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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1968
Page
1
John Waters, a Washington High School student, received more than 25 stitches for cuts in his left arm after it went through a school window. Doctors reported no tendon damage, and he is recovering but sore.
The Senate moved to debate Abe Fortas for chief justice amid predicted votes to filibuster. Opponents led by Sen. Griffin and Sen. Ervin urged blocking or delaying the talkathon, arguing Fortas record and timing of the nomination are flawed. Senate leader Mansfield signaled a future cloture bid as Thurmond predicted no vote on debate.
Congressman William J. Scherle of Iowa denounces a 200 million dollar highway cut as unjust to motorists. He argues highway funds come from gas taxes and vehicle equipment fees, not general budget cuts, and warns cuts endanger safety amid rising traffic.
An intercepted memo from Washington discusses a high stakes choice between Abe Fortas and Phil E. Buster for a U.S. Senate post. The document outlines pressure, expectations, and potential political fallout from either selection.
Student leaders asked the International Red Cross for rescue teams and sheltered wounded in private homes and schools to avoid government capture. Hospital officials report five dead and 16 wounded, with police among the injured. Army units occupied major university complexes in Mexico City and seized campuses in Chilpancingo and Oaxaca. Police or army actions quashed demonstrations in at least five other provincial cities.
Pia notes Olympic preliminary events in Mexico City begin October 12. The capital has faced daily student disorders since July as police faced accusations of brutality during street clashes. Students push for police chief removal, riot police reform, repeal of suppressive laws, and the release of jailed Communists.
In Sydney, Mr and Mrs Stefan Pietroszy, aged 70 and 57, left their cave home in thick bushland over the weekend and curiosity seekers moved in. Curiosity seekers and vandals scattered their furniture as public health officials condemned the unsanitary conditions.
Iowa Capitol Planning Commission urges rapid action to relieve parking congestion at the capitol complex. Recommendations include relocating lots, adding underground and above ground spaces, hiring consultants, and a $1.25 million underground garage. The panel backs demolishing two old buildings with legislative authority, restoring historical character, and funded space expansion across agencies.
Rep. Melvin Laird says the 90,000-troop reduction over nine months follows planned military adjustments and South Vietnamese buildup. He contrasts with Vice President Humphrey, noting the pace of decreases depends on defense planning and Saigon’s needs.
State Auditor Lloyd R. Smith reports Vincent J. Waters of Postville paid $2,146.46 in state fines and $1,002 in city fines after deadlines. Waters, appointed Nov 10 1966, had not filed required reports. auditors urge payment of about $145 in interest and note potential removal risk for neglecting to remit fees timely.
United Press International reports fair conditions across Iowa with a slight warming trend. Tonight will see lows in the 40s, warmer in the west and north central, and Thursday should be partly cloudy to fair with highs in the 70s. Friday outlook calls for partly cloudy skies and a cooler finish.
The US Command in Saigon announced that 1094 soldiers of the 1st Squadron 18th Armored Cavalry Regiment based at Fort Lewis Washington would not be sent to Vietnam. Their spaces will be used to strengthen ARVN units and other U.S. divisions while equipment is shipped to South Vietnam. The move keeps the U.S. troop ceiling intact and the Joint Chiefs will decide future dispositions.
In Northern Plains stops Nixon attacks Humphrey as a weak defender of Johnson policy while promising farm income relief and new leadership. He notes bottlenecks and blasts LBJ era policies as voters face weathered headwinds and large crowds in Sioux Falls and Bismarck. Humphrey unveils bold Social Security hikes funded partly by general revenue and criticizes Nixon and GOP. He warns of anarchistic agitators targeting Democrats and Medicare.
WAVERLY Iowa UPI Republican candidate David Stanley pledged that if elected to the U S Senate he will push for ratification of the nuclear nonproliferation treaty.
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