12 Dec 1969
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1969
Page
1
City police warn car owners that vehicles parked over 24 hours on streets will be ticketed and, if not moved after a ticket, towed at owner expense. The ordinance bans abandoning cars on streets and limits parking to a single 24 hour period, citing snow removal and traffic hazards.
An intercepted memo from FCA labeled members includes a formal wish for success in the recipient's forthcoming venture. The message closes with a courteous sign off from WEJ. The note reflects routine courtesy exchanges within organizational correspondence.
A new Fellowship of Christian Athletes group meets biweekly in Washington, open to high school athletes and staff. A junior high group will start soon. Denny Coon leads the 1,000th FCA chapter, with films, talks by pro athletes, and service projects including snow shoveling to raise funds for a national conference in Estes Park, Colorado.
The Nixon administration fights a proposed increase in the personal income tax exemption to 800 dollars, citing a 3 billion dollar annual cost per 100 dollar bump. Senate passage contrasts with House opposition, and negotiators face a clash over timing and scope of tax reform.
The Philippines completes a noncombatant withdrawal of 1350 personnel from Vietnam, the first Allied contingent to leave. At Tay Ninh they boarded ships for home after over three years in the war zone, having built roads bridges schools farms and refugee centers.
A small group of seven or eight members from the Charmenaires local women’s vocal group dropped by the Snack Shack on East Washington Street Thursday morning. After two Lincoln School assembly programs they entertained diners with a brief impromptu concert free of charge, adding a festive note to the coffee break.
Iowa faces a hold on a 122000 federal grant to the state health department as the water pollution control division is deemed understaffed. Officials say staffing has improved, with a new salary range approved, while the federal agency demands progress in the program.
United Press International reports Iowa will see a fair night with lows from 10 to 20 degrees in the north and 20 to 25 degrees in the south. Saturday brings fair skies and warmer conditions with highs in the 30s northeast to the 40s southwest.
FBI data show the national crime rate up 11 percent for the first nine months of this year versus 1968 with violent crime rising 12 percent. Armed and street robberies up 18 percent, chain store 20 percent, residential 22 percent, while bank robbery fell 4 percent. Hoover notes higher crime in cities suburbs and rural areas. 1968's earlier rise largely due to riots.
Article advises motorists and residents to clear driveways with two rules to aid highway crews. Align snow piles away from incoming plows and push snow from shoulder forward to minimize disruption. Emphasizes keeping roads clear during storms and reducing hazards for traffic and snow crews.
Probate of wills and appointment of executors announced for the estates of Joe Falk L C Willits John Melvin Knott and Glen W Fuhr. A special meeting of the Washington city council is also scheduled.
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