30 Apr 1969
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1969
Page
1
In Derby England the Football Association warns players not to join exhibition matches with girls who cannot play in official games. Lynne Fretti 19 says charity games should not be treated seriously.
Allied forces report 149 Communist deaths in actions near the Cambodian border and the DMZ. In a key engagement, U S tanks and infantry routed a North Vietnamese unit from a bunker complex, with 64 killed. Far north near the DMZ, South Vietnamese troops killed 85 more in two clashes as U S armored units and air cavalry supported the fight. U S casualties were four killed and 30 wounded. B52s conducted 33 raids in six days to deter further attacks by North Vietnamese divisions. <END>
DES MOINES Iowa cities win a 5 million boost in road use tax for street programs funded by a substantial truck fee increase. The Republican backed bill passed the House 93 to 27 with 20 to 33 percent fee hikes. amendments to weaken the measure were defeated.
Des Moines firemen marched into a second night of strike action after a Tuesday vote to continue it. About 320 firefighters demanded higher pay and warned they will go to jail rather than return to work, while National Guardsmen aided police and firefighters at Harper’s Furniture and Cabinet Shop amid several arson-related blazes.
The Viet Cong announced readiness to discuss with other parties to move the Vietnam peace talks forward signaling a shift from prior refusals to hold side talks with South Vietnam. The NLFP delegation will enter discussions, while U S and Saigon positions trigger reaction from negotiators.
United Press International reports radical SDS students occupy the math building at Columbia University as part of planned protests. National Guardsmen and police block roads at Voorhees College in Denmark South Carolina after gun-toting blacks abandon three buildings, leaving the campus quiet except for tense confrontations.
Weather bulletin notes considerable cloudiness with a chance of scattered showers or thunderstorms tonight and Thursday. A bit warmer tonight, cooler in the extreme northwest Thursday. Lows tonight 45 to 55. Highs Thursday 60 northwest to mid 60s east and south.
Des Moines psychiatrist Dr. John H. Hege Sr. warned the Senate Law Enforcement Committee that overly harsh prison terms for sex crimes against children could raise the risk to victims as offenders hide identities. Hege said most offenses involve exhibitionism or fondling, often by relatives or neighbors, and urged careful study of laws before acting.
Gov. Robert D. Ray said he hopes the 1969 Iowa legislature will end by May 10 and listed priority bills needing action before adjournment. Key items include truck fee hikes for city street improvements, a plan to grant the governor power to appoint the Iowa Development Commission director, and standards upgrades for farm worker housing.
The Mississippi River reached one of its highest levels in history as it moved past eastern Iowa. In Burlington the crest reached 18.3 feet with dikes holding and residents staying put. Davenport reported the third-highest stage, while Dubuque reopened flooded streets upstream. The Army Corps stored water behind Red Rock and Coralville reservoirs to ease crests, with Red Rock at 33.5 feet and Coralville 16 feet above normal spring levels.
Paris reports Bank of France loss of 42.6 million dollars in gold and foreign currency for the week ending April 24, adding to prior drains and amid political infighting over a de Gaulle successor. May Day demonstrations are banned to curb potential rioting.
In Des Moines Iowa prosecutor outlines case against Robert Anthony Williams also known as Anthony E Williams the Christmas Eve death of Pamela Powers 10. Pamela was found near Mitchellville with suspected sexual mistreatment. Mrs Merlin Powers testified her daughter vanished after visiting the YMCA with her father and brother. a YMCA employee saw Williams carrying a wrapped bundle and Williams fled in a car as police were alerted. Williams pleads innocent. defense may call witnesses on mental competency.
Public auction announced for real estate sale. Auction to be conducted at a designated public place by the authorized trustee or agent per legal notice. Terms, parcel details, and bid procedures available from the recording office or sale notice.
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