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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1968

Page

1

Three stolen cars recovered by sheriff units

Three vehicles stolen in Washington county were located in South Dakota California and Iowa. Suspects include Jerry Schrader of Ollie Iowa Ronald Donavan and John Marcus Kennedy address unknown and Frank McCallum of Cedar Rapids. Action in all cases is pending.

Washington County Plymouth Washington Sioux Falls South Dakota Jerry Schrader Ollie Iowa Brighton Red Bluff Calif Ronald Donavan John Marcus Kennedy California Vinton Kalona Frank McCallum Cedar Rapids

North Korea Holds Pueblo Crew News Conference

North Korea broadcast a news conference with 25 of the Pueblo crew members who were captured after the Jan. 22 seizure. Cmdr. Lloyd Bucher apologized for violating North Korean waters and urged the U.S. to act to secure their return home. He called the crew criminals who intruded into territorial waters and appealed to Americans to press their government.

Tokyo UPI North Korea U.S Lloyd M. Bucher Pueblo Bucher United States

Intercepted memo President Johnson white House

An intercepted memo references President Johnson and the White House with a wry remark about changing times from kiddiecars to kiddiecare, suggesting shifts in social emphasis and policy discourse.

President Johnson White House

Hughes steps down as favorite son in Iowa bid

Gov Harold E Hughes ends pursuit as a favorite son candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination. He sent telegrams to Iowa delegates saying he will not be a favorite son, citing changes since the state convention and his pledge to work for a free and open national convention.

Des Moines UPI Harold E. Hughes Iowa Hughes Robert F. Kennedy Chicago Humphrey Sen Eugene McCarthy McCarthy Kennedy

Johnson urges doctors to hold line on Medicare costs

President Johnson challenged the medical profession to curb rising Medicare fees at a National Medical Association gathering in Houston. He warned against turning Medicare into a scandal and urged restraint while promoting a national kiddycare program. He highlighted admin achievements for Negroes and stressed preserving the program’s integrity. A memorial fund for Cpl. Robert G. Harvey, killed in Vietnam, was announced to aid YMCA equipment.

Houston, Tex UPI Johnson L Cpl Robert G. Harvey Washington Physical Education Department YMCA Jones Funeral Home

Cuban refugees land in Florida in stolen parasol plane

Fourteen Cuban men women and children escaped to the United States aboard a stolen AN-2 crop-dusting biplane loaded with parathion. They flew low to avoid radar, were intercepted and escorted to Homestead, and surrendered their weapons. Immigation agents planned to process them for admission.

Homestead Fla UPI United States Atlantic Patricia Dodge Carcasses Angel Varadero Cuba Florida Carcasses U.S. Navy Kansas Kendra Air Defense Command Federal Aviation Wanderong

Surtax extension eyed beyond this year

In Little Rock Rep Wilbur Mills chairman of the Ways and Means Committee said the 10 percent income tax surcharge may be extended through fiscal 1970 if the Vietnam War continues. He told United Press International that the temporary levy could become permanent or extended beyond its current year.

Little Rock, Ark UPI Congress House Ways and Means Committee United Press International Wilbur Mills D-Ark

Probe minister's gang connections

CHICAGO UPI The First Presbyterian Church seeks a Senate inquiry into pastor Rev John R Fry and his ties to the Blackstone Rangers Chicago's largest street gang The probe would allow church members to cross examine in a process with no defense at the Senate hearings Fort the Rangers No 2 man refused to testify and was later indicted for contempt of Congress. The hearings also accused Fry of transporting murder and perjury instructions to gang members amid charges of weapons narcotics and violence in church activities.

Fry Senate Permanent Investigations John L. McClellan Rangers Chicago South Side Eugene “Bull” Hairston Donald E. Zimmerman Presbytery of Senate Zimmerman Washington Jeff Fort Fort Congress McClellan

Washington Community School Board hires for 1968 69 term

Washington Community School Board approved hiring several teachers for the 1968 69 term at a Wednesday meeting. New personnel include Marion Ottelie Christine Julander Cathryn Jarvis Wilma Bannister Kathryn Masson and other staff in various roles. Bus routes were reviewed and ticket sales for elementary junior high football were approved. The board also considered Neighborhood Youth Corps custodial help.

Washington Wilma Bannister Kathryn Masson Lincoln Stewart Audrey Lance Audrey Dusenbery Donald Bell Ruthella English Velma Cortum David Goodwin Eugene Morgan Glen Williams Youth Corps

Culver to Lead Bipartisan Detroit Ghetto Tour

Rep. John C. Culver will head a bipartisan congressional team on a weekend tour of Detroit ghettos in cooperation with Detroit Mayor Jerome Cavanaugh and the Ford Foundation. The trip, first in a series, aims to give rural and suburban lawmakers first hand view of city ghetto conditions and federal program effectiveness.

Cedar Rapids Iowa UPI John C. Culver Detroit Culver Jerome Cavanaugh Ford Foundation

Iowa Weather Update From United Press International

Mostly cloudy conditions with showers and thunderstorms through tonight. Locally heavy rains likely and cooler southwest tonight. Friday returns to partly cloudy skies and lower humidity. Lows tonight range 60 to 65, highs Friday 75 to 85. Saturday outlook calls for partly cloudy skies and temperatures a bit below seasonal normals.

United Press International Iowa

Probate of will and executor appointment for Fred A. Donaldson

Notice lists probate action for the estate of Fred A. Donaldson including appointment of the executor. It appears in the public notices section along with other official items such as incorporation of Winfield Builders Supply Inc and notices of primary election proceedings and county board actions.

Fred A. Donaldson Winfield Builders Supply County Board of Supervisors

Fall near Disneyland Copter crash kills 2

Los Angeles Airways grounded all helicopter flights after a second fatal crash in three months killed 21 aboard a twin turbine S-61 L helicopter near Compton. Witnesses said the tail rotor separation preceded the fireball and explosion, while a similar May crash left 23 dead. Investigators probe both incidents.

Los Angeles UPI Los Angeles Airways Compton Disneyland Leaders Park

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