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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1972
Page
7
Morocco's King Hassan II faces a second abortive coup in 13 months, his interior minister vowing no policy change despite the attack by a trusted general. The move underscores the persistence of autocratic governance amid regional unrest.
In Saigon area, North Vietnamese and Viet Cong attacks closed Highway 1 and other routes from the east and south, causing massive traffic jams. Government reinforcements moved to reopen roads as South Vietnamese troops and U.S. forces launched operations toward Quan Loi and Quan Lai, with air strikes and bombers aiding efforts.
Congressional conferees scrapped plans to defend the capital with Safeguard antiballistic missiles. Senator Stennis disclosed the decision as they also postponed action on a $20 million Nixon administration request for a new missile warhead. Opponents cited first strike risk. House conferees oppose the provision.
Weed Park zoo draws thousands each summer across two Illinois and four Iowa counties. Four tame Virginia Whitetail deer delight Heidi Hendriks as she feeds them, while a lamb named Tag Along inspires nursery rhyme chaos. Mary’s lamb antics prompt a school ban on lambs classroom-wide, and Theresa Beverlin bonds with the fluffy visitor before lessons resume.
In Miami Beach AP reports the Republican platform invites Democrats to join Nixon, denouncing the Democratic party as led by a radical clique. The draft backs a strong defense and a peace with honor Vietnam settlement, predicting millions will abandon the leftward Democratic drift. It calls for a new bipartisan coalition for progress and pledges a Vietnam settlement permitting Southeast Asia to choose its political path. The proposal foresees floor fights over women’s rights and busing at the convention.
FBI agents shoot 43 year old objector Frank Markoe Sibley of Stateline Nevada during hijack of United Airlines Boeing 727. The skyjacking spanned Reno to Vancouver and Seattle and ended with Sibley’s serious injuries and charges of air piracy. Sibley demanded gold bars and cash before release of some prisoners and withdrawal of forces.
Diane Sue Anderson 16 of Glenwood was chosen queen of the Towa State Fair representing Mills County. First runner up Inez Hunter 19 of Scranton representing Green County, with second runner up Julie Epperson 18 of Batavia representing Wapello County. Third runner up Dyanne Roberts 19 of Oskaloosa represented southern Iowa fairs. TITONKA Fire destroys Rollie’s Food Center building and contents. firefighters from Bancroft, Buffalo Center, Wesley, and Woden battled flames. cause under investigation. adjacent buildings escaped major damage. Fair weather predicted with warm, humid conditions and light rain chances.
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