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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1964

Page

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Soviet rallies support for Khrushchev against China

Pravda printed pledges of party support from Bulgaria Poland Czechoslovakia West Germany and Soviet leaders for Khrushchev policies. Izvestia attacked Mao Tze tung accusing him of a personality cult and praising Genghis Khan noting China celebrates his 800th anniversary amid Sino Soviet tensions.

Moscow UPI Soviet Union China Peking Communist Party Pravda Communist Parties Bulgaria Poland Czechoslovakia West Germany Soviet Party Nikita S. Khrushchev Khrushchev Hungary Mao Tze-tung Izvestia Uzbekistan Republic Communist Party of Cl Us.s.r Stalin Mao Communist Party of China Mao ‘Tze-tung Ghengis Khan

World Service Carnival at Washington Y M C A

The Washington Y M C A announces its annual World Service Carnival for Saturday April 1 from 6 to 9 p m at the Y M C A building. Booths include fish pond air rifle shoot dart throwing archery trampoline and basketball free throw with ten cent tickets. Proceeds benefit other YMCA units worldwide with Jr Hi Y contributing funds. Bob Anderson chairs the event with YMCA youth groups and Y's Men running booths.

Washington Y.M.C.A Y.M.C.A Jr. Hi-Y Jr. High YMCA Y's Bob Anderson

Belgian doctors strike fuels protests across Belgium

Thousands of workers rallied in Gilly and Fontaine Leveque demanding home visits resume for vulnerable residents as authorities probe the deaths of an 18 month old boy and a 42 year old teacher linked to the nationwide walkout. Police and judges pursue arrests as the strike continues.

Bor Gilly Socialist Party Fontaine Leveque Ernest Glinne Turnahout Bray Belgium Raymond Donner

Alaskan children enroll in Columbus City school

Three Haas children from Anchorage Alaska Maurice and Lillian Haas arrived in Columbus Junction to join the local school. Mark 12 Rickey 10 and Deide 6 traveled by plane with relatives from Dubuque after their Alaskan home was destroyed by the recent earthquake. They live with their aunt and uncle James and at the Ray home and plan to finish the term in Columbus Junction.

Columbus Columbus City Maurice Haas Anchorage Alaska Mark Rickey Deide Columbus Junction James Ray Lillian Haas Haas Des Moines Dubuque

MacArthur Laid In State Across New York Armory

Public mourners filed into the 7th Regiment Armory on Park Avenue to view General MacArthur as funeral rites began. Jean MacArthur and Arthur III attended with clergy from Catholic, Episcopal, and Jewish faiths delivering tributes. The body moved from a chapel to the armory in a rain-soaked procession, with a military honor guard and a flag-draped casket. The march to Penn Station will start a national tribute path toward Washington and Norfolk before entombment at the MacArthur Memorial.

New York UPI Douglas MacArthur 7Th Regiment Park Avenue MacArthur MaArthur Jean Arthur III America Francis Cardinal Spellman Catholic Archdiocese of Horace W.B. Donegan Episcopal Terrence J Manhattan Armed Services Walter Reed Army Medical Center Fiveman Arthur Courtney Whitney Col Anthony Story Korea Truman Pennsyvania Washington US Military Academy Capitol Rotunda Norfolk, Va Norfolk City Hall

Tanker crashes into Lake Maracaibo bridge in Venezuela

The super-tanker Esso Maracaibo rammed three bridge pilings near Maracaibo in the Lake Maracaibo area killing at least five people and injuring several others.

Maracaibo Venezuela UPI Esso

Mrs Bessie Kench Dead at 85 in 1964

Mrs Bessie T Kench 85 died Monday April 6 1964 at Washington County Hospital. She had lived in United Presbyterian Home since 1962 and taught school before marriage to Ralph Kench who died in 1925. Graveside rites set for Friday at Stringtown cemetery. surviving brother Ray S Thomson of Sandstone Minnesota.

