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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1961

Page

1

Allied Protests Sent to Moscow

Washington reports indicate Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Defense Secretary Robert McNamara met Allied ambassadors to discuss Berlin strategy amid notes sent to Moscow. The gathering followed Western access rights documents and calls for a foreign ministers meeting with Russia, with France cautious per De Gaulle.

Washington Dean Rusk Defense Robert S. McNamara Berlin State Department Harold Caccia Britain Herve Alphand France Wilhelm Grewe West Germany Rusk McNamara United States Russia London Paris Kennedy West Berlin Soviet Foreign Ministry New York Charles de Gaulle de Gaulle East Germany East Berlin

Thomas J. Clancy Dies in Minnesota

Word was received of the death this morning of a former Park Rapids resident Thomas J. Clancy Minnesota He is survived by his wife of Park Rapids two sisters Mrs Van De Herman and Mrs Grant Humble both of Washington and a number of nieces and nephews Mr and Mrs Humble and Paul Young a nephew will leave Sunday to attend the funeral Tuesday

Thomas J. Clancy Park Rapids Minnesota Clancy van de Herman Grant Humble Washington Mrs. Humble Paul Young

Crackdown urged on gamblers using electronic devices

Senate investigator McClellan urged rapid action to curb bookies exploiting automation to evade taxes and records. Testimony described Archie Gianunzio mass producing 100 cheese boxes that route bets from nearby communities and erase phone records, signaling a shift to electronic gambling.

Washington UPI Senate Congress John L. McClellan D-Ark McClellan New York Miami Arthur Spring Westchester County, NY Spring Archie John New Rochelle

City Warns Dog Owners Over Roaming Pets

City hall received numerous complaints about dogs roaming streets. Officials warn dogs must be kept on their owner's property per ordinance. Dogs found at large may be picked up by the city dog catcher, as authorities urge owners to care for pets.

Macmillan doubts there will be war over Berlin crisis

Glasgow report quotes Prime Minister Harold Macmillan saying he does not expect war over Berlin though he warns against folly. He notes both sides are playing golf as he vacationes at Gleneagles with Lord Home, awaiting next steps on the Berlin standoff.

Macmillan Berlin Glasgow Scotland UPI Harold Macmillan Gleneagles Nikita Khrushchev Crimea Lord Home

Turkey Conference Planned for October in Washington

The Southeast Iowa District Turkey Conference will meet Monday evening October 2 at the YMCA in Washington. Extension Director Jim Frier cites topics on leg and respiratory diseases, market promotion, higher quality meat, and financing and integration of the turkey industry. A team from Iowa State University will lead, with joint sponsorship by ISU Poultry Department Extension Service and the Iowa Turkey Federation. This is one of four such meetings in Iowa this fall.

Iowa YMCA Washington Jim Frier Washington County Iowa State University Iowa State University Poultry Department Extension Service Iowa Turkey Federation

Swine Producers Plan To View New Missouri Systems

Local farmers will visit four swine confinement and manure lagoon operations in Missouri on Tuesday August 29. Jim Frier county extension director says a couple carloads will depart Chillicothe at 5 AM and return about 7 30 PM. Interested farmers should contact him by Monday to join the group.

Missouri Jim Frier Chillicothe Frier

West Berlin braces for border guard clashes weekend

West Berlin police nearly double border guards along the 25 mile East West line after tear gas and water cannon used on Friday nights demonstrators. Authorities warned crowds to avoid provocation while Ulbricht and Khrushchev threaten routes to West Berlin amid tension.

United Press International West Germany West Berlin Soviet Union Nikita Khrushchev East

Reservists Called to Expand U S Forces for Europe

The United States orders 76 500 military reservists to active duty by Oct 1 to bolster forces in Europe as Berlin crisis deepens. Army 46 500, Navy 6 400, Air Force 23 600 called up across 44 states for up to 12 months, with responsibilities to increase regular force, training, sea and air lift, anti submarine patrols, and jet fighter squadrons.

Washington UPI United States Berlin Europe Kennedy Defense Robert S. McNamara Russia McNamara Army Navy Air Force

Threshers Reunion Opens September 6 at Mt Pleasant

The twelfth Midwest Old Settlers and Threshers Reunion in Mt Pleasant runs September 6 to 9. The event features more than 85 engines from giant steam engines to micro models, antique autos, pioneer relics, and farm implements drawing an estimated 145 000 attendees over four days.

