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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1969
Page
1
In the homecoming parade Friday afternoon the junior class float won top honors. Second place went to the senior float followed by the sophomore and work study class floats. Judges scored originality cleverness workmanship and appropriateness with five judges on the panel.
UPI reports U S and South Vietnamese forces killed 105 Viet Cong in multiple battles around Saigon. Paratroopers and infantry intercepted guerrillas at three points within 33 miles of the capital, with 72 killed aided by air and artillery. Three Americans died and 10 were wounded, including members of the 82nd Airborne’s 3rd Brigade. South Vietnamese forces killed 33 more guerrillas 68 to 78 miles southwest. A civilian died and 15 were injured by a Viet Cong bombing in Vinh Long. U S B52s flew seven missions northwest of Saigon as part of ongoing pressure on infiltration routes.
After a two day meeting Prague announced penalties for liberal leaders linked to the 1968 reform. Alexander Dubcek reportedly to be removed from the presidium while remaining on the central committee and still chairman of the national parliament.
A steering committee of Iowa clergymen announced plans to form the Iowa Clergy Consultation Service to offer alternatives to abortion and provide up to date legal medical guidance. Rev. William Weir said the group will not refer to abortionists and aims to help women facing serious threats to well being. The service would operate nationwide style and reflect church duties while opposing current Iowa abortion laws.
Paris officials say President Georges Pompidou will make Vietnam peace talks the main topic of his official visit to the United States late in February. Maurice Schumann and Pompidou emphasize France’s role in seeking a settlement while noting stalled negotiations and limited concessions on both sides.
The Viet Cong denounces Nixon Vietnam policy as bellicose and rotten and vows to fight on until total victory. The group confirms no diplomatic concessions at the Paris peace talks amid deadlock since Jan. 19. Madame Nguyen Thi Binh returns from Hanoi pressing immediate talks on the Viet Cong 10-point program. French officials say Vietnam will be a main topic during Pompidou's February visit to Washington.
Bonn reports a violent halt to West Germany election campaigning as thousands clash with clubs and bottles in Nuernberg during a right wing rally. The vote approaches with 33 million expected to elect 496 Bundestag seats between Kiesinger's Christian Democrats and Brandt's Social Democrats. Von Thadden's National Democratic Party looms as critics warn of neo Nazi influence. Police used water cannon and clubs to disperse crowds.
The Army charged Capt. Robert Marasco with firing the shot that killed Thai Khac Chuy near Nha Trang on June 20 as part of a plot by Green Beret officers. Marasco denied the accusation in cables to his wife and parents, saying the charge is not the truth. other officers named include Col. Rheault and Maj. Crew, with defense contending the victim was a double agent. Navy divers searched for the body without success.
Webster City Iowa state Rep. William Gannon says Gov Robert Rays Administration shows a negative attitude toward small communities. He cites Iowa Development Commission director Chad Wymer who warned there is no future for the small town in Iowa.
A brief intercepted memo suggests familiarity with Chicago methods. The note implies training or instruction linked to city practices, though specifics remain undefined.
Public notice announces a probate matter appointing an administrator for the estate of Rhonda A Horak. The filing requests court action and sets forth the probate proceeding and related deadlines for interested parties to respond or appear.
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