition of about 200 names. The decision now goes to the City Council for final approval, with recommendations to assess area infrastructure before construction. Duncan emphasized plans for four eight plex buildings and rents from 175 dollars per month.

Planning and Zoning Commission Washington City Hall East Harrison Street Case Field Larry A Duncan Charles Crull Saia Duncan John Gaffey E. Harrison St Jared B. Sturdevant Hotle Dr Sturdevant

Energy Crisis Sparks Calls to Relax Air Standards

United Press Jr. quotes residential energy adviser John Love saying the US may need to compromise federal and state clean air rules to stay warm this winter. Saudi Arabia’s minister of petroleum says the West must pay to finance industrialization and avoid shortages, urging modified regulations and higher refinery output. New York’s Henry L. Diamond warns against lowering standards. Sheikh Ahmed Zaki Yamani adds that US prices must cover future resource substitutes.

United Press Jr John Love United States San Francisco Saudi Arabia Senate York State Environmental Conservation Henry L. Diamond Ahmed Zaki Yamani International Industrial Conference America

Indictment of U I student in dorm murder case

James Wendell Hall 19 of Jacksonville Florida was indicted on murder charges in the March death of Sarah Ann Ottens 20 a nursing student at Rienow Hall University of Iowa. Hall was arrested at a Procter and Gamble plant and held on 50000 bond awaiting arraignment. Ottens died by strangulation and was the campus first murder victim.

Iowa City UPI University of Town James Wendell Hall Jacksonville Fla Howard Victor Hall Johnson County Sarah Ann Ottens Morrison Special Area Gary Woodward Proctor and Gamble James W. Hays U of I Hall Toledo Ohio Hays Air Forces Academy University of Iowa Quadrangle Ottens

End to Secrecy Urged on Arrest Records

Iowa officials clash over TRACIS privacy rules as Rep. David Stanley asserts local departments overstep by withholding arrest data. Judge Antes orders access while state guidance limits focus to the Department of Public Safety.

DES Moines UPI Iowa David Stanley R-Muscatine Department of Public Safety Stanley State Department Dubuque Council Bluffs C. W. Antes Robert Holetz Holetz Hhe Highway Patrol Bureau Criminal Investigation BCI Richard Turner Iowa Crime Commission Clear Lake

VFW Plans Annual Poppy Sale in Washington

Washington VFW Auxiliary maps a three day Buddy Poppies sale with volunteers calling 4:30 to 7 p m in residential areas. Friday hub Capp’s Hardware. Joan Dunbar and Mary M Hayes chair the effort benefiting local veteran calls and the VFW Home at Eaton Rapids Michigan. A proclamation by Mayor pro-tem A H Stephens urges support for the cause.

George Brock VFW Post Washington Mary Hayes Joan Dunbar VFW Capp Mary M. Hayes Eaton Rapids Michigan United States A. H. Stephens Stephens

Nixon proposes large scale housing aid and tax credit

President Nixon asks Congress to authorize about 5.5 billion dollars to boost housing, expand private mortgage funding, and extend Federal Home Loan Bank Board forward commitments to thrift institutions. He outlines a tandem plan to attract 3 billion in private funds and eventual cash subsidies for the poor.

Washington Nixon Congress Federal Oivie Loan Bank Board Treasury Federal Home Loan Bank Board Savings and FHLBB House Senate

Hi Fi's seek engagements for 1973 74 school year

Washington high school choir Hi Fi's under Robert Youngquist with 24 members seeks engagements for the 1973 74 season. They have performed widely in Washington and earned a Division I rating at last year’s solo and ensemble contest. They perform tonight at the Crusade in the Washington Armory.

Washington High Eneous Mens Noo Robert Youngquist Washington Youngquist Washington Armory

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