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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1971

Page

1

Young Des Moines boy wounded while hunting in Iowa

Richard Jonnston aged one suffered a shoulder wound from a 20 gauge shotgun while hunting with his father Sunday morning north of Hex Smith corner on highway 92 east of Washington. He was treated at Washington County Hospital where condition not specified. A separate report from Creston says Leo R. Doll 56 of Des Moines died while hunting near his daughter's home three miles north of Creston. Doll, a unit manager at Iowa Methodist Hospital, was found in a ditch about an hour after his wife reported him missing. He previously ran a Creston motel.

Richard Jonnston Des Moines Washington County Washington County Hospital E Hex Smith Corner Highway 92 Washington Hunter Des

IEBN Eyes Televised Debates Between Iowa Governor Candidates

Plan calls for a televised debate between Lt. Gov. Roger Jepsen and Gov. Robert D. Ray early next year as part of a broader push to stage a full forced effort to bring Republican rivals to the air. A parallel effort will seek Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls for a separate debate before the June primary.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Educational Broadcast Network Roger Jepsen Robert D. Ray Michael LaBonia IEBN LaBonia Ewnst Statehouse Ray William

American troop strength in Vietnam falls below 190000

U.S. command announced the number of American troops in Vietnam dropped to 188300, a fall of 2800 from the previous week and the lowest level since 184300 in December 1965, marking the first time under 190000 in nearly six years.

Saigon Vietnam U.S

North English boy dies from accidental gunshot in car

Gary Plank two years old dies after older brother Forrest, five, shoots him in the neck with a pistol taken from the glove compartment. Mrs. Robert Plank, the mother, told county deputies she briefly left the children alone in the family car while preparing to take them for a ride. The incident reportedly occurred Wednesday and Gary died Saturday in University Hospitals.

40Wa City UPI Gary Plank Robert Plank Iowa

Middle East arms balance disputed by U S and Israel

Israel's ambassador in Washington said Secretary Rogers opened differences by denying Arabs hold a military edge. Rogers told U S News and World Report the Soviet Egyptian arms deal has not shifted regional balance in favor of the Arabs.

Israel United States William P Rogers Rogers U.S. News and World Report Middle East

Tax break for working mothers gains Senate approval

The Senate voted 59 to 10 to offer a tax deduction up to 4800 dollars for hiring childcare for children under 14 when both parents work. The measure, tied to Nixon’s tax bill, would full deduct for joint incomes to 18000 dollars and a smaller deduction to 27600 dollars. Proponents say it aids working mothers. Treasury warns of 250 million annual revenue loss.

Washington UPI Senate Nixon Junney D-Calif Treasury Department Russell B. Long D-La

4-H awards banquet honors Washington leaders on Saturday

The annual 4 H Leader Recognition and Awards Banquet was held Saturday evening at the Washington KC Hall with the theme Reach Out. About 60 older 4 Hers, 41 intermediates, 45 juniors, and around 100 leaders and committee members were honored. Awards named include Clover and Jim Lutz and Mike Rich carvings, with decorations and many donors acknowledged for support.

Washington KC Hall Julia Gamon Washington County Farm Bureau Production Credit Association Yoder, Inc Bob McConnell Washington New County 4H Council Larry Gre Frank Kleese Keota Charles Roger Johnson Wellman James Birney Keith Horn Riverside Keith Murphy Delbert Lewis Brighton Joe Bauer West Chester Richard Fisher Howard Bohr Wilfred McCreedy Ainsworth Larry Marek Elmer Schneider Gary Murphy Marland Shetler Kalona William Chalmers Iowa City Guy Stacy Art Witthoft M. L. Crawford Marion Timmins Ed Whetstine Lori Hotchkiss Linda Jones Denise Hammen Maureen Scherrer Carol Schneider Ruth Jones Cheryl van Engen Crawfordsville Sandy Lewis Leanne Swailes Kiane Jarrard Melinda Reed Jo Ellen Wiggers Jeanette Shaffer Xalona Kathy Wittetoe Roberta Shaffer Carl Knupp Craig Dare Scott Davis Matt Kiene Eric Graber Jay Crone Nick Reed Bob Witthoft Doug Shaffer Mike Houseal James Schneider Roger Adam Curt Frier Grant Walker Debby Johnson Sue Dusenbery Mindi Mangold Carol Radda Judy Reed Cindy Malichky Jackie Moore Debbie Havel Diane Steele Laura Johnston Delores Stout Shari Stout Patricia Jones Randy Finke John Widmer Wayland Jim Frier Jim Lutz Shirley Stoutner Gamon Mike Rich Mark Hotchkiss John Schneider Sandi Schroeder Kirk Howsare Washington, D.C Claire Wehr Sharon Lee Jane Shearer Andy Rowe

China enters UN General Assembly first time in decades

China took its seat in the United Nations General Assembly with Deputy Foreign Minister Chiao Kuan-hua and a five member delegation. U.S. Ambassador George Bush greeted him as photographers flashed and other diplomats welcomed Beijing. The session opened amid mixed signals and claims of restoring China’s lawful rights, signaling a shift in international diplomacy.

United Nations UPI Commuan China United Nations General Assembly United States U.S George Bush Chiao Kuan-hua Chiaa Bush Sir Colin Crowe Mohammed F Zayyat Huang Hua Fu Hao Hsiung Hsiang-hui Chen Chu Tang Wensheng U.N Chinese Assembly Adam Malik Indonesia Malik Abdalla Yacoub Bishara Kuwait General Assembly Bishara Peoples Republic of China Trengthen

Controls explained Dividends limited

The government imposes a 4 percent cap on dividend increases for about 10,000 of the largest U.S. corporations, based on their past three fiscal years. Exemptions include investment and real estate trusts, and allowances exist for moderate or no dividends. The rule aligns with Nixon’s wage price controls and future quarterly limits.

Washington Federal Reserve Board Arthur Burns Nixon U.S

Iowa Officials Track Hong Kong Flu Threat

Des Moines reports state Health Commissioner Dr. Arnold Reeve said Iowans should learn in three weeks whether a serious outbreak of Hong Kong flu will hit the state. He noted Europe and the U S study the virus and that Iowa monitors cases with sample testing in Iowa City and Atlanta. He warned vaccination helps mainly those with low resistance and that prevention options are limited.

Des Moines Art Heath Arnold Reeve Iowa Reeve Hawk Hong Kong Europe National Disease Control Center Atlanta World Health Organization United Nations Iowa City

Iowa Weather: Mostly cloudy with showers developing tonight

United Press International reports Iowa will see mostly cloudy conditions tonight with a chance of showers in the west spreading to the east by Tuesday. Lows range from the lower 30s in the northeast to the middle 30s elsewhere, with Tuesday highs in the 50s to near 60 northeast to the south.

United Press International Iowa Middle St

Dust storm hampers Mars photography

Dust cloaks Mars as Mariner 9 circles the planet awaiting clearer images. Engineers adapt plans to maximize data from the stormy surface while targetting likely landing sites for life-search missions planned for 1976.

Mars Asadena Calif UPI Mariner Mariner 9 Viking Earth California Mojave Desert

Governor Ray calls for unity in upcoming Iowa session

Governor Robert D. Ray urged legislators to set aside personal ambitions and focus on laws benefitting lowans during a televised news conference. He signaled plans to propose a continuation of programs and outlined two priorities: court reform and consolidating environmental protection agencies into one department. He noted unsure priorities until State of the State address next January.

Robert D. Ray Ray

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