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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1969
Page
1
Three University of Iowa students were arrested in an early morning raid of a Coralville apartment. Officers confiscated what was believed to be marijuana.
Sp 4 John W. Frame of Ainsworth serves as a personnel information officer with the 4th division’s 23rd infantry in Vietnam. He travels by helicopter to collect story and photo assignments for Tropic Lightning News at Cu Chi and nearby areas, including a piece on the 4.2 mortar platoon near Nui Ba Den and a MEDCAP visit to Xa Tan Hung. Frame sent copies to his parents and published work aims to share experiences with friends back home. He studied at Iowa State University and is married to Janet Campion.
Partly cloudy to cloudy with possible showers or storms through Wednesday. Warmer tonight with lows from 50 to 60. Highs Wednesday reach the 80s. Thursday outlook shows partly cloudy skies and a chance of scattered showers or storms.
President Nixon backs a House passed amendment for direct popular vote to elect the president and urges swift Senate approval. He notes the aim is timely ratification for 1972 and acknowledges bipartisan support despite lingering doubts over method.
The Planning and Zoning Commission met to review three long range areas including schools parks and housing in Washington. Superintendent Kel ly Schlapkohl noted enrollment trends with peak K to 8 and rising high school numbers through 1976 while preschool numbers decline. Stanley Consultants planner William Birch outlined housing shortages and rental issues and suggested trailer courts as one option. Next meeting will tackle utilities and transportation.
Seven of eight U S Special Forces officers freed by Army order boarded a chartered Seaboard World jet at Bien Hoa for Travis Air Force Base. Col Robert B Rheault and the others wore jungle fatigues, expressed relief at release, and denied confirming killings as the plane departed. One enlisted man, Sfc Alvin Smith, remained for separate testimony.
Army top enlisted man Wil liam O Wooldridge was accused of heading a tight knit cadre running service clubs in Augsburg and Munich with kickbacks from slot machine profits and food sales. Witness Irvin E Beard said the probe found a criminal conspiracy to skim nonappropriated funds. Senate investigators cited cover ups to avoid embarrassment to Gen Harold Johnson.
The first Marine unit earmarked for withdrawal under Nixon's plan leaves Vietnam for Okinawa as B52 bombers strike near the DMZ. Bombing hits 270 tons targeting Communist troops while combat remains light. A civilian bus bombing east of Saigon kills 11 and wounds six. a South Vietnamese army captain is killed and a companion wounded in Cholon.
An intercepted memo from city planners in Washington questions safeguards around a census and raises concerns about potential leave of the process. The document cites assurances and seeks confirmation that officials will remain engaged and accountable during the census period.
Public notices today announce probate of wills and appointment of executors for the estates of Bessie M. Tucker and John Arthur Mayer. County board of supervisors proceedings set for Sept 22. A hearing is scheduled for a permit to store water.
Washington County 4 H Council members finalize plans for the annual convention on Thursday evening October 2 at 7 30 p m in the Washington High School auditorium. Candidates for the County Council include Debbie Baker Peggy Chabal Gail Conrad Mary Jones Rita Jones Connie Ropp Susie Sojka Edward Adam Jim Hotchkiss Kent Stout Chuck Trier. The event features candidate speeches and installation of the new Council along with Fos ter awards for outstanding Ag and Home Ec clubs and initiation of two adult honorary 4 H members.
October 11 opens first program of the season with five concerts planned through spring. New residents can enroll during the week of October 18 at The Essex store to attend all five concerts. Memberships cost 8 dollars for adults 4 for children and 20 dollars for a family.
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