MT. Pleasant

Iowa jobless must actively seek work or lose benefits

Iowa unemployment agency denied benefits to Ira N. Allen for not actively seeking work after a temporary layoff. The commission split over the ruling with Commissioner Cartes dissenting, noting seasonal limits and a weak job market.

Iowa Des Moines UPI Iowa Employment Security Commission Henry Cartes Midwest Limestone Co Gilmore City Ross M. Cartes Jerome Corbett Limestone Ira KR. Allen Lehigh Allen Midwest Lehigh Sewer Pipe Co Fort Dodg Limestone Company Carter

UAW AMC Talks Stretch Toward Weekend Deadline

UAW President Walter Reuther and AMC VP Edward Cushman led secret sessions, with no settlement date set. Observers expect possible action if stalled, while leadership hints at a late weekend pause before the Sept. 6 deadline and no strike votes yet for AMC workers.

Detroit CUPL United Auto Workers-American Motors UAW Walter Reuther AMC Edward L. Cushman American Motors General Motors Ford Chrysler Reuther Union

Nurses Complete Aides Teaching Course in Washington County

A group of Washington County nurses finished instruction on teaching aides in nursing homes. Classes met in the nurses home basement on Tuesdays and Fridays for two weeks led by Lois Anderson. The program, sponsored by the Iowa State Department of Health with the U S Public Health Service, had Eva Haque assisting. Other instructors and aides include Emma Swartzendruber Ezra Shenk Marie Widmer Pat Stout Judy Adams Esther Hershberger Carrie Sump and the Parkview Home initiative in Wayland.

Washington County Lois Anderson R. N Iowa State Department of Health United States Public Health Service Eva Haque Iowa Wayland Emma Swartzendruber Ezra Shenk Shenk Nursing Home Wellman Marie Widmer Parkview Home Pat Stout United Presbyterian Home Washington Judy Adams Esther Hershberger Pleasantview Kalona Carrie Sump the Pines Rest Home

Jarrard Feed Plans Anniversary Party

Jarrard Feed & Supplies announces an anniversary party on Tuesday August 29 at its new west Washington location on highways 92. A barbecue and open house at the new feed mill are featured events for the fifth anniversary celebration.

Jarrard Feed & Supplies Washington Evening Journal

UN votes to urge withdrawal of French troops from Tunisia

The United Nations General Assembly adopted a 660 vote condemning French troops in Tunisia and calling for immediate negotiations on their withdrawal. Thirty-nine abstentions included the United States, with Turkey Norway Denmark and Iceland voting in favor of the resolution.

United Nations N.Y UPI United Nations General Assembly Tunisia United States Bizerte Adilai Stevenson Stevenson Assembly France NATO Turkey Norway Denmark Iceland Yugoslavia Ivory Coast Niger Berlin

Rioting in Rio as Quadros resigns shocks Brazil

Rioters attacked the U S embassy in Rio de Janeiro after President Janio Quadros resigned. Police used tear gas and gunfire to disperse crowds. mass demonstrations followed while Vice President Joao Goulart began his journey home to assume the presidency and seek a compromise with the army.

Rio U.S Joao Jango) Goulart Far East Goulart Getulio Vargas Singapore Brazil Quadros Rio de Janeiro Viva Janio Janio US Information Service Office USIS

Rites at Montezuma for Mrs Rayburn

Funeral services for Mrs Gertrude Rayburn were set for 4 pm today at a Montezuma funeral home. Mrs Rayburn formerly resided in Washington and was the widow of the late Ed Rayburn.

Montezuma Gertrude Rayburn Mrs. Rayburn Washington Ed Rayburn

Moon Eclipse Draws Light Attention Across U S

Clear skies across the country allowed a broad view of Friday night moon eclipse while experts note the event had little astrophysical impact. Ancient records describe eclipses as omens and offer historical examples of their influence on battles and treaties.

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Five day weather outlook for Iowa with mild deviations

Five day forecast from United Press International shows temperatures through Wednesday near normal with minor daily changes. Normal highs around 60 across northern areas and mid 60s in the south with normal lows in the 50s. Precipitation near a quarter inch, mainly as occasional showers or thunderstorms.

United Press International

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