Citywide alley trash collection suspended due to mud
Washington residents are told to place garbage at curb for pickup as alleys remain muddy. A two car crash on South 2nd and East Jefferson left Robert O. German with whiplash. Michael Pacha fined $25 for failure to stop. Snowstorm expectations in NYC fail to materialize. other brief items include Santa Claus California sale and a Mondovi Liars Club Month proclamation.
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Weather Tonight and Tuesday in Iowa From UPI
Partly cloudy conditions predicted for tonight and Tuesday. Warmer Tuesday with low temperatures in the teens and highs in the 30s. Outlook shows Wednesday with considerable cloudiness and a chance of snow in the western portion.
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Nixon pleased with his tour and new trust abroad
President Nixon, back at the White House after an eight day European tour, said the trip solidified Western unity and opened new channels with opponents. He cited a rising European trust in the United States and a shared sense of consultation, while Agnew called it a sign of new maturity in foreign policy.
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Apollo 9 lifts off on first moon mission test spider
Apollo 9 blasted into earth orbit for a 10 day flight to test the lunar lander nicknamed spider. Commander James McDivitt, David Scott, and Russell Schweickart reported smooth systems as the rocket placed the crew in orbit and began first docking and spacewalk tests.
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Berlin Airliners Harassed by Reds in Berlin Crisis
The BEA Comet approached Berlin from Bonn as Communist jets kept distance but did not molest the airliner. Western airlines vow to fly through three corridors to isolated West Berlin amid East German protests and Soviet warnings. East Germans slow highway traffic as crisis grows. In San Francisco Chinatown, 62 injured as police clash with youths during Chinese New Year parade fallout.
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West Chester Marine Killed in Vietnam
Cpl Samuel A Eklofe a West Chester area marine was killed by rifle fire from a sniper on February 25 1969 while serving in Vietnam His death was reported to his parents Mr and Mrs Alvin Eklofe of route 2 Keota The 19 siblings and his Bronze Star decorated service mark his sacrifice The family traveled to Ottumwa to arrange funeral details pending arrival of the body
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Ottumwa
County Board of Education Expenditure Report
County Board of Education presents an official expenditure report detailing spending across departments for the fiscal period. The document itemizes sums disbursed to schools, administrative costs, facilities, and transportation, providing transparency on budget allocations and use.
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Iowa settles antitrust suit with five drug firms
Iowa will receive 1.827 million dollars from an out of court settlement with Pfizer American Cyanamid Bristol-Myers Squibb Olin Mathieson and Upjohn Co for alleged price fixing of broad spectrum antibiotics from 1953 to 1958. About 365000 dollars will go to state and county hospitals in Iowa.
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Intercepted Memo Astronauts In Space
A curious intercepted memo hints at astronauts in space feeling dizzy as observers on Earth react with suspense and humor. The fragment implies onboard discomfort and public fascination with spaceflight.
Iowa lawmakers near midway point in 1969 session amid miniskirt flap
Iowa legislators pause seven weeks into the 1969 session after tackling abortion, taxes and a June 1969 primary bill. GOP leaders voice cautious optimism while Democrats say little has been accomplished. A recess runs until March 10 with an April 23 adjournment target. The agenda includes appropriation bills, a $230 million school aid measure, reapportionment and redistricting plans.
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Andrew Frommelt
Rockets Hit Saigon Amid Fresh Guerrilla Offensive
Guerrillas fired three 100 pound rockets into Saigon today. One hit a hospital near the U S Embassy. Civilian deaths reached at least 12 with 20+ wounded in the second Communist shelling of Saigon in eight days. A 3 year old boy was killed on the riverfront near the Majestic Hotel.
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David Lamb
Cam Lo
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New Jersey
Battle on Siberia border sparks Sino Soviet clash
Moscow and Peking traded threats after Sunday fighting along the Damansky Island Ussuri River border in Far East Russia. Both sides blamed the other and reported casualties in the most serious Sino Soviet clash since their split nearly a decade ago.
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