Lighting bid reopened for Iowa highway junction project
Iowa State Highway Commission will hold bids for a lighting project at the junction of highways 92 and 1 north of Washington. Bids reopen in Ames on June 25 with a contract to be awarded that day. Specs call for eight aluminum or steel poles supporting nine lights. Washington County Deputy Don Robertson returns Presley Kirgan to Washington to face jail breaking charges after Kirgan escaped the county jail November 10, 1967 during a whisky theft case. Kirgan was located by Chicago officials in Illinois about a week ago. In Moscow, Cosmos 227, the fifth unmanned Cosmos satellite this month, enters low earth orbit. In Washington, former President Eisenhower shows progress after a heart attack, with doctors reporting a comfortable night at Walter Reed.
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Moline father held in daughter's murder
A 29-year-old Moline mechanic, Eugene Freeman, was held without bond on charges of murdering his 23 month old daughter Teresa last July. He was arrested in Davenport, while his 4-year-old son Dwayne remained missing as authorities cited years of accumulating evidence.
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Senate backs mail order gun ban in subcommittee vote
Washington United States Senate subcommittee approved the Johnson administration proposal to ban mail order sales of rifles and shotguns by a 9 to 0 vote. The measure heads to the full Judiciary Committee as hearings on registration and permits to own firearms proceed, with a broader push for tougher gun controls amid a looming anticrime bill.
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Extradition demanded for James Earl Ray in King case
UPI reports the United States formally seeks James Earl Ray extradition from Britain. Bow Street Magistrates Court, under Scotland Yard guard, set June 27 for a hearing on the request. Ray, captured June 8 at a London airport, appeared with forged Canadian passports naming Ramon George Sneyd and a loaded gun found on him.
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Washington memo hints at fountain restoration
An intercepted memo from city officials in Washington Iowa expresses anticipation of enjoying the fountain again. The note, signed WEJ, reflects a communal interest in reopening the public feature.
Mass surrender ends Viet Cong units near Saigon
A company of 121 Viet Cong and North Vietnamese troops surrendered after a three day battle with South Vietnamese marines on the outskirts of Saigon. All but 10 were wounded and 57 were hardline North Vietnamese. U.S. officials hailed the surrender as clearing the last major Viet Cong remnants from the Saigon area.
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Washington council debates fire truck and meter reader plan
Washington city council discussed a 1969 budget item for a new fire truck, with Fire Chief Tom Tanner and Lewis McFadden presenting estimates. Action taken included authorizing Read a Matics for meter reading where access is possible and mandating use for unentered homes and all new construction within city limits.
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Two Boys Admit Vandalism at Central Park Fountain
Two 17 year old Washington boys confessed to taking part in vandalism at Memorial Fountain in Central Park. They faced charges and juvenile authorities will handle disposition. City officials warned of renewed curfew talk as repairs continue and rewards were issued for information.
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Morale Letter From Iowa Guard Unit At Fort Carson
About one seventh of the Sioux City based Headquarters Company of the 133rd Infantry on active duty at Fort Carson Colorado signed a letter accusing unit leadership of undue harassment poor training and sleep deprivation The 118 signers urged proper training and asked officials to address the low morale The letter was sent to Gov Harold E Hughes Sen Jack Miller Rep Wiley Mayne and other officials Mayne announced an inquiry while Hughes planned to discuss the matter with officers and men at Fort Carson The battalion under Maj Junior Burkhead has about 850 soldiers from Iowa Nebraska South Dakota and Minnesota with armories in LeMars Sheldon Cherokee Mapleton and Ida Grove The letter notes the writers regret the need to send it but they feel compelled by moral obligation to inform interested parties of the problem
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Paul Reynolds Joins National Bank of Washington as Auditor
Paul G. Reynolds is hired as auditor and teller by the National Bank of Washington. He will start June 24, coming from Ottumwa after a Navy career and twenty one years as a Field Engineer with Burroughs Corporation. He plans to live in Washington with wife and two sons Ron 15 and Brian 10. hobbies include photography and hunting. wife decorates.
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Jordan lawyers offer aid in Sirhan Bishara Sirhan case
Public defenders acknowledged received word from Jordanian lawyers offering to assist in Sirhan Bishara Sirhan's defense for the Kennedy assassination. Richard S. Buckley said the office would not share responsibility and would step back if the defendant wants Jordanian counsel and they are legally qualified in California. Reports said Jordanian bar chose four attorneys and would travel to the U S. Sirhan remained under tight security at Los Angeles County Jail.
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Weather in Iowa Partly Cloudy With Severe Storms
Partly cloudy Iowa forecast with a few isolated severe thunderstorms this evening. Lows range from the mid 50s to mid 60s. Wednesday brings variable clouds and cooler conditions with highs in the 70s in the north and 80s in the south.
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Probate of Will and Executor Appointment
Public notice announces probate of a will and the appointment of an executor for the estate of Onia Roberts, with details guiding any claims to be filed by the specified deadline and naming the issuing legal authority.
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