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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1968
Page
1
During the week of September 9 the Keota water tower will be drained for interior maintenance by National Tank Maintenance Corporation. Exterior cleaning and painting will mean periods without water and varying pressure. A new frost jacket will be installed after removing old casings from the riser pipe. Completion is expected in about five days.
House Republican leader Gerald Ford warned of a possible constitutional crisis if no presidential candidate wins a majority of electoral votes on November 5. He said a GOP House victory could push a constitutional amendment to replace the electoral college as early as the 91st Congress. Ford cited third party bids by Wallace and a potential fourth party candidate as risking a House decision in January, with history recalling 1800 and 1824 outcomes.
Partly cloudy and cooler tonight with a chance of rain in the extreme east. Thursday will be clear to partly cloudy. Lows tonight near 40 in the northwest to the mid 50s in the southeast. Highs Thursday range from 65 to 73 degrees.
Eugene McCarthy’s name will stay on Iowa’s November ballot unless he files a sworn statement to remove it. Secretary of State Melvin Synhorst officials said backers urged a Des Moines rally, and the state has notified McCarthy and Mrs. King to remove their names if needed. Governor Hughes noted McCarthy’s call to withdraw and expects him to back Humphrey and Muskie while remaining open to Iowa visits by candidates from both parties.
Voters flocked to the polls in Washington County with a record turnout prompting a last minute ballot print run to supply all precincts. Local races stayed tight into morning hours with Patterson overtaking Johnson by 146 votes in the third ward. Sheriff Snyder won easily 2072 to 1147 over Swift amid county contests on the Republican ticket.
Vietnamese Saigon headquarters report widespread Viet Cong actions across the country. Three U S helicopters were shot down and coastal cities Quang Ngai and Nha Trang were shelled, with two civilians dead and 27 wounded in the shelling. A U S colonel died in a rescue attempt and a flying trashcan rocket was described as a new threat.
County totals for yesterday's primary split by party show Republicans led by David M. Stanley for U S Senator with 2108 votes and Maurice Baringer 1466 for Treasurer, while Democrats top Harold E Hughes with 770 and Robert L Nereim 65 for U S Senator. Other GOP leads include Lloyd R. Smith 2769 Auditor, Richard C. Turner 2720 Attorney General, and Fred Schwengel 2858 Congressman.
Washington County voters participated in two tight primary contests on Tuesday. Precinct-by-precinct tallies show narrow margins for the Supervisor race in 1969, with results awaiting final certification from county election officials. The report highlights early voting patterns and close competition among leading candidates.
Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin introduced legislation to reform or abolish national political conventions. He proposed a 30 member commission to draft a plan by August 1 1969 for a nationwide presidential primary or a reformed convention system with fair and representative delegate selection and nominating procedures.
An intercepted memo directs voters in Washington County to their respective zones. It outlines assignations by district and urges residents to verify their zone for upcoming ballots. Local officials remind that changes may affect polling locations and deadlines.
In Iowa primary returns Harold E. Hughes won the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination with about 86 percent as David Stanley led the GOP for the seat being vacated by Bourke Hickenlooper. Robert D. Ray captured the Des Moines GOP mayoral-leaning field with 43 percent in a three-way race. The results set Hughes to face Stanley in November while Ray prepares for governor battles alongside a slate of lieutenant governor and attorney general nominees.
Notice of school election in Mid-Prairie district and notice of administrator's sale listed for page 6. The school election details, dates, and bidding terms are published as required public notices. The administrator's sale covers property or assets overseen by the administrator per court order.
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