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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1969
Page
1
A sheriff's sale notice misidentified a Wellman resident as Virgil E Davis of Washington creating trouble for the Washington man who shares the same name. The notice referred to Virgil Eugene Davis of Wellman, not Virgil Edwin Davis of Washington.
Apollo 11 blasts off exactly on time carrying astronauts Neil Armstrong Michael Collins and Edwin Aldrin on a historic voyage to reach the moon. Arm strong reports a good start while Launch Director Petrone calls it a perfect liftoff as the crew heads toward lunar orbit aboard Columbia and Eagle amid a massive crowd at Cape Kennedy.
An intercepted memo notes APOLLO 11 reports a perfect liftoff and extends wishes for success on the moon mission. The message is signed by Wes.
Public notice announces probate proceedings for the estate of Blanche E. Bealer and the appointment of the executor. Details include filing location and deadline for claims per local probate rules. Citations reference official court records and required notice periods for interested parties.
University of Iowa bans pets in married student housing prompting a public demonstration by Hassmans and area families. About 10 children and multiple pets paraded outside housing offices to urge rule changes, asserting adults and parents should decide pet allowances.
Des Moines leaders and lawmakers face a welfare diet challenge as national group Mothers for Dignity and Justice urges them to survive a week on welfare payments. Des Moines leader Katherine Bryson says Gov. Ray and Lt. Gov. Jepsen declined, while Rep. John Tapscott and his wife plan a one week test.
The 10 mile levee protecting about 10 000 acres of farmland between Oakville and Wapello on the Iowa River held a crest of 17.4 feet late Tuesday night officials said the river began to drop early today Capt Ed Walsh of the Iowa National Guard described a 70 foot section caving in at about 5 p m and the dike being reinforced with about 1500 sandbags Marines and Civil Air Patrol volunteers remained on duty stockpiling sandbags in weak spots the water stood on top in three places but was not washing off and the levee appeared to hold after a high crest at 11 p m
The Apollo 11 launch drew an estimated crowd topping one million as beaches, camps, parking lots, and highways overflowed. Brevard County’s population reportedly quadrupled in the days before liftoff, with bumper to bumper traffic on U.S. 1 and all Titusville parking spots filled by dawn.
A Saigon delegation spokesman urged the Communists to respond now to Thieu's offer allowing Viet Cong participation in jointly supervised general elections. He said the offer is fair and warned Ky may push withdrawal if rejected. Officials awaited Thursday's session for a clearer reply while North Vietnamese denounced the plan.
The Iowa Civil Rights Commission filed a formal complaint against Cedar Rapids Gary Gohmann Associates and owner Gary Gohmann over the use of "choose your own neighbor" selling tactics. The case raises questions about discrimination via neighborhood outreach and may lead to a public hearing if no agreement is reached. the Real Estate Commission notes the practice is widespread but informal and would require evidence of rights violations to act.
Partly cloudy conditions prevail in Iowa through Thursday with a chance of occasional showers or thunderstorms tonight and again Thursday. Lows range from 65 to 70 in the northwest and 70 to 77 in the southeast. Highs Thursday reach 83 to 90 degrees.
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