14 Feb 1969
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1969
Page
1
City records show January ice and snow removal cost nearly $7,000, with 504 man hours used. 60 tons of salt and cinders were spread, and outside help included a snow plow with operator.
Washington County officials filed petitions in Polk County District Court aiming to force Keokuk and Johnson counties to raise their tax valuations or permit Washington County to cut its valuations by ten percent. The action, tied to ongoing suit against Department of Revenue director William H. Forst, seeks an injunction to halt enforcement of the orders and prevent tax inequities across school district lines. A hearing likely next week, as court actions delay tax figures and payments.
Western diplomatic sources said North Vietnam refused to discuss the Laos and Cambodia uprisings at the Paris Vietnam peace talks, deepening a four week deadlock. Hanoi insists the neighbor uprisings are separate from Vietnam and should be handled independently. United States Ambassador Bunker met with President Thieu in Saigon to seek ways to move the talks forward as Thieu asserted no concessions to the Communists.
An intercepted memo hints at rising student unrest tied to grading policies. Officials note possible protests as campuses brace for action. The document suggests dissatisfaction with D-grading and signals a broader critique of evaluation standards.
Washington UPI report notes Abraham Lincoln’s visage on the penny was lightly refreshed to restore proper spacing of the words In God We Trust and Liberty and sharpen features back to the 1909 depth. Treasury Mint officials insist there was no design change and no action planned within 25 years.
National Guardsmen stood by as Duke University and the University of Wisconsin faced violent campus unrest. At Duke riot police used clubs and tear gas before retreating. Wisconsin saw its first National Guard use on a Northern campus. Across California and Chicago campuses, arrests and sit-ins continued as students pressed demands for Black studies programs and end to racially biased policies.
The Iowa Senate approved a 160 page reform bill 57 to 0, sending it to the House. Senator Andrew Frommelt expanded the State Banking Board from four to six members and defended the measure as making the board more responsive. The vote blocked a bid to delete a five year executive experience requirement for the state banking director, and allowed two riders: governor firing power without Senate approval and court records on banks in shareholder lawsuits.
Montreal and Canadian stock exchanges reopened with chalkboards replacing equipment after a dynamite blast in a visitors gallery injured 27 people and sent 400 nearby observers fleeing. President Charles B Neapole ordered trading resumed within 20 hours as bomb squads combed the rubble for clues.
SAIGON UPI reports the heaviest bombing of 1969 with 2.5 million pounds dropped by B52s on about 40 000 Communist troops threatening Saigon. Over 140 guerrilla strongholds on routes to the capital were struck in the past 48 hours as Allied forces mobilize for a Communist offensive across 11 provinces. Tet cease-fire is planned with a weeklong pause and possible 36 to 48 hour truce.
Iowa Senate Higher Education Committee considers a study bill to fund a state tuition aid program for students at business colleges and technical schools. Debate centers on private versus public eligibility, loan repayment, and religious education exclusions amid questions of constitutional issues. A separate Columbus report notes a no contest ruling in the pro wrestling title bout between The Sheik and Igor after the referee was knocked out.
Probate of wills and appointment of administrators announced for the estates of Louis M. Smith and Tina Bai. The proceedings appoint executors and set hearing dates for related matters, detailing fiduciary duties and asset management as required by law.
Weather forecast reports heavy snow spreading eastward tonight and lasting through Saturday, with locally more than four inches in some areas. Continued cold with overnight lows in the teens north to the mid 20s south and daytime highs in the upper 20s to low 30s. Sunday outlook to be partly cloudy with little temperature change.
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