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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1967

Page

1

Plane crashes into Chicago high rise. two men dead

A small Piper Cub veered into dense fog and struck the Hollywood Towers on Lake Shore Drive near Sheridan Road, killing Charles Brickner of Sheboygan Falls and Clarence Elliott of Kiel, who was listed as pilot. The aircraft shattered, debris scattered on Sheridan Road, and rush hour traffic stalled as witnesses described the collision and the chaotic scene.

Chicago UPI Lake Michigan Charles’ Brickner Sheboygan Falls Wis Clarence Elliott Kiel Elliott Meigs Field Hollywood Towers Lake Shore Drive Sheridan Road Herman Levenson

Chen Yi Blames Soviets for Near Breakup With China

Chinese Foreign Minister Chen Yi accused the Soviet Union of bloody suppressions against Chinese students and diplomats in Moscow. He said the actions nearly broke diplomatic ties and labeled the USSR as the van guard of anti China actions amid the cultural revolution upheaval. Reports from the Star cited possible talks on Soviet aid to forces opposing Mao.

Hong Kong UPI Chen Yi Russia Moscow Soviet Union Mao Tse-tung Chen China Pudgy Mauritania Peking Radio the Star

Koreans and U.S. strike Viet Cong in deadly battle

South Korean marines aided by U.S. planes and artillery fatally wounded 246 Viet Cong in a three hour clash in a rice paddy amid heavy support, while Viet Cong attacks damaged U.S. Navy vessels on the Long Tau River. Casualties included 13 Americans hurt and one missing.

Saigon UPS U.S Hanoi Tass Singan Long Tau

Iowa Senate bill sets minimum traffic fines and offices

A proposed Iowa Senate bill would establish a schedule of minimum fines for traffic violations and designate district court clerk offices as traffic violation offices where fines may be mailed. Minimums range from 4 dollars for registration plate violations to 20 dollars for offenses like stopping on a roadway or speeding up to 20 mph over limit.

Des Moines UPI Iowa

CIA Funded Students Groups Hidden Cash Links

Washington report says CIA subsidized National Student Association and moved funds through private foundations to the U.S. Youth Council the World Assembly of Youth in Belgium and the International Student Conference in the Netherlands. The disclosure adds to CIA scrutiny over support of youth organizations both domestic and foreign.

Washington UPI Central Intelligence Agency CIA Washington Evening Star National Student Association U.S. Youth Council World Assembly of Youth Belgium International Student Conference Netherlands

Urges generosity for heart fund drive in February

The Washington County Heart Fund drive is planned for February with Kiwanis Club handling the campaign. Percy Holder, publicity chairman, urged residents to give generously to fund Heart Association research and preventive efforts against heart and circulatory diseases.

Washington County Percy Holder Washington Kiwanis Club Holder The Heart Association

Flagman struck by train at Waterloo Iowa

Waterloo Iowa (UPI) A flagman for the Illinois Central Railroad, Vernon Clements, 59, of Waterloo, was listed in fair condition after his legs were run over by a boxcar at a crossing. Officials said he slipped or fell while flagging traffic Tuesday, suffering a severed right leg and crushed left foot.

Waterloo Iowa UPI Illinois Central Railroad Vernon Clements Clements

Homemaker Home Health Aide Service Expands to Washington County

Inquiries are invited as homemaker aide services extend to Washington County. Mrs. Raymond Glover, R N, oversees a program where trained aides assist with household tasks and light care, enabling families to remain at home. Service fees range from free to two dollars per hour, with coordination through the Southeast Iowa Homemaker Home Health Aide Service office in Burlington. Interested families may call 653 2181 or 653 3316 for details.

Mrs. Owen Alma Grove Davenport Scott County Washington County Raymond Glover R. N Iowa Homemaker Home Health Aide Service Burlington Mildred Lee Raymond Grover

Orbiter 3 Begins Moon Photography for Apollo Site Choice

Lunar Orbiter 3 started taking pictures of the moon from a 32.8 mile to 1.146 mile orbit as it surveys three candidate sites in the Sea of Tranquility and Ocean of Fecundity for the Apollo landing. The eight day mission aims to deliver 312 photos and study the moon’s gravity and radiation.

Pasadena Calif UPI Orbiter 3 Moon JPL Earth Lunar Orbiter Goldstone

Bowin Pushes Year Round Standard Time Bill

Rep Don Bowin R Waterloo says daylight saving time repeal will pass if brought to a floor vote and he has the votes to do it He cites a large poll response showing broad Iowa interest Bowin notes 75000 to 100000 might respond from 99 counties and urges lawmakers to act while Gov Hughes stance remains to veto any daylight time measure The measure faces a split 1110 committee and could hinge on Hughes changing position to allow floor action

Des Moines UPI Don Bowin Waterloo Iowa House Bowin Iowa Committee For Robert Hutte Harold BE. Hughes Hughes Motion Picture Theater State Governmental Affairs Committee Senate

Iowa lawmakers seek lower speed limits for trucks and cars

A bill in the Iowa House would cut truck speeds on primary roads to 55 mph, secondary roads to 50 mph, and interstates to 60 mph. Cars would be limited to 50 mph on secondary roads, 6 mph on hard surfaced sections, with current speeds noted for comparison. Proponents cite Iowa's high limits and trucking concerns.

Des Moines UPI Iowa House Delmont Moffitt Mystic Jewell Waugh Iowa Falls Moffitt and Waugh

Cold Wave and Blizzard Warning For Iowa

United Press International reports a cold wave and local blizzard warning across Iowa with extreme cold tonight and diminishing winds. A few snow flurries possible in the east, while northwest sees partly cloudy and warmer Thursday. Lows range zero to 10 below in the north and zero to 10 above in the south. highs Thursday in the 20s.

United Press International Iowa

Plans to vacate county road notice

Public notice indicates plans to vacate a county road with the action to be filed for official review. Details on the specific road location and filing party appear on page 6 of today’s public notices.

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