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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1966

Page

1

Kidnapper shot dead by farm boy ends long search

Peggy Ann Brodnick was rescued unharmed after a 15-year-old farm boy fired at the kidnapper through a Fort Littleton window. The kidnapper, William D. Hollenbaugh, 44, was killed. an FBI agent and a deputy were wounded earlier amid a multi-agency chase across the Tuscarora range near Shade Gap, Pennsylvania.

Shade Gap UPI Peggy Anne Brodnick Larry Rubeck Fort Littleton William D. Hollenbaurgh Hollenbaugh FBI Peggy Ann Francis Sharpe Rubeck Farm Rubeck McConnellsburg Russell Pennsylvania Maryland Tuscarora Range Anderson

Johnson calls for American unity

President Johnson warned that halting Red aggression in Viet Nam could trigger a general Asian war and derided policy critics as Nervous Nellies who would cut and run. He urged about 7,000 supporters at a Chicago fund raising rally to put away divisive conduct and unite behind his Viet Nam policy.

Washington UPI Johnson Viet Nam Chicago Houston Tex

Native of Washington Terry Anderson Rites to Be Held

The body of FBI agent Terry Anderson 42 shot and killed Tuesday in Pennsylvania returns to Washington for funeral services and burial. He was a Drake University athlete native of Washington Iowa and served in the FBI since 1951.

Terry Anderson FBI Shade Gap Washington Drake University Drake UPI Anderson Pennsylvania Jones Funeral Home Des Moines Federal Bureau of Investigation Iowa Peggy Ann Brodnick Paul Morrison Marine Corps Morrison Philadelphia Harrisburg Arkansas

Beck in attack on record of Hughes

Robert K. Beck, Republican candidate for governor, urged Iowa to shed a governor he blamed for slow growth. He cited Iowa’s 1960–65 population rise of 2,463, contrasting it with South Dakota, and projected a $232 million boost if Iowa matched that rate. Beck called for top minds to tackle economic, industrial, and agricultural problems and warned against an anti free enterprise legislature.

Des Moines UPI Robert K. Beck Iowa Beck South Dakota Hughes

Weather Summary for Iowa by United Press International

Generally fair and mild through Friday. Lows tonight 40 to 45 and highs Thursday 65 to 70. Warmer conditions expected Friday.

Iowa

Schwengel targets flaws in anti poverty program

Fred Schwengel speaking at an Iowa County Republican dinner in Williamsburg urged overhaul of the War on Poverty arguing mismanagement and waste. He blamed incumbent John Schmidhauser for inaction and promised reforms to make the program effective and focused on those in need.

Iowa County Williamsburg Fred Schwengel Schwengel Davenport Congress West Virginia Job Corp Davenport Republican John Schmidhauser Schmidhauser

Two Newsweek Reporters Beaten in Watts Raid

In Watts a mob of about 20 Negro youths attacked two Newsweek reporters, Karl Fleming and David Moberg, after a march of some 500 people to a police station. Fleming suffered a fractured jaw and concussion, Moberg a black eye. both were treated and released. Police restored order by dawn as looting and vandalism followed the incident.

Los Angeles UPI News Watts Karl Fleming Newsweek David Moberg Fleming Oak Park Hospital Daniel Freeman Hospital Inglewood Moberg Gem Liquor San Pedro St

Retired Navy officer receives DeBakey artificial heart

Walter L. McCans, 61, of Seattle, awake and talking in limited fashion after surgeons implanted a DeBakey artificial heart at Methodist Hospital. He is the second patient in a month to receive the device, with the first dying from a lung collapse. Hospital officials say his condition is improving and assess 48 to 72 hours for full judgment.

Houston UPI Navy Michael DeBakey Walter L. McCans Seattle, Wash DeBakey Methodist Hospital Ted Bowen McCans Marian McCans Bowen Washington Senate Appropriations Committee Marcel de Rudder de Rudder New York

Freeman speaks Red Cross at SE Iowa meeting

Robert Freeman, assistant Red Cross manager for the midwest, spoke at a southeast Iowa association gathering at Captain's Table. He praised Red Cross volunteers, noted blood supply role and charity programs, and said the next meeting will be at Hotel Manning in Keosauqua.

American Red Cross Iowa SE Association S. Con Coupland Oskaloosa Les Grim Washington Jim Kerkove Sigourney Manning Keosauqua Robert Freeman Red Cross Midwest Freeman ARC

Buddhists Down American Plane Over Vietnam Port

Anti government troops at the Tien Hoa Buddhist pagoda shot down an American OIE Birddog observation plane near Da Nang city. The US pilot and Marine observers were rescued with minor injuries. A crash landing occurred on a dirt road near a beach across the Da Nang river as other Vietnamese aircraft circled and leaflets urged 1st Corps troops to unite against the Viet Cong.

DA Nang API Tien Hoa 1St Corps

Gemini 9 Engine Failure Sparks Investigation

Cape Kennedy UPI reports engineers probe an Atlas rocket engine malfunction that spoiled the Gemini 9 mission as astronauts Thomas Stafford and Eugene Cernan return to training. Officials aim to determine the cause of the haywire engine and prevent recurrence.

Cape Kennedy Upi Thomas Stafford Eugene Cernan

Ky Wins Reassertion After Da Nang clashes

In Da Nang rebels block political moves as Premier Ky installs a new northern military commander. Loyalist marines and police reinforce Da Nang and Saigon amid protests by Buddhist youth. An American observation plane was shot down nearby with no casualties reported. An accidental marker error sparked investigation in War Zone C after an air strike plan.

Saigon UPS Tien Hoa da Nang Nguyen Cao Ky Mekong Delta Birmingham 1St Infantry Ifantry

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