Nixon and Co to Build New Feed Plant Here
Nixon and Company plans a new feed manufacturing plant south of the railroad on North 12th Street in Washington. Construction begins within two days, operation expected in eight months, employing 15 to 20 locals year round. The facility includes an 80 by 20 foot warehouse and a 42 by 95 foot high mill building. The plant will produce hog, care, and poultry feeds and operate a modern automated system with push-button controls. J D Frantz cited livestock density and Washington’s suitability as reasons for location. Marvin D Smith will manage locally.
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Hi Y Group to Learn of Wilderness Camp
The Hi Y group will meet at the YMCA this evening at 7 to learn about wilderness camping. A program will be shown in the Community Room with an invitation for interested leaders to attend, per local Y officials.
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Six Are Killed In Iowa Mishaps
Six people died in Iowa mishaps over the weekend including a Waterloo woman and her mother in a two car crash near Iowa City. A Sioux City man drowned after falling from a boat at Crystal Lake west of South Sioux City, Neb. Police listed seven injured in a crash near Iowa City with one critically injured. The 1963 Iowa toll rose to 132 with four traffic deaths and three non traffic deaths recorded. Victims named include Mrs Thomas O'Hara of Waterloo and her mother Mrs Lydia Brath, plus Michael Baker and Merlyn Krutsinger in hospital. The other fatalities were Charles Squire of Des Moines and Clyde Wilson of Des Moines. non-traffic deaths included D Junior Mic of Polk City and Clyde Swea City.
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Work Starts Today On Riverside Road
The north end of the Riverside Washington road was closed to traffic this morning as Carlson Bros Construction Co of Decorah began paving prep. Vehicles cannot travel between Washington and Riverside until paving finishes over several weeks. The south highway portion was paved last summer. Once complete a paved Washington to Riverside route will be available via a more direct path.
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15 Year Term For Billie Sol Estes
UPI report from El Paso says District Judge R E Thomason sentenced banker and fertilizer magnate Billie Sol Estes to 15 years for mail fraud and conspiracy, after a jury conviction on four counts of mail fraud and one of conspiracy. Estes, 38, claimed no conspiracy or intent to defraud. The sentence adds to an eight year state term previously imposed, totaling 23 years, with 32 counts still to be tried. The judge called the case one of the most gigantic swindles in U S history.
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Vandalism Reported At Waco Drive In Theatre
Vandals caused extensive damage at the Waco Drive In Theatre on the east edge of Washington late Saturday night. They destroyed the men’s restroom interior and stole items. Manager Clarence Locke said the restroom had to be rebuilt but is now ready for use. Local peace officers are investigating the incident.
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Washington County Democratic Central Committee Meeting Friday
The Washington County Democratic Central Committee will hold a meeting in the courthouse Wednesday evening April 13. County committee chairman Walter Farrell urges all committee men and committee women to attend, stating the gathering is of prime importance.
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Sub Thresher Sighting Spurred Naval Inquiries in Atlantic
Naval officer Cmdr Stanley Hecker testified that an object near the Thresher site appeared to be a submarine sail. The Skylark moved in, challenged the object, and it vanished within 6,000 yards. Navy seeks Trieste visit for visual observations near the wreck.
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CITE EMBARRASSMENT Cubans Threaten MIAMI
Cuban Revolutionary Council meets in Miami to decide whether to reveal a document they say will embarrass the Kennedy administration and to plan the council leader Jose Miro's future. Officials say Kennedy pledged exile support to overthrow Castro and later reneged. Miro resigned last week over U S Cuban policies.
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First Mushrooms Found Near Robertson and Rey Janecek
Don and Bev surf don and Bev locate the season’s first sponge mushrooms south of 92 highway under a Red maple tree. A cluster of about twenty tiny specimens, about the size of a kitchen match head, is kept in a cup and hopes of growth after watering in a sunny spot. The find, dated April 14, is rare and noted by the reporter.
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Weather outlook with showers and warmth ahead
Lows stay cloudy and windy with scattered showers or thunderstorms tonight. Tuesday turns partly cloudy with more showers east and warmer conditions with highs near 70s. The outlook Wednesday is partly cloudy and cooler. Temperatures Tuesday through Saturday average 6 to 10 degrees above normal with variable daily changes. Normal highs range from near 60 in the north to mid 60s in the south, and lows from mid 30s to mid 40s. Precipitation averages from a fraction to 1 inch in scattered showers and storms at the period's start and end.
Hughes to Probe Home Office Expense Accounts
Des Moines Iowa Harold E Hughes announced plans to probe home office expense reimbursements by members of the State Highway Commission He questioned high claims and said details must be clearly spelled out He also noted upcoming changes in commission membership and interim appointments by the governor to fill vacancies
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U S Steel price decision awaited in steel industry
Pittsburgh API giant US Steel may announce its stance on price increases, as Lukens Steel Co and Wheeling Steel already raised prices. A US Steel move could trigger wage talks and affect industry pricing, with Kennedy administration watching closely for the impact on overall price stability.
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Richard Peck Dies Suddenly at Brighton
Richard Peck longtime Brighton resident died suddenly this morning near the post office in Brighton. Funeral services will be held at the kd Funeral Home in Brighton. He was born circa 1911 near Brighton to Charles and Lucy Peck and married Bernice Pitroski in 1939. Surviving are son Robert and daughter Rose of Berwyn Illinois, two brothers Benedict of Keota and An of Packwood, two sisters Mrs Raymond Fritz of Brighton and Mrs Victor Deutsch of East Pleasant Plain. Preceded in death by parents, one brother and one sister.
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Nellie Van Horn Dies in California
Nellie Van Horn, former Columbus Junction resident and mother of Mrs. Homer Lowry of Washington, died Sunday April 14 1963 in Stockton California where she lived with daughter Mrs M R Lintner at 252 West Princeton. Born September 10 1872 near Columbus City she taught piano and was a member of the Christian Church in Stockton and the PEO. Survived by two daughters Mrs MAR Linter and Mrs Homer Lowry three grandsons and several nieces and nephews, plus one brother Arthur Williams of Columbus City.
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Amendment Voted Down In Iowa House And Senate Action
In Des Moines the Iowa House defeated a 3 percent sales tax amendment by 61 to 38 as the Senate advanced a public utilities control bill with broad exemptions for mutuals and municipal utilities. The tax debate opened the week after Easter while the Senate sent nine measures to the governor and adjusted judicial residence requirements for Supreme Court justices.
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