East Germany halts highway to Berlin in border move
East Germany shut the main highway from West Berlin to West Germany for 110 minutes blocking traffic to the West German border. West Berlin police reported no reason given by East German guards at Babelsberg. Diplomats saw the action as potential Communist pressure linked to West Germany’s presidential election in West Berlin on March 5 and Nixon's European visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Nixon
West Berlin
Babelsberg
West Germany
Moscow
Red Star Today
Candy Seized In Sioux City Over Obscenity Claim
Sioux City officials seized the film Candy at the Capitol Theater after five residents filed an affidavit alleging obscenity. Woodbury County Attorney Arthur Lamore said a municipal court hearing will decide whether the film remains seized and whether it violates Iowa obscenity laws. The affiants include Rev. Leon Harpenau and four church members, Ted Sokoloski, Lawrence Roche, Mrs. M. J. Zimmerman, and Mrs. B. A. Verschoor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City, Iowa
UPI
Capitol Theater
Sioux City
Arthur Lamore
Woodbury County
Lamore
Iowa
Leon. Harpenau
The
Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church
Ted Sokolowski
Lawrence R. Roche
M. J. Zimmerman
B. A. Verschoor
Notre Dame to enforce instant action policy for disruptions
Notre Dame president Hesburgh outlines a get tough policy following a recent clash with students. The plan allows 15 minutes for protesters to cease, then suspensions or expulsions and possible law penalties for trespassing if orders are ignored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hesburgh
Father Hesburgh
Gas tax could increase to fund street repairs
Iowa House Cities and Towns Committee opened discussion on a one-cent gas tax hike to fund street repairs after a harsh winter. Chairman Rep. Ray Cunningham noted municipal requests, with Rep. Nathan Sorg urging earmarking for per capita city street work and Rep. Charles Pelton estimating about 12.1 to 12.2 million dollars extra. Some members favored a different approach to street funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
UPI
House
Iowa
Ray Cunningham
Cunnigham
Nathan Sorg
R - Marion
Charles Pelton
R - Clinton
Weather forecast for Iowa by United Press International
Partly cloudy tonight with scattered light snow possible in the east and central regions. Colder in the extreme northwest with low temperatures ranging from 5 to 10 degrees in the northwest and upper single digits to teens in the southeast. Wednesday remains partly cloudy with little temperature change, highs in the 20s to 30s. Thursday outlook calls for partly cloudy skies and slightly warmer conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Iowa
Intercepted Memo from William Forst Des Moines
Intercepted memo from William Forst in Des Moines notes a resigned sentiment as the author concedes that winning every game is unlikely. The brief message ends with a sign off from WEJ.
Amendment to articles of incorporation revealed
Washington State Bank files amendment to its articles of incorporation. The notice outlines changes approved by corporate management and filed with the state authorities. Details include the effective date of the amendment and the corporate registry reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington State Bank
Yachts Seized by China Reported Near Macao
Three pleasure yachts seized by Communist China were bombed at anchor in a mainland harbor near Macao as officials kept silent on the 15 aboard, including four Americans. Cargo crewmen spotted the vessels near Macao after their disappearance during a New Year cruise from Hong Kong to Macao. Diplomats said efforts to have Beijing return the yachts and passengers were met with no positive response. The Macao Yacht Club chief said Canton authorities would investigate. Also missing was British yachtsman David Bailey, last seen while seeking his own yacht off Lamma Island in Hong Kong waters. police continued an intensive search and patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
UPI
China
Macao
Peking
Pearl River
Lamma Island
Cheung Chau
Lamma
Viet Cong ruled out coalition with Saigon government
Viet Cong negotiators rejected any coalition with the current South Vietnamese regime and ruled out a cease fire. A spokesman criticized Saigon for not matching the Feb 15 22 truce and for resuming U.S. air strikes after a 24 hour allied truce ended. The stance mirrors Thieu’s earlier rejection of Viet Cong cabinet inclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
UPI
Saigon
Nguyen van Thieu
Viet Cong
Beaten for confession at Pueblo court of inquiry
Lt Edward R Murphy Jr testified at a Navy court about his captors torture in North Korea after USS Pueblo was captured on January 23 1968 He described two beatings that led him to falsely say the ship intruded into North Korean waters He questioned the 1950s Code of Conduct noting a modern psychological warfare environment and said his actions would have been similar if he had commanded the vessel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
John Tapscott
D - Des Moines
Richard Drake
R - Muscatine
Drake
Coronado
Calif
Murphy
Pueblo
North Korea
U.S
Bucher
Journal Carrier Price Increase Notice
Beginning Monday February 24 the Journal price delivered by carrier in Washington rises to 50 cents per week with three cents to the carrier. New mail subscription rates take effect the same date and are listed in the masthead on page four. The adjustment was postponed as long as possible and can no longer be avoided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Washington
Ammonia fumes kill eight in Crete Nebraska
A derailed Denver to Chicago freight train fouled two tank cars with anhydrous ammonia, releasing deadly fumes through Crete population. At least eight dead, up to ten feared, scores injured, 500 evacuated, gas masks needed, guards and multiple fire departments mobilized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete
Neb
UPI
Nebraska
Crete Municipal
Nebraska Highway Patrol
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Chicago
Denver
Burlington
Lincoln
National Guard
Good Samaritan bill approved by Iowa Senate panel
The Human and Industrial Relations Committee advanced the Good Samaritan bill 10 to 1 after the House passed it 118 to 2 on February 5. Sen. Vern Lisle noted some physicians fear lawsuits if they stop to aid victims, prompting the measure to shield helpers from liability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
UPI
Iowa Senate Human and Industrial Relations Committee
Good Samaritan
House
Vern Lisle
R - Clarinda
Also Mentioned on This Page
East Germany
South Bend, Ind
University of Notre Dame
Iowa Senate
William Forst
George Murray
Revenue Department
Polk County
Gibson Holliday
Holliday
Murray
Senate
Ways and Means
Forst
Louis Schuler
Clear Lake
Schuler
Cerro Gordo County
Dale Crozier
Dcedar Rapids
House Human and Industrial Relations Committee
Theodore M. Hesburgh
Turkey
Istanbul
U. S. Sixth Fleet
Bosporus
Forrestal
Richard Walter
Council Bluffs
Yours
Wej
Cong
White House
Camp David
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!