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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1969
Page
1
In Dubuque Iowa 3200 production workers at John Deere returned to the 10 30 p m shift after a two day unauthorized stoppage ended at a Thursday meeting of Local 94 UAW union officials. Union vote not announced. The walkout affected 3200 workers.
The Brazilian government agreed to release 15 political prisoners to prevent the kidnapping of American Ambassador C Burke Elbrick. Terrorists demanded publication of their note and prisoner freedom within 48 hours, threatening execution if conditions were not met. Police and troops swarmed Rio de Janeiro, as the embassy heightened security for the ambassador and his wife.
In Dereham England lightning struck the home of Mr and Mrs John Bates at 13 Neather Road. The town council granted permission Thursday to change their address to 11A Riverside Street.
London dispatch reports rider Rip Rippingdale, famed for guitar songs, was told by rail officials to keep his singing to a low baritone or join his amateur folk group. Passengers had complained about the uproar on the suburban service.
United Press International reports Iowa will see partly cloudy skies with periods of showers or thunderstorms into tonight. Cooler air moves in northwest tonight and Saturday, with lows from the 50s in the extreme northwest to the 60s in the southeast and highs ranging from the 60s in the northwest to the lower 80s in the southeast. Sunday looks sunny and mild.
Iowa Attorney General Richard Turner asked the Iowa Supreme Court to review Judge Janssen’s acceptance of reduced second degree murder pleas by William Sweeney and Richard Schmitz in the Bellevue Police Chief Berendes slaying. Turner argued the case involved a murder during a felony and should have been charged as first degree.
Governor Robert D. Ray said he is frankly pleased the Iowa Senate Ethics Committee cleared Republican leader David Stanley of conflict of interest charges. The panel ruled the boards involved are not state agencies and noted a possible admonition if a state agency were involved. Ray urged a tighter ethics code covering local bodies but stressed no barrier to professionals remaining active in their fields.
President Nixon proposes cutting direct federal construction by about 300 million dollars this year and urges state and local governments to follow suit. The plan aims to ease demand, free resources for home building, and will not suspend major highway or in‑progress projects.
Washington Iowa High School suspended two seniors over hair length. Jim Rosenkild who is body president and David Stevenson returned to class after three-day suspensions. ICLU offered to represent Rosenkild if the family seeks legal action.
Israeli police and soldiers continued a four day search for former American Episcopal Bishop James Pike in the Judean Desert. Bedouin trackers reported no sighting, no camera or sunglasses found, and a map fragment near Pike’s car suggesting he tore out the map section tied to his lost area.
In Des Plaines Illinois Mrs Opal Spindler 49 tried to stop city workers from removing four spruce and seven juniper trees planted 15 years earlier. Police and contractors pried her loose then ground the trees into chips as sidewalks and civic expansion moved forward.
A memo labeled PROS & CONS contrasts immediate gains with longer term drawbacks. It notes fluctuating factors, cautions against rash choices, and stresses evaluating short term effects versus enduring commitments. The document underscores careful consideration and strategic foresight.
North Vietnamese and Viet Cong launched their heaviest mortar and rocket attacks in nearly a month across 77 bases and towns in South Vietnam. Despite these assaults the North confirmed participation in a three day cease fire announced by the Viet Cong. The action comes as officials discuss a week long mourning period for Ho Chi Minh and potential adherence to a broader halt in fighting.
Probate proceedings announce the will of Ralph J. Peiffer and the appointment of Ed Horak as executor. The filing outlines the estate distribution process and Title to be governed by court order. Proceedings indicate standard probate steps and deadlines for interested parties to respond.
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