05 Aug 1969
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1969
Page
1
Workmen progress on asphalt paving along East Main East Third and North Second Avenues in Washington causing temporary traffic restrictions for several days until completion. The same contractor recently finished similar road work on highway one north of Washington.
Market pigs topped by Eric Graber of Crooked Creek Cyclones as grand champion 224 lb Hampshire barrow. Peggy Chabal of Jackson Jills wins reserve breed and swine showmanship. also grand champion pen of three market pigs with Mike Bates runner-up. Record crowd of 4,000 attends Monday events including tractor pull. Tonight features Miss Washington County Pageant at 8 p.m. with nine entrants. Wednesday schedule includes 4-H Horse and Pony Show, Parade of Champions and dog obedience, then horse and pony trials and a Dick Ballard Orchestra dance at 9 p.m. Results list breed champions, reserve champions, and showmanship winners, with state fair qualifiers noted.
FULMODESTON England UPI reports that parents are being urged to join their children in elementary school classes so they understand the math their kids are learning and can assist with homework.
The Soviet Union sent a second string delegation to Romania's 10th Communist party congress led by Konstantin F. Katushev as a show of displeasure over President Nixon's weekend visit. Ceau escu was not present to greet the Russians, and Kosygin and Brezhnev could not attend, with Moscow sources citing displeasure over Nixon's trip.
Intercepted memo cites a pipeline to Governor Ray in Des Moines. The communication, marked as from WEJ, hints at efforts to influence state leadership. No further details on recipients or actions are provided.
Three released U S prisoners of war arrived in Vientiane aboard an ICC plane, escorted by pacifists. The group included Navy Lt. Robert Frishman, Air Force Capt. Wesley L. Rumble, and Navy Seaman Douglass Hegdahl, the nine captives released by Hanoi since 1968. They were greeted by U S officials and planned to fly to New York via Bangkok, with an option for military transport to Udorn if needed.
Gov. Robert D. Ray questioned use of eminent domain for Gulf Central Co. of Texas 468 mile anhydrous ammonia pipeline in Iowa. He warned land taking should be last resort, urged careful limits, and noted Iowa has ample production with no urgent need, while Texas and Oklahoma firms may seek sales access. The issue heads to court as a condemnation question remains unsettled.
Four Chilean military aircraft began a search along the Andes for a World War II era C47 transport carrying 16 people from Santiago to Buenos Aires. The missing plane disappeared after radio contact failed near Curico amid storm and snow, with crews, Navy personnel, and six women dependents aboard. Weather hampered the effort as authorities pursued leads and reviewed the instrument flight at high altitude.
United Press International reports Iowa will see partly cloudy skies with scattered showers through Wednesday. Little warmer in the west portion with overnight lows in the 60s and Wednesday highs in the 80s.
Des Moines UPI Maurice Harmon the Iowa Department of Social Services chief resigning August 18 outlined needed reforms to coordinate county and state operations. He urged eliminating sacred cows hindering innovation and proposed area social service centers to decentralize and bring services closer to residents. He criticized current funding, favoring state financing to remove county variability and simplify accounting across 99 counties.
Public notice announces a claim process for unknown heirs of the Earl W. Anderson estate. The notice details an estate administration, location, and filing or deadline requirements for interested parties to come forward.
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