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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1971

Page

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Injured driver in Washington County crash and other briefs

Pamela June Tolander of West Chester was injured in a single vehicle crash on a curves north of Washington at 1 30 a m. She was taken to Washington County hospital and later to University Hospitals in Iowa City in serious condition. A fire occurred as the car left the road and wreckage blocked the ditch. A second brief notes a Rock Island freight derailment near Muscatine injuring no one. 24 of 129 cars derailed with perishables, traveling about 30 mph.

Pamela June Tolander West Chester Washington Washington County Hospital University Hospitals Iown City Tolander Muscatine UPL Rock Island Kansas City Chicago Musnear Fairport Milwaukee Jackson Junction Turkey Valley Duane Bushman Dale Reisner West Union

Jepsen to Run for Iowa Governor in 4th Term Fight

Iowa Gov. Roger Jepsen announced he will seek the state's highest office, challenging Gov. Robert D. Ray in the GOP primary. Jepsen, 42, said he would travel Iowa to build support and issue his policy statements before a formal September announcement. Ray welcomed the news, noting Jepsen has campaigned already and predicting the move may tire the public.

Ames UPI Iowa Board of Public Instruction Paul Johnston Johnston Robert D. Ray Senate James Walter Des Moines Roger Jepsen Republican Party Jepsen Fort Des Moines Ray Towa Privace Lake Okoboji Towans Wadena

Johnson memoirs reveal early Vietnam military push in 1964

Former President Johnson reportedly acknowledged in unpublished memoirs that he prepared for large scale military involvement in Vietnam in 1964 before the depth of U.S. commitment was public. He described initial defense of South Vietnam, hesitation over bombing North Vietnam, and caution about provoking a broader war.

Garden City N.Y UPI Johnson Vietnam U.S Jay Long Island Newsday Kennedy South Vietnam Washington Dallas Robert F. Kennedy America China Nowada North

Nixon urges improved care for aged in Medicare reform

President Nixon called for cutting federal Medicare and Medicaid benefits to substandard nursing homes described as dumping grounds for the dying. He urged a new attitude toward old age, highlighting the role and value of senior citizens while tying the plan to revenue sharing and expanded elder involvement. He spoke to about 2,000 at a Chicago convention and welcomed by Mayor Daley.

Chicago UPI Nixon mid-America Indiana National Retired Teachers Association American Association of Retired Persons America Richard J. Daley Michigan Avenue

Washington High student Craig Caldwell elected FBLA vice president

Washington High School senior Craig Caldwell was elected as the north central regional vice president of FBLA. Leigh Ann Hansen placed third nationally in Miss FBLA contest, while Donna McClure lost to an eventual Michigan winner in the national finals. Caldwell’s bid followed a May request by the state chairman, and he will attend state and national leadership events, with duties across Iowa Illinois Indiana Michigan Minnesota Ohio Wisconsin and Missouri.

Leigh Ann Hansen Craig Caldwell Future Business Leaders of America Miami Fla Leigh Ann Craig Lounual Photo Washington High School FBLA Next Land Dale Caldwell Washington Lyle Hansen Donna McClure Don McClure Michigan Florida J. Berdo Carmen Black Karen Marek Steve Johnson Kathy Marek Scott Turnipseed Jane Deaton Iowa Fbla Iowa Illinois Indiana Minnesota Ohio Wisconsin Missouri Houston Texas

Critical medical supply shortage at Celebra tion of Life festival

At the Celebration of Life rock festival in MCCREA Louisiana about 40,000 youths face a deteriorating health situation with shortages of personnel water and supplies. Dr. William Abruzzi reports up to 1,500 patients daily amid many accidents overdoses and sunburns stressing a four doctor medical team. Drugs were reportedly seen openly earlier in the week but appear to have declined.

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Intercepted Memo From Leigh and Craig at Washington Longraduations

The memo references Leigh and Craig at Washington Longraduations and mentions FBLA in a playful sign off from Wes. It preserves the tone of a casual, campus style note without exposing sensitive details.

Tornadoes Rake Rural Iowa Towns Killing One and Damaging Homes

Tornadoes cut across northeast Town and surrounding counties causing one death. Barns and roofs collapsed, trains derailed, power lines and telephone service disabled as residents began cleanup. Weather damaged Eldorado and Jackson Junction hardest with schools and churches impacted.

United Press International Eldorado Fayette County Jackson Junction Winneahick County Levert Simpson Nell Lantonson West Union Pratt Wheroe Rae

Court urged to allow war stories in Vietnam coverage

The Washington Post argues the Supreme Court should reject government efforts to block Pentagon papers about Vietnam War planning, warning that censorship would set a unconstitutional precedent. Post lawyers say resuming the series on policy-making at the Pentagon would serve a clear objective of informing the public.

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