16 Oct 1969
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1969
Page
1
Washington police and County Attorney Jia Morrison report a local drug problem with youths as young as 11 admitting drug use. Investigators say sources point to Iowa City for supply, urge parental vigilance and contact with physicians, ministers, or peace officers for guidance.
CLARINDA Iowa State Sen Vern Lisle Republican announces resignation from the Iowa Legislature saying annual sessions take up too much of his time. Lisle first won election in 1948 and served one year as Speaker of the House. In the Senate he represented Mills Fremont and Page Counties.
Three American scientists Max Delbruck Alfred Hershey and Salvador Luria won the 1969 Nobel Prize in medicine for discoveries on virus replication and genetic structure. The $75,000 prize honors their work on viruses linked to rabies encephalitis and the common cold.
Washington motorists following fire apparatus near active blazes face congestion and possible prosecution under Iowa law. Fire Chief Tom Tanner urges drivers not to follow closer than 500 feet or park within the block where apparatus operates. Police Chief Glenn Murphy pledges enforcement to keep emergency crews free to respond.
The will of W. E. Howell is admitted to probate and an executor is appointed to manage the estate. The filing lists the probate court, the deceased’s name, and the named fiduciary responsible for administering the estate under state law.
United Press International Southeast reports clearing skies with diminishing winds and a hard freeze likely as temperatures dip to the middle to upper 20s. Sky remains clear to partly cloudy with continued cold conditions overnight.
A memo from Washington discusses drug concerns and public attitudes detailing officials urging caution and noting how narcotics influence politics and policy. The document highlights skepticism toward drug use and mentions prevailing pressures on lawmakers and agencies.
Eddie Robinson, 71, longtime Des Moines checker champion, collapsed at his Royal Union Building shoeshine stand and died within minutes after telling a friend he was sick. He won the 1969 Iowa State Fair title and had seven championship ribbons, earning respect from customers and rivals alike.
Thousands protest U S policies in Vietnam Moratorium Day the largest antiwar action in history with 50 000 at the Washington Monument and a candlelight march past the White House. Demonstrations span campuses streets and venues nationwide with counter protests and scattered violence reported.
New York Mets defeat Baltimore 5-3 to clinch the World Series four games to one. Pitcher Dave McNally and batter Frank Robinson hit home runs in the third inning, giving Baltimore an early 3-0 lead before Mets rally.
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