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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1969
Page
10
River stages show La Crosse at 5.5 feet with Lansing and McGregor near Dubuque at 9.1 and 6.4 feet respectively. Davenport reads 7.0 feet, Muscatine 7.5, Keokuk 8.0, with falls noted and small increments listed in the sequence.
Intelligence says up to 1,000 North Vietnamese returned to Ap Bia Mountain as U S troops consider another full assault. Gen Wright vows readiness to deploy entire division if needed as debate rages in Congress over the costly push in the A Shau Valley and the Apache Snow operation.
Washington AP reports Democratic leaders delayed Senate action on the Safeguard missile defense system to reassess home-state sentiment during the July 4 recess. Sen John Stennis proposes keeping the procurement bill intact for a showdown vote, while Sen Mike Mansfield cautions against rushing the bill and pausing for holidays. Public opinion appears mixed with Montana and North Dakota residents showing varying levels of support and concern over farm prices and interest rates.
Pentagon and State Department officials meet with relatives of more than 1300 captured or missing U.S. servicemen. Deputy assistant secretary Richard G. Capen heads a Nixon administration program to inform families about efforts to free captives and aid those affected. Sessions are planned in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Denver, Kansas City, and other sites.
Henning dragging operations paused as search for William R. Henning 51, of Muscatine, failed to recover him from the Mississippi River near Lock and Dam No. 17. Sheriff says no plans for divers or river dragging. 40 foot depth and swift current hinder rescue efforts.
The House Ways and Means Committee delays on approving Nixon's ant inflation tax plan as doubts grow about a one year surtax extension. Officials discuss possible six month compromise while supporters press for broader reform and resist delayed action.
The Pentagon announced nearly 15 000 troops and Marines will be redeployed to Okinawa Hawaii and Japan while 8 000 soldiers including 2000 National Guard and reservists return to the United States to disband and 12 0 Navy personnel will be distributed across the Pacific Command. The 8 000 man Marine Regimental Landing Team heads to Okinawa and the 1st Brigade of the 4th Infantry Division plus division headquarters move to Hawaii, with a Marine fighter squadron of about 49 to Iwakuni Japan in July and August. The plan completes details of the 250 man withdrawal announced by President Nixon at Midway. Two thirds of the posting remains to be announced.
Reports say 23 000 troops may leave Okinawa Hawaii and Japan to replenish the Pacific reserve for possible Far East emergencies including Korea and Thailand. A small force of Marines reportedly arrived in Okinawa as a possible advance party. An Iowa Medicaid audit is expected within 60 days under federal guidance. The audit marks the first time federal officials asked Iowa to verify recipient eligibility and vendors. state officials say guidelines are set by Washington.
Governor Warren E Hearnes faces accusations of pressuring lawmakers during the Missouri legislative session. Senator Robert Young D St Ann has begun displaying a bullwhip over Hearnes picture in his office amid the dispute. Fewer than half of the governor program remains.
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