Soviet Moon Probe Lunik 4 Aims For Nearby Orbit
The Soviet Union launched a 14 ton lunar probe named Lunik 4 on a three day flight toward the moon. Officials said the craft could reach the moon vicinity and collect scientific data while signaling possible future manned or scientist-led lunar missions. Tass described normal system performance and a trajectory near expected, with notices of potential soft landing and high priority for new photos and experiments.
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UPS
Soviet Union
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Leningrad
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Farm Chemicals Topic On CBS Reports Program
Agricultural chemicals will be the topic of a CBS Reports discussion airing Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. on Channel 2. Rachel Carson and other authorities will lead the program, which is expected to interest viewers in the area.
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CBS Reports
Rachel Carson
Channel 2
Mrs Myrtle Moorhead Dies At Washington Home
Mrs Myrtle Moorhead resident of the United Presbyterian Home in Washington since 1959 died Monday at 1 15 p m Funeral will be held in Davenport with McGinnis Mortuary in charge Details pending word from distant relatives She came from Davenport and was a member of First Presbyterian Church there Survivors include three sons and many grandchildren and great grandchildren
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Myrtle Moorhead
United Presbyterian Home
Washington
Davenport
McGinnis Mortuary
Hughes Weighs Highway Access Bill Decision
Gov. Harold I. Hughes said he would seek a federal position statement on a highway access rights bill and its impact on Iowa road funding. He may sign veto or let the bill become law. The measure could cost about 15 million dollars over 19 to 20 years to buy access rights from property owners.
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UPI
Harold I. Hughes
Federal Bureau of Roads
Washington
W.E. Reed
Federal Highway Agency
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Reed
Bureau
Highway Commission
Norman A. Erbe
Commission
Rght
City Council Approves Ordinance to Remove Junk Autos
Washington city council approves a new ordinance giving officials power to force removal of junk autos and unsightly materials from properties within city limits. Monday night meeting also covered street repair plans and summer maintenance.
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Washington
Southeastweather mild tonight with showers and storms
Weather forecast from United Press International Southeast segment reports mostly cloudy skies and mild temperatures with tonight and Wednesday showers and thunderstorms. Winds will strengthen and shift, bringing a cooler pattern by Wednesday with highs near 70.
France Featured on Kiwanis Adventure Program
France will be spotlighted in the final Adventure and Travel program of the season, sponsored by the Washington Kiwanis Club. Ed Lark, San Francisco native and film lecturer, will present a color travelogue titled Provincial France showing the French Alps vineyards of Bordeaux and key festivals and sports events. Season ticket holders may attend Thursday at 7:50 p.m. in the Washington High School auditorium.
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Washington Kiwanis Club
Washington High School
Ed Lark
San Francisco
Sweden
French Alps
Bordeaux
Army Generals Proclaim Anti Red Revolt in Argentina
Retired Argentine officers proclaimed a revolt to block a perceived Communist takeover, while the government dismissed it as psychological action. A single casualty reported, Gen Osiris Villegas wounded. rebels threatened Campo del Mayo and Bahia Blanca, with tensions rising as June elections loom for Peronist participation.
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Buenos Aires
API
Defense Ministry
Osiris Villegas
Jose Manuel Astigueta
Juan Carlos Ongania
Juan D. Peron
Bra
Campo del Mayo
Latin America
Guatemala
Miguel Ydigoras Fuentes
Mrs. Charles Gilbert Dies Here at 74
Mrs. Charles P. Gilbert 74 of 715 East Washington Street died Monday afternoon April 1 1963 at Washington County Hospital after illness begun March 20 Funeral planned 2 p m Wednesday at Jones Funeral Home with Dr Vernon Elgin officiating burial in Elm Grove Cemetery She was born June 30 1888 in Monmouth Illinois and attended Washington Academy and St Anthony s Hospital School of Nursing She married Charles P Gilbert June 30 1913 Survivors include her husband two brothers Glen Davenport and Hubert Beatrice Nebr four sisters Luella Swift Pauline Crone Washington Hazel Hoover Des Moines and Helen Holland Philadelphia Pa
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Charles P. Gilbert
East
Washington Street
Washington County Hospital
Jones Funeral
Vernon Elgin
Elm Grove Cemetery
Fannye O. Beal
Monmouth
William M
Jennie Lanning Beal
Washington
Washington Academy
St. Anthony's Hospital School of Nursing
Rock Island
Glen
Davenport
Hubert
Beatrice
Nebr
Luella Swift
Pauline Crone
Hazel Hoover
Des Moines
Helen Holland
Philadelphia
Reservations Due For YWCA Dinner
Washington YWCA reminds members and friends to reserve for the annual dinner and business meeting on Friday. Dinner at 6 30 p m call to reserve. Fortnightly Music Department chorus and Mrs Kay Stewart provide music. Mrs Robert Carter will speak on special education. Election of board members will be held.
