11 Mar 1971
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1971
Page
1
Notice lists plans to dispose of an alley in Washing city and probate actions for the estates of Joseph Vodicka and Jennie Madden with appointments of executors and related proceedings.
Des Moines UPI reports Governor Robert D. Ray admits the Iowa General Fund will likely run a deficit of about 25 million, 13 million more than his original forecast. He unveils a nine point program to cover the gap without new taxes beyond the planned increases, including higher income taxes and cigarette levies, and an 8 million economy drive across state government.
Washington Community school board actions include approving a 6800 base pay for the coming year, raising $100 from the current base, and scheduling a salary committee meeting next Wednesday at 9 pm. Resignations accepted include Harrington Griggs Ulin McDonald Jeffrey.
UPI reports heavy ground fighting in the Sepone area of Laos as North Vietnamese tanks allegedly enter the area amid massive air strikes. US sources credit B52 raids with killing at least 600 in two days, pushing Communist deaths past 7,000 since the Feb 8 Laotian operation. reporter Barney Seibert was blocked by ground fire while approaching the battlefield.
The Washington County Manpower Study Committee prepares a county wide survey. About 8 800 questionnaires were mailed to 21 communities to assess current and potential labor resources and support employment counseling and training opportunities.
FT BENNING Ga UP testimony in the murder court martial of Lt William L Calley Jr ended today after Col Oran K Henderson disclosed that higher actions around My Lai were weighed against civilian deaths even as the operation progressed Henderson commanded the brigade that oversaw the My Lai assault task force He testified the division commander Maj Gen Samuel W Koster ordered a report on civilian casualties about two hours after the helicopter mission began on March 16 1968 Calley 27 faces premeditated murder charges for the deaths of 102 civilians in My Lai The judge Col Reid W Kennedy told the jury it may request further testimony after deliberations and set final arguments for Monday
United Press International reports Iowa will stay cloudy tonight and Friday with a chance of light rain or snow. Lows in the 30s, colder in the west Friday, highs around 30 in the north to the 40s in the south.
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