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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1969
Page
1
The Washington neighborhood held an early morning “Battle of Dimes” at the north square where Walt Farrell chose to donate coffee and then gave $5 in dimes to Kiwanis Rotary and Y's Men to support the March of Dimes.
At sunrise deadly tornadoes struck Hazlehurst Copiah County and nearby Simpson county destroying homes and cars. Initial counts show 10 dead in Hazlehurst and 14 in Simpson, with four more victims in White Oak. Hospitals report many injuries as Red Cross and disaster specialists mobilize.
United Press International reports a heavy snow warning for northern Iowa with travel hazards and a cold wave spreading east this afternoon and tonight. North central areas may see 4 inches or more, with chances of snow in the northeast. Lows dip to 5 to 10 below in the northwest, rising to the 20s in the southeast. Friday remains cloudy and very cold with continued cold on Saturday as skies partly clear.
A 20 year old fired five bullets from two pistols at cosmonauts Boris Volynov Yevgeny Khru nov Vladimir Shatalov and Alexei Yeliseyev at a Kremlin gate. The driver and a security guard were critically wounded as the attacker was arrested. Official sources called the shooter mentally unstable. Maj Gen Georgy Beregovoi suffered glass injuries.
Gunmen opened fire during a motorcade carrying four cosmonauts. Beregovoi appeared to be cut on the knees perhaps from falling onto glass while dodging fire. Communist Party General Secretary Brezhnev and Soviet President Podgorny, in enclosed vehicles, were unharmed. The motive remained unclear. the attacker was described as having psychiatric trouble.
Iowa lawmakers in both chambers push a 14 member bipartisan redistricting commission to craft a 150 member General Assembly. The plan sets 100 house members and 50 senators with an April 1 deadline for recommendations. Democrats call the measure basically fair despite conservative opposition.
The Iowa Bankers Association urged raising Iowa's legal interest cap from 7 percent to 9 percent claiming current limits hinder growth. Secretary Arthur E. Lindquist Jr said neighboring states permit higher rates and that Iowa banks could attract funds from out of state but choose to keep lending locally to support Iowa’s economy.
Freezing rain and snow hit Washington area causing school closures and travel hazards. Washington and Keota districts operated classes while Waco Mid-Prairie and Highland canceled for the day. Ice packed highways and treacherous streets kept residents home as temperatures dropped from about 35 to 15 degrees. Forecasters offered little hope for quick improvement.
UPI reports that after the November 1 bombing halt North Vietnam has strengthened its military logistics by moving supplies and repairing roads. North Vietnam has built stockpiles at Vinh Quang Khe and Dong Hoi and near passes into Laos, while industrial rebuilding remains limited.
An intercepted memo from THE STORM WEARY in Washington notes January is sliding by quickly. The author signs as WEJ.
ISU students in Ames confront the resignation of Dean Eugene Robinson. The Student Senate will meet to decide on a potential Friday strike, demanding a written explanation and removal of concerns about Layton. President Parks will review Robinson's resignation, effective July 1, while officials weigh response.
The Czech regional government urged against misuse of Jan Palach’s funeral to trigger unrest. Defense Minister Durr urged armed forces to follow commanders during the political crisis surrounding Palach’s death. The cabinet linked three self-burnings to the tense atmosphere, while Palach’s death from Jan 16 is cited as a national symbol. The regional parliament honored Palach as supporters and officials labeled other crisis reports as psychopathic acts.
School policy statement on reduced price lunches appears with other notices. Washington County Hospital issues a quarterly statement. Agricultural Extension Education fund and a quarterly financial statement from Washington Community School District are listed as public notices.
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