Americans invade A Shau Valley in renewed push
UPI reports 6,000 American and South Vietnamese troops entered the A Shau Valley to destroy Communist supply routes and bases. The operation followed heavy helicopter airlift and ongoing firefights with about 7,000 Communists, with U.S. casualties modest and warnings of Laos withdrawals as bombardment and ground advance continue.
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Saigon
UPI
A Shau
U.S
Hue
Laos
da Nang
Melvin Zais
Ers
Raymond Wilkinson
101St Air Cavalrymen
Kentucky's Two Coal Regions Distinct in State
Franksfort Kentucky report notes Kentucky remains the only state with two separate coal producing areas East Kentucky and West Kentucky separated by about 250 miles The distinction underscores the state's diverse energy landscape and mining operations.
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Frankfort
UPI
Kentucky
East Kentucky
West Kentucky
Schwengel visits with voters during County Fair
Congressman Fred Schwengel spent part of his Washington trip campaigning for re election while visiting the Washington County Fair. He mingled with fairgoers and praised 4 H and FFA livestock exhibitors, avoiding political topics at the event. He noted the 1968 GOP Convention and discussed ballot dynamics with reporters in Miami.
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Fred Schwengel
Davenport
Washington County
Schwengel
Washington
Congress
Wasington
Washington County Fair
FFA
Miami
Iowa Delegation Weighs Candidates at Favorite Son Moment
Charles Wittenmeyer notes the delegation includes Nixon Reagan and a parketcler as head of the Iowa delegation. The group remains undecided on a candidate, naming a favorite son.
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David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Bob Shaffer
Howard Hazen
Washington
Iowa
Charles Wittenmeyer
Nixon
Reagan
Parketcler
County Fair Sheep and Cattle Show Results
At the county fair the Sheep Showmanship trophy went to Jim Hotchkiss with purple ribbon awards to Becky Berdo Tom Berdo and Tom McGraw. Beef Heifer awards include Angus first year blue to John Schneider Linda Lutz Sandra Lewis Galen Howsare Jim Lutz Janis Schneider Chuck Trier and red for Randy Richardson Sandra Lewis Chuck Trier Sherry Horak. Angus second year blue to Kirk Howsare Boyd Gilliand Roger Simmering. Angus Cow and Calf blue to Diane Green Linda Lutz Don Brinning Roger Simmering Sherry Horak. Angus Breed Champs were Boyd Gilliand champion and Kirk Howsare reserve champion. Hereford Heifer Champion Pat Latta Rambl ers. Reserve champion Larry Brinning Progressives. Blue awards to Marvin Greiner Progressives two entries Cindy Statler Cubs two and Shorthorn Heifer Champion Marty Plecker Highlanders. Reserve champion Perry Palmer Progressives. Blue entries to Marty Plecker Roger Brinning Keota FFA Perry Palmer Tom Brinning Keota FFA. Commercial Heifer Champion Tom Hahn Progressives. Reserve champion Phillip Hyde Chicagua. Red John Colbert Pat Colbert Riverside Ramblers. Produce of former Heifer blue Jim Lutz Progressives Roger Simmering Wash.
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Jim Hotchkiss
Becky Berdo
Tom Berdo
Tom McGraw
Dale Davis
Kathi Carr
Mark Hotchkiss
John Schneider
Linda Lutz
Sandra Lewis
Galen Howsare
Jim Lutz
Janis Schneider
Chuck Trier
Randy Richardson
Sherry Horak
Diane Green
Don Brinning
Roger Simmering
Boyd Gilliand
Kirk Howsare
Hereford
Pat Latta
Ramblers
Larry Brinning
Progressives
Marvin Greiner
Cindy Statler
Cubs
Marty Plecker
Highlanders
Perry Palmer
Roger Brinning
Keota Ffa
Tom Brinning
Tom Hahn
Phillip Hyde
Chicagua
John Colbert
Pat Colbert
Riverside Ramblers
Ington Ffa
Baby Beef Club
Jackson Boys
Dutch Creek Flyers
Crooked Creek Cyclones
Cyclones
Purple
Jills
Pat Kiefer
Debby Zieglowsky
Hustlers
Flyers
Blue
Eugene Greiner
Lanny Joe Brinning
Mike Horn
Janice Schneider
Phil Sojka
Bob Miller
DOG
Margaret Birney
Iowa Maidens
Jeff Boshart
Susan Huber
Starliners
Bernice Reed
Bob Witthoft
Melinda Reed
Riverside FFA and 4H clubs dominate baby beef and horse shows
The Riverside FFA and Becky Berdo lead a composite listing of youth groups and show classes. Champions include Kirk Howsare for baby beef showmanship and Bob Wells for horse events, with numerous blue red and white placings across Pony and Horse divisions and dog obedience standings featuring Margaret Birney and Roger Lucas.
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Torney Ira Morrison
Maurice Crawford
Washington Area
James Lloyd
Journal
Helen Gilbert
Shau Valley
Creighton W. Abrams
Kentucky Coal
The
Washington Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
United Press
Inland Daily Press Ass’n
Iowa Daily Press
Ass‘n
Iowa Press Ass’n
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Livingston, Day, Kehoe, Meeker
BATES
Robert Day
Louis J. Kehoe
Everett Meeker
Robert Bates
South Ave
John C. Owen
West
South Side Square
Stewart & Shearer
Attorneys At Law
Richard A. Stewart
Paul V. Shearer
West Main
M. L. Tweeton
North Marion
P. L. Etter
Journal Bidg
Mike Hora
Robyn
Greene
Angus
Heifer Blue
Wash
Osincup
Mississippi Valley Speed Club
Columbus Junction, Iowa
Roger Lucas
Lorna McCoy
Bob Wells
Micky Wheelan
Stephen Greiner
Peggy Kephart
Barb Warner
Jim Rich
Mike Rich
Brenda Bush
Karen Bush
Tim Temple
Vivian Renoux
Dennis Wolfer
Chris Beliel
Janice Bush
Danny Wheelan
David Green
Etc
SIAG
Iowa Southern
Southern Utilities Company
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