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Washington Ywca
YWCA
Kay Stewart
Robert Carter
Prairie Flower
Memorial Fund Started for Warren E. Corey
Washington High School class of 1959 members started a memorial fund for Warren F E Corey who was killed in an auto accident at Ottumwa on March 30. A box for contributions is in Brown's Shoe Fit on the east side of the square with Don Jarard in charge. Contributions accepted through Easter.
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Washington High School
Warren FE. Corey
Ottumwa
Brown's Shoe Fit Store
Don Jarrard
Community Chest Reaches 1963 Goal in Washington
Washington's Community Chest has met its $27 550 goal for 1963 after a last minute clean up drive led by President Richard Weeks. Rotary Club donation Monday and other pledges ensured full funding for all participating agencies.
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Washington
Community Chest
Chest
Washington Rotary Club
Richard Weeks
Rotary
Robert Bates
Ron Goff
Weeks
Bob Reed
Lee Holland
Rob
Ert Bates
Edmund Corridan Dies in Mercy Hospital Iowa City
Edmund Corridan 80 died Monday at Mercy Hospital Iowa City after 32 weeks as a patient. Funeral services set for Thursday 9:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church Little Creek with Rev. Martin Manning. Rosary Wednesday 8 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home Wellman. Burial in parish cemetery. Corridan born Oct 3 1882 near Little Creek. survived by sister Hannah. Preceded by parents and four sisters and three brothers.
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Edmund Cortridan
Mercy
Iowa City
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Little Creek
Martin Manning
Powell
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Kinross
Michael
Hannah McCann Corridan
Hannah
Former Wayland Resident Dies While Visiting Louisiana
Marie Swartzendruber Decker, 37, formerly of Wayland, died Monday in a De Ridder hospital after a heart attack. She was the daughter of Earl Swartzendruber and lived in De Ridder for years with husband and three children Stephen 14, Jimmie 13, Joanne 10 at home. Survivors include her parents one sister and two brothers. Mrs Decker’s parents and brother and his wife traveled to De Ridder this morning.
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Louisiana
Vernon Decker
de Ridder
Marie Swartzendruber
Decker
Earl Swartzendruber
Stephen
Jimmie
Joanne
Marvin Sweigart
Saganaw
Mich
Max Swartzendruber
Mt. Pleasant
Rays Swartzendruber
Goshen
Ind
Prisoners attempt escape at Fort Madison ends with guard shot
Four inmates fought guards at Iowa Penitentiary cellblock 17 on Monday night. Harold Buck, 33, was shot in the leg as he tried to exit through a window with three companions who had subdued two guards and pried bars. Rasmussen and Lehner led the plot, while Bennett and Hartley responded to the commotion, reviving a two hour standoff inside the minimum security ward.
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UPS
Iowa
Harold Buck
Mississippi River
Buck
Bennett
Eldon Phillips
Wayne Bohn
Phillips
Bohn
Thomas Eugene Rasmussen
Rasmussen
Lester Bennett
William Hartley
Cerro Gordo County
Harlan Lehner
Dubuque County
Kennedy trims foreign aid request amid thrift push
President Kennedy reduced his foreign aid request from 4.9 billion to 4.5 billion and, with carryover funds, expects 4.85 billion in actual spending. He urged tougher standards, tighter control, private channel development, and broader participation by other nations, while defending certain military and India aid.
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UPI
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Congress
Citizens’ Committee
Lucius D. Clay
U.S
J. William Fulbright
D-Ark
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Otto E. Passman
D-La
House Appropriations Subcommittee
Clay Committee
Latin America
Alliance For Progress
India
Unusual Sight Here-Deer Comes to Town
Harry Ward of the city edge reported early this morning spotting a deer in an open lot near his home. The animal moved north and disappeared across the county hospital grounds, an unusual local daytime sight.
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Santa
Washington
Harry Ward
Mr. Ward
Refugee raid group says betrayed by an American
Cuban refugees and 16 companions arrested by a British force on Norman Key in the Bahamas say they were betrayed likely by an American. Jerry Buchanan of Miami claimed a tipped-off note led authorities to intercept them as another raider group escaped. Buchanan said the U.S. policy against raids from American soil is opposed and that the group will keep fighting from elsewhere if needed.
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