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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1968
Page
1
The week saw spray painting on farm machinery at Fenn Implement Co on North Second Avenue. Windows were broken in a separate incident this morning. In Washington, a monsoon like spell delivered 2.81 inches of rain this week with ongoing overcast skies and showers since Sunday night.
In Iowa City Canadian Fred Whyte a bagpipe specialist succeeds Alan G. Mclivor as director of the University of Iowa Scottish Highlanders. Mclivor moves to become assistant director of admissions at Macalester College in St Paul Minnesota. Robert Dodd Democratic candidate for secretary of state has caught mumps mid campaign. A Manila official urges Filipinos to eat rats to combat rat infestation saying rat meat can be better than dog meat.
The Senate passed a major gun control bill 70 to 17, banning mail order sales of rifles, shotguns, and ammunition to non dealers and ending federal registration and licensing battles. Conference committee will reconcile differences with the House. Sen. Edward M. Kennedy voted in his first floor appearance since his brother's death.
Gov. Harold E. Hughes spokesman said the governor will join State Sen. David Stanley in a Meet-the-Press style TV program on November 2. The program, invited by KANT-TV Des Moines, would be available to all Iowa radio and TV stations. Stanley accepted earlier. both seek the U.S. Senate seat.
Des Moines UPI reports Iowa Board of Public Instruction members weighed the Great Plains Study proposing districts of 3500 students for administration with elementary schools 250 to 700 and secondary schools at least 1500. Some members urged public education and legislative funding to inform, while dissenters warned such districts could span multiple counties and distance headquarters from residents. The board discussed adopting the study in Des Moines.
Soviet officials prepared a purge list targeting Czechoslovak government and intellectual leaders and will demand immediate ousters in Moscow talks. Delegation led by Dubcek and Svoboda will protest Soviet interference and withdrawal delays while Moscow seeks to replace liberal figures, with names including Kadlek and Cisar on the purge list.
JODRELL BANK England UP I reports Sir Bernard Lovell says a Soviet moon probe is sending clear voice transmissions containing Russian words and numbers. An observatory spokesman cautions the signals do not indicate a crewed craft, suggesting the voices are relayed Earth messages or tape recordings from the probe.
A leaked memo from Moscow hints at a Kremlin plan with a new cast and a bold, controversial scheme. Officials discuss security measures and a staged crisis to advance political goals, drawing parallels to a fictional film premise.
Atlanta Gov. Lester Maddox, barred from a second term, said he might run Virginia for governor in 1970. He praised his wife as a capable candidate and a good American, urging she would do a good job and be a strong governor if she chose to run.
Lt Col Jones will deliver Washington County gifts to Tan Thanh Vietnam. The package drive began after L Cpl Harvey, son of Washington residents, appealed for help. Harvey was killed in action, but the gifts will now be mailed by air to Vietnam with Jones overseeing delivery and praising Harvey and local supporters.
Des Moines UPI reports the Greater Des Moines Chamber of Commerce board endorsed all five Iowa constitutional amendments on the November 5 general election ballot. The group cited aims for legislative efficiency, permanent apportionment per the Supreme Court, home rule for municipalities and counties, the item veto, and changing legislators’ pay from per diem.
United Press International reports Iowa will be mostly cloudy tonight with scattered showers. Friday brings considerable cloudiness in the northeast and partly cloudy conditions elsewhere with warmer temperatures, possible light showers in the extreme northeast morning. Lows tonight near 50, highs Friday in the 60s to 70s, outlook for Saturday partly cloudy and warmer.
Investigators blame a faulty guidance system for a Delta rocket loss eight miles above the Atlantic. The $6 million Comsat spacecraft and $5 million rocket fail, a $11 million blow to Comsat. ATS 3 will cover Europe during Olympic broadcasts from Mexico City if needed.
A 70 year old Pittsburgh woman writes Gov Shafer confessing a 1928 illegal pint of rhubarb wine carried through Pennsylvania Michigan and Ohio. She sends 150 dollars to be split as 50 to Michigan 50 to Ohio and 50 to Pennsylvania in a goodwill move the Ohio fund calls a good conscience.
Public notice announces an application hearing for a permit to withdraw water in Washington. It also invites bids for painting and new flooring work on the old county hospital building and references an estate matter for Marion God love.
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