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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1963
Page
7
In Cottsboro Alabama a family of nine drowned when their 14 foot fishing boat capsized in swift river waters near Star Key Island. Two other children escaped by clinging to the boat bottom and a tree limb while onlookers pulled the overturned craft to shore.
President Kennedy told the American Society of Newspapers Editors he believes Fidel Castro may be deposed within five years but opposes an invasion now. He said he cannot predict how or when Castro will fall and denied promising invasion to Cuban exiles. Kennedy urged US restraint and UN responsibility, asserting time will bring Cuba freedom with US influence noted.
The Stargazer balloon intended to carry two men to 80,000 feet for a 24 hour study mission broke loose from its mooring at Holloman Air Force Base amid gusty conditions. Capt Joseph W. Kittinger Jr and astronomer William White planned the sealed gondola flight, but the craft drifted away as winds rose, with previous missions already delayed and the clouded weather complicating liftoff.
Severe storms swept the Ohio Valley with tornadoes and damaging winds. St Francisville Illinois suffered heavy damage as a twister cut 16 blocks, 75 homes damaged, and a 60 year old woman died of a heart attack after collapsing. Civil Defense crews worked through the night. town water pressure dropped with pumps off. spectators barred from the area.
The Washington Golf and Country Club opens 1963 activities with a dance for new and prospective members on Saturday evening April 27 from 9 pm to 1 am in the clubhouse with intermission refreshments. Committee chairs are Mr and Mrs Walter Doak and others listed.
Death notice for Dr. Fred Taylor in Colorado reports his birth in Washington and long residence in Lewiston Montana. He died at his daughter's home in Littleton Colorado, with his sister Mrs. Fred Mauthe noted among his relatives.
Gov. Harold E. Hughes called the 1 percent withholding tax measure a bitter pill for Iowans to swallow without an income tax. He urged Senate Republicans to add a withholding amendment and noted withholding could raise about 5 million in added revenue by taxing nonpayers while promising no tax increase for honest taxpayers.
Kennedy warned the steel price increase risks a psychological effect that could trigger a broader price and wage spiral. He urged steel users, especially auto makers, to absorb higher costs rather than pass them to consumers, and called on the Steelworkers union to pursue wage stability in the nation's interest. He defended his budget and tax cut plan against GOP calls for deep cuts.
After six days of debate on HF 550, Iowa House leaders reach a compromise replacing the Camp Carstens en dment and proceed with a 61 to 40 vote for a sales tax plus 1 cent on cigarettes. The plan raises Ag Land credits from 15 to 17 mills and aims for property tax relief, with Senate amendments expected. A dairy marketing bill Si 404 awaits reconsideration. Visitors, including Mid-Prairie students, toured the Capitol during sessions.
In New Westminster a group of 10 to 20 inmates barricaded in a prison auditorium with a guard hostage. About 300 other inmates refused to return to cells in a sympathy protest, described as explosive by Warden Tom Hall. Tear gas moved inmates to the kitchen and dining hall while gasoline bombs were used in a Friday night attack.
Premier Castro in Havana claims Soviet missiles were moved into Cuba after he and the Kremlin learned of an Kennedy exile plan of aggression in 1962. He asserts Kennedy discussed invasion plans with Jose Miro Cardona and that the crisis was averted by fortifying Cuba and shipping missiles. He warns against new aggression and insists Cuba will defend itself, calling the Bay of Pigs a decisive triumph aided by arms from Communist allies.
Jacob F Mast 74 died at his Kalona home after a short illness. Funeral services 1:30 am Tuesday at Dan jetter home Kalona with Ira Nissly and Adam Miller officiating. Burial in Fast Union Cemetery. Survivors include Barbara Chupp, seven sons, two daughters, 23 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, one sister and six brothers. born November 1 1888 in Elkhart County Indiana. Funeral home Yoder in charge. body at family home.
Washington High School adds to its calendar with an awards assembly in the gym at 12 50 p m Tuesday for wrestling and basketball awards. Cheerleading tryouts and an election are planned. The junior class play matinee is Thursday afternoon next week. Band students begin their tour April 30 and seniors attend Court Day in May. The Burlington High Senior band concerts May in the gym. Teachers receive flowers from the VFW Auxiliary May 3 and the junior senior prom is May 4. The high school choir will go on to an event in May.
Funeral services for Sam Bergh 87 will be at 2 p m Monday at Wayland Methodist Church with interment in Wayland cemetery Zehr Funeral Directors. Bergh born March 10 1876 in Swedesburg moved to Wayland with his parents and ran a plumbing heating business for over 60 years He was a member of Wayland Methodist Church Masonic Lodge director of Wayland State Bank and former school board and town council member He married Lillie Hutton in 1904 who died in 1944 Survivors include son Warren HL two daughters Dori Bergh of Los Angeles Florence Bergh of Creston a granddaughter Mrs Delmar Larsen and a great grandson of Columbus Ohio.
Des Moines IPT convention honors Maurice B. Crabbe editor publisher of the Eagle Grove Eagle Robert K. Beck co publisher and general manager of the Centerville Daily Iowegan and Citizen and Elmer E. Taylor editor publisher of the Traer Star Clipper with top IPA master publisher editor citations for mastery in publishing and leadership.
Washington County set meeting Monday April 22 at 8 p.m. at the county grounds to present 1962 farm income results. Duane Steinhart will review farm records and compare management between high and low income farms. The average net income for participants was about 5400, the best since 1958.
John Mattes, chairman of the Washington County Heart Association, announced that 3992.81 was collected in 1963 Heart Fund Campaign. Of this amount, 3842.81 comes from the campaign with an additional 9 as memorial gift money. Co chairs were N.E. Jensen for Washington city and Mrs. A.K. Stoutner for rural areas.
Neutralist Premier Souvanna Phouma seeks safe conduct to revisit the Plain of Jars for a new on the spot survey. He and the ICC cabled Prince Souphanouvong, Pathet Lao leader, to obtain views on timing for the visit.
United Press Internats reports increasing cloudiness and warmer temperatures tonight with a low near 40. Sunday afternoon brings considerable cloudiness and a chance of brief showers, high around the upper 40s.
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