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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1969
Page
1
In Vineland New Jersey police linked recurring grave flag thefts to a sighting of squirrels pulling mini flags from poles before retreating to trees. The incident sparked public anger and a promise of full prosecution.
Houston reports that Apollo 11 lunar dust might shelter germs. Dr M D Randall of the World Health Organization calls studies at the Lunar Receiving Laboratory crucial for medical science, though the danger to Earth is considered slim.
A brief intercepted memo notes that Washington County events resemble a fair but imply far more. The document mentions officials and a personal sign off, suggesting heightened expectations or concerns about the fair status and oversight.
United Press International reports Iowa will see fair and cooler conditions tonight, Friday generally fair with lows in the 50s northwest to 60s southeast and highs in the 80s. Saturday’s outlook shows little change across the state.
President Nixon, arriving in New Delhi after touring Asia, urged a generation of uninterrupted peace and opposed Soviet security blocs in Asia. He met Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to discuss India’s economic woes, fears of neighbors, and U.S. aid needs, stressing Asian solutions by Asians with U.S. help.
Washington district schools report multiple additions ahead of September. Lincoln Elementary gains two relocatable classrooms priced at 21,950 and will house two second grade classes. A new 40 by 60 library building at the high school costs 29,785 and will be carpeted and air conditioned. Total funding comes from the district schoolhouse fund via a 2 percent mill levy, avoiding new tax money. Zieglowsky Builders enclose stairwells and install a circular emergency exit at the Distributive Education room. Completion depends on material availability.
Diplomatic sources say the United States Britain and France plan to sound out the Soviet Union on talks that could lead to removing the Berlin Wall. The discussions would cover improved access and communications in Berlin with tearing down the wall as a secondary, undetermined topic.
Enrico Romulo Fernando Enrico y Navales from the Philippines will be a temporary Washington High School student, living with Mr. and Mrs. James Harris. He arrives August 8 and comes from Saint Paul College in Dumaguete City. He aims for nuclear physics or engineering and has led in student council, Boy Scouts, drama, debating, and senior class activities.
Brig. Gen. Joseph G. May was named Iowa Adjutant General to succeed Maj. Gen. Junior F. Miller. Gov. Robert D. Ray said May will take over Sept. 1 after Miller retires. May has led Iowa National Guard efforts since 1964 and expects no major changes while planning possible reorganizations in about three years. He notes current strength near 10,000 with 52 communities and says plans exist to handle natural and manmade disasters under Ray. May, 46, has served since 1956. his prior Marine Corps service began in 1942. Miller's annual pay was $20,689. May’s could differ due to federal setting.
Notice of acceptance of bids on gasoline for the school district and an estimate of County Hospital expenditures are shown in today’s public notices.
The Washington County Fair begins Monday August 4 with new features carried over from last year. 4-H and FFA members bring prize cattle hogs sheep and horses while girls display food and nutrition projects in the Armory Building. Dairy cattle judging starts 1 15 pm and 4-H garden judging at 1 30. A twilight tractor pull offers over 1000 dollars in prize money and the Wyman Kitchen Band plus Harmony Four perform.
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