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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1968
Page
1
The November issue features Pat Hotle of Washington in a color cover photo with giant pumpkins and garden produce photographed by Ellen Rebecca Fenn.
President elect Richard Nixon has selected all 12 cabinet posts and will announce the lineup at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Washington Shoreham Hotel. Spokesman Ronald Ziegler said Nixon may reveal other top-level appointments and will hold meetings with cabinet members Thursday morning before returning to New York.
The Supreme Court allowed Louisiana to pursue Clay L. Shaw on a conspiracy to assassinate President Kennedy. Shaw, 55, argued the case aimed to attack the Warren report and sought to block the trial, which the high court declined. The district court delayed trial pending the appeal outcome. Shaw alleged Garrison used him as a pawn in a politically motivated prosecution.
Partly cloudy through Tuesday with a slowly warming temperature trend. A slight chance of snow flurries northeast tonight. Low temperatures in the 20s. Tuesday highs range from about 40 in the northeast to around 50 in the southwest. Wednesday outlook shows mostly cloudy skies with some snow or rain and a bit cooler.
American and South Vietnamese negotiators map joint strategy for expanded Viet Nam War talks in Paris. Opening date remains unclear as US and North Vietnam seek ground rules. Ky meets Harriman. Lam demands merged Viet Cong North Vietnamese delegation. Four-way vs two-sided format dispute centers on table shape and delegation status.
A San Francisco to Chicago Greyhound stopped on Interstate 80 near the Tiffin Interchange as two riders in their 20s robbed 26 passengers. They took about $1,500 in cash and $500 in valuables, then fled as a third man boarded with a shotgun. Tear gas was released and shots fired before the crew and FBI were notified. Authorities seek three suspects, one masked.
The Iowa Board of Regents asked Gov elect Ray to endorse a 64.7 million yearly general fund increase, totaling 163.5 million for the next two years, to cover rising enrollments at the University of Iowa, Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa. The plan anticipates 51,406 students next fall, up from 46,365, with most extra funds earmarked for construction and improvements.
Rep Fred Schwengel R Iowa warned Sunday night that American disenchantment with foreign involvement could threaten global standing. He urged firm leadership and reevaluation of aid to counter isolationist tides, citing interdependence of currencies and the need for realism abroad. In Inverness Scotland Mike Kluczynski won Scotland's egg eating title by finishing 38 eggs in one sitting, besting a 32-egg runner up.
Chief Glenn Murphy said public help was strong with about a hundred tips after a weeklong hunt for a German Shepherd that bit 14 year old Mark Davis. The boy was wounded on his bike and started anti rabies shots as searches continued without a positive dog ID.
Ground fire downed a U5 reconnaissance aircraft over North Vietnam's southern panhandle, the fourth U.S. plane lost since bombing halted on Nov. 1. Both crewmen bailed, were rescued near Dong Hoi, as Marines and South Vietnamese forces pressed a fight near Da Nang.
An intercepted memo cites Ronald Ziegler and Wei discussing Nixon's campaign ride and planning strategy. The note implies patience as Nixon selects supporters or allies, signaling cautious steps ahead of a public schedule.
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