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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1968
Page
1
Adam Clayton Powell receives an eight day stay on a 30 to 90 day jail sentence for defying a libel judgment while the Appellate Division delays immediate jailing pending appeal. Separate judgment execution postponed to December 10 for appeal hearing.
UPI reports heavy fighting around Saigon with 69 Communists killed as U.S. jets hit antiaircraft guns in the DMZs north and south of the border. A Meade River operation near Da Nang left seven Marines dead and eight wounded while 22 Reds fell. Fighter-bombers also targeted two DMZ positions and a gun position south of the Ben Hai river. In the Saigon area, the 25th Infantry Division landed to confront Viet Cong forces five miles west of Duc Hoa, killing at least nine and seizing ammunition including rocket grenades and a 60 mm mortar. South Vietnamese troops killed 12 near Phuc Vinh, 10 near Quan Loi, and 25 near Quang Tri City.
A plane with 36 people including two infants crashes near Iliamna on the Alaskan peninsula. Most victims from Anchorage, other stops include King Salmon Iliamna Dillingham and Big Mountain. Crew pilot Dave Stanley co-pilot Gary Svengard stewardess Sally Lamar all from Anchorage. Elmendorf AFB helicopter grapples with high winds and subzero temps but finds no signs of life amid wreckage on the beach.
Volunteers on the ground stamped a makeshift runway in deep snow to allow fixed wing planes to recover the dead. NTSB official Dick Hafer said bodies would be flown by light plane to Iliamna, where an armory would serve as a temporary morgue.
A 22-year-old, Danny Hemphill of Bricktown New Jersey stole a Piper Comanche from Lakewood Airport and after four failed landings at Kennedy International, ditched off Norfolk Virginia about 50 miles out. Rescued by helicopter in good condition, he was later held for FBI agents. The chase covered over 500 miles as Coast Guard aircraft pursued through dense fog.
Israeli and Jordanian artillery clashed along the Jordan River truce line in the heaviest border fighting since 1967. Israel said jets silenced Soviet 122mm guns manned by Iraqi troops. Jordan accused Israel of civilian bombardment killing 13 and wounding 17.
Public notice lists probate of wills and appointment of executors for the estates of Emma Waggoner, Margaret C Voorhees, and W Guy Hamilton, detailing court actions and upcoming filing deadlines. The notice calls for interested parties to appear and file claims as required by law.
Washington council approved the purchase of a new fire truck and equipment after two bids. Central Fire Truck Corporation bid 16 855 50 plus hose and chassis to Washington, with International Harvester and a second bid from Central not disclosed. The truck will replace a 20 year old unit and arrive in June or July.
President elect Nixon selected Dr. Lee A. Dubridge president of Caltech as chief science adviser to bridge politics and science. The 67 year old physicist will retire from Caltech to lead advisory efforts on boosting basic research and scientific programs, with task forces on science and space to guide policy.
An intercepted memo notes that with the new truck the Fire Department in Washington will be able to respond faster and pursue runaway incidents more effectively.
Police chief Glenn Murphy warns drivers in the area to curb speed to avoid Iowa law suspending licenses for exceeding the limit by 16 mph or more. The penalties range from 60 days to a year, with higher speeds triggering longer suspensions, and automatic suspensions after three moving violations in 12 months.
Davenport Diocesan Religious Education Office sponsors a special education workshop for mentally retarded at St. James School in Washington on December 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The program covers history and a Mesny plan from Lyons France with a panel of educators and parents discussing how the retarded learn and sacraments, plus a liturgical closing. Directed by Sister Nancy Carroll. Fee is 3 dollars including noon meal. register with Sister Virginia Hughes.
Chief Glenn Murphy asks owners of German police dogs to contact the department after 14 year old Mark Davis was bitten on his leg while riding a bicycle near the South 6th area by a dog described as dragging a chain. The dog must be found and observed 14 days to rule out rabies and avoid shots. Davis was treated and released.
United Press International reports for Iowa a pattern of mostly fair skies tonight and Wednesday. Colder tonight with lows ranging from 15 to 20 degrees in the northwest and 20 to 25 degrees in the east and south. Wednesday will bring warmer temperatures with highs in the 40s.
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