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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1971

Page

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Briton names defector who led to expulsion of 105 Soviet spies

London officials confirmed Oleg Lyalin, 34, a member of the Soviet trade mission, as the defector who provided information triggering Britain to expel 105 Soviet officials accused as spies. The Foreign Office kept details minimal, noting he was an official of the Soviet trade delegation and earlier described the defector as an officer of the KGB.

London UPI Foreign Office Oleg Lyalin Britain Said Lyalin KGB Soviet Secret Police

Iowa AG files sex discrimination complaint against insurer

Iowa Attorney General sues American Republic Insurance Co. for sex discrimination. The complaint, filed for Mrs. Sally Huebner of Minburn, charges the firm with bias in recruitment, hiring, promotion, discharge and maternity leave, marking a historic action in the state Civil Rights Commission case.

Goldwater accuses Kennedy over POW prisoner headlines

Senator Barry Goldwater accuses Senator Edward Kennedy of exploiting POW misfortune for headlines at the National League of Families convention. Kennedy, in a 15 minute informal appearance, criticized the administration as too proud to press for prisoner releases, drawing mixed reactions.

Washington UPI Barry M. Goldwater R - Ariz Edward M. Kennedy Kennedy National League of Families of American Prisoners

Fear Strike Threat Halts East Coast Ports Tonight

ILA president Gleason authorized a 12:01 am strike if the National Council of Shipping Association Members rejects the guaranteed annual income. A national port shutdown would follow if the walkout materializes, after months-long West Coast strikes and stalled negotiations amid high wage demands and shipper cost objections.

NEW Yuan UPL International Longshoremen’s Association ILA Gulf Thomas W. Gleason National Council of Shipping Association Nixon New York

Opposition to prescribed prayers in public schools

The United Methodist Church board in Des Moines urged Iowa lawmakers to oppose a constitutional amendment allowing non denominational prayers in public schools. The 30 member Christian Social Concerns board stressed support for individual prayer but warned forced neutrality would erase faith in a plural society and be repulsive to reciters.

Des Moines UPI United Methodist Church Owa Christian Social Concerns Iowa Washington United States Stanley Kennedy Waterloo

Partly cloudy east and south tonight weather update

Partly cloudy conditions persist in the east and south tonight. Overnight lows range from the low 60s in the northwest to the low 70s in the east and south. Clouds build Friday from west to east with temperatures easing. Highs reach the upper 70s in the northwest to near 90 in the southeast.

Ray outlines three point plan to cut Iowa traffic deaths

Gov Robert D Ray unveiled a three point traffic safety program at a University of Iowa conference. The plan targets accident prone counties with data driven enforcement and equipment upgrades, a major fight against drunk driving, and statewide safe driver schools to retrain violators. The goal is to reduce Iowa road fatalities significantly from 912 deaths in 1970.

Iowa City UPI Robert D Ray Iowa Ray University of Iowa Memorial Union McFadden

Hurricane Ginger batters North Carolina coast

Hurricane Ginger struck the North Carolina coast with 90 mph winds tearing off storefronts and down power lines. The Caribbean Enterprise, a 500-foot cargo ship, reported cargo shifting and one trailer cargo lost while moving east to dodge the storm. Morehead City and New Bern faced power outages and flooding as shelters filled with evacuees and Red Cross centers opened along the coast.

Morehkav City Ginger North Carolina Cape Hatteras Coast Guard Morehead City Red Cross Beaufort Civil Defense Harry Williams Ft Macon Marian Murphy Dominican Republic S Ee Few Bern Murphy New Bern Atlantic Beach Neuse River Miami

Nixon to receive plan on future economic controls

The Cost of Living Council's Phase 2 recommendations, following the 90 day wage price freeze, are to be sent to President Nixon today. He intends to announce Phase 2 details in mid October while not bound by the council's wishes.

Wachingsun Arnold Weber Cost of Living Council Nixon

Highway hearing at Riverside tonight faces protest

Riverside officials will not seek a court injunction to postpone the Iowa Highway Commission hearing on widening and resurfacing Highway 22 through Riverside. The 7:30 PM session at the Community Building attracts residents and businessmen worried about reduced parking and use of railroad right of way for much of the project.

Riverside Iowa Highway Commission Don Kirchner Riverside Planning Commission Kirchner

Washington fire prevention week events announced and winners named

Fire Chief Lew McFadden announced plans for Fire Prevention Week October 3 to 9 in cooperation with local insurers and safety departments. Grand poster contest winners Cindy Hammen Danny Cold and Deborah Sheetz received trophies among 27 winners from grades four through six, with 113 entries displayed around the square. EDITH drill set for October 6 invites families to test escape plans, with porch light signaling participation.

Washington Lew McFadden Cindy Hammen Lincoln School Danny Cold St. James Deborah Sheetz Bob Truax Fire Department Bus Westermark Bob Kennedy Insurance McFadden Edith Robert D. Ray Michael Sellers Public Safety

Blind Rubio veteran runs hardware store and radio life

Art Luithly an 84 year old, blind since 1955, continues daily in Rubio tending a dwindling hardware business. He relies on a radio for solace and recalls a once thriving shop, his late brother John, and family ties amid declining town commerce and farm supply shifts. He cherishes daytime sports and wishes night games started earlier.

Rubio Art Luithly Luitdly Tim Luithly Lunhly Valley George Washington Pirmany LuntMy Msses Iowa State University Ames Art John Rubio Savings Bank Ella Luithly Lucille Luithly Richland

Farm Bureau urged to engage in national issues

Tama County Farm Bureau urged by Roger W. Fleming to become more involved in solving the nation's problems. Fleming, secretary-treasurer, warned that some proposed solutions may be worse than the ailments themselves.

TRAER UPI American Farm Bureau Tama County Roger W. Fleming Farm Bureau

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