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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1969
Page
1
Washington County endured sub zero weather with an official low of ten degrees below, slight warming predicted for today and Sunday, though no real relief expected. last night’s low was warmer than the 14 below recorded earlier in the week.
Witnesses from 45 counties testified against a State Revenue Department order to raise valuations in 70 Iowa counties. The hearing before District Judge Gibson Holliday adjourned after 11 witnesses as the counties seek an injunction to delay tax billings, citing potential shortages and borrowing needs for county and school district expenses.
Western diplomats said all four sides agreed on a round table for expanded Vietnam War talks but debated whether the table would be divided. North Vietnam and the Viet Cong pledged to drop remaining procedural issues if the Allies would accept a solid circular table, leaving only the shape of the table as the obstacle to opening the conference.
Iowa Dental Association seeks legislation to require public water supplies to adjust fluoride to state health department recommended levels by July 1, 1972. Dr. Homer N. Hake notes slow progress since 1951 with 460 of 736 systems deficient, especially in towns of 3,000 or fewer. State health officials say optimal fluoride prevents two of three cavities.
The Justice Department crime control agency prioritizes two way radios and night vision devices for police. Developed by the Army for Vietnam use, they may be refined for local forces within about two years. SIU officials call them the highest priority tools for patrol work and safety.
Allied troops ambushed and killed 45 Viet Cong in Mekong Delta canals and swamps as part of a week long push to clear the Saigon area. U S troops killed 46 more communists in the effort backed by infantry, navy patrol boats, and rocket helicopters. A South Vietnamese battalion killed 23 guerrillas in a 30 minute canal fight 63 miles southwest of Saigon. The operations aim to stop a massing threat to the capital.
The United States endures a severe Hong Kong flu outbreak with Alabama reporting about 8,401 cases in the week and a forecast of 10,000 as totals rise. Tennessee records 4,412 weekly cases, while nationwide deaths reach 1,608 this month. Alabama officials label most cases Hong Kong flu as the epidemic spreads.
Engineer Thomas W. Holland, 53, and Brakeman Melvin L. Montang, 52, both from Perry, Iowa, aboard the Milwaukee Road, died when their eastbound freight struck a train halted at Coon Rapids, Iowa. The wreck occurred Wednesday, officials reported.
President elect Richard Nixon plans Elliott Richardson as undersecretary of state and U Alexis Johnson as undersecretary for political affairs. He will hold an 11 a.m. news conference at the Pierre to discuss reorganizing the State Department.
A three car collision at the West Madison and South B intersection yesterday afternoon left one driver with a head bump and hospitalized. Michael Keith Williams was ticketed for failure to yield after his stop sign approach struck Toni Antoinette Greiner, whose eastbound car then hit a third vehicle. Damages totaled about 1,250 with Williams at 250, Greiner 800, and Shirley Elaine Klingberg 200.
Navy Comdr Lloyd Bucher and nine wounded Pueblo crewmen marched to an open air ceremony at Balboa Naval Hospital to receive Purple Hearts for injuries from North Korean gunfire during the January seizure of the USS Pueblo. One wounded man who died before the award could be given will not receive the decoration.
About 15 000 Lebanese university students staged a first joint strike demanding compulsory military training, freeing detained Arab commandos, and a war footing economy. They vow no return to classes until those responsible for the Beirut Airport raid are punished, and called for a popular militia and armed frontier villages. Jordan executes two suspected Israeli spies and reports a Jordan River ceasefire line clash with Israel, while Egyptian press says UN revives peace efforts in the Middle East.
Fair and warmer conditions extend through tonight and Sunday in Iowa. Low temperatures range from near zero in the northeast to about 10 in the southwest. Monday outlook shows little change in conditions.
Public notice announces probate of will and appointment of executor for the estate of Minnie Llumenstein. The notice requests creditors and interested parties to present claims by the specified deadline and follow court procedures for the estate’s administration.
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