Bessie T. Kench Washington County Hospital United Presbyterian Home Sherman-Eden Vernon Elgin George Kerr Stringtown Winterset Bessie Thomson Hugh Cynthia Bard Thomson Ralph Kench Presbyterian Church Union City Royal Neighbors Lodge Ray S. Thomson Sandstone Minn

Russians Said To Seek Too Much In Disarmament Talks

UK minister Peter Thomas told the Geneva conference that Soviet proposals are unrealistic and seek excessive early disarmament. He warned that eliminating up to 70 strategic missiles and many ships, tanks, aircraft, and smaller weapons would derail negotiations and stall the process.

Geneva UPI Peter Thomas Thomas Soviet Union West Russia

New polyquinoxaline polymer seeks patent protections

University of Iowa graduate student Jerry Williamson and chemist John Stille report a plastic metal named polyquinoxaline that resists temperatures up to 900 degrees and survives 1100 degrees in inert space furnace tests. The material is red to black, graphite like, non elastic, lightweight and non conductive, with aerospace and electrical circuit uses under extreme temperatures. A patent application has been filed with at least one chemical company showing interest.

Iowa City, Iowa UPD University of Iowa Jerry Williamson Chicago Ill John K. Stille Space Stille Williamson

Picket Line Incident Leads to Assault Charges in Harlan

While crossing picket lines at the Western Town Park Co plant in Harlan, Espeland was accused of assault with a weapon. He was later charged on two counts of assault with a weapon.

Western Town Park Co Harlan Espeland UPI Telephoto

Still No Agreement in Iowa Remap Talks

A rural favored conference committee in Des Moines sought a compromise to end a reapportionment deadlock. After a 90 minute session Sen David C Shaff said no basic agreement emerged. Gov Hughes estimated state costs at about 300000 with total solution near two million.

Des Moines UPI Iowa House David C. Shaff R - Clinton Shaff Senate GOP Robert Rigler New Hampton Sesbawer Teeta Seed Harold E. Hughes Hughes

Tri County CROP drive organized in 1964 regional appeal

The Rev.rah Josten of Wellman Methodist Church named general chairman of the Tri County CROP drive covering southern Iowa Johnson and northern Washington counties. Officers include Rev. Sam Hahn campaign director and Rev. Eddie D. West publicity director. A CROP meeting is set for April 9 at 8 p.m. in Kalona Mennonite Church with Dick Stable presenting a film.

Rey.rah Josten Wellman Methodist Church Tri - County Iowa Johnson Counties Washington County Sam Hahn Sharon Center EUB Eddie D. West Washington Church of the Nazarene Kalona Mennonite Dick Stable

Extension Family Living tour to Minneapolis set for April 27 29

Registrations are filling fast for the Extension Family Living tour to Minneapolis April 27 to 29. Contact the Extension Office soon to sign up before the April 13 deadline. The $25 fee covers transportation lodging and theatre.

Minneapolis Sally Smith

City approves land purchase for fill site near downtown

The city council approved buying 42 987 acres two miles south of the city for landfill use. The Wilson property lane will be purchased for 4728 57 dollars. A petition with 13 signatures asks a sanitary sewer from South Avenue G to Highway One at West Monroe Street, tabled for discussion.

Washiagwn Ciy Wilson Tms South Avenue Highway One West Monroe Street R. B. McAllister Regiona

MacArthur guard Sgt Snyder earns honor at McGuire AFB

Sgt. Melvin D. Snyder son of Mr. and Mrs Curtis A. Snyder of Washington was selected to represent McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey as part of General Douglas MacArthur's honor guard. The selection cited his military record and appearance. The report also notes municipal plumbing code discussions and city staffing actions.

Melvin D. Snyder Curtis A. Snyder Washington McGuire Air Force Base New Jersey Douglas MacArthur Sgt. Snyder

Weather Outlook From Unitea: Cloudy to Warmer

Weather brief from Unitea notes cloudy conditions with clearing and colder tonight. Wednesday will be fair and warmer with lows in the 20s and highs in the 40s. Thursday expected partly cloudy and slightly warmer.

Unitea Ress

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