Tomato throwing ends with police action in Washington
Washington City Police confiscated nearly a bushel of half ripe tomatoes after youths threw Tomatoes at buildings and passing vehicles. No charges were filed. In Hawarden three died in a head on crash on South Dakota 46 north of town. Victims: Marlo Waterman 20, Harold Lindblad 50, Jim Schmidt 19. A $180000 suit against Grundy County Memorial Hospital and two doctors was settled out of court. House Senate conferees approved continuing the federal tax exemption for municipal bonds to build industrial plants and raising the exemption ceiling. A Hong Kong influenza strain may trigger fall winter outbreak, warns Iowa official.
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Humphrey Promotes West Virginia Campaign Tour
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey toured 29 towns over 79 miles in West Virginia on a nostalgia laden bus caravan. He urged voters that a Democratic win in November would sustain rising economic gains in Appalachia through government and private investments and public works.
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UPI
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N.C
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Appalachia
LeMay Named Wallace Running Mate for 1968 Ticket
Gen Curtis E LeMay was chosen by George C Wallace as his vice presidential running mate on the American Independent Party ticket in Pittsburgh The retired Air Force chief of staff described by Wallace as a patriot said Wallace would lead America back to world power status LeMay defended nuclear weapons as tools but said they should be used only if necessary and pledged support for winning the Vietnam war on honorable terms He praised Wallace as the only candidate speaking out for essential actions and described himself as loyal yet willing to voice his convictions
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UPI
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Vietnam
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Alabama
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Belair
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Indian visitor urges cultural understanding in Brighton
Inder Dan Detha, a 24 year old farmer from Borunda Rajasthan, staying with the Burnett Smiths in rural Brighton under the IFYE International Farm Youth Exchange program, urges Americans to study other cultures to avoid misimpressions of India and to better understand global realities. He notes India’s progress, 68 universities, $600 million annual educational spend, and the gap between poverty and culture, while highlighting the need for Americans to read beyond newspapers and TV. Detha leaves Washington County for New Mexico next week for further host family stay until November 6, marking six months in the United States in cooperation with 4-H programs.
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International Farm
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Washington County
New Mexico
All the news isn't bad
United Press International reports a mix of whimsical and unusual items. A Brooklyn computer operator faced a topless offer of 100000 dollars to dance. A San Francisco boy returned seven dollars found in a payphone. Boston Latin School students reject dress code changes. A 71-year-old widow travels to Mexico City to watch her son in Olympic long jump. Twiggy comments on fashion and propriety.
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Brooklyn
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Mexico City
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Dubcek and aides fly to Moscow for Kremlin talks
Czechoslovakia’s Communist Party leader Alexander Dubcek and two officials arrived from Prague for a Kremlin meeting that could decide the fate of liberal reforms. No formal ceremonies at Vnukovo airport as the discussions began.
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Jack Frost Delays Arrival Hint in Wry Weather Note
The speaker notes a postponement and jokes about waiting longer for Jack Frost. The line implies a slowed seasonal start and a lighthearted take on cold weather expectations.
Governor Hughes Ordered To Bed For Rest
Gov Harold E Hughes, 46, was ordered to bed at the Des Moines governor’s mansion with bronchitis and an infected throat while campaigning for the Senate. Press aide Martin Jensen said he was examined by his physician and told to rest, ending a campaign caravan trip from Ottumwa. The duration of bed rest was not stated.
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Overnight Battle as Mexican Army Clashes with Students
Army tanks and troops battled snipers in a nine block area of northern Mexico City killing at least 26 and wounding over 100 after a 10 000 student protest. About 450 leftist students were arrested as Olympic officials weighed canceling the 1968 Games.
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Mexico City
UPI
J. Paul
Ray calls for evaluating farm research spending in Iowa
In Waukon Iowa UPI Rob ert Ray the Republican candidate for governor urged a complete review of agricultural research funding. He said research has focused on production technology while funds should address stable prices higher farmer incomes and other adjustments.
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Iowa
UPI
Robert Ray
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Allamakee County
GOP
Gromyko Defends Czechoslovakia Invasion At U.N.
Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko defended the invasion of Czechoslovakia as necessary to protect socialist states from imperialist Western intrigue. He praised the Warsaw Pact as a foundation of peace and dismissed Western calls to withdraw, calling the action a response to sudden threats and stressing friendship with peoples worldwide.
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Czechoslovakia
Moscow
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Dean Rusk
General Assembly
Soviet Union
U.N
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Assembly
North America
U.S.A
County tour Sunday with Rubio stops near Sunset Park
The Washington County Historical Society sponsors a Sunday afternoon tour to Rubio and nearby areas. Participants meet at the old cabin in Sunset Park at 1 30 p.m. on Sunday October 6 or drive to Rubio for the first stop at the old depot. Elwood Johnson will guide the group to Indian history stops with his relics hobby noted. Bring your own transportation. Tour proceeds from Dublin then east through Dutch Creek to Valley and the Rubio area.
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Clay Township
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Weather note for Iowa frost warning and cooling
Frost warning issued for eastern and southern Iowa with frost likely statewide. Tonight fair with cooler temps. Low temperatures 26 to 30 in the northwest to 30 to 35 in the southeast. Friday expected to be fair and cooler.
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Capitol clashes as Hoffman and Yippies clash during hearing
Police seize Abbie Hoffman outside the House Un American Activities Committee hearing as he exposes a Viet Cong flag painted on his back. His wife protests, Brad Fox is arrested for letting air out of a patrol wagon tire, and Jerry Rubin appears in outlandish garb with a cape and toy rifle during the Chicago violence hearings.
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