High court to rule on parochial aid soon
The Supreme Court agreed to decide if New York 28 million in state aid to parochial schools is constitutional after a federal panel ruled it violated church state separation. The case centers on whether state reimbursement for costs like tests and records can aid nonpublic schools without endorsing religion.
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UPI
Supreme Court
New York
New York State
Arthur Levitt
Ewald B. Nyquist
Nixon Seen Winning 45 States in Election
President Nixon’s communications chief predicted he will carry 45 of the 50 states in the upcoming election. Herb Klein said turnout could swing results and noted Massachusetts Wisconsin and West Virginia as close contests. He declined to name the other potential losses to Senator George McGovern.
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Idaho
UPI
Nixon
Herb Klein
Executive Branch
Klein
Massachusetts
Wisconsin
West Virginia
George McGovern
U S hints three year cotton credits to aid China trade
The Agriculture Department notes China appears to increase cotton imports and that U S exporters may explore CCC credit or barter programs. It clarifies three year CCC credits could be used for exported American farm commodities if China shows interest.
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UPI
United States
China
Agriculture Department
U.S
CCC
Commodity Credit Corporation
Perilous Gym Lesson Ends With Shocking Diagnosis
Mrs Jerome Hoxton a YMCA gymnastics instructor fell during a trampoline demonstration and initially diagnosed with a hairline leg fracture. A later check showed a dislocated artery across the fibula, but she says the incident is an embarrassing occupational hazard and she is grateful it happened to her.
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Jerome
Harriet) Hoxton
YMCA
Washington County Election Campaigns Press Toward Polls
Local campaigns intensify ahead of Election Day as Washington County voters prepare for a two party contest. Democratic efforts led by Rosemary Elliott and John Elliott meet Republican strength under Lawrence Miksch with polling places shifting for Washington city wards and township voters at the county fairgrounds old schoolhouse.
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Evening Journal
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Miksch
Nixon
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Democratic Party
State Central Committee
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Walt Schroeder
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Perdock
Washington Township
Farm Bureau
Nixon and McGovern end campaigns amid polls and forecasts
Nixon and McGovern closed their campaigns amid strong pre election polls. Nixon planned a California vote and televised address while McGovern finished in Long Beach and then traveled to Sioux Falls to await results. Polls showed Nixon leading by wide margins with forecasts of a landslide, while McGovern urged turnout and peace talks.
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George S. McGovern
San Clemente
Calif
California
White House
McGovern
Long Beach
Sioux Falls
S.D
New York
Fifth Avenue
Eleanor
Philadelphia
Heath orders 90 day wage and price freeze in Britain
Prime Minister Edward Heath imposed a 90 day freeze on wages and prices in Britain with a possible 60 day extension. The move, aimed at fighting inflation, comes after failed talks with industrial chiefs and unions and takes effect immediately under retroactive legislation.
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London
UPI
Edward Heath
Britain
Heath
House of Commons
Editorial Election Night Update From The Evening Journal
The Evening Journal will provide an up to the minute tabulation of Washington County races Tuesday evening with staff at the Journal office after 10 p.m. to answer calls about progress or outcomes for county offices. Local results may not appear before 10 p.m. while national and state coverage will come via TV and radio, with thorough local results possible Wednesday morning.
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Evening Journal
Washington County
Journal
Iowa Poll Shows Nixon and Ray Leading Governors Races
The Iowa Poll from Oct 28 to 30 shows President Nixon ahead 58 to 33 over McGovern while Gov. Ray leads Franzenburg 61 to 32. U.S. Senate race favors Miller 49 to 42 over Clark with 8 percent undecided. Lieutenant governor race leans to Neu 49 to 41 with 10 percent undecided. Clark leads Miller in large cities, while Miller leads in small towns and among farmers.
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UPI
Iowa
Nixon
Robert D. Ray
Jack Miller
Marion
Dick Clark
U.S Senate
George McGovern
Arthur Neu
Bill Gannon
Senate
Clark
Miller
Gannon
Neu
Rain Likely With Warming Temperatures This Week
Weather forecast indicates rain likely into Tuesday. High this afternoon near 50, tonight low 40 to 45, with highs in the 40s Tuesday. Winds from the south today 8 to 18 mph shifting north tonight or Tuesday. Measurable rain chances 80 percent this afternoon and tonight, 60 percent Tuesday.
Three Seek Washington County Supervisors Posts
In Tuesday’s election three candidates contend for two seats on the Washington County Board of Supervisors. Incumbents John Patterson and Willis Richards, both Republicans, are joined by Democrat Elmer Schneider. Patterson cites eight years on the board and local road work. Richards notes three years and a career in law and policing. Schneider, a farmer in Iowa Township, emphasizes countywide representation and cooperation with local agencies.
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Iowa
John Patterson
Willis Richards
Elmer Schneider
Board of Supervisors
Washington County
Cedar Township
Washington
Richards
Patterson
Iowa Township
Vernita Droll
Marine Corps
Highland Board of Education
Washington County Beef and Pork Producers Associations
Schneider
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