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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1968
Page
1
Vernon Bascom Co plans to clean and repaint the county courthouse exterior with work focused on the south side and tower this summer. Supervisors hope to finish the remaining exterior next year if funds allow.
Nixon brushed off heckling aimed at his two daughters saying it didn’t bother them. He and Pat talked with Tricia and Julie nightly and noted they were undisturbed by taunts while on a rally, adding that heckling is inevitable this year. Sources say Nixon plans tougher attacks on Humphrey under a prearranged campaign plan.
Fair tonight. Friday partly cloudy north and fair south. Warmer tonight and cooler in the north Friday. Lows 40 to 45 north and lower 50s south. Highs Friday 60s to upper 70s. Saturday outlook calls for fair skies and temperatures slightly above normal.
Intercepted note remarks that the candidates are on tour amid warming chatter. The message playfully credits heat to fend off frost for a spell and is signed WEJ in a terse closing.
Opponents of Abe Fortas urge a political motive in Chief Justice Warren's retirement and the Johnson acceptance. Senate leaders consider filing a cloture petition to halt debate as supporters push a floor vote early next week amid a 122 to 5 tally against cloture and 36 votes opposed.
UPI reports the Soviet Union proposed a phased peace plan for the Middle East. Israel would withdraw to 1967 frontiers, a UN force would patrol evacuated areas, and Arab states would declare belligerence at an end. The US, USSR, France and Britain would guarantee peace, with Jerusalem and Suez Canal issues to be negotiated later. Secretary Rusk planned UN talks with Gromyko in New York.
New York UPI reports a second all-night session between the United Federation of Teachers and Brooklyn’s Ocean Hill-Brownsville District Governing Board ended with no near settlement. Both sides refused to bow to a Board of Education order to end the walkout.
Republican Tom Riley, candidate in Iowa's 2nd District, urged phased U.S. troop withdrawal and a South Vietnamese lead with continued aid. He argued Vietnam does not threaten U.S. security, criticized Paris talks, and cited casualties to support ending American sacrifices. He spoke to Marion joint service clubs.
Iowa Civil Defense Director George W. Orr proposes 1969 legislation mandating protective space for students in new schools and safer areas in existing buildings. He cites modern slab and glass schools lacking shelter, advocates evacuation plans, warning systems, and federal help for sirens near schools to cut loss of life in tornadoes.
DES MOINES Iowa State Education Association executive board approved a resolution urging all voters to support five proposed constitutional amendments. ISEA director Duane E Lodge said the changes aim to update government machinery to address state problems as they arise. Proposals include annual legislative sessions a governor veto over individual appropriations and rules for legislator salaries home rule for cities and legislative reapportionment. Local ISEA affiliates will campaign for passage with voters deciding at the General Election on November 5.
Senator Jack Miller of Iowa challenged Vice President Humphrey in a Senate speech saying Democrats did not champion Social Security against Republicans. He cited five votes where Republicans supported Social Security measures, including a 1964 GOP amendment to raise minimum payments that Humphrey opposed.
Humphrey accuses Nixon of razzle dazzle politics over California grape workers strike and asserts labor law gaps, while Nixon attacks the Johnson Humphrey era and maritime policy. Wallace stays silent on running mate. Muskie greets protesters. Agnew shuns debate. Seven presidents died in July.
Notice to bidders for painting and floor covering at County Hospital announced alongside hearing on amendment to the county hospital budget in the estate notice for Marion Godlove. Public notice alerts interested parties to bid submission deadlines and the hearing schedule.
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