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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1972
Page
1
The Washington YMCA launches a new gymnastics program coached by Harriet Hoxton with events across balance beam floor stunt tumbling modern gymnastics and trampoline. The coed gym team will travel for exhibitions with weekly practices starting Monday Sept 25 for three age groups 8-11 12-18 and 18 plus with evening times.
Dr. Jack Droz was named president of the Mid-Prairie Board of Education for the coming year at the organizational meeting. Three new members took the oath of office Dale Logan Tom Bailey and Keith Fisher joining the board.
Gov. Robert D. Ray asked President Nixon to declare 17 Iowa counties federal disaster areas after storms from Sept 9 to 14 caused more than 20 million dollars in flood damage across northeast and southwest Iowa. He noted floodwaters remained high in parts of the southwest at the time.
University of Iowa reports fall enrollment at 20 052 with 12 173 men and 7 879 women. W A Cox says gains in five colleges offset a total 335 drop from last fall while medicine dentistry law pharmacy and nursing gain 178 students and undergraduate teacher education and Graduate College lose 239 and 70 respectively.
Keokuk County sheriff reports teachers told of a teen masked intruder on a Keota porch Sunday who fled quietly. A second youth was later said to imitate the trespasser. authorities call that incident a prank and say the Beefsteak Masked Strangler nickname and broader story grew from rumors among local youths seeking excitement.
Iowa attorney general states that no hearing is required before state or federal meat inspectors may close a plant for sanitation violations. Assistant Attorney General John Wietzke cites public health protection and police powers balancing the operator’s right to a hearing.
The death by mail campaign against Israeli diplomats extended to Africa with blasts intercepted in Kinshasa and Amsterdam. Israel warns of further strikes and vows to target guerrilla bases, amid threats to a South African rabbi and ongoing police interceptions in Tel Aviv, New York, and Johannesburg.
McGovern advisers accuse Nixon of overspending on arms and acting as world policeman. Laird calls the McGovern report a retreat from rational security while Agnew warns the plan could render U S forces obsolete. McGovern campaigns in Ohio New Jersey and Pennsylvania criticizing amnesty and POW policies while Shriver pitches urban aid. Nixon plans a Texas visit after facing Democratic criticisms.
The forecast calls for sunny skies and cool conditions this afternoon with highs around 70. Clearer and cooler tonight expected with mid 40s lows. Friday should stay mostly sunny and cool with highs 70 to 75. Winds from the north at 15 to 25 mph this afternoon, 10 mph tonight. Rain chances remain near zero today and tonight, about 5 percent Friday.
Iowa study committee hears USDA expert say grain alcohol can be made from cereal grains and could blend with gasoline. Nebraska already funds research and tax breaks for fuels with 10 percent grain alcohol. Production costs, price stability, by product use, and capital needed for plants are major hurdles.
Senate Finance Committee approved a broad set of Social Security and Medicare reforms including prescription drug coverage at $1 per fill, higher widow and disability benefits, and a $200 monthly minimum pension. To fund the plan, a $6 billion tax increase is required starting January 1, raising payroll taxes and employer costs while expanding benefits across 28 million Social Security recipients.
In a special meeting the Washington city council approved the by laws of a proposed regional sanitary landfill group. The by laws require three governmental units to approve before becoming effective. A regional landfill is seen as necessary under new disposal rules. A board of involved communities would decide location and details. The council set October 9 for a public hearing and approved a Buds Jack and Jill Class C beer permit and two Hy Vee entrance approvals.
The Washington De Men urge all football fans to join a caravan to Mt. Pleasant Friday evening. Don Swartzendruber says the caravan gathers at the first crossroads north of the viaduct on highway 218, identifiable by a church and a farm implement store, with departure scheduled for 6 45 p m.
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