Chaos Deepens as Saigon Battles Surge Across Vietnam
Government fighters strafed a rebel relief column near Da Nang killing five and wounding two Marines as anti American protests erupt in Saigon. Rebels, Buddhist leaders, and Hue crowds vow resistance amid looming civil war and calls for U S intervention.
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Program at high school here Baccalaureate on Sunday
Washington High School schedules its annual Baccalaureate program for Sunday at 8 p.m. in the gym. Rev W J Stevens of Christian Tabernacle will preach on Wanted: Men of Vision with support from Rev Blair Burrichter and Rev Stevens assisting. Music by the high school chorus conducted by Vernon Feuerhelm. Barbara Humston organist. Commencement Thursday May 26 at 8 p.m. features four seniors Mollie Kneen Martin McCarthy Steve Keating and Carol Wilson. Class Day Monday afternoon honors seniors for scholastic and extra-curricular achievements.
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Steve Keating
Carol Wilson
Respiratory Failure Claims Artificial Heart Patient in Houston
Walter L. McCans, 61, a Navy veteran from Woodinville, Washington, died at Methodist Hospital in Houston after receiving an artificial heart last Tuesday. He developed pulmonary insufficiency and underwent further surgery amid complications. He was the third patient to receive the device from Dr. Michael DeBakey. the first two also died.
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Israel to buy US war planes amid Middle East balance
Israel will receive American tactical aircraft in a deal announced by its government. Details on exact models were not released, but sources said older A4 Skyhawks may be included. The sale aims to counter Soviet arms gains and balance Jordanian and Arab forces in the region.
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Iowa Weather Summary: Cloudy to Storms and Warm Weekend
Weather Iowa shows cloudy conditions tonight with thunderstorms in the south and east, clearing west with showers in the east. Locally heavy rainfalls southeast and extreme south through the period. Warmer east and north tonight and Saturday. Low tonight 45 northwest to upper 50s southeast. High Saturday in the 70s. Outlook Sunday partly cloudy and mild with widely scattered showers.
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Schwengel Attacks Freeman At GOP Convention
Former Republican Congressman Fred Schwengel denounces Orville Freeman as the worst secretary of agriculture in a speech to Washington County Republicans. He cites defense pork cuts and price policies harming farmers, urging a shift in how agriculture is managed at the federal level.
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Wave of violence erupts in Watts after inquest and burglary shot
In racially tense south central Los Angeles a Thursday night wave of shooting rock throwing and beating erupted in Watts triggered by an inquest into a police shooting and a burglary suspect being wounded. Up to 150 youths attacked cars bricks were hurled at storefronts a shop owner fired at a vehicle and a KNXT mobile unit was hit. Police wearing black beret headgear reported 28 arrests in the Negro area since 5 p.m. Thursday.
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Summer reading program begins at Washington library
The Children's Summer Reading Program opens June 20 and runs through July 18 at the Washington Public Library. Directed by Mrs. Tom Brown, it invites kindergarten through fifth grade children to attend Monday to Friday 9:00 to 10:30 for storytelling films songs and book talks. Each child keeps a personal reading record with books supplied by the library. certificates awarded for meeting a minimum books read and good attendance. last year 375 youngsters participated.
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County parks see rising use with new shelter houses
Washington County Conservation Board reports a spring surge in county park use. Work by custodian John Davis has focused on mowing cleaning and graveling due to wet weather. Planned summer improvements include new boat landings on the Iowa and Skunk Rivers and a new shelter house at Marr Park.
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McNamara Seeks Draft Changes Amid Inequities Debate
Two dispatches analyze the U.S. draft status as Defense Secretary McNamara calls for correcting inequities. About 170000 18-year-olds register monthly, yet only 70000 join the military, with 45 percent rejected for mental physical or moral reasons. Proposals include abolishing the draft for a volunteer force.
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