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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1968

Page

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Senator Stanley Urges Public Involvement In 1970s Policy

Stanley spoke here Tuesday urging participation in politics and public affairs to drive changes. He opposed the administrations surtax as a way to curb inflation, urged spending controls, backed Medicare simplification and targeted aid, and called for greater Asian participation and a free South Vietnamese election. He also urged strengthening the United Nations to handle future crises.

Stanley Vietnam United States South Vietnam United Nations

MIG Downs U S Plane Near Hainan Island

An unarmed U S Navy Skyraider strayed into Red Chinese air space near Hainan Island and was shot down by a Chinese MIG. The other Skyraider diverted to Da Nang while the incident is part of a series of similar events within six months.

Washington UPI U.S. Navy Hainan Pentagon Navy al Skyraider U.S. Marine Air da Nang South Vietnam Radio Peking Tokyo Cubi Point Philippines Coral Sea Gulf of Tonkin North Vietnam Red China China

Mood of gloom grips Washington amid Vietnam drama

The capital faces widespread frustration over Vietnam, Congo-like budget battles, and stalled civil rights debates as 1967 shadows loom. Fear grows over escalation and the Pueblo hostage crisis while some see bright spots in consumer benefits and law and order rhetoric. The first U.S. postage stamp debuted July 1, 1847.

Washington UPI Capitol Dome Vietnam U.S Congress Kensett Ark Wilbur Mills House Ways and Means Committee Martin Luther King

Fulton not to seek office in 1968 endorsement given

Des Moines Iowa United Press International Lt Gov Robert Fulton announced he will not run for any political office in 1968. He said the decision came after much thought and regret, citing family and private business reasons. Fulton endorsed state Treasurer Paul Franzenburg for the gubernatorial nomination. He had been the sole potential opponent to Franzenburg.

Des Moines UPI Robert Fulton Fulton South Vietnam

Tensions Between Administration and Press Over Vietnam War

Washington reporters face criticism from officials amid Vietnam strain and USS Pueblo incident. Briefing quotes reveal anger at coverage, with officials insisting media bias toward disloyalty. Observers warn tension may color decisions and future reporting.

Washington UPI Vietnam North Korea Administration

Exchange charges in Korean talks at Panmunjom

UPI reports U S and North Korean representatives clashed over DMZ violations at Panmunjom while Rear Adm. John V. Smith proposed returning the bodies of 27 slain infiltrators and Cyrus Vance pursued issues in Seoul with South Korean leaders about U S handling of the crisis.

Panmunjom South Korea UPI U.S John V. Smith Seoul Cyrus R. Vance Pak Chung Kuk Pueblo Park Chung Hee Pak North Korea Koreas

Girl, 15 Kidnapped in South Carolina

GAFFNEY S C UPI authorities chase all leads to locate 15 year old Opel Dianne Buck and the kidnapper. Fears she may be dead like two white women abducted last week. Sheriff Wright says only the kidnapper knows her fate. Sister saw her dragged into a car trunk. Man described as white with brown hair, 25 to 35.

Gaffney S.C UPI Opel Dianne Buckson Julian B. Wright Opel Wright

Drys win election in Lyon County

Lyon County Iowa voters upheld a dry status with 1905 dry votes to 1900 for liquor by the drink. George's precinct tied 241 241, while Rock Rapids favored liquors by the drink 641 296, but rural areas kept the county dry overall.

Rock Rapids, Iowa UPI Lyon County Iowa George Rock Rapids

Marines Hit Hue Citadel as Raid Drums Up Fire

Allied planes and Marine dive bombers attacked Hue from the air as Marines abandoned the forbidden city walls. Frontline units pressed under heavy fire with napalm, rockets, and bombs while ships waited offshore to bomb wall breaches. Aimed strikes near Saigon and Hanoi continued as U.S. pilots claimed several MIG downings amid broader bombing of supply lines.

Saigon APS Hue Foster C. Lahue UPI Richard V. Oliver Oliver U.S North Vietnam U.S. Navy South Vietnam Binh Cmanh da Nang

Patman Blasts Fed Chief Over Mortgage Policy Critique

Rep Wright Patman D Texas clashed with Fed Chairman William McChesney Martin during a hearing accusing the Fed of malfeasance and nonfeasance in office. Patman said the Fed’s open market actions harmed housing and city life and tied mortgage rate policy to congressional orders. Martin dismissed the charge but acknowledged the need for responsible fiscal policy.

Patman FED Martin Federal National Mortgage Association FNMA Federal Home Loan Bank Board Congress Pztman

Probate of Wills and Appointments in Two Estates

Probate proceedings announced for the estates of William Reinert and J W Shenefelt. The filings indicate wills probated and executors appointed, with standard notices to heirs and creditors. Orders grant letters testamentary and outline required claims within statutory deadlines.

William Reinert J. W. Shenefelt

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