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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1971

Page

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Concession Stand Break-In and Multiple Local Accidents

The Green Field concession stand was broken into Sunday night with ice cream bars and popsicles taken. A second break-in at the Omer Wagner Shell Station on East Washington reported, with cash and fishing gear missing. A two-car collision 11 miles north of Washington injured three and prompted hospital stays. a separate fatal accident occurred near Sibley involving three killed. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled juveniles lack an automatic jury trial right in certain offenses.

Green Field Jeff Buhr Omer Wagner Shell East Washington Washington Tony's Pizza Co University Iowa City Cal Dorset Willard Eugene Gray Iowa State Highway Commission Dixie Marie Lair Wever Iowa Lair Cindy Mindy Gray Washington County Highway Commission Sibley UPI Town 9 U.S. 59 Here Michael Jett Jessie Baxter Springs Kan Harold Honkomp Ashton Honkomp Darlene Garrett Donald Sibley Hospital Supreme Court

Viet rockets pound Fire Base Fuller in new assault

Communist forces fire 1000 rockets and mortars on Fire Base Fuller near the DMZ and press a ground attack as B 52s drop 500 tons in the area. The base lies five miles south of the DMZ and 20 miles inland, with Camp Carroll six miles southeast. A separate Cambodian action NE of Phnom Penh involved an intensive mortar barrage. No injuries reported for a visiting Cambodian general and U S military attaches aboard a helicopter.

Saigon VPI South Vietnam Demilitarized Zone Dmz Camp Carroll Phnom Penh U.S

Clarinda teen wins Miss Iowa title in 1964 pageant

Judith Stephens of Clarinda captured Miss Iowa after winning talent and swimsuit prelims at St. Ambrose College. She holds a 4.96 GPA at Morringside College and graduates summa cum laude. She will represent Iowa at Miss America in Atlantic City and may tour Europe next spring with Bettendorf travel agency.

Morchingside College Sioux City Stephens Iowa Towa J. W. Stephens Clarinda Atlantic City Miss Stephens Miss Towa Spaing Portgal Morocco Bettendorf Cheryl Browne Jamaica Long Island Miss Browne Lather College Decorah Vietnam U.S

Ray plans veto use to curb Iowa budget riders

Gov. Robert D. Ray signaled he will veto two late session provisions in appropriation bills. He would strike a regents revenue bonding rider that would limit major capital projects and curb state aid to the Harrison Detoxification Center in Des Moines. Ray warned the bond restriction would undermine funding plans and that cutting aid could force the center to close. He favors targeted support and delaying broader funds for alcoholism programs, promising quick action on the measures.

Des Moines UPI Robert D. Ray Iowa State Board of Regents Harrison Regents Town House House Iowa Senate Senate Ray Harrison Rider Harrison Center Oakdale Security

Governor Ray Memo Intercepted in Des Moines

Intercepted memo from Des Moines reveals Governor Ray sending a partisan signal with a veto, asserting the governor’s control over the last word. The leak underscores political tensions as aides discuss messaging and timing.

Wayne Johnson Wins Kiddie Parade Prize at Whoopee Days

Wayne Johnson was named a prize winner in Brighton's Kiddie Parade held during Whoopee Days on Saturday. He rode his bike hidden behind a pretend corn picker as judges announced the prize amid hot weather and a good-sized crowd.

Wayne Johnson Brighton Wayne Journal

Columbus police shoot youth amid flareup of violence

In Columbus Georgia a Black youth died after a car chase and roadblock incident during a period of racial tension near the Alabama border. Police Capt. Bobby Knox said Willie J. Osborn Jr. fled a car, ignored commands, attempted to run over officers, and brandished an object before officers fired multiple times.

Columbus APD Alabama Bobby Knox Willie J. Osborn Jr Knox Osborn

Army moves in Vietnam to test for heroin use

In Vietnam soldiers face urine tests for opiates using a new analyzer. Those positive will enter compulsory treatment and rehabilitation, with medical evacuation and up to six days of rehab as needed, while authorities stress no punishment for users. The move follows concern over heroin use among troops.

Long Binh Vietnam UPI Johnny L. Rogers E Military Sgt Rogers Zwolle Steve Willey Lodi Calif Willey Vietnam 1St Air Cavalry Division Cambodia William J. Shink Detroit Shink

Anthon Man Holds Five Hostages in Farm House Standoff

Woodbury County authorities say Anthon man Dennis Moore an Army medic on leave held five people at gunpoint for about three hours at his parents farm near Anthon. Moore forced the group to enter the home after finding his parents at a tavern and an argument followed. The hostages were Mr and Mrs Robert Hyer their son Gale and neighbors Ronnie Albers and Dennis Albers.

Sioux City UPI Woodbury County Dennis Moore Moore Frank Moore Moore Farm Rober Hyer Gale Ronnie Albers Dennis

Chef Quik Expands to New Kalona Plant

Chef Quik of Commerce City Colorado announced start of a 40 000 square foot plant in Kalona Iowa remodeling a former Maple Crest Turkey site. Production begins August 15 with 50 hires and plans for 200 within 18 months. The Denver firm cites access to beef pork and turkey as key, aided by the Iowa Development Commission. Roy Blatter becomes general manager and Tom McCarty plant manager.

Chef Quik Commerce City Colo Kalona Robert Knappe Quik Maple Crest Turkey Processing Knappe Kriss Burkhardt Iowa Iowa Development Commission Iowa Business Development. Credit, Corporation Denver Yellowstone National Park Roy Blatter Tom McCarty Blatter McCarty

Slaying of police enrages neighbors in Queens

About 200 Greek American residents in Long Island City gathered at dawn after patrolman Sam Beschel was shot and wounded. They confronted Daniel Ransom and his son Jan Ransom, 60 and 6 foot 8, who were beaten by the crowd before police subdued them. Beschel remained in fair condition at Elmhurst General Hospital.

New York UPI Long Island City Queens Sam Beschel Daniel Ransom Jan

Weather Outlook Southeast United Press Forecast

Mostly fair conditions with little temperature change. Tonight lows expected in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Tuesday forecasts call for further fair weather and a slight warming with highs in the mid 80s.

United Press International

Court battle over Pentagon papers heads to appeals court

UPI reports lawyers for The New York Times and the Justice Department argued the Pentagon papers case before a US Court of Appeals panel. The dispute hinges on First Amendment rights versus national security as publication pits press freedom against government secrecy with a possible Supreme Court ruling imminent.

New York UPI New York Times Justice Department Pentagon Supreme Court US. Court of Appeals Washington U.S. District Court Washington Post the Times Vietnam Court of Appeals Sers of National Security District Court Daniel Ellsberg The Times and Post Newsweek Magazine Henry Kissinger Nixon Johnson George McGovern Paul N. McCloskey

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