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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1971

Page

6

Seven youths walk 130 miles to protest draft plan

DES MOINES UP I says seven youths aged 19 to 25 finished a 130 mile walk from Iowa City to Des Moines to protest the proposed extension of the draft law. Stephanie Weller a 19 year old University of Town student from North Canton Ohio noted knee and foot pains but said they had one bad day in rain and mud. The group left Iowa City last Wednesday morning and reached Des Moines Thursday along U.S. 34.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Stephanie Weller University of Town North Canton Ohio Iowa City Lowa Statehouse Tim Gardner Towa City Th State Capitol Federal Sons Harold E. Hughes Jackler R - Town Eileen Kruse George Jim Moore Town City Federal Building Stan Brown Miller Clark Rasmussen Hughes Rasmussen Senate

Des Moines Hog Market Report Shows Mixed Trade

UPI reports moderate activity in the interior Town southern Minnesota hog market with demand described as good. Butchers and sows rose about 25 cents, with receipts Thursday at 77 000 and prior weeks at 6 000 and 54 000. Prices listed for various weight ranges and sow categories.

Des Moines UPI Minnesota U.S

Grain prices and a home sale reminder in one brief

Livestock market listing shows Wheat May ranges from 159 to 161 and Corn and Soybeans with varied May, Sep and Nov figures. A garage sale ad urges fast, low cost results via a “people reacher” family want ad and provides the number 659-2191.

Keota Iowa Family Want Dial

Black Panthers freed by jurors acquitted in New York

A mixed jury of eight whites and four blacks found all 13 defendants not guilty on 156 counts of arson conspiring to bomb police stations and stores and attempted murder of two patrolmen. The verdict came after eight months of trial, the longest in New York history. Foreman James Fox and juror Jim Butters defended the decision, while several defendants remain in custody on related charges and others fled bail. The courtroom erupted in jubilation as the not guilty verdicts were read.

New York UPI New York State James Fox Afreni Shakur Joan Bird Bandar Pedatos Lumumba Shakur Carl E. Squire Robert Collier Walter Johnson William E. King Jr Gucuis Powell Lee Roper Ali Bey Haysan Alex McKiver Michael Tabor Richard Moore Tabor Moore Algeria Squire Shakur King Hassan Collier Long Island City House of Detention Yeausy Fox Jim Butters Butters Bloomingdale's Abercrombie & Fitch

VFW District Meet Planned by Post and Auxiliary

The VFW Post 3949 and Auxiliary arrange a district meet on Saturday May 15 at Post 3949 Town City. Auxiliary registration at 9 30 a m with floor practice at 10 a m. meeting starts 1 30 p m. Department president Helen Wulf of Muscatine named Auxiliary rep. VEW Post registration at 10 a m at the Post Home. meeting 1 30 p m. lunch served early and dinner later. Activities run through 8 p m with a dance at 8 30 p.m.

VFW The Eagles Helen Wulf Muscatine VEW Fan Banc Fom

Friendship Club meets with 14 members and 3 children present

Mrs Gladys Wulf hosted the Friendship Club gathering on Thursday with 14 members and three children in attendance. A plant and bulb exchange was held, Ruth Gideon provided entertainment, and traveling bingo was played with prizes awarded to Mrs Ted Meyer, Mrs Martin, Mrs William Wulf, Mrs Mary Roberts, and Mrs Jo Kautma. Refreshments followed.

Gladys Wulf Friendship Club Ruth Gideon Irs Ted Meyer Martin William Wulf

Senate faces long wait on SST funding in money bill

The Senate Appropriations Committee voted 13 to 7 to accept a House action converting 85.3 million in termination funds for the Supersonic Transport into development money. A continuing resolution would let the Post Office meet payroll and the food stamp program continue, while a draft extension and SST vote hinge on further Senate action and possible filibuster.

Washington UPD Senate Senate Appropriations Committee House Post Office Allen J. Ellender D-La Appropriations Mike Gravel Alaska

Multiple Estate and Household Auction Listings in Iowa

A column outlines several upcoming auctions across Iowa. C A Stephens Estate on 4th Street Columbus Junction hosts a 1:00 p.m. sale on May 15 for furniture and antiques. Ward and Albertson Estate hold a 1:00 p.m. sale May 15. Paul Nebel hosts a 5:00 p.m. sale May 22 for household goods east edge of Wayland. Lydia Horak Estate conducts a May 22 auction at Washington Fairgrounds. Robert W Williams owner lists a 10:30 a.m. May 22 sale at 805 Main Street Fairfield. Washington County Fairgrounds sale set for 6:20 p.m. May 25. Livestock and plowing equipment sales are noted at Wapello and Washington Livestock Sales Co, Columbus Junction area.

4Th Street Columbus Junction Iowa Main Street Fairfield Robert W. Williams Washington County Fairgrounds Clarence Samuelson Wedia Livestock Wapello Livestock Co Fumnbus Lowa Washington

Iowa Governor Seeks Action Beyond Aging Reports

Gov. Robert D. Ray told a White House conference that Iowa must move beyond reports on aging and enact broader action through a statewide network of agencies. He highlighted Iowa’s aging population, rural health shortages, and the need for medical manpower as key issues needing urgent attention.

Des Moines API Robert D. Ray White House Conference On Aging Ray Town Commission On Aging U.S. Senate Jack Miller R - Town Iowa

Major shakeup in Egyptian cabinet rocks Cairo power structure

In Cairo Sadat accepted six minister resignations and ousted a key ally two weeks after dismissing Vice President Aly Sabry amid a cabinet crisis. Libya Syria and Sudan leaders flew to Cairo pledging support as Jalloud Ayya and Numeiry reaffirm backing amid uncertain long term effects.

Cairo UPI Libya Syria Sudan Anwar Sadat Egypt Sadat Gamal Abdel Nasser Aly Sabry Sabry Middle East Hafez al Assad Muammar al Khadafy Maj Abdel Salam Jalloud Mahmoud el Ayya Jaafar Numeiry

Area Television Listings Feature Mixed Schedule

A fragmented TV guide shows 6:00 News slots, cartoons, talk shows, and films across channels. Programs include The Brady Bunch, Cousteau segments, Love American Style, News at ten, and theatre offerings with various hosts and sponsors listed in a dense, OCR-heavy page.

Eno Cousteau Lowe de Cavett Amer

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