23 Feb 1971
Page 1
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!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1971
Page
1
All classes will meet Wednesday in Washington Community Schools to makeup for last Monday after a teacher workshop was postponed. City sanitation trucks will avoid alleys for weeks. garbage should be set at curbside for pickup.
The Republican State Central Committee urged legislative leaders to slow action on Iowa redistricting plans. The move targets Senate approved maps that would pair Ky l with Neal Smith, prompting GOP dissatisfaction. Turner advisory opinion and multiple alternative plans are under review as House committees weigh options.
DES MOINES UPI The Town Senate rejected increasing state aid for schools from 45 to 55 dollars per pupil for 1971 72 while backing a property tax freeze. The failed Neu amendment sought a statewide 36 million aid total, with opponents arguing 45 dollars suffices. An exemption for special education from the tax freeze was approved amid fears of cuts to such programs.
Dennis Fusil, 21, of Hanapepe Hawaii a wounded American helicopter crew chief who had taken command of a siege South Vietnamese outpost in Laos was airlifted to safety Monday the U S command said Fusil had been with the South Vietnamese Rangers at two hilltop outposts five miles inside Laos since Feb 18 amid the heaviest fighting since government troops moved into Laos Feb 8
United Press International reports that Israel has moved to map drawing phases for withdrawing from captured Arab lands, aiming for a possible settlement with Arab neighbors. Haaretz and Maariv note a six member cabinet panel proposing maximum and minimum pullbacks. Israel signals opposition to complete withdrawal despite discussing a peace path with Egypt.
Des Moines report says student leaders from Iowa three state universities pressed the Town Legislature to maintain Gov Ray's recommended funding to avoid tuition hikes. They warned further cuts could raise costs and hinder access, while opposing a Senate bill to abolish tenure, risking political interference in universities.
The White House plans a 2 p.m. EST statement on government measures to curb spiraling construction costs after voluntary wage and price controls failed. Treasury Secretary Connally backs extending presidential control authority for two years as lawmakers consider options.
An intercepted memo shows conservationists backing a fish-raising plan described as low-pollution, with reference to a signature line Yours, Wis, signaling a state or regional origin. The memo emphasizes benefits to ecosystems and local fishing industries while downplaying potential harms.
Storms from Kansas to Mississippi paralyzed transport and schools as snow drifts up to 15 feet hindered National Guard access. Tornadoes touched down in Indiana Ohio North Carolina and Georgia, killing two in Fayetteville and contributing to a rising Mississippi death toll. Flood warnings prompted evacuations along the Mississippi and Ohio rivers. Hawaii faced a rare hail sleet snow storm atop Mt Haleakala.
Dennis Fujii a two year U S helicopter crew chief from Hawaii described five days stranded at a besieged South Vietnamese Ranger outpost five miles inside Laos He directed air strikes and fought off enemy shells before being wounded and evacuated He received the Purple Heart and said he may not fly helicopters again for months while hoping to return to his unit
Washington County joins a state program to raise four inch channel catfish fingerlings in wire cages in county ponds. The Fisheries Section will supply fingerlings and daily fish food. Fish may be released next fall with prior year results showing growth to over 10 inches. If successful, private ponds may be included.
Lt. William L. Calley told how his commander ordered destruction of everyone and everything in My Lai during a 1968 search and destroy sweep. He recalled briefing statements that civilians were to be treated as enemy and that political clearances allowed destroying the area.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.