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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1968

Page

1

Farmer loses lower arm in Wellman farm accident

Ralph Tadlock, a Lexington area farmer, lost the lower part of his right arm at 4:30 p.m. Monday when his arm became entangled in a grain elevator. His brother Tom rushed him to a doctor then to Mercy Hospital Iowa City where surgeons amputated two inches below the elbow. The incident occurred on the Tadlock farm south of Wellman.

Wellman Ralph Tadlock Lexington Mr. Tadlock Tom Tadlock Tom Mercy Hospital Iowa City

Humphrey forecasts early talks to end Vietnam War

Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey said substantial negotiations to settle the Vietnam War would begin before the new administration takes office. Speaking aboard a chartered jet during a cross country trip, he reiterated support for some troop withdrawals and clarified he would not abandon his position on bombing North Vietnam.

Los Angeles UPI Hubert H. Humphrey Humphrey Houston Tex Philadelphia Vietnam Defense Clark Clifford William C. Westmoreland Denver Democratic Party North Vietnam

National Bank Tax Refunds Held in Abeyance

The Iowa Attorney General says about 100 national banks may be exempt from sales and use tax refunds based on a Supreme Court decision. The directive urges delaying refunds until the Court decides a pending case that could negate the ruling, noting potential impact on state banks and possible federal action to allow state taxation of national banks.

DES Moines IDPA Iowa George W. Murray U. S. Supreme Court Murray State Revenue Wil Liam Forst Massachusetts Congress Supreme Court New York High Tribunal Revenue Department Harold E. Hughes Attorney General’s Office Polk County Synhorst Candi Roedrick Lawrence Russell James Parker

Voting reshapes several Iowa school boards

United Press International reports voters in multiple Iowa districts elected new school board members amid disputes over school busing and teachers' salaries. Stormont chose Guthart Bardin and Knight. Iowa City backed three University of Iowa affiliated candidates. Davenport elected Dr Henry Philmon and incumbents Paustian and Dunsmore. Bond issues passed in Tripoli and Denver, while East Buchanan rejected a levy. Fayette approved high school improvements. Nashua backed a bond. Cedar Falls rejected higher millage. New Hampton authorized selling an old athletic field.

Iowa City Stormont Iowa Lawrence Guthart Arlington Ray Bardin Lamont Nolan Knight Strawberry Point University of Iowa John E. Moore U. of S Russell M. Ross Raymond Sheets University Hospitals Davenport Henry Philmon Dale Paustian Walcott Gerald Dunsmore Tripoli East Buchanan Fayette Community Denver Nashua Cedar Falls New Hampton

CASE LOAD GROWING Transfer funds for the aged

The Iowa Executive Council approved transferring 1.75 million in state funds from Medical Assistance to Old Age Assistance due to rising nursing care cases not covered by Medicare. Commissioner Maurice Harmon cited increases to 5,500 monthly cases and an average grant of 187 dollars for the first fiscal year.

Des Moines UPI Iowa

Kennedy warmly greeted by teen crowd in Chicopee

Senator Edward M. Kennedy made his first political appearance since his brother’s assassination drawing an emotional, tearful welcome from hundreds of high school girls in Chicopee Mass. He endorsed the Humphrey Muskie ticket and campaigned for Rep. Edward P. Boland in a tight primary against former Springfield Mayor Charles V. Ryan. He pressed through a crowd of over 1,000 to Boland’s campaign headquarters.

Chicopee Mass UPI Edward M. Kennedy Robert Kennedy Massachusetts Edward P. Boland Springfield Charles V. Ryan Hubert H. Humphrey Maine Edmund S. Muskie Boland

VOTE RESULTS FROM AREA TOWNS

Lloyd named to school post and 114 of 118 votes for Washington Community School Board. Columbus Junction selects 114 for three year term. Henseon elected treasurer with 113 votes. Wellman picks Droz and Reif with large totals. Riverside area reelects Gerot trio. Keota voters back incumbents in director districts one and three. millage defeat. Election winners noted across area school boards.

James E. Lloyd Washington Community School Board Lloyd Robert Coon Joe Jones Leon Hillman Columbus Junction Lewis Newell Columbus Community School Board J. E. Henseon Raymond Bailey Delno Stineman Board of Education Adelia Klipstein Wellman Jack Droz Logan Reif Mid - Prairie School Board Dr. Droz Reif Riverside Highland Community School Board Robert Gerot Ted Gerot Dean Cole Keota Donald Norenberg George Chase B. D. Hawkins Ray Schwenke Carol Richardson Richard Flynn Genevieve Lyle Area XV

Viet Cong raid hits Saigon school in midday attack

In Dan Trung High School Saigon three Viet Cong terrorists opened fire in the faculty dining room killing one teacher and wounding three. The assailants fled as terrified students watched. Nearby Da Nang saw the US 27th Marine Regiment begin withdrawing 104 troopers aboard a plane, while official figures tallied Viet Cong casualties and civilian losses during the week.

Saigon UPS Dan Trung High School Cholon District UPI da Nang U.S. 27Th Marine Regiment U.S

Nixon Campaign Blames Humphrey for Inflation

Nixon and his aides frame the inflationary crisis as a result of Johnson era policies, tying Hubert Humphrey to rising prices and high interest rates. Robert Ellsworth urges voters to judge Humphrey on four years of Democratic leadership while meeting with business leaders at New York's Pierre Hotel.

New York UPI Hubert H. Humphrey GOP Richard M. Nixon Nixon Johnson Robert Ellsworth Pierre Humphrey Ellsworth Hubert Humphrey America Congress White House Ellworth Elsworth Washington B’nai B’rith National Jewish Service Organization

Weather Iowa Fair Warm Trend Through Wednesday

Iowa forecast calls for fair skies with a slow warming trend through Wednesday. Tonight lows 50 to 55 degrees, Wednesday highs in the 80s.

United Press International Iowa

Probate of wills and executors for Orris and Patterson

Probate notices announce the wills of Ralph Dealvry Orris and Clara Patterson and the appointment of executors. The estates proceed under court supervision with standard filings and timelines for claims and notifications.

Ralph Dealvry Orris Clara Patterson

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