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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1960

Page

1

Nixon Leaves On Campaign Swing

Vice President Richard M. Nixon departed on a four day 10000 mile campaign swing through Nevada Whittier Hawaii and Washington vowing to run on the great issues and avoid personal attacks He predicted polls behind indicate a win and planned a rapid post convention Senate session return to Washington with wife Pat and aides aboard the campaign plane.

Washington UPI Richard M. Nixon John F. Kennedy Nixon Kennedy Nevada Whittier Calif Hawaii Ike Pat Fred Seaton Sen Hiram Fong Hawai Fong Islands Senate

Dag Warns Congo Against Attempt To Hasten Troops Leave

UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold warned Congo leaders against pressuring a rapid Belgian troop withdrawal by exploiting East West tensions. He spoke before President Kasa Vubu and officials as 1,500 of about 10,000 Belgian paratroopers began leaving for Brussels. The Congo cabinet ordered abandoned emergency businesses reclaimed within eight days or seized as public property. Belgian troops halted in Katanga as Premier Lumumba pressed for immediate full withdrawal.

Leopoldville The Congo Hammarskjold U.N Security Council Katana Patrice Lumumba

Start Work on Army Reserve Center Here

Construction has begun on a new Army Reserve training center on North Marion Avenue in Washington. It will serve as headquarters and house unit vehicles, with an Army engineer supervising the project and expected to reside in Washington as work progresses. Congress previously approved funds and a contract letting notice was published months ago.

Army Reserve Training Center North Marion Avenue Washington Army Reserve Army Congress

Fairfield Holdup Man Wounded After Shootout

Ex convict William Moyer Jr held up White-T supermarket in Fairfield and fled with about 1000 dollars. He was shot six times in the stomach during a gunbattle with highway patrol and city officers. Miss Anna Baldwin of Peoria, Ill is detained for questioning. Moyer and Baldwin were near Ottumwa hospital, where Moyer is listed in critical condition. The stolen money was recovered from Moyers car trunk.

Fairfield UPI Ottumwa William Moyer, Jr Donald Woods Here Woods Moyer Anna Baldwin Peoria White

Son's Body Delivered Without Any Warning

In Waushau Wisconsin a couple found their son Frank Becker dead only after a corrugated metal casket arrived at their home. The 24 year old Albuquerque University student had been in Mexico City where his body was shipped with a Mexican death certificate that gave no cause of death. The Beckers contacted authorities and the U S embassy but could not learn what happened. Embassy officials said such delivery without prior notice would be unusual. Becker had traveled from Albuquerque to near Mexico City last month after term ended, with no explanation from his parents.

Wausau Wis Upi Arthur Becker Frank Albuquerque Nm.) University Mexico City United Press International Becker Mexico

County Faces Dual Claimants For County Superintendent

Washington County finds itself with two men claiming to be county superintendent of schools. Lester B. Krabill says no notice of termination has been given, while Dwight G. Bode works from the courthouse office. The county board posted a notice naming Bode as the authorized agent, and Krabill reports doors locked to bar him out.

Washington County Lester B. Krabill Court House Dwight G. Bode County Board of Education Krabill Earl Booth Des Moines Oregon Township Washington High School Code of Iowa Bode

Gary Sheetz Wins Double Grand Champion Swine At County Fair

Gary Sheetz of near Washington swept grand champion honors in both pen of three and market barrow classes at the Washington County Fair. Cindy Jones of Crawfordsville earned reserve champion in both classes. About 50 entries per class. judging by Allen Williams amid a busy fair schedule with events through Thursday and a parade of champions planned.

