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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1968
Page
1
The first bean feed of the fall season invites all YMCA boys in Washington to register and pay 75 cents by 10 30 a m Saturday. Menu includes Sloppy Joe hamburgers and baked beans with an open swim to follow noon.
President Johnson announced a bombing halt in Vietnam, injecting a major question into the presidential race. Humphrey called it prudent with little electoral impact, while Nixon and Wallace offered cautious or hopeful takes. Muskie discussed negotiations on cease fire and elections, and Agnew held strategy talks ahead of a final multi-state swing.
President Johnson ordered an immediate halt to bombing of North Vietnam at 8 am EST seeking to prompt serious peace talks with South Vietnam and the Viet Cong. He announced expanded Paris negotiations to begin next Wednesday and warned the war would continue unless North Vietnam proves its good faith. The move drew mixed reactions from Saigon and world leaders as the Paris talks structure was outlined with NLF participation.
Federal funds approved by the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation and the Iowa Conservation Commission will cover half of an estimated 77 thousand dollar development cost for Wellman’s new 18 acre town park. The balance comes from bequests by Howard Gardner and Esther Hamilton. Construction starts this fall with completion aimed by summer 1970 minus the swimming pool.
An intercepted memo urges Washingtonians to rise to the challenge and give their best for the Chest. The message, signed WEJ, emphasizes urgency and collective effort.
North Vietnam announced it will join broadened peace talks in Paris not before November 6 1968. The talks will include the Democratic Republic of Vietnam the Republic of South Vietnam and the Viet Cong with the United States. U.S. Ambassador Harriman informed delegation head Xuan Thuy of Johnsons bombing halt and call for four way negotiations.
A weather forecast for Iowa notes fair conditions and cooler temperatures tonight followed by a Saturday with partly cloudy skies. Temperatures range from the low to mid 20s in the northwest to the upper 30s in the southeast, with highs Saturday between 55 and 60.
Saigon officials expressed non opposition to the United States bombing pause but found no adequate reason to join in a common decision. Thieu’s position appeared cautious and aimed at domestic considerations, with Washington stressing unity despite visible disputes. Thieu was slated to address the nation Saturday.
Saigon reports a halt to U.S. bombing of North Vietnam at 9 p.m. local time as peace talks in Paris resume. North Vietnam remains quiet on a nationwide defense, while South Vietnam faces rockets in Saigon Hue and My Tho killing at least 30 and wounding 91. US pilots cancel raids, 7th Fleet units pause while Nixon prepares a TV address.
Congressman Fred Schwengel told a Republican caravan luncheon in Washington Iowa that tax reform is a top priority for the 91st Congress. He said the Administration will be required by law to present reform recommendations before January 1 and called for eliminating farm loss write offs and closing oil depletion and shale loopholes.
Washington backs a Sunday residential push for the Community Chest campaign. Larry Duncan appeals for volunteers to handle calls on November 3, aiming to finish in one afternoon. Red Feather number 35476 provides details as totals stand at 28,225.84 with 7,314.16 still needed to reach 35,560. No prior contacted division workers will be called Sunday.
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