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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1969
Page
1
Police report an isolated case of a man attempting to lure a boy into a car near a school and urge parental caution. Johnson’s final State of the Union address will be broadcast nationally at 9 p.m. EST.
In Whitwick England residents of Dumpsroad appeal to the town council to change the street name. They argue the name conjures images of a garbage dump while the actual street leads to a pretty and serene wooded area.
President elect Richard Nixon met with six Negro leaders in New York to discuss racial discrimination and poverty while planning his Miami vacation. Leaders said Nixon showed eagerness to address Black issues but protested the lack of Black representation in his cabinet or inner circle.
Soviet cosmonaut Lt Col Vladimir Shatalov aboard Soyuz 4 lifted into Earth orbit in a complex program with speculation of a linkup with another craft or Cosmos 263. Moscow TV aired the launch and Shatalov reported feeling fine as the mission began with up to 30 days in orbit and potential docking with unmanned or manned vehicles yet to be launched.
A new comprehensive Iowa economy report by 11 university economists declares 1950–67 growth outpaced the nation, with manufacturing and services expanding while agriculture declined. It notes outmigration approx 400,000 1950–62, then 150,000 workers added post-1962, and cites rising personal income and per capita gains though low wage jobs persist. Education spending trails national levels, despite a 76 percent rise per pupil over ten years.
Freezing rain or drizzle warning issued for northeast and north central Iowa tonight with cloudy conditions through Wednesday. Chance of rain or drizzle, hazardous highways, and travel advisories as lows drop to the 20s to 30s and highs reach 35 to 45. Outlook calls for showers east, turning to snow and colder northwest Thursday.
An intercepted note from an Iowa economist in Ames urges restraint on sports expenditures as a premise for economic policy. The memo argues avoiding ex-sports funding to stabilize fiscal plans and prioritize core public spending.
A Scandinavian Airlines System DC8 broke apart on approach to Los Angeles International and plummeted into the Pacific. Four bodies recovered, 11 missing, 30 survivors among 45 aboard. Coast Guard and FAA probing as search continues amid rough seas and sharks.
About $7 million in stolen canceled National Shawmut Bank checks were recovered from a roadside field near Revere Mass early today. Bank spokesman said the checks were canceled and worthless, and they were being taken to the Federal Reserve Bank.
A 22 inch fuel line burst near Lima Ohio pouring thousands of gallons into streets and sewers. Fire destroyed the sewage plant and minor explosions followed. About 10 000 residents were evacuated from a 125 block area while officials assessed danger and resumed control. The National Guard aided in security and cleanup as residents awaited word to return home.
Red Cross volunteers in Washington County report 3513 hours since July 1 1968. In Shenk's Rest Home Wellman six volunteers logged 318 hours, with listed names and hours. United Presbyterian Home nine women contributed 419 hours. Washington County Hospital had twelve volunteers totaling 5042 hours. Veterans Administration Hospital Iowa City saw six men and eight women volunteer 1075 and 1196 hours respectively.
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