Gary Sheetz Near Washington Washington County Gary Donald Sheetz Washington Cindy Jones Crawfordsville Sheetz Allen Williams Washington Municipal Cindy Duane Durian Ron Lever Bill Frame Larry Green Dean Henderson Larry Huber Ed Jones Vernon Luers Terry Mangold Denny Marek John McNeil Ed Ossman Dick Seika David Walker Joe White Robert Wilcox Rosann Crayne Joe Redlinger Willard Larson Red Doug Bell Sheila Chabal Allen Dunbar Jerry Durian Joe Durian Dennis Fisher Bob Frame Joe Jones Ron Marek Bill Martin Mark McConnell Phil McConnell Jim McNeill Stephen Palmer Don Patterson Tim Petterson James Ossman Donnie Sommers Kenneth Thomas Tom Wagenknecht Jim Witthoft Ronnie Zieglowsky John Young Jr Dennis Schultz White Jana McConnell Terry Jones Robert Wide Keota Dutch Creek Flyers Journal Bob Elliott

Trail Missing Men to Havana

Two NSA employees Mitchell and Martin, both with access to secret material, are believed missing after leaving Washington about five weeks ago. They flew to Mexico City on June 25 and booked Havana-bound travel, with no word to the agency. Authorities say the men, Navy veterans born in California and Washington, vanished after leaving to visit home. The Defense Department and FBI are involved, with the FBI issuing a missing persons notice.

Washington UPI National Security Agency Havana Cuba Mexico City Pentagons Bernon F. Mitchell Eureka Calif William H. Martin Ellensburg Wash Laurel Ft. Meade Security Agency Pentagon Mitchell Martin Defense Department FBI Maryland Police Emery Sr Burkea

Hugo Lensch Retires From Cargill Plant Management

Hugo Lensch longtime Cargill plant manager retires after fourteen years in Washington. John Copp will succeed him after transferring from the Chicago plant and moving to West Main Street. Lensch, a Minnesota native, began in grain and soybeans in 1923 and held roles with Honeymead Cedar Rapids Iowa Milling and finally Cargill before settling in this community with his wife and two children.

Hugo Lensch Cargill John Copp Chicago Cargill’s West Main Street Copp Mr. Lensch Minnesota Honeymead Cedar Rapids Washington Iowa Milling Company Lensch East Washington Street

Mrs Moody Dies in Winfield Rites Planned

Anna Lee Moody 84 a long time Winfield resident died Sunday at Mercy Hospital Burlington after a hip fracture from a fall. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Winfield Methodist Church with Barton MacKason Funeral Home in Winfield handling arrangements. Survived by seven children and relatives including granddaughter Mrs James Carriker and nephew Ralph Borman. widower Fred Moody died in 1939.

Anna Lee Moody Winfield Mercy Hospital Burlington

Noble Mail Carrier Dies in Vinton Iowa Monday

S. F. Shockley longtime rural mail carrier in Noble area died Monday at 1 p.m. in a Vinton Iowa hospital after six months illness. He lived in Vinton 16 years. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. at Eicher Mennonite Church Noble.

S.F. Shockley Noble Area Vinton Iowa Eicher Mennonite Noble

Defense Officials Unveil Photo Of U S Saucer Plan

The Defense Department released the first official photo of a planned flying saucer to move large troops. Avro Canada is developing the craft for the Army to provide rapid, terrain independent air mobile support, with later versions for the Air Force.

Washington UPI Defense Department Outer Space Air Force US. Air Force U.S. Army United States Sovets Avro Aircraft Ltd Canada Army

South County Fair Music Program at Hayes Grounds

The program features popular tunes and honored guests including Ms Hayes and Mr Bagley with performances by the Ivanovics and the National Emblem march band. Trombone section features prominently in the evening lineup at the fair grounds.

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Cubans Question Fidel Castro Health After Sudden Absence

In Havana residents discuss Fidel Castro's health amid reports he needs rest due to lingering pneumonia. Street voices show concern over the mystery surrounding his weeklong disappearance and the possible succession by Raul Castro as defense minister.

Weather outlook shows scattered storms and warm temps

Partial cloudiness continues tonight and Wednesday with thunderstorms mainly east and south. Cooler air moves in from the west and extreme north on Wednesday. Lows in the 70s, highs about 85 to 95. Scattered showers return Thursday with seasonable temperatures.

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