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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1968
Page
1
Light rain fell in the Washington area during the night though not in measurable amounts. This follows more than two inches of rain recorded earlier in the week, marking one of the wettest weeks in Washington County in some time.
Rep. Fred Schwengel of Iowa charges a pattern of campaign contributions by the trucking industry influenced the progress of a trucking bill through Congress. The measure would let states permit larger trucks on the federal highway system and has moved through committees with limited debate. Schwengel urges a formal hearing and public disavowal by involved members amid calls for action to curb outside influence.
Up to several thousand students rioted in Mexico City, hurling rocks at officers who responded with teargas and clubs. Nine people were hospitalized, including students, two riot policemen, and a woman allegedly pushed in front of a car. Dozens were reportedly arrested as Red Cross treated crowd injuries.
Deputy premier Ota Sik accuses Stalinists in the Czech Communist party of trying to derail Prague reform. He calls for Russian restraint as Moscow pressures for democratization and cites broad public support and petitions backing the reformers led by Alexander Dubcek.
Cleveland Mayor Carl Stokes withdraws all National Guard troops from the Negro East Side after violence leaves 10 dead. About 1,200 guardsmen leave, 1,500 remain on standby with hopes of Sunday withdrawal. Police end 12 hour shifts as memorial services planned for slain officers. A suspect in the killings, Fred Evans, awaits a murder hearing.
Gross defends his claim that he should sit as a delegate at large at the GOP national convention in Miami Beach. Iowa’s contest hinges on a disputed vote change by Sioux County and a later reconsideration vote, with Mrs. Rohm contesting the suspension and Gross asserting county options prevented changes after announcements.
CAMP DODGE Iowa UPI Thirty six peace officers became the first graduates of Iowa s new Law Enforcement Academy here Friday The diplomas were handed out at graduation exercises by Donald M Statton chairman of the academy council and State Sen Warren Kruck R Boone vice chairman The certificates represented successful completion of four weeks of training in police work and methods One graduate Robert S Priest of the Ankeny Police Department summed up the academy effectiveness by saying It allows small town officers to be as well prepared as large city officers It gives us the ability to talk the same language Theodore L Richling U S Attorney for the Nebraska District told graduates in his commencement address they would have to face a lack of support from the press and fellow citizens
In Washington, D C, Stereotypers Local No 19 ratified a three year contract after a three day blackout. The wage package adds about four dollars per week versus prior increases, with a $36 weekly raise over the agreement. The Washington Publishers Association had offered $32 while the unions sought $40.
A clipped memo addressed to Rep. H R Gross raises a provocative question about offering a seat to a lady. The fragment suggests a social or political exchange, with the sender identified as WEJ and a reference to a potential gesture in a formal setting.
North Vietnamese forces ambushed a column of U S Marine tanks on Vietnam's northern coast near An Hoa, killing five Leathernecks and wounding 33. Marines replied, driving off 40 enemy fighters as the battle ended near Da Nang, amid a broader pattern of crossborder attacks. An airfield strike caused light damage. a Marine A6 Intruder carrying bombs was destroyed, with one crew rescued after bailing out.
Partly cloudy with scattered showers or thunderstorms mostly in east and south Iowa. Locally heavy rain likely in the extreme southeast. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph, shifting elsewhere. Highs in the mid 80s to lower 90s. Tonight cooler and less humid with lows in the 50s northwest to 60s-65 southeast.
Public notices include minutes of the city council meeting a quarterly financial statement for the Community School District and an annual financial statement for the Community School District with related notices and deadlines.
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