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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1968

Page

6

Reagan signals bid for 1972 presidency after 1968 signs removed

Miami Beach reports Reagan returning to his headquarters about 3 a.m. EDT with signs updated to read Reagan for President in 1972. He had not been expected to win the nomination but gained momentum and publicity, while stressing he would remain California governor through 1970.

Miami Beach UPI Ronald Reagan Reagan California Calfornia Richard M. Nixon

Nixon nomination praised by Beck and Johnson in Iowa

Robert Beck of Centerville and Donald Johnson of New Hampton welcomed Richard Nixon’s nomination at the Miami Beach convention. Beck called it an omen of GOP success in November and Nixon’s Iowa carry, while Johnson said it signals broad support and predicts a big Iowa vote for Nixon in the general election.

Iowa Richard Nixon GOP Robert Beck Centerville Nixon Donald Johnson Miami Beach Beck Robert Rigler New Hampton Johnson Dick Nixon

Pressure for larger trucks on interstates sparks concern

Des Moines reports the Iowa Good Roads Association warns that allowing bigger trucks on interstates would force states to permit heavier vehicles on other highways. Martin Wiley of Cedar Rapids cites higher maintenance costs and possible bridge failures, while noting federal action could pressure states to expand sizes and weights nationwide.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Good Roads Association Martin Wiley Cedar Rapids U.S House of Representatives Wiley

Social calendar notices for West Chester area

Notices list events for WSCS including August no meeting and fall schedule starting September. Reunions planned: Vincent noon basket dinner Sunset Park, McNeese noon at Isaac Kleese home, Jarrard 12:30 p.m. cooperative dinner at Fairgrounds school house, Marek noon Sunset Park. baby shower for Julie Lynn Hess. Prairie Flower Missionary Society 7:30 p.m. at church parlor. Coffee furnished.

WSCS West Chester Prairie Flower Missionary Society Julie Lynn Hess Vincent Sunset Park McNeese Issac Kleese Jarrard Fairgrounds Marek

Eash and Forgey Funeral Rites Reported

Funeral services for Viola Eash were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Sherman Eden Funeral Home with Rev. Warren McFate and a graveside Rebekah lodge service. Pallbearers were Frank, George, Amelius, Maynard, Sam Eash, and Willard G. Gray. Final rites for Carol Forgey occurred Wednesday at 3 30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Richard Peterson and Dr. W. R. Yard leading. Burial followed in Elm Grove Cemetery with Sherman Eden Funeral Home handling arrangements. Pallbearers were Werner Lowry, Joe Cochran, William H. Jones, Robert Nicola, Wayne Wagner, and Edsel Brown. honorary pallbearers were Marion Snodgrass, Lloyd Bradshaw, John Beenblossom, Charles McConnell, Ralph Stout, and Glenn Yoder.

Washington Fairgrounds auction and local sales in Iowa notices

Public notices list furniture and household goods sales in Kalona and Washington counties. Auctions and weekly livestock sales are scheduled at Kalona Community Auction Wayland Wapello Ollie and other farms with times from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hosted by Floyd Green Estate Daniel Miller Jr Nee tia Davison and others. bullock carts outnumber automobiles in India.

New Delhi UPI India Washington County Fairgrounds Robert Brophy D Avenue Kalona Iowa Daniel Miller, Jr Wayland State Bank Neetia Davison Black Top County Keota Washington County Floyd Green Smylie’s Columbus Junction Wayland Kalona Community Auction Wapello Livestock Sales, Inc Highway 61 Wapello Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie Kalona Sales Barn Washington Livestock Sales Co

Grain market close and range across wheat corn oats and soybeans

UPI reports Chicago markets with bid ranges for Wheat, Corn, Oats, Rye and Soybeans across Sep to May contracts. Prices show slight fluctuations with Sep and Dec positions near previous closes and July futures maintaining steady levels.

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