22 Nov 1969
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1969
Page
1
A parrot, kept at a city animal shelter, is a potential witness in a suspected stolen goods racket. Police hope the talkative bird will provide information, but it has not spoken so far.
The UPI report says in Helsinki that the US SALT delegation viewed Pravda’s attack as routine and unlikely to hinder progress. The Soviet paper accused Washington of driving an arms race over a $20.7 billion package, while US negotiators weigh a mutual moratorium on testing multi headed nuclear missiles.
Senator Jack Miller of Iowa says the President should name a genuine conservative to fill the Supreme Court seat after the Senate rejected Clement Haynsworth 55 to 45. Miller and Harold Hughes backed the rejection and urged a nominee who adheres to strict judicial ethics to avoid delay seen in the Burger case.
The Army for the first time confirms about 100 South Vietnamese villagers may have been killed by American troops. It charges Lt. William L. Calley with premeditated murder of about 100 civilians and S.Sgt. David Mitchell with intent to murder. The probe extends to 24 other men, with 9 other service members and 15 ex-GIs being questioned.
Thomas Teasy of Mason City was elected one of three vice presidents of the National Easter Seal Society at its 50th anniversary convention in Columbus Ohio. He will serve a two year term. George A. Haas of Atlanta Georgia was elected the new president of the society.
Apollo 12 astronauts Conrad Bean and Gordon rest aboard the Yankee Clipper as Earth gravity pulls the ship toward a Pacific splashdown in about two days. They describe the moon mission as unreal and the return feel as surreal while awaiting recovery by the Hornet.
UPI reports another guerrilla ambush targets American troops in Vietnam, raising this week’s toll to 19 GIs killed and 24 wounded. The incident underscores a pattern of attacks aimed at inflicting greater U.S. casualties.
Three extremely dangerous fugitives who were convicts or suspects in murder cases shot and killed a youth during a jail-break with them and wounded deputy Bob Williamson who walked two miles to summon help. McMahon, 18, was killed and Williamson left for dead in a ditch before hospital treatment.
Variable cloudiness to night with colder temperatures across Iowa. Lows tonight range from 20 to 25 in the north and 25 to 30 in the south. Sunday should be generally fair.
Iowa Highway Director Joseph Coupal told the Iowa Good Roads Association in Des Moines that the nation’s highway system is a Cinderella success story yet faces criticism from former supporters. He cited population growth, greater public involvement, higher incomes, more cars, and diverse vehicles as factors. Roads will remain vital for moving goods and people, he said, but highway management should shift to a more people oriented approach addressing broader social issues.
In Barcelona a respiratory ailment endangers one of five newborn Castro quintuplets. The four siblings, three boys and a girl, are in incubators and listed in satisfactory condition. The smallest baby under two pounds is in serious condition with breathing problems, and doctors fear he may not survive. Mrs. Pedro Castro Bayo, wife of a metal worker, delivered the quintuplets Friday a month early and is in good condition.
At the first national conference on Indian education in Minneapolis delegates urged more funding, teachers, and tests assessing the whole person. They backed a $250,000 demand to host a national meeting funded by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and pressed Congress for reform. Louis Bruce, BIA commissioner, said he cannot fund the meeting but will work to convince lawmakers.
University of Iowa toxicology chief Dr. Keith R. Long warned that banning DDT may not resolve pesticide problems because residues and byproducts already exist in food chains. He urged careful cost benefit analysis and noted alternatives could control pests, but little is known about tissue levels and overall effects of other pesticides.
A mysterious intercepted note from astronauts hints they are near completion of their mission. The message references a close return and signs with WEJ initials.
President Nixon indicated he would seek a new Supreme Court nominee with similar conservative, strict constructionist credentials after the Senate rejected Clement Haynsworth by 55 to 45. Nixon stressed consistency with his pre election commitments and said he would submit a new pick early in January. Assistant Senate Republican Leader Griffin urged a sooner decision.
Two Dallas Texas Air Force wives sought new channels to relay word from Hanoi to families of missing fliers. They proposed a courier system via neutral countries near Vietnam and told the Paris peace talks delegation they would press for information on their husbands and others missing in action.
The United States and Britain launched the first UK communications satellite Skynet from Cape Kennedy to link bases from London to Singapore. The $12 million craft, built by the US and operated by the Royal Air Force, will enter a stationary orbit after ground signals trigger its onboard motor. The Delta rocket fired at 7:37 p.m. EST and officials hailed the launch as perfect despite prior delta failures blamed on valve and assembly issues.
A notice announces an upcoming county tax sale to recover delinquent taxes. Details include the date, time, and location of the sale, eligibility of properties, and contact information for the county treasurer for interested bidders.
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