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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1968

Page

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Rusk calls Pueblo seizure an act of war risk

Secretary of State Dean Rusk labeled North Korea s seizure of the USS Pueblo as an act of war and urged Pyongyang to cool it while diplomatic efforts to recover the ship and its 83 crew continue. White House and Pentagon officials caution against rash action amid ongoing talks with Soviet and North Korean representatives.

Washington UPT Dean Rusk South Korea North Korea White House Pueblo Johnson National Security Council Rusk Capitol Hill House Foreign Affairs Committee Pyongyang Congress U.S Hawk John C. Stennis D-Miss Stennis Senate Mike Mansfield Tokyo Cmdr Lloyd Mark Bucher The Bucher Democratic Republic of Korea George Christian Pentagon

North Vietnamese Offensive Targets Khe Sanh and Northern Provinces

North Vietnamese troops launched a heavy artillery assault on the Khe Sanh Marine garrison as part of a wider push toward the northern South Vietnamese provinces. Spokesmen said up to 40 000 Communists threaten Hue Quang Tri and An Khe with potential co ordinated attacks while U S forces conducted record air operations and Marines reinforced Khe Sanh.

Saigon UPS U.S Khe Sanh South Vietnam An Khe Demilitarized Zone Dmz Laos Quang Tri Hue Dien Bien Phu Vo Nguyen Giap Hanoi North Vietnam Giap Border Demilitarized Zone U.S. Army 1St Air Cavalry Division

Viet Cong Free Two Captured U.S. Soldiers

The Viet Cong released two American soldiers in northern South Vietnam on Tuesday. Cpl. Jose Agostosantos, held since May 14, and Pfc. Luis Ortiz-Rivera, held since Dec. 28, 1966, were reported in good condition after their release near Tam Ky, 250 miles northeast of Saigon.

Saigon UPI Viet Cong South Vietnam U.S Jose Agostosantos Army Luis Ortiz-Rivera Quang Tin Tam Ky

Weather outlook for Iowa turns partly cloudy and warmer

United Press International reports a partly cloudy to cloudy night with a chance of light snow in the northeast and extreme east. Warmer conditions are expected Thursday with partly cloudy skies. Lows tonight range from the 20s in the east to the lower 30s in the west.

Iowa

Many districts may issue warrants for state aid delay

Washington Community School District and many others face a cash crunch as delays in state aid and property tax collections force districts to use warrants bearing 4 percent interest. Supt. Kelly Schlapkohl says cash flow covers two months, but a timely aid distribution is needed to avoid further borrowing. State officials and bankers discuss backing loans, with officials hoping for earlier aid distributions.

Washington Community Kelly Schlapkohl Washington Community School Supt Schlapkohl Conn

North Korea Defies U.S. Pueblo Return Demand in Seizure

At Panmunjom the North Korean commander said the Pueblo would remain in its hands and touted Americans killed and wounded in the capture. U.S. Admiral Smith condemned the act as provocation and warned of consequences if Pyongyang persists. The pursuit of an assassination attempt on South Korea’s Park Chung Hee was also reported as authorities tracked down 13 would be assassins. The carrier Enterprise and allied forces appeared on alert in Korean waters.

Panmunjom Korea Smith North Korea U.S. Navy Park Chung Hee South Korea Seoul U.S William J. Porter Park Pueblo

Probate and Extension Notices in Public Notices Today

Public notices outline probate of wills and appointment of executors for the estates of Hazel F. Collins and Blanche Romine. It also includes a report of the Extension Education Fund.

Hazel F. Collins Blanche Romine Extension Education Fund

Beck makes second bid for Iowa governor nomination

Rob ert K. Beck of Centerville announced a second run for the Republican nomination for Iowa governor. He plans to campaign statewide, echoing 1966 themes about population decline and farm job losses, and attacks the 1967 service tax bill as ill advised.

Des Moines UPI Robert K. Beck Centerville Beck Robert Ray The American Legion Donald Johnson Lawton Henry GOP William Murray Iowa State University Kirkwood Hotel Iowa Federal Bureau of the Census Harold) E. Hughes

Woman finds three rings in garbage pile after dumping

Seattle woman Helen Huebner lost three rings valued at 5000 dollars when they dropped into a garbage truck load. She and helpers sifted through 20 tons of waste at the dump, recovering a jade dinner ring, a four diamond wedding ring, and a five diamond engagement band from grapefruit rind and a lettuce leaf.

Seattle UPI Helen Huebner Sanitation Department St. Anthony

Infiltrators Killed in Korea War Time Shootouts

Eight more North Korean infiltrators linked to the weekend assassination bid were killed today in gunfights in the DMZ and nearby sectors. The South Korean counter infiltration center reports 16 killed and one captured since the North sent a 31-man commando unit into Seoul, leaving one North Korean at large.

Seoul UPI Park Chung Hee U.S

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Stern Defence Department Navy Wonsan United Press International Hold Job Corp John Spear Iowa State Employment Service John Bailey Job Corps Pat Metcalf Washington County Board of Education Blythe C. Conn Iowa Association of School Boards Selden Fulton U. S Crawfordsville Lions Club Joe Jones John Hamil Mr. Jones Herb Rich Lions Jones Farm Robert Carr Haydn Thomas Lions Club Extension Service
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