27 Jun 1969
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1969
Page
1
The brief notes a humorous UPI item about a car advertised as an automatic two door hardtop with beam ceiling and fireplace. Other vignettes report oddities from St. Louis Minn and London and a Chatham cash find. A Pittsburgh duck tale mocks city dining habits with playful signatures from ducks.
U S cargo planes airlifted 40 tons to the 650 man Allied outpost at Ben Het after a 52 day siege by about 2,000 North Vietnamese. Five wounded, at least 75 artillery and rocket hits reported. Monsoon clears briefly enabling parachute drops by Caribou planes.
California Assembly passes a bill authorizing jail sentences for campus demonstrators. The measure targets illegal demonstrations at UC campuses and state colleges, despite objections that it may not deter militants. Assemblyman Murphy argues it empowers administrations to act.
An intercepted note from WEST WIND addressed to Iowa urges restraint and affection for trees. The memo signs off with a playful pose from WEJ, asking recipients to tame gentle caresses and expressing appreciation for trees.
Iowa Board of Regents adopted a resolution urging the three state universities to study ways to reduce operating costs. Presidents said deep cuts would require enrollment declines or program eliminations, while officials stressed preserving current programs and avoiding a doom-and-gloom scenario.
Strong winds sweep state as thunderstorms roll across Iowa. A tornado touched down near Manchester, damaging farms and structures while another tornado near Portland caused more destruction. Rain totals topped 1 inch in Washington with scattered power outages. No injuries reported. watches and warnings remained through the night.
Generally fair and cooler tonight with diminishing winds. Lows range from the 50s in the northwest to near 60 in the southeast. Saturday adds sun and thin clouds with slightly warmer readings, highs upper 70s to the north and 80s to the southeast. Sunday calls for increasing cloudiness and warmer temperatures.
Secretary Finch ends six month push to appoint Dr. John H. Knowles of Boston as assistant secretary for health and scientific affairs Describes protracted discussions and opposition led by Senator Dirksen and the AMA Knowles was favored by Finch and Nixon but faced heavy Senate and AMA resistance and Finch will recommend another nomination while noting Knowles' potential value to HEW
Des Moines UPI reports state surplus estimates for the fiscal biennium differ. Legislative Fiscal Analyst Gerry Rankin places the expected leftover at about 9.9 million, while the state comptroller’s office cites a 3 million surplus. Rankin notes the gap stems from using adjusted versus initial appropriations and explains many appropriations are guesses. The actual surplus will be known after July 1.
Paris UPI reported that Allied and Communist negotiators said the Vietnam peace talks were completely deadlocked after the 23rd session. The Communist delegation warned time is running out for America in the war, while the American side accused the Communists of non negotiation and insisted on coalition government terms being rejected.
London dispatch says the Soviet Union has launched a diplomatic drive for a wide Asia wide collective security system. The plan would include India, Ceylon and Mongolia in a nonaggression and economic cooperation pact backed by Moscow. Officials stress it is a defensive arrangement, not a formal military bloc, aimed at deterring China.
Technicians conducted a 113 hour Saturn V and Apollo 11 rehearsal to clear the way for a July 16 liftoff, with Neil Armstrong Michael Collins and Edwin Aldrin aiming for an eight day flight. A Delta rocket monkey mission tests weightlessness and duration.
The Washington YMCA board renamed the Quiet Room in the Y building to the Richard H. McCleery Room. Door plates and a plaque will mark the change honoring Richard H. McCleery, former YMCA president and longtime supporter, amid remodeling and expansion efforts.
Public notices announce probate of Grace Mottet will and the appointment of an executor. Official notices provide details on the estate process and filing requirements for interested parties.
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