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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1969

Page

8

Ohio State Faces Road Test in Big Ten Clash at Michigan

Ohio State seeks sole first place in the Big Ten as it travels to Michigan amid a rough on road for visitors. Michigan, 8-4 overall and 4-2 in league play, aims to derail the Buckeyes who hold a 2-0 conference mark. Iowa leads in scoring race as Rick Mount regains top spot with 35 ppg while Tomjanovich trails at 30.7.

Chicago UPI Ohio State Michigan Buckeyes Purdue Davidson Wolverines Iowa Indiana Wisconsin Buckeye Minnesota Illinois Hawkeyes Ralph Miller Michigan State Northwestern Wildcats Spartans Marquette DePaul Rick Mount Rudy Tomjanovich Mount Tomjanovich Joe Cooke Dave Sorenson Chad Calabria

Blitz ban aims to halt Namath in AFL All Star game

West coach Hank Stram expects removing blitzes to blunt Namath's edge as the East-leader starts for the East while John Hadl and Len Dawson contend for the West. Hadl, Dawson, and Griese are poised for action as Namath's publicity boosts the televised contest toward a potential 50,000 spectator crowd.

Jacksonville Fla West Hank Stram Kansas City Hadl Dawson Bob Griese Miami Namath Baltimore Colts

Highlanders edge Waco in tight 24 23 wrestling meet

Highland High School wrestlers defeated Waco 24 to 23 on Tuesday to improve to 5 wins and 2 losses. The meet featured several pins and decisions across weight classes including Dan Curry’s 8 to 2 win for Highland over Doug Graber to seal the victory. Standout performances came from Steve Burkholder of Waco named most outstanding, while Highland’s top results included multiple close bouts and pins at 95, 103, 120, and 128 pounds.

Highland Waco Highlanders Huskies Varsity Ted Roth Wace Dan Curry Doug Graber Mr. Pleasant Steve Burkholder

Junior Bowling Team Series Report from Walnut Grove Meet

Farm Bureau earns 2728 in series and 934 in game while Walnut Grove posts 2663 and 925. David Obal leads with 585 in series and 240 in game, followed by Ralph Erlenbush 534. Dari Delite 1474 and Squire Shoppe 1437 pace team totals, with Dari Delite sharing 497 in game. Sally Patterson 463 in series and Denise Clarahan 453. Linda Orris 169 and Patterson 162 in games.

Farm Bureau Walnut Grove David Obal Ralph Erlenbush Robert McAvoy Dari Delite Squire Shoppe Deep Rock Sally Patterson Denise Clarahan Linda Orris

Property Transfers From early 20th century records

Contracts record two conveyances: Glenn B. Holden and wife to George A. Brock and wife involve west 47 feet of lot 12 in Smouse's east side addition Washington. C Wayne Tait and wife to Joe O. Smith and wife cover lots 5 and 6, block 32, Nicholson's addition Brighton. Ira Nissley and wife to Tobias J. Miller, land in section 20 77 7.

Glenn B. Holden George A. Brock Smouse Washington C. Wayne Tait Joe O. Smith Nicholson Brighton Ira Nissley Tobias J. Miller

Lunn Leads Kaiser Open Golf At Silverado

Bobby Lunn shot a seven under par 65 to lead the Kaiser International Open after the first round at Silverado Country Club North Course. Jacky Cupit followed with 66 on the North Course while Miller Barber Dave Hill and Lee Trevino were three strokes back at 68.

Napa Calif UPI Bobby Lunn Lunn Silverado Country Club Jacky Cupit Cupit Silverado Miller Barber Dave Hill Lee Trevino

Barbara Rubin Returns to Exercising Horses After Jockey Rebuff

Barbara Jo Rubin 19, son of a Miami Beach bar owner, returns to exercising horses after 13 male jockeys fail to show for a Tropical Park race. Florida Racing Commission considers action against the jockeys for leaving. Rubin proposes occasional girls races at Hialeah to prove women can ride in regular betting races.

Miami UPI Barbara Jo Rubin Florida Racing Commission Miami Beach Tropical Park Bryan Webb Hileah Racetrack Barbara Nick Jemas The Jockey Guild

Talks in Paris Highlight Vietnam War Negotiations

In Paris talks American and South Vietnamese negotiators met as President Johnson warned fighting would likely continue. In Saigon, Ambassador Bunker and General Abrams met Thieu to discuss plans to withdraw up to 60,000 U.S. troops by 1969 end, amid stalls over agenda and definitions of aggression. The reference to the apple being in the rose family appears as an unrelated line.

Vietnam Johnson Paris Saigon U.S Ellsworth Bunker Creighton W. Abrams Nguyen van Thieu Thieu Abrams Hanoi South Vietnam

Bowling Points Lead With Sharp Scores At Evening Meet

Evening Journal reports results from Thursday with teams C & J, Worley, Coast, Journal, Watson Cleaners, Boyd, Washington Cafe and Worley. High team series go to C & J at 2754, Worley 2714. team game leaders are C & J 959 and Worley 950. Individual top miners Jerry Fisher 611, John Richards 578. Fisher 225 and 222 in two games, Joe Wood 219.

Sameede Worley Gulf Pasch Steed i McCleery Cumming Watson Cleaners Evening Journal Boyd Bologna Washington Cafe Cafe Coast Journal Worley Watson McCleery Boyd Jerry Fisher John Richards Joe Wood

Ray Sworn In as Governor with Broad Policy Suggestions

Iowa swore in Ray as governor at Veterans Auditorium, 2:44 p.m., in a 45 second ceremony. Lt. Gov. Roger Jepsen, also a Republican, followed with his swearing in a minute later. Ray outlined ideas drawn from the Republican platform and his campaign, many controversial, covering all state government areas.

Ray Iowa Supreme Court Theodore Garfield Veterans Auditorium Roger W. Jepsen Jepsen Iowa

Kennedy bids Johnson farewell in Senate tribute

Sen Edward M Kennedy of Massachusetts joins colleagues in a two hour LBJ Day event praising President Johnson for his loyalty to John F Kennedy and their shared public service. He cites policy differences over Vietnam and urges history to judge the era by its public duties and peace efforts. The piece notes Rusk relayed Paris peace talks progress and Johnson’s calm reaction. The closing line references West Coast thunderstorm frequency.

Washington UPI Edward M. Kennedy D-Mass Johnson Kennedys Senate Kennedy John F. Kennedy Robert Kennedy U.S. Senate United States Congress Dean Rusk Paris White House

Eleanor of Aquitaine’s royal marriages and offspring

Eleanor of Aquitaine linked to French and English thrones. She married Louis VII of France and Henry II of England, with sons including Richard I and John. This World Book encyclopedia entry notes her influence and dynastic role in medieval Europe.

Eleanor of Aquitaine Louis VII France Henry II of England Richard I John of

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