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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1963
Page
1
The Shaff Plan failed to carry Washington County by 166 votes with 1734 yes and 1900 no from 21 precincts. Eleven precincts favored it 840 to 429 while ten opposed it 894 to 1471. The city of Washington rejected it by 238 votes with 495 yes and 723 no across four wards.
Firefighters battled a blaze at the Herb McDonald residence in Keota. The six room frame house suffered complete interior damage to the kitchen and extensive smoke and water damage in the dining room and other rooms. Damage estimate was not available.
Bob Roe announces the opening of Bob Roe's Hardware in the former Stewart Hardware location. He will carry on some lines from the previous firm and will operate Roe's heating and air conditioning business at the same site as before.
Dwight Bode chapter chairman of the Red Cross in Washington County calls a special board meeting for Friday at 7 30 p m in the chapter office. All board members and a special chairman are urged to attend.
Washington Chamber of Commerce board discussed plans for a community wide celebration next June to mark the 125th anniversary. A non profit corporation will manage arrangements with Rogers Company hired for overall planning. Dates set June 9 to 14.
A Washington County ASC general meeting convened at the Army Reserve Center Tuesday with about 45 community committeemen. County Chairman Howard Lins presided as films on Secretary of Agriculture Freeman and ASC duties were shown and staff介紹 outlined roles and the 1964 Feed Grain program was discussed for upcoming township reviews.
Nelson Winter 88 of Columbus Ohio will have graveside rites at Elm Grove Cemetery Friday at 10 am conducted by Rev Lloyd Latta. He died Sunday December 1 in Columbus. Born August 26 1875 to John and Mary Winter he was a dentist retired and lifelong Methodist. Friends may call at Jones Funeral Home Thursday evening. He was the last of his family with two cousins Mrs Boyd Berdo and Mrs Ruth Lytle among relatives.
In a Tuesday election Iowa voters rejected Sen. David O. Shaff's reapportionment plan by about 271,696 to 191,605. Urban counties backed the defeat while rural counties supported the plan, signaling a major urban rural clash in state government. Governor Hughes hailed the result as a victory for all Iowans and urged unity. Shaff indicated possible talks on a new reapportionment approach.
Keith Horas and partner Keith Horn top after the fifth round with 6 300 points. Pearl Casey and Martha Whittaker sit second with the exact points figures unclear. Top ten includes Bob Marie and wife 4740 George Horn 4580 Harold Sobaski 4250 Marvin McClure and Burton Kent 3680 Ezra Jones 2560 Howard Hess 3230 Leo Marie 3200.
President Johnson pays tribute at the White House to Rufus W. Youngblood for leaping into Kennedy's limousine and shielding him during the Dallas assassination. The ceremony follows recent meetings with civil rights leaders and discussions with labor groups, as he seeks support for a fiscal 1965 budget and the $11 billion tax cut.
Gov. Harold E. Hughes said he will not rush to call a special session of the Legislature. He plans careful consideration and may meet with House and Senate leaders, with a decision possibly weeks or months away. A federal court case on reapportionment remains a factor, and Hughes stressed not to limit the session to a single item.
Washington UPI report shows Rep. Richard Bolling delaying tactics and parliamentary hurdles for the civil rights bill. He warned final House action this year is unlikely and emphasized Christmas week timing and signatures before the next session. The bill seeks to end racial discrimination in voting education employment and public accommodations and federal funds.
John V. Phleger announces the 1963 64 Washington County Retarded Children's Association drive kicks off December 5 with the theme A Helping Hand. The mail campaign excludes Washington city and targets county homes outside the city. contributions may be mailed to Box 143 Washington Iowa.
Senior students at Washington High School cast ballots in social studies classes taught by Russell Bannister Tuesday. The Shaff reapportionment plan drew 97 opposed and 55 in favor overall, with only one of six classes voting for it.
Highland students will perform the annual Christmas concert Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Ainsworth school gym. The free program features the concert band and mixed chorus. A separate program appears on page 11 of today's Evening Journal.
U S District Court Judge Roy L Stephenson called a pre trial conference for 10 a m Saturday to establish issues and set a date to reconvene the three judge panel in the Iowa Legislative Reapportionment suit The state is represented by Atty Gen Evan L Hultman and solicitor general Wilbur Bump The Iowa Federation of Labor AFL CIO led by Charles L Vern Davis and Arthur J Davis sues over current legislative seating Judge Stephenson will handle the conference solo. other judges McManus and Van Oosterhout are not present.
Weather outlook for Iowa shows considerable cloudiness tonight with slight warming in the extreme east. Thursday brings partly cloudy skies, lows around 20 to 30s and highs 40s to 50s, with a five day trend slightly above normal and little precipitation.
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