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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1969
Page
1
Des Moines Children's Zoo director Bob Elgin showed signs of recovery listing him in satisfactory condition with stronger voice and easier breathing while still on a respirator. Plasma from William Haast was used in Elgin's treatment after his cobra bite.
Washington leaders debate a sweeping Ways and Means package that taxes municipal and state bond interest for the first time. Dirksen notes instant opposition while Mansfield Kennedy applaud the plan's broad cuts, forecasting Senate action before October 31. The package, seen as the era's largest tax reform since 1913, would cost about $7 billion in revenue but includes relief for low and middle income taxpayers and extended surcharges. The measure moves to the House for debate with a likely Senate path after committee debates.
The Iowa Commerce Commission granted Gulf Central Pipeline Co. a ten-figure permit for a 468 mile ammonia line across Iowa with 65 miles of auxiliary lines. The route passes southeast to Garner and Spencer, ending near Onawa, with a 300 foot setback from homes and steps to minimize land-use disruption. The $12 million Iowa segment will integrate with a broader $75 million 2000 mile system from the Gulf Coast to Illinois Indiana Nebraska and Missouri.
Ronald Buffum and George Williams were isolated with the Apollo 11 crew as a glove break raised exposure concerns to lunar material. Blood samples were drawn, no ill effects expected, while moon rock testing and quarantine operations continued.
John Norman Collins 23 a former Eastern Michigan University student has been charged with the murder of 18 year old Karen Beineman seventh sex slayings in the twin university area were not linked by Washtenaw County prosecutor William F Delhey the case may involve other charges and connections to previous crimes
Des Moines IA State Auditor Lloyd R. Smith reports the cost per inmate at Fort Madison penitentiary climbed 20 percent for the year ending June 30 1967 from 2145 to 2580 while population fell 12 percent from 1211 to 1063. Net operating costs rose from 2 598 600 to 2 742 734. Smith notes a supply room to control excess drugs is being implemented.
A brief intercepted memo notes space scientists monitor Mars with renewed interest. The message, attributed to WEJ, hints at anticipation that findings may differ from prior results and prompts ongoing observation.
Pasadena reports the initial near encounter images from Mariner 6 reveal a flat grey Mars surface speckled with craters, resembling lunar seas. The craft passed within 2100 miles, capturing 500 mile wide areas with eroded older craters and sharper newer ones. Mariner 7 prepares for a similar pass despite prior telemetry glitches.
President Nixon and Pakistan's Gen Yahya Khan held talks in Lahore to mend deteriorating relations since Eisenhower era. Nixon cautioned not all problems would end in one visit but aimed to lay groundwork for reducing disagreements. Yahya urged closer ties and noted Pakistan seeks lifting the arms embargo and 100 Patton tanks. Nixon urged regional cooperation and Asian self-reliance, stressing bilateral understanding and development efforts.
United Press International reports Iowa will see Saturday with partial cloudiness to cloudy skies and a chance of thundershowers. Temperature change minimal with a low around 60 and highs in the 80s.
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