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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1968
Page
1
In a Des Moines release, the State Liquor Control Commission says state liquor stores brought in over 62.6 million dollars in the year ending June 30, up five million from the prior year. The report notes higher alcohol sales but fewer legal problems.
The FBI issued a nationwide alert for 20 year old Barbara Jane Mackle after she was abducted from a Rodeway Motel near Emory University two men, one armed with a shotgun, forced their way into the room early Tuesday. Barbara’s parents, Robert F. Mackle and Jane Mackle, were taken from the motel to Atlanta airport as authorities pursue leads. The Mackles own a Florida land development empire and are longtime Coral Gables residents. The case drew federal attention as investigators described a tense mystery with ransom as a possible motive.
The Iowa Highway Commission unanimously approved regulations to allow movement of oversize overweight loads on the Interstate Highway System under annual permits. The limit is a maximum 25 miles per move, for loads that cannot be divided. Permits go to firms with such equipment or movers of equipment.
The FBI announced the arrest of 31 people in a Chicago area scheme to obtain illegal draft deferments. Three Illinois National Guard employees allegedly sold spurious documents to draft age men for over two years, with 28 Chicago area residents using them to gain deferments. One suspect was nabbed in Miami and four others were still sought. Arraignments were planned before a federal commissioner.
London reports the Soviet Union has pulled all guided missile ships from the Mediterranean defense officials said. The withdrawal follows earlier reports of substantial reductions after the 1967 Arab-Israeli conflict. About twenty to thirty-five ships remain, including destroyers and cruisers such as the Moskva.
President Johnson was admitted to Bethesda Naval Hospital with an upper respiratory infection and bronchial irritation. Doctors recommended rest for several days and a bland diet while he receives medical observation. This is his fourth Bethesda admission since taking office, following past virus infection, gall bladder removal, and hernia surgery.
Police Chief Glenn Murphy announced a city crackdown on bicycle riders who ignore traffic laws and fail to equip bikes with lights. Violations lead to impoundment for first offenses and fines for later ones under Ordinance No. 450, which requires licenses, proper transfer notices, and lights or reflectors after dark.
County assessor outlines 2024 plan using a mix of mailing and Station Assessing. Property owners must list all personal property by February 15. Fieldmen will visit homes in February or March. Signage allowed for spouses and exemptions, with station dates across townships and stations listed. Stations operate weekday hours with extended Wednesday and Saturday times.
South Vietnam premier Tran Van Huong told a Saigon interview that the United States is rushing negotiations and erred by halting bombing of North Vietnam to spur talks. He urged patience, warning haste could fail to aid troops and noting Korea’s Panmunjom experience. Talks in Paris aimed to open Nov. 6 with four parties.
A heavy snow warning covers west and central Iowa tonight with possible 4 inches or more by Thursday morning. Occasional rain or snow extends to the extreme east, with rain changing to snow in the west and central regions. Colder temperatures, lows in the 20s to low 30s, highs Thursday in the 20s to low 30s, and cloudy, snowier conditions mainly in the east and central areas.
In Estherville Iowa a six week old girl Laur ie Helle was hospitalized in critical condition after her two year old sister Lisa ignited blankets with a cigarette lighter causing flames to engulf the table where the infant lay wrapped. The father beat out the flames as the blankets burned and the mother was ill in hospital under care of grandparents Eugene and Genevieve Helle.
A short note titled PARENTS urges guardians to equip young riders with lights. The memo stresses visibility and safety for children on bikes and hints at local road-safety guidance issued by WEJ.
UPI reports the Apollo 8 crew aims to observe the Comsat satellite launch as weather forecasters predict satisfactory conditions for the Saturday moon orbit mission. Frank Borman James Lovell and William Anders are preparing for flight as a slim Delta rocket carries the Comsat relay.
Proceedings of the board of supervisors include probate of the will and appointment of an executor for the estate of Inez Gingerich, alongside dissolution actions for Schnoebelen Hatchery, Inc.
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