17 Feb 1969
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1969
Page
1
The city raises parking fines from one to two dollars with seven days to pay. If unpaid, the fine grows to five dollars and police will pursue violators.
Rep. Trav O'Hearn of Davenport says most eastern Iowa drug traffic originates around the University of Iowa City and that transient students moving between Midwest campuses bring heroin marijuana and LSD. He cites pornographic material and disruptive campus literature, noting evidence among Davenport area students and on other eastern Iowa colleges.
A leak in the Sealab III underwater habitat in San Clemente California delayed the Navy experiment testing human life and work beneath the sea. The setback postponed lifelike submerged operations and the planned start time for the manned mission.
In Iowa City a Democratic legislative conference gathered after a luncheon at the Captain's Table. Senator Minette Doederer moderated a panel of five Iowa House members as topics ranged from the state budget to sales tax administration and ethics, with broad county representation and hostesses from the Washington County Democratic Women's Club. Separately in Iowa City a 72-year-old Maquoketa man, Charles Staley, died in University Hospitals from injuries after being struck by a truck while crossing a Maquoketa street.
Gov. Robert D. Ray said Iowa must adopt the federal Wholesome Meat Act requirements to avoid federal overreach. He proposed a large state appropriation with federal matching funds to run inspections, ensuring continued state control rather than full federal takeover. Ottumwa police report an 18-year-old, Roy Huber, was arrested for breaking and entering after a tavern burglary attempt. an accomplice fled.
Partly cloudy conditions persist with cooler air sweeping in from the northwest. Lows range from about 10 to 20 degrees, with highs Tuesday in the 20s to mid 30s, followed by near normal temperatures and continued partial cloudiness on Wednesday.
Des Moines, IDPA Governor Ray proposes Iowa residents pay a percentage of their federal income tax to the state. A postcard form aims for equity across brackets but a flat rate worsens tax load for lower brackets. A tentative 12.5 percent plan would shift tax burdens between income levels, highlighting differing definitions of income under state and federal rules.
A fragment shows an intercepted memo from Representative O’Hearn in Des Moines proposing a slogan for students, suggesting LSD stands for Let’s Settle Down, reflecting a political memo with a provocative short message.
Property owners are alerted that abandoned real or personal property may be subject to disposal or legal action under applicable local statutes. Owners are urged to reclaim items or respond to the cited notice to avoid further proceedings.
State Senator Joseph Flatt says he will push for a 112 million dollar state equalization aid package for public schools for the 1969 70 year with 115 million for the next term. He argues early action will prevent the funds from being diverted to other uses and aims for rapid Senate Committee approval and floor passage within two weeks.
A major storm blankets the South with up to 17 inches of snow in North Carolina mountains and widespread freezing rain and sleet inland. Gale warnings span the Atlantic from Myrtle Beach to the Virginia Capes as much of the Carolinas Southern Virginia and Eastern Tennessee face paralysis. Coastal rain drifts inland while the West sees another disturbance with snow and fog over the Rockies and High Plains.
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