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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1968

Page

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Voters miss LeMay on Iowa ballots in Wallace bid

Iowa voters will not see Gen Curtis E LeMay on the ballot as vice presidential candidate with George Wallace on the American Independent Party ticket. LeMay was added after the deadline. Marvin Griffin will appear with Wallace as stand in. Doris Snow in Lakewood Calif prepares to reset 3000 clocks for Standard Time. In Hong Kong Lee Hang 30 wins an eating derby by downing 63 Danish sausages in 12 minutes for a year’s supply. Frances Halsey 81 widow of Adm William F Bull Halsey dies in Pasadena and will be buried at Arlington beside her husband.

Iowa Curtis E. LeMay LeMay George Wallace American Independent Party Marvin Griffin Wallace Lakewood Calif UPI Doris Snow Hong Kong Lee Hang Pasadena Frances Halsey William F. ‘‘Bull’’ Halsey Las Encinas Hospital Arlington National Cemetery U.S. 3Rd Fleet Hughes Vietnam Stanley GOP David Count Dracula American Independent Third Party New Jersey U.S Mexico City Trenton Civic Center Edmund Muskie Vermont Muskie Spiro T. Agnew Minneapolis Humphrey Agnew South North Vietnam Paris

Acorns Poison Cattle In Iowa Farms

In Ames Iowa a surge of red oak acorns threatens cattle on farms. Veterinarians at Iowa State University say acorns become poisonous after ground ingestion and can cause fatal kidney damage, especially in calves under 400 pounds. Van Buren County reports about 500 calf deaths linked to acorns and thousands in losses to 200 farmers.

Ames Iowa UPI Iowa State University Richard Bristol Bristol Richard S. Boyer van Buren County Boyer D.W. Allgood Burlington

Intercepted Memo Bless You You Bled the Blood Hounds

An intercepted memo contains a terse address to a recipient nicknamed WEJ. The note uses dramatic phrasing and fragmentary lines, suggesting informal communication rather than official correspondence. No clear date or location is provided in readable text.

Hughes Clashes Over Vietnam in Des Moines Debate

Gov Harold Hughes and Sen David Stanley spar over Vietnam policy at Des Moines Chamber meeting. Hughes calls for bombing halt with protection for troops, while Stanley condemns unconditional halt and criticizes Hughes for policy shifts. They also traded views on riot control, governor’s legislative role, and campaign appearances.

Des Moines UPI Harold FE. Hughes David Stanley Senate Vietnam Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Democrat Hughes U.S North United States Hughes Stanley

Soviet launches first manned flight in months

Moscow reports Col Georgy Beregovoi, 47, in Soyuz 3, orbiting Earth in an almost circular path at 11:34 a.m. ET. The mission follows Soyuz 1 disaster that killed Col Vladimir Komarov, with Beregovoi aiming to advance the moon program amid Apollo 7 and upcoming Apollo 8 plans.

Moscow UPI Soviet Union Earth Georgy Beregovoi Moon Tass Beregovoi Col Vladimir Komarov Kremlin Yuri Gagarin Komarov

Allies blast Viets with heavy fighting across fronts

Allied forces in Vietnam report at least 516 Communist deaths on three fronts in the heaviest action since a lull. In the DMZ, American troops notched 232 North Vietnamese deaths with air and armor support. South Korea's White Horse division killed 204 in cave assaults near Nha Trang, while another clash about 65 miles north of Saigon left 80 Communists dead. US casualties were five killed and 20 wounded, with South Korean forces incurring no fatalities.

Saigon UPI Nha Trang Dong Bo U.S

Nixon cites possible cease fire in Vietnam talks

Nixon claimed reports within 36 hours indicate top Johnson officials are pushing for a bombing halt possibly with a cease fire. He also doubted rumors that White House meetings aimed to salvage Humphrey’s candidacy. Humphrey criticized Nixon for reckless claims while Wallace campaigned in New Jersey amid protest. Daylight saving time ends Sunday at 2 a.m. local time under the Uniform Time Act of 1966.

Richard M. Nixon Vietnam Johnson New York Nixon White House Humphrey Lawrence F. O’brien Washington UPI Hawaii Arizona Michigan Kentucky Indiana

Plane crashes in White Mountains. 32 dead, 10 survive

A Northeast Airlines Fairchild Hiller 227 jet crashes while instrument landing at Lebanon Airport amid fog. With 39 passengers and 3 crew, 32 killed, 10 wounded or saved, rescue teams work through rough Moose Mountain terrain to recover victims near Hanover New Hampshire.

Hanover N.H UPI Northeast Airlines Lebanon White Mountains National Guard Moose Mountain FBI Washington, D.C Parmly Wills Mary Hitchcock Hospital Dartmouth College Boston Montpelier

Deadlock in Vietnam talks over NLF role stalls progress

Diplomatic sources in Paris say North Vietnam demands the NLF be drawn into bilateral talks with the United States on the same footing as Saigon, while Saigon refuses to negotiate with the NLF. No agreement seems possible until either side accepts the NLF’s role. The United States has proposed a bombing halt in exchange for serious negotiations, with optimism among Asian diplomats that a halt may come before the November elections.

Paris UPI South Vietnamese National Liberation Front NLF North Vietnam Viet Cong United States Saigon Ellsworth Bunker Nguyen Fan Thieu Hanoi North Veitnam Vietnam Souvanna Phouma Laos Johnson U.S

Pope Paul VI rejects Cush ing resignation wish

Vatican City UPI reports Pope Paul VI does not want Boston Cardinal Richard James Cushing to resign despite Cushing defending Jacques. The pontiff urged Cush ing to reconsider his stance and stay in service, amid controversy surrounding the matter.

Vatican City UPI Paul VI Boston Richard James Cushing Jacque

Demons capture Southeast Six football title

Washington High School won its first Southeast Six championship by beating Fort Madison 33 to 19, remaining undefeated this season and sealing the league crown despite one remaining conference game. About 100 carloads of Washington fans joined a caravan to Fort Madison for Homecoming.

Washington High School Fort Madison Demons Washington West Point

Weather Update for Iowa by United Press International

Partly cloudy tonight with a chance of light rain mainly in the east and north central. Sunday brings more clouds and cooler conditions. Lows tonight are 35 to 45. Monday outlook shows mostly fair skies and continued cool temperatures.

United Press International Iowa North Central

Probate notices for Snak enberg and Marbourg estates

Public notice announces probate of wills for the estates of Paul Snak enberg and Winifred Marbourg also known as Winnie Marbourg. The document specifies the probate process and related court entries as published on page six.

Paul Snakenberg Winifred Marbourg Winnie Marbourg

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