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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1963

Page

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Rusk Heads to Paris for NATO Strategy Talks

Secretary of State Dean Rusk flies from Andrews Air Force Base to Paris to confer with Allied leaders on Western strategy in the tense cold war truce. He carries a presidential message for the NATO ministerial council opening in the capital, with McNamara and Dillon also slated to attend.

Washington UPI Dean Rusk Paris Johnson NATO Rusk Andrews Air Force Base Defense Robert S. McNamara Treasury Douglas Dillon McNamara Dillon United States U.S Western Alliance Charles de Gaulle Itl

Land rental case upheld by Iowa Supreme Court

In a unanimous December 10 decision the Iowa Supreme Court affirmed the Washington District Court ruling for Gladys Vincent, Dale E. Vincent, and Helen Verley Greiner against Kaser Construction Co. over limestone quarry rent. The landowners leased land in 1958 for five years with a royalty per ton and a minimum $500 yearly payment when royalties fell short. The company paid for two years then refused in the third, citing lease termination upon nonpayment. The trial court sided with the landowners, a ruling the Supreme Court upheld. Attorneys Sidney and Carpenter represented Kaser Co. and Baldrige and Baldrige represented the landowners.

Iowa Supreme Court Washington District Court R.G Yoder Gladys Vincent Dale E. Vincent Helen Verley Greiner Kaser Construction Co Vincents Greiner Kaser Company Washington Yoder Supreme Court Kaser Co Sidney and Carpenter Des Moines Baldrige

Waco High to Stage Messiah Concert Sunday

The 85 voice choir and 80 piece band from Waco High present the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's Messiah on Sunday at 3 p.m. in Olds gym. robes debut for the vocal department feature Columbia blue gowns and grey robes. The program includes Sweelinck, Davis, Waring selections, Christmas carols, Bandology and Burnished Brass, and a combined finale with The Children's Prayer and Ring Those Christmas Bells. Proceeds benefit the departments.

Waco High School Olds Waco High School Music Department Columbia Sweelinck Davis Fred Waring Santa Claus Ageold

Johnson meets with envoys at White House briefing on policy

President Johnson invites 112 ambassadors ministers and charg es d affaires to a get acquainted session at the White House to discuss U S foreign policy. The meeting follows Truman 1945 precedent to reassure diplomats amid Cold War tensions. Johnson also plans talks with Negro leaders and business leaders about civil rights progress and equal employment. He will also meet Kentucky leaders to address economic distress from coal mine shutdowns.

Washington UPI Johnson Theington Diplomatic Corps White House U.S Executive Mansion Harry S. Truman Franklin D. Roosevelt Truman Roosevelt Rosa Gragg National Association of Colorea Women’s Clubs Dorothy Height National Council of Negro Women United States Equal Employment Opportunity Ans For Progress Kentucky Edward Breathitt Bert Combs Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr

Diana Helfrich Hit By Car In Washington

Diana Helfrich six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Helfrich of Washington was struck by a car at East Second Street and 13th Avenue. She suffered scratches and bruises and was taken to the hospital. Driver Donald W Fox said the girl ran into the street and the icy snow packed road prevented him from stopping.

Diana Helfrich Albert Helfrich Washington East Second Street 13Th Avenue Diana Donald W. Fox

Post Office Open All Day Saturday for Christmas Mailers

Pestmaster Harry Levy today reminded residents the post office will be open all day Saturday until 5 p.m. to handle Christmas mail. Stamps and other business may be transacted in the afternoon. Children who write to Santa Claus by December 16 will receive a message, addressed to Santa Claus North Pole 99701, with return addresses using the sender’s own ZIP code.

Harry Levy

Band concert opens Washington High year with festive program

An enthusiastic crowd gathered in the Washington High School gym Thursday for the Symphonic Concert Band's first concert of the year. Under Alan Bergstrom the program featured Christmas selections, a trombone trio with Susan Mitchell Mark Heilman and Ed Day, plus cornet soloist Dennis Day. The school's dance band also performed to strong audience approval.

Washington High School Alan Bergstrom Susan Mitchell Mark Heilman Ed Day Dennis Day

Greene County Votes For Sale Of Liquor In Local Option

Greene County voters backed liquor by the drink in a reverse local option election under Iowa's liquor law. The week tally was 1-1 and the year tally 10-5 in favor of the wets, joining nine other counties previously voting to retain sales.

Jefferson UPI Iowa Greene County

Three men indicted in Grinnell slaying

The Poweshiek county grand jury indicted three ex convicts for first degree murder in the slaying of Grinnell patrolman Ralph Ogan Jr., 34, on November 13. Named are Gary Lee Wessling of Des Moines, Richard Craig of Des Moines, and Thomas Patrick Kiernan of Booneville.

Ally Ieeuma UPI Muder Grinnell Poweshiek County Ralph Ogan Jr Gary Lee Wessling Des Moines Richard Craig Thomas Patrick Kiernan Booneville

Morris addresses Kiwanis on Easter Seal camp work

C E Morris, director of the Iowa Easter Seal Society, spoke at the Kiwanis luncheon Wednesday. He described Camp Suninyside in Des Moines, a 37 acre facility aiding crippled children and adults, and how Easter Seal funds support rehabilitation. Guests included Mrs. Richard Horak and Dick Matthew. John Trowbridge joined as new International Harvester store member.

Morris Iowa Easter Seal Society Kiwanis Club E. J. Vosika YMCA John Trowbridge International Harvester

Wrong turn sends truck crashing near Washington

Lawrence M. Huebner of Sabula Iowa drove a Midwest Emery Freight System tractor trailer west on old highway 92 fateful 2 a m. The empty rig overturned near a bridge west of Washington causing an estimated 5 000 to 6 000 dollars in damage. The driver escaped injury and the incident was recorded by Journal photographer Charles Morris.

Washington Lawrence M. Huebner Sabula Iowa Midwest Emery Freight System, Inc Chicago Win Raway Bridge Journal Charles Morris

McNamara defends base closings amid Congress protests

Defense Secretary McNamara outlined a three and a half year plan to close 33 bases, 26 in the U.S. and seven abroad, predicting a net loss of 8,500 civilian jobs and relocations for many workers as defense spending rises toward 51 billion for the coming year. Senators Keating and Stratton criticized the move as ill advised while Rep. Wilson urged reconsideration of the San Diego facility closure.

Washington UPI Defense Department New York California Congress Defense Robert S. McNamara Polaris Sen Kennedy B. Keating R-N. Y Samuel S. Stratton D-N.y Pentagon Bob Wilson R - Calif San Diego Naval Repair Facility Wilson Navy Kenneth BeLiew McNamara United States Eisenhower

Mary Barbara Sakulin Dies at 75 in Kalona

Mary Barbara Sakulin 75 died this morning at Washington County Hospital. Funeral services set for Monday at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church Richmond with Rev. William Snell. A prayer service will be Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at Peterseim Funeral Home Kalona. Born December 4 1888 to John and Anna Sakulin she is survived by brother James of Onamia Minnesota and several nieces and nephews.

Kalona Mary Barbara Sakulin Washington County Hospital Holy Trinity Catholic Church Richmond William Snell Peterseim Miss Sakulin John Anna Jersa Sakulin James Onamