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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1968
Page
1
After seven weeks of debate the Senate approved a broad civil rights package by 61 to 19. The measure bans housing discrimination covering about 44.6 million dwellings and strengthens anti riot protections and federal safeguards for Black citizens and civil rights workers. Final approval seemed likely but House fate remained uncertain.
In Sofia romania refused to sign a communique endorsing a ban on the spread of nuclear weapons. The seven nation Warsaw Pact shows deep splits as Romania rejects Kremlin pressure while Bulgaria East Germany Czechoslovakia Poland and Hungary sign. Kosygin met Ceausescu but unity remains elusive amid Vietnam policy condemnation.
At the Nevada Test Site adverse weather halted a series of five nuclear detonations intended to trench a channel 820 feet long and 70 feet deep. Each 1 kiloton package was buried 135 feet underground, set 150 feet apart. An Atomic Energy Commission spokesman said the tests could guide future atom use in canaling harbors and passes through mountains.
Davenport police jailed Lyle Hinman, 19, of Muscatine on 18 charges after a high speed chase. His car was clocked at more than 9 miles an hour. Sixteen charges were traffic violations, plus alleged possession of alcohol by a minor and disorderly conduct. Companion Clavin Gleeves, 19, also of Muscatine, faced disorderly conduct charges.
North Vietnamese artillery intensified the assault on Khe Sanh Marine base with tear gas cannisters, forcing Marines to wear gas masks though no serious damage occurred. Fighting raged along the DMZ from Khe Sanh to Gia Linh as Marines and South Vietnamese forces reported hundreds of enemy deaths. Civilian casualties rose with guerrillas said to have killed 5,831 civilians this year and abducted 2,783, while new mass graves near Hue indicated at least 485 executions during the guerrilla occupation.
Thousands of students marched in Warsaw protesting censorship of a play. Police used riot sticks and tear gas to disperse crowds both outside and inside Polytechnical University where clashes escalated. One student was beaten as police entered university buildings amid ongoing demonstrations referencing freedom and democracy.
DES MOINES Iowa selective service director said antiwar demonstrations did not influence drafts. Col Glenn R Bowles noted Hershey’s Oct 26 1967 letter was advisory and Iowa asked boards to review any cases but none were submitted. A federal judge ruled Hershey’s letter was advisory not directive and boards may consider illegal demonstrations in deliberations.
DES MOINES Iowa farmers face no extension for signing up in the 1968 feed grain program. They must file intentions to participate by Friday March 15, according to USDA plans.
In Concord New Hampshire backers push a 15000 vote write in effort to push Nelson Rockefeller into Oregon primary campaigning. Nixon remains the only major active ballot candidate while Romney’s withdrawal and Rockefeller’s hints of potential entry shape the GOP race.
Des Moines police filed an open murder charge against 18-year-old Gary Thrasher in the fatal shooting of his 21-year-old wife Jayna during a domestic dispute at their home. Dr. Leo Luka said the couple argued for about two hours before the single shotgun blast struck Jayna. Thrasher was arrested blocks from the home after claiming the gun discharged accidentally.
In Belle Isle Louisiana a coal salt mine fire trapped 21 miners 1,200 feet underground. After 60 hours rescuers recovered bodies amid heat and carbon monoxide as relatives watched at the Cargill dock. An inspector urged improved fire protection and a new shaft. officials said several recommendations were already in place.
Key House Armed Services chairman L Mendel Rivers ruled out hearings this session to revise the draft system despite widespread GOP and Democratic pressure. He said President Johnson already has authority to address perceived inequities and the panel would not reopen the draft issue this year.
Public notices record the March city council minutes and the appointment of an administrator for the Anna Gordon estate. Names, dates, and procedural references indicate official actions and filings forthcoming on page 6.
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