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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1968
Page
1
The Washington County Art Exhibit runs April 22 through 27 at the Washington Public Library daily 1 to 9 p m admission is free. Sponsored by the Applied Arts of the Fortnightly Club the show invites residents to display work not to compete.
Iowa Democrats meet for nine county conventions as about 8000 delegates prepare for the state presidential nominating and statutory conventions. With Johnson out, loyalties shift among Kennedy McCarthy and Humphrey, and a proposed straw ballot aims to apportion delegates.
The forecast shows lows tonight in the 40s in the northwest and 50s to mid 50s in the southeast. Saturday will be partly cloudy to cloudy with occasional rain in the far north, and scattered showers or thunderstorms in the southeast and east central. Highs will reach the mid to upper 50s.
Richard L. Koehler of Washington and Carl Dennis Peterson of Morning Sun are among six named Iowa Southern Attiles Company college scholars. Peterson plans to continue at Iowa State University while Koehler will enroll at the University of Iowa. The program funds three four year high school scholarships and three two year junior college scholarships across two sections.
Washing ton Junior High presents its annual Spring concert Monday April 22 at 7 30 p m in the school gym The two junior high choruses directed by Mrs Dean Stanley and Ron Wise will perform with Gary Goodell soloing with the boys chorus Accompaniments are Janet Miller Chris McConnell and Mr Wise Band B performs Music Festival March Gaslight Gaieties Tropical Twilight Band A offers You re A Grand Old Flag Chant and Julilo Were You There and Totem Pole March The Washington Community High School Arts Festival follows Tuesday April 23 at 8 p m in the high school gym with a nominal admission The mixed chorus opens with I Will Praise Thee O Lord Three Hungarian Folk Songs and The Impossible Dream Girls Glee Club provides a Sound of Music medley The concert choir will sing pieces planned for a Blooming ton Minnesota concert next weekend including Sing to the Lord A New Song Honor and Glory America Our Heritage and The Nation s Creed The high school concert band performs Trilogy Tocata Days of Wine and Roses Fanfare and Soliloquy The Dixieland band plays Sweet Georgia Brown and five honor twirlers debut a new routine The concert ends with Toronto City and America the Beautiful The festival closes with Battle Hymn of the Republic The Art Department displays nearly 300 works across drawing painting print-making metalwork and ceramics
In Des Moines and across Iowa 1500 Bell workers walked out in a statewide CWA action. Company officials said essential jobs were filled by supervisors and service remained mostly normal with some operator delays and priority for emergency calls. Pickets lined Bell facilities as plans were made to cover long-term needs if the strike lasts.
Des Moines lawmakers weigh shifting IPERS funds from the Iowa Employment Security Commission to a board of investment experts. The Retirement Programs Study Committee rejected a formal push 5-4, short of the six votes needed, while signaling a future recommendation.
DES MOINES UPI Gov Harold E Hughes said he plans to remain neutral regarding endorsing any Democratic presidential hopeful. He has heard from Robert Kennedy Eugene McCarthy and Hubert Humphrey but notes none asked for direct support. Hughes intends to back the party convention nominee and would accept any of the three as president.
Soviet Tass quotes Hanoi observers saying the 10 proposed venues would give the United States unfair leverage and delay talks. Nhan Dan says Johnson administration shuns Phnom Penh and Warsaw, while Hanoi notes US ally attendance and neutralities. Izvestia accuses US of delaying exchanges over site.
Iowa Farm Bureau warns on applying new farm land assessment law as county officials push higher values. Cerro Gordo County rescinds a 35 percent hike, returning to 17.7 percent while state officials insist assessments must be 27 percent of fair market value, potentially leading to court action.
Petition filed for franchise to erect electric transmission lines. Estate matters outline probate of Guy Eisele’s will and appointment of the executor. Court actions include verifying the will, appointing a fiduciary, and addressing related probate procedures.
U S troops hacked through heavy jungle under rocket and tear gas to kill at least 116 Viet Cong threatening bases near Saigon. Bombers unleashed 500 pound bombs in front of advancing troops as jets struck North Vietnam’s southern panhandle in a large raid. Two Army helicopters collided south of Qui Nhon, killing eight American crewmen and 18 Montagnard passengers.
FBI confirms Eric Starve Galt is James Earl Ray, escapee from Missouri Penitentiary. Warrant issued for the April 4 Memphis slaying after fingerprint comparison tied Galt to Ray and King case prints from over 53,000 individuals.
DES MOINES United Press International reports Governor Harold E. Hughes voiced support for reasonable gun control legislation while stating he would not back sweeping measures that prohibit gun ownership. The outdoorsman said he favors targeted reforms without an outright ban.
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