22 Dec 1970
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1970
Page
1
The nations capital report notes Republicans and southern Democrats blocked a bid by liberal senators to override President Nixon's veto of a 9.5 billion manpower bill. In a 48 35 tally eight votes short of two thirds Senator Miller opposed the veto while Senator Hughes joined the losing effort.
The Washington County 4-H officer training will be at the Christian Church in Washington on Wednesday December 30 at 9 am. Julia Gamon, Extension 4-H Assistant, says the session helps clubs run meetings and share ideas. The County 4-H Council meets December 28 at 8 am to finalize training plans with members Judy Bauer Greg Mangold Sandi Schroeder Kris Kaufman Kirk Howare Chris Mineart Tony Horn John Schneidler Mark Hotchkiss Marcia Vittetoe and others assisting from area workshops.
United Press International reports winter hit Massena New York with 31 below zero just after the season began. The town had 40.7 inches of snow from three storms with none melted, while statewide and nationwide arctic conditions produced heavy snowfall from Montana to Arizona.
Gov. Robert D. Ray urged change in Iowa election law to grant 18 year olds voting rights for all offices, weighing three routes after the 18 year old voting age ruling. Kennedy reports North Vietnam released a list of 368 American POWs to Paris via Nolan, with notes on status and potential releases.
South Vietnam announced it would free up to 50 disabled North Vietnamese POWs as a humanitarian gesture ahead of Tet. The plan calls for releases in small boats on the Ben Hai River with International Red Cross witnesses, and would require POWs to choose to go to North Vietnam.
A court has appointed an administrator to manage the estate of Clara Gots. The appointment follows probate proceedings filed earlier this month. The administrator will oversee debts, asset distribution, and related estate matters under court supervision.
In Washington DC Kennedy leads SEN with a sharp start as power hits come early. First impressions set a confident tone at the capital game where Red and Wii clash in a brief, dynamic display of offense and defense.
A kind man distrusts the incarnation but learns the meaning of Christmas when birds seek shelter from a snowstorm. He cannot help them by words and thinks perhaps he could be a bird, then hears church bells and kneels, understanding why God became man.
Black activist Angela Davis was extradited today to California where she faces murder charges. Police cited repeated anonymous terrorism threats for the secrecy surrounding her departure. Davis had fought extradition but lost and was en route by air to California.
The 1971 corn blight topic headlines the Extension Corn Clinic on Thursday January 7 at the Washington YMCA. Morning sessions at 9:30 feature Vivan Jennings and Harvey Thompson on blight problems and 1971 management. Afternoon talks include Jennings and Steve Ryan on 1970 herbicide results, 1971 recommendations, pesticide environmental factors, and soil erosion legislation. Open to county farmers. ends 3:30 p.m.
Snow likely tonight in north and central Iowa with scattered rain showers south. Turning much colder with northerly winds and low temperatures near zero to the low teens. Snow and cloudy, very cold weather expected Wednesday.
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