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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1962

Page

6

Packers Defeat All Stars In 42 To 20 Victory

Bart Starr threw five touchdown passes as the Green Bay Packers defeated the 1962 College All Stars 42 to 20 in Chicago. Starr connected with Boyd Dowler Max McGee and Ron Kramer for touchdowns, tying a team record in the process. Dowler and Hadl starred for the collegians, but the pro team pulled away with a 21 point fourth quarter to seal the win.

Chicago UPI Bart Starr Green Bay Packers Collegians Otto Graham Starr Packers Boyd Dowler Max McGee Ron Kramer Dowler McGee Green Bay John Hadl Kansas Earl Gros Louisiana State Charlie Bryant Navy Greg Mather

Florida Golfer Takes Lead in Waterloo Open Round Two

Marilyn Smith of Jupiter Florida shot a three under par 69 in round two to hold an undisputed two stroke lead at 140 in the Waterloo women's open. Mary Lena Faulk slipped to 75 to sit tied for third. Kathy Whitworth and Mickey Wright trailed with 142 and 150 totals respectively.

Waterloo UPI Marilyn Smith Jupiter Fla Mary Lena Faulk Sea Island Miss Smith Kathy Whitworth Jal N. M Miss Whitworth Mickey Wright Dallas Tex

Washington Little Leaguers reach Wapello final in semis

Washington's entry dominated New London 7 to 3 to reach tonight's championship game against the Burlington Nation or Wapello winner. Pitcher Dave Hutchcroft limited New London to three hits as Washington built a 5‑0 first inning lead and later added two more in the fourth.

Washington New London Washington Ymca Morning Sun Danville Jim Wheeler Mike Levy Chris Wilson Roger Harris Hutchcroft Hartung Christiansen Dave Hutchcroft

Drysdale First Pitcher To Win Twenty Games This Season

Dodgers ace Don Drysdale became the first major league pitcher to reach 20 wins this season with an 8-3 eight-hitter over the Cubs. The 26-year-old lefty won his 10th straight and moved Los Angeles five games ahead in the NL race as Koufax sidelined.

Don Drysdale Los Angeles Dodgers Dizzy Dean Chicago Cubs Dodgers Drysdale Sandy Koufax Big Don Ole Diz Cubs Cal Koonce Maury Maury Wills Max Carey Pittsburgh Pirates San Francisco Giants N. L Houston Colts St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds New York Mets Philadelphia Milwaukee Dick Donovan Cleveland Indians Harmon Killebrew Minnesota Twins Los Angeles Angles Washington Senators Boston Red Sox

Des Moines Boy Dies After Bicycle Collision near Slater

Des Moines boy Donald C. Morris aged 13 died at Iowa Lutheran Hospital after his bicycle turned into a pickup on Iowa 210 about three miles east of Slater. The truck driver Richard H. Mason, 25, of Slater, was not charged. companion Marvin Lavern Connectt, 11, also from Des Moines, was present.

Ainsworth Teams In Full State of Games

Ainsworth had a busy week for Babe Ruth and Little League with two games each. The Little League beat Washington 13-1 while the Babe Ruths won 10-9. Monday saw Wayland defeat Ainsworth Little League 2-0 and Ainsworth Babe Ruths win 9-8. Brimhall earned the Little League win with Kaufman on the mound for Ainsworth. McFarland earned two wins for the Babe Ruths.

Ainsworth Washington Wayland Brimhall Kaufman McFarland

Ohio Patrolman's Family Found Shot in Rural Home

In Ohio near Grove City a state highway patrolman Cpl. Ralph Lanker his wife and two children were found shot to death in their country home. A 14 year old son drove off in the patrol car and shot himself after the killing.

Columbus Ohio UPI Ralph R. Lanker Bea Grove City Here Virginia Lanker Thomas Ray Lanker Carl Tetrick

Eisenhowers Arrive In Paris For European Visit

Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Mrs. Eisenhower arrived in Paris during a six week European tour. They traveled by train from Cologne and planned a lunch with President Charles de Gaulle during their five day stay. Ambassadors Gavin and wife greeted the couple near the private railcar. In West Germany, Eisenhower met Chancellor Adenauer and spoke with President Luebke.

Paris UPI Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower Eisenhowers Cologne Germany Charles de Gaulle James M. Gavin Gavin West Germany Konrad Adenauer Heinrich Luebke

Plane prank nets Iowa man $500 fine in court

Laurie Tremain of Sioux City pleaded guilty to a bomb hoax act after falsely reporting a bomb on an Omaha bound flight. He described as a respectable churchgoer who had a few drinks before takeoff and was fined $500. In a separate item, the NSF reports U.S. R D spending reached about $80 billion in 1951–52 to 1961–62, quadrupling the prior decade and matching the 1961 federal budget.

New York UPI Laurie Tremain Sioux City Iowa Washington United States National Science Foundation Science Foundation

Merrick the Gentle Tiger of Broadway

Hollywood confirms David Merrick as a feared yet soft spoken Broadway producer who runs his companies with iron discipline. He reflects on past hits and flops, labels Gleason a superb actor but says they won’t work together again, and discusses his new show Oliver a musical version of Oliver Twist to try in Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Hollywood UPI Broadway Tiger David Merrick Merrick Mongoose Cobra Jackie Gleason San Francisco London Los Angeles

Veteran Patrolman Quits Over Patrol Policies

Spencer Iowa veteran Byron Whittlesey 33 resigns from the Iowa Highway Patrol effective Aug 11 citing policy conflicts with his view of proper law enforcement He accuses the force of prioritizing speed and equipment checks and claims longer serving officers were pushed out or forced to resign without adequate retirement provisions He says the patrol offers no real security for dedicated duty under the current system.

Spencer VPI Byron Whittlesey Iowa Highway Patrol Whittlesey Patrol Safety Department

No Reprieve For Killer in Illinois

Gov. Otto Kerner denied a stay of execution for James Dukes, a Cook County death row inmate, despite his attorney’s appeal that Dukes is rehabilitated. Dukes, 36, was condemned for the 1956 murder of Chicago police officer James Blyth during an incident in which Dukes attacked a woman. The decision follows Kerner’s prior Crump commutation and signals potential waves of appeals from other condemned prisoners.

Springfield Ill UPI Paul Crump Otto Kerner Crump James Dukes Kerner Dukes Cook County Chicago Jason Bellows Illinois Pardon and Parole Board Bellows James Blyth Blyth

Minneapolis Star to Resume After Union Pact

The Minneapolis Star and Tribune plan to resume publishing after Teamster drivers voted 85 to 26 to accept a two year contract ending a strike that began April 12. The pact secures raises of 15 cents an hour the first year and 11 cents the second, retroactive to January 1.

Minneapolis UPI Minneapolis Star and Tribune Today Star and Tribune Joyce A. Swan Minneapolis Morning Tribune Minneapolis Star Elmer L. Andersen Tony Schulle Teamster Union Charles A. la Valley Richard Wanek Maurice McCaffrey Minneapolis Daily Herald Herald Twin City St. Paul Teamsters American Newspaper Guild Building Service Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Wisconsin Schulle

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