Splinter group defeated as NFO reelects Staley president
Nearly 7,000 members close to the annual NFC convention after a 16 hour purge of a dissident faction. Oren Lee Staley, 40, hog producer from Reynolds, Mo., is expected to win a ninth term amid claims of unity. Robert Casper accused Staley of dictatorship and corruption but recanted under pressure as Casper pledges to stay in the NFO.
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Des Moines
UPI
National Farmers Organization
NFO
Oren Lee Staley
Rea
Art Pullman
Silex
NFC
Staley
Robert Casper
Winterset
Casper
Real McCoy Grand Champion Steer Sells for 9250
The 1963 International Live Stock Exposition grand champion Real McCoy sold for 9 250 dollars at 10 dollars a pound to Central National Bank of Chicago aided by Stockyards Packing Co. The Hereford is owned by John Minish family of Clio Iowa. The sale topped the 1962 record.
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Chicago
UPI
John Minish
Clio
Iowa
Central National Bank of Chicago
Stockyards Packing Co
Ronald Strawson
Wilmington
Carl Culicchia
Minish
Real McCoy
Strawson
U S Colonel Chenault Freed Unharmed in Caracas
UPI reports Col James K Chenault, 45, deputy chief of the U S military mission in Caracas, was released at dawn nine days after kidnapping by the pro Castro FALN. He was unharmed and in good shape, questioned by investigators, and planned to report to Ambassador C Allan Stewart. Maj Joseph C Blevens confirmed his condition.
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Caracas
Venezuela
UPI
James K. Chenault
Chenault
Sherman
Tex
U.S
Joseph C. Blevens
Moncada
C. Allan Stewart
Conejo Blanco
Washington Kiwanis club records Winnipeg meeting
A Washington Kiwanis Club luncheon was recorded to be sent to the Elmwood District Kiwanis Club in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada. President Lee Holland welcomed the Canadian club and Chuck Hotle outlined Washington and Washington County history. Bill Smart spoke on the local club's past achievements and future aims. Members introduced themselves and sang greetings to Winnipeg guests. John Trowbridge International Harvester manager attended as a guest.
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Washington Kiwanis Club
Elmwood
Kiwanis Club
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Canada
Lee Holland
Candian Club
Chuck Hotle
Washington
Washington County
Bill Smart
Elmwood Club
John Trowbridge
International Harvester
Mary Donovan, 86, Dies After Illness in 1963
Mary Donovan, 86, of 722 East Main Street, died Wednesday December 4, 1963, at Washington County Hospital after months of declining health. She served as postmaster of the state legislature for three sessions and was assistant to the librarian there. Funeral at St. James Catholic Church Saturday at 9 a.m. Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. Prayers Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home. Born October 2, 1877, near Ainsworth, she later lived in Des Moines and Iowa City before moving to Washington in 1956 to live with her brother Albert. She was a longtime member of St. James Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters.
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Mary Donovan
East Main Street
Washington County Hospital
Miss Donovan
St. James Catholic Church
Elm Grove
Jones
Ainsworth
John
Margaret Tobin Donovan
Des Moines
Iowa City
Washington
Albert
Racial boycott threatens Chicago stores over school policy
Integration leaders vow a intensified economic boycott of Chicago merchants after the Chicago School Board rejected a policy favoring integration 4-3. SNCC and coalition leaders plan Christmas shopping season actions with downtown picketing and ongoing demonstrations following the Oct. 22 student walkout involving about a quarter million pupils.
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Chicago
UPI
Chicago School Board
Lawrence Landry
Board of Education
Landry
Chicago Area
Friends of the
Coordinating Council of Community Organizations
SNCC
Two New Members Join Washington Airport Club
At Tuesday’s meeting two newcomers joined the Washington Airport Club. John Trowbridge new manager of I-H Co. and Dave Everitts a local high school student become members. A ground training school will begin this evening with sessions from 7 to 9 p.m.
