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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1968
Page
1
The Prairie Flower School will start classes on Monday January 6 and provide hot lunch that day. Students should follow their regular bus schedules and the principal thanks everyone for their support during the past weeks.
Frank Borman, James Lovell and William Anders filed stark reflections from lunar orbit on Christmas Eve. Apollo 8 photos, featuring a 100 foot detail view, promised to map the far side and reveal three times more about the moon. The crew spent New Year with family and prepared for debriefings after their Dec 21–20 flight.
The article reports that fewer than half of homeowners undertake sizeable improvements annually. In Washington County, total upkeep and improvements reached 1,396,000 with 62 percent for additions alterations and replacements. Painting dominates maintenance and repairs, comprising nearly half of that category. Local merchants and mechanics benefited despite skilled labor shortages.
The National Association of Real Estate Boards reports dwelling units nationwide rose about $1,000 on average in 1968. Adjusting for this increase and improvements, Washington County residential property is now valued about $7,069,000 higher than a year ago.
Washington County residents must call 653 5479 after 6 p m Tuesday December 31 for ambulance service. The county contracted Booth Ambulance Service in Washington to provide the service, replacing prior providers. Funeral homes had announced discontinuing ambulance service due to new regulations, prompting the county board of supervisors to award the contract to Dale Booth and Sons. Residents are urged to note the new number to avoid delays in getting help.
Iowa news reports a five year state plan to build a new freeway No 518 from the Washington Johnson County line to the 92 218 junction east of Ainsworth with extensions to Cedar Rapids. The plan calls for 1970 right of way work in Washington County 1971 grading 1972 paving and two new railroad crossing signals in 1971 eight miles south of Wellman and near Wellman. Cold wave to grip central and southeast Iowa tonight with temperatures 15 to 20 below in the northwest and near zero southeast by Tuesday morning.
An intercepted memo from WEJ suggests an incoming winter pattern for Iowa with colder days and potential red flannel style conditions. The note hints at staying warm as the season approaches, reflecting regional weather wear trends.
A cold front moved through Iowa sending temperatures down to the zero mark and below. Readings ranged from 10 below in the northwest to near 30 above in the southeast, with snow showers and blowing winds. Expect very cold conditions tonight and Tuesday morning across the state, possibly continuing into Wednesday.
A small lighted Christmas decoration started a fire Sunday evening at the Curt Wells residence on South Third Avenue, damaging one room. Firefighters confined the flames to the room, but smoke filled the house. A window was broken by the heat and the carpets and chairs partially burned. Estimated damage pending investigation and cleanup costs.
UPI reports Worces tershire women were cautioned that their pony tails might be real as police warned horse owners of a local gang cutting off tails to fashion wigs and hair pieces. The warning highlights a theft motive behind the tail-cutting scheme and the need for vigilance.
Richard Lee Robuck, 18, a Highlands High student, was found dead Sunday evening in a timber area north of his rural home after being shot through the heart with a .22 rifle. County medical examiner Dr. G E Montgomery ruled the fatal wound likely personal safety related. Survived by grandparents Mr and Mrs Guy Robuck and his mother Mrs Lucille Gentzler. Born June 6, 1950 in Muscatine. Funeral set for Thursday January 2 at 1:30 pm at Stacy Lewis Funeral Home Columbus Junction. Burial Columbus City Cemetery.
In northeast South Vietnam Rangers trapped in chest deep paddies fought their way out with napalm from U S planes, killing 70 Communist fighters. The Rangers' losses were 15 dead and 35 wounded as part of an operation to clear Reds from near Da Nang. Viet Cong guerrillas also shelled four U S and allied posts, breaking the New Year truce.
Lucas county sheriff says no new information in the search for a third man connected to the Lucas Farmers and Miners Bank holdup Saturday. He notes the effort is not statewide for now and that Iowa BCI along with area agencies remain on alert.
In Paris UPI reports USS and Saigon delegates arguing over procedural issues stall long stalled Paris talks. In Des Moines funeral services for Pamela Powers 10 were set for St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Urbandale. Accused killer Robert Anthony Williams 24 is held in a Des Moines jail.
Public notices list applications for permits to operate liquid transport carriers within Iowa. The notices provide applicant names, locations, and filing dates for review and potential objections by interested parties.
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