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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1968
Page
1
Negotiations between Chicago's board and the teachers union slated for today amid impasse. A rally for the 18,017 teachers followed two hours after talks. The board weighs seeking an injunction as public employee strikes are illegal. the union seeks immediate $100 monthly raise and $50 more next term, plus smaller class sizes and more aides.
DES MOINES UP I P I Though most speculation centers on the governor's slot in 1968 a large field eyes the lieutenant governorship Five Polk County candidates are named plus two from elsewhere None have decided Denman Renda Tapscott Gannon Miller Reppert Reichardt. several note the need for contests and undecided future plans
U.S. jets bombed Hanoi Haiphong area on a third day of raids, targeting bridges and rail lines near Hanoi and within Haiphong harbor. Moscow claimed a Soviet cargo ship was seriously damaged and warned ships would defend themselves, while U.S. spokesmen reported losses of six jets this year. Trade and diplomatic protests followed, with the State Department confirming a protest note from Moscow and pledges of future protection for Soviet vessels.
The U S Air Force SAC will fly B 52 bombers with NORAD air defense over central and eastern Canada and the U S in early Jan 12 hours. B 58 Hustler planes will run near several northeast cities. Sonic booms may be heard but are harmless and the exercise will last under one hour over any area.
Sen William Proxmire cites Boeing Curtis-Wwright Bendix Aerojet General and Sperry Gyroscope among 21 firms and two universities Chicago and Maryland under GAO review for using government owned equipment for private production. He says such use costs the government billions annually.
About 400 high school musicians from 15 schools in Iowa and Illinois gather January 13 in Washington for the annual Stage Band Festival sponsored by Everett’s Music Co. Rehearsals, a clinic, and a parade lead to a 7:30 p.m. public concert at Washington High. Guest artist Bill Asselton, famed saxophonist, directs and solos. Also reported: 13-year-old Russell Bannister suffers serious head injuries after being struck by a car near the Junior High. he is hospitalized in Washington County Hospital with a severe concussion.
Public notices today announce probate of Henry Frank's will and the appointment of an estate administrator. Also listed are proceedings of the board of supervisors dated December 27.
Phillip Kneen, Washington businessman, was named president of the Washington Chamber of Commerce at a Board of Directors meeting held Tuesday evening. Robert Dahl was elected vice president for the coming year. New members Ray Minick and Clinton Boshart joined the board, with continuing members Robert Ross, Harold Jarvis, Norman Lechner, Milo Orris, Aldo Morrotti, and Clinton Hensel. Retiring directors were Richard, Paul, and Marion McAvoy. The board also discussed plans for the year and a membership drive to start soon.
Washington High School will host adult General Education classes starting January 16 at 7 p.m. and Mid-Prairie High School in Wellman on January 18 at 7 p.m. programs run ten or six weeks, cost 10 or 6 dollars, and cover topics from golf to typing and knitting.
A Sunday meeting at 2 p.m. at the Christian church in Washington urges the public to consider a county election on ending liquor by the drink. The Local Option Committee frames the drive as Iowa law allows a vote on the liquor question and a dry outcome would halt licensed sales.
Iowa weather Saturday will be partly cloudy and much colder. Overnight low to 10 below zero in the northwest and to zero in the southeast. Daytime high Saturday from 0 to 5 below in the northeast to 5 to 10 above in the southwest.
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