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Washington Airport Club
John Trowbridge
I - H Co
Dave Everetts
Washington
Christmas Vesper Service at Wellman Church
The Federated Club sponsors the annual Christmas Vesper program at Asbury Methodist Church Wellman. Choirs from the Wellman community perform as the event opens at 4 p.m. on December 15.
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Wellman
Asbury Methodist
Federated Club
Zehr Announces Purchase of Econowash Washington
Keota resident Austin Zehr announces his purchase of the Washington Econowash laundry formerly owned by J. W. Helscher located at 202 South Iowa Avenue. He plans a holiday appreciation day and grand opening this Saturday December 1.
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Austin Zehr
Keota
Washington
Coi
Iowa Avenue
Mr. Zehr
J. W. Helscher
Kennedy children buried at Arlington beside father
Mrs. John F. Kennedy held a brief ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery to lay two white caskets near President Kennedy. The infant Patrick Bouvier Kennedy died Aug 9 after birth and his stillborn sister was born Aug 23 1956. Accompanying Mrs Kennedy were Robert F. Kennedy, Edward Kennedy, and Princess Lee Radziwill.
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Pierre Salinger
Kennedy
Robert F. Kennedy
Sen
Edward Kennedy
D-Mass
Princess Lee Radziwill
Washington FFA Chapter Meeting At School
Washington Chapter of Future Farmers met Tuesday with twenty four members present. Topics included the swine project and a chapter party. Don Davis presented pins to new members and officers. Dean Weaver spoke on his farming operation. Members played basketball for recreation and refreshments were served.
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Washington
Future Farmers
Don Davis
Dean Weaver
County 4-H Officers Training Session Planned
Washington County 4-H officers will attend a training school Saturday at 9 a.m. in the courthouse. Officers from clubs across the county will be present as the county 4-H council plans and conducts the program.
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Washington County
County 4 - H Council
Johnson presses civil rights drive with meetings and NSC session
President Johnson briskly advances civil rights work meeting with A Philip Randolph and planning an early bill vote. He schedules National Security Council duties and talks with Gen Maxwell Taylor and HEW Secretary Celebrezze as part of a daily cabinet familiarization effort.
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Washington
UPI
Johnson
A. Philip Randolph
Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters
Afl-Cio
House
Senate
House Democratic
National Security Council
John W. McCormack
D-Mass
Maxwell D. Taylor
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Anthony J. Celebrezze
Health, Education and Welfare
Agriculture
Orville L. Freeman
Randolph
James Farmer
Congress of Racial Equality
CORE
Iowa Gov Seeks Court Help On Reapportionment
Gov. Harold E. Hughes urged swift federal court action on Iowa’s legislative apportionment after voters rejected the Shaff plan. A three judge panel and attorneys face pretrial conference as a suit by AFL officers challenges current maps and Shaff. Hughes floated a special session and constitutional amendment to produce a new plan and deadlines, with Farm Bureau policies amid questions of legality if the court rules current maps unconstitutional.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
Harold E. Hughes
Hughes
U.S
Roy L. Stephenson
Iowa Federation of Labor
AFL. Clc
Iowa Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Weather Forecast for Iowa Turns Colder Friday
Partly cloudy conditions expected tonight and Friday across Iowa. A bit colder northwest Friday with lows 20 to 25 and highs 35 to 40, with north to low 50s in the south. Saturday outlook calls for partly cloudy and cooler conditions.
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Iowa
County Home services evolve with modern society
Keith Proctor, steward for five years, argues the Washington County Home has advanced beyond its old image. He cites expanded roles including rehabilitation for the mentally retarded and alcoholic, care for the hopeless mentally ill, and ongoing elder care, while noting overcrowding and outdated facilities yet to be modernized.
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Keith Proctor
Proctor
Ottumwa
Keith
State College of Iowa
Cedar Falls
Lea
Washington
Colin
Bryan
Brenda
Washington County
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Columbus Junction
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Richard Houseal
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Dallas Kinney
Champ
Armed Forces of National Liberation
FALN
Kiwanians Greet Club
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Arlington
Washington Ffa
Howard W. Smith
D-Va
Smith
House Rules Committee
Virginia
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