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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1970

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Immunization meeting and 1970 license info in brief

A meeting is set for Monday January 19 at 6 30 p m in the Community Room of the MCA to discuss the upcoming rebuella immunization program with Mr Pawlewski from the State Health Department assisting. Also note motorists must buy 1970 license plates by February 1 at the county treasurer Wallace Fagen's office, which will close at 4 p m daily for paperwork. Dr Louis A Haselmayer named president of Iowa Wesleyan College replacing Dr Franklin Littell. A $1 million suit filed in Hartford on behalf of the Windsor Locks teen Bruce Kane killed by a blowing keg at a lawn party. In Charleston West Virginia a 20 inch brown snake was found in snow, shocking resident W C Harris.

MCA Pawlewski State Health Department Washington County Wallace Fagen Mount Pleasant Lowa UPI Louis A. Haselmayer Iowa Wesleyan College Haselmayer Wesleyan Board of Trustees Franklin Littell Temple University Hartford Windsor Locks Bruce Kane Harry Kane Charleston W.va West Virginia W.C. Harris Harris

40,000 Pounds of Aspirin Shipment Disappears

Chicago police report an unusual case as 40,000 pounds of aspirin vanished from a railroad freight yard last Friday. No suspects named yet. investigation ongoing. Local authorities urged anyone with information to contact the station.

Chicago API

Turning point noted in Vietnam War and UPI roundup

The 1970 turning point view from Saigon sees Air Force Secretary Seamans calling Thieu's forecast favorable as B52s strike jungle bases near Laos, helicopters downed in the Mekong Delta and Phuoc Long, with 13 nightly Viet Cong attacks and civilian injuries in Chau Doc. Wisconsin Senate backs implied consent for DUI tests. Bailie in London throws teeth at judge after protest. Total solar eclipse expected March 7 across Dixie and New England area.

Athens UPI Dixie New England United States Seaman Thieu Mekong Delta Gulf of Siam Bach Gia Phuoc Long Saigon Vietnam Chau Doc

Regents condemn UNI professor for obscene language in exam

The State Board of Regents rebuked University of Northern Iowa instructor Carl Childress for using offensive words in a freshman class writing exercise. Regents preserved academic freedom while condemning the poor taste, amid a 1500-signature petition calling for stronger controls.

DES Moines UPI State Board of Regents University of Northern Iowa UNI Carl Childress Iowa Francis Messerly Childress

Tax exemption repeal eyed to boost Iowa city revenues

Rep. Maurice Van Nostrand proposes a bill to strip tax exempt status from property owned by universities, fraternal groups, state agencies, churches and hospitals. He says only federal, county, city buildings and approved schools would remain exempt, boosting city income and easing municipal burdens. The measure gains support from Republicans and Gov. Ray and could reach floor action in late January.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Maurice van Nostrand Ravoca van Nostrand Robert D. Ray Highway Commission House Ways and Means Committee

Probate of will and executors named for George C Stewart

Notice lists probate of the will and appointment of executors for the estate of George C Stewart. Also public notices include minutes from a special city council session and names of persons appearing to be owners of abandoned property.

George C. Stewart

Former resident killed near Amana in car crash

Carol Lee Ankel aged 22 from Middle Amana died Friday evening when her car collided with a second car driven by 46 year old George Raymond Dillon of Marengo near the junction of highways 220 and 149. Ankel's vehicle then burst into flames. Dillon was listed in fair condition at a Marengo hospital. Ankel was daughter of Jack and Verna Fry, former Washington residents, and niece of Mrs. Harry Levy of Washington.

Amana Iowa UPI Carol Lee Ankel Middle Here George Raymond Dillon Marengo Unkel Dillon Jack Verna Fry Washington

Agnew Returns to Honolulu After Asian Tour

Vice President Spiro T. Agnew arrives back in the United States after a 21 day tour of 11 Asian nations. He and his wife Judy plan a quiet weekend in Hawaii before returning to Washington Monday. An official breakfast with Admiral John S. McCain Jr. is on the schedule.

Honolulu UPI Spiro T. Agnew United States Judy Washington Adm John S. McCain Jr Agnew Kahala Hilton Diamond Head John A. Burns U.S Hiram Fong

Iowa Vice President names Garfield hearing officer

President Boyd named former Iowa Chief Justice Theodore Garfield of Ames as a temporary hearing officer to adjudicate student misconduct cases after a quorum collapse disrupted the previous conduct committee. Garfield will conduct hearings on serious charges and may suspend disruptive students with prompt hearings, while a study group reviews the entire university judiciary.

Iowa City University of Iowa Willard L. Boyd Iowa Theodore G. Garfield Ames U of I Committee Conduct Committee Senate Boya Garfield Boyd District Court Supreme Court of Iowa State Board of Regents

Death at Oakdale ruled death by own action

CORALVILLE Iowa UPI The Johnson County medical examiner ruled the death of John K Dickenson 38 as death by own action He apparently swallowed an overdose of drugs about 40 minutes before he was found dead at a Pine Edge Motel room He had resigned Aug 4 as head of Oakdale facility and had been hospitalized after a motorcycle crash President Lincoln took office March 4 1861

Coralville Iowa UPI Johnson County John K. Dickenson Dickenson Oakdale Pine Edge

Intercepted Memo CARL CHILDRESS At UNI

A memo intercepted at the University of Northern Iowa references Carl Childress and urges using common sense instead of four letter words. The note emphasizes practical judgment and dismisses crude language.

Two New Truth Goals For Consumer Pricing And Labels

Washington witnesses urged Congress to require unit pricing and quality labeling to boost truth in packaging. The push, voiced at a Senate commerce subcommittee hearing closing the 1970 Consumer Federation of America assembly, argues such measures curb inflation and aid consumer education on nutritional value and product quality for all shoppers.

Washington UPI a _ Senate commerce consumer subcommittee Congress Consumer Federation of America Assembly Philip A. Hart D-Mich Helen Nelson Federation Illinois Consumer Movement National Group New York City Consumer Protection Agency New York Mary Gullberg California Lee Richardson Louisiana State University Currin Shields University of Arizona William F. Willier Boston College Law School Richardson

Iowa Weather Outlook From UPI

Mostly cloudy tonight through Sunday with a chance of light snow. Lows dip to 10 to 15 below zero in the north and 0 to 5 below in the extreme south. Light snow possible east Sunday. Monday outlook calls for partly cloudy skies and continued cold conditions.

Iowa

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