19 Nov 1969
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1969
Page
1
Orville Long Washington city street commissioner fell from a ladder at the city cemetery injuring two wrist bones and a dislocated elbow. X rays planned to check possible back injuries as workers built a new building on the grounds.
Lieutenant Governor Roger W. Jepsen told Iowa Farm Bureau members that government must shop wisely as the budget is limited. He said Iowans should help legislators decide which programs to trim and that officials should tell administrators the state’s financial picture and seek advice on the best use of funds.
The Woman of the Moose chapter 782 announces a linen and bedding shower and cash fund drive for the Dennis Stalder family who lost their home and contents in a fire earlier this week. Cash may be left at State and National banks in Washington, or contact Mrs Ever Ett Goodwin or Mrs Yaro Sojka for pickup. Articles and cash can also be left at Carrols Beauty Salon or the Moose Lodge. Mrs Robert Grubb and Mrs Ray Stalder are the general chairmen.
An intercepted memo quotes WEJ praising imagination and dedication as the drive behind a program's success. The note emphasizes personal effort and creative commitment as key factors.
SPACE CENTER Houston UP I reports Charles Conrad and Alan Bean stepping onto the moon after a precise touchdown on Ocean of Storms. They plant the Stars and Stripes and begin ALSEP experiments powered by a plutonium generator, near Surveyor 3 within 600 feet. Commander Gordon observes from orbit as the crew outlines a second lunar walk and samples. The mood is celebratory as Bean notes the rocks have waited five and a half billion years.
Donor and recipient in Iowa's first kidney transplant were reported in satisfactory condition after a successful operation at the University of Iowa Veterans Administration Transplantation Center in Iowa City. The patient, Melvern Naumann, 33, of Dubuque, underwent the procedure on Tuesday and woke with a "good night" reported by hospital officials.
Mary Louise Boehm, Iowa born pianist, drew a near capacity Washington audience at the high school with a varied program including Bach, Haydn, Chopin Revolt utionary Etude, Debussy Clair de Lune, Toccata, Kodaly songs, and a Liszt bravura piece ending with three encores. The concert marked the Concert Association’s first piano recital in Washington, followed by a reception at the Helscher home.
The first face to face Russo American SALT talks indicate Moscow seeks serious bargaining to halt the arms race. Soviets appear affable yet wary, with Red Star urging readiness. Analysts note Moscow's near parity after rapid missile growth, high anti missile spending, and outsized costs risking crippling effects on the economy.
Senator Ted Stevens announced his support for Clement Haynsworth. The vote on Haynsworth was described as a toss up with 100 senators expected to be present. Deputy leaders Mansfield and Scott predicted all 100 would attend the showdown at 1 pm Friday.
United Press International reports Iowa will see generally fair weather with rising temperatures. Tonight’s lows range from the upper teens in the northeast to the 20s in the southwest, and Thursday’s highs will reach the 30s in the northeast to the 40s in the southwest.
Head Start teachers Mrs Earnest Beemblossom and Lillian Embree nurture four and five year olds with home visits and active in school play. They emphasize whole child development and daily routines from 9 to 1, including outdoor trips, crafts, and manners work while pursuing Drake child development coursework for college credit.
The Senate gave final approval to President Nixon's draft lottery bill by voice vote after a brief debate. The measure, already passed by the House, repeals a ban on selecting draftees by lot and will expose eligible men to the draft for one year.
In Dubuque Iowa a student referendum at Loras College passed 701 to 171 endorsing faculty criticism of President Rt Rev Msgr Justin Driscoll over campus matters. The college has 1600 students amid suspensions of black students involved in a building takeover later changed to probation. Faculty urged Driscoll to review communications and consider resignation if he would not engage with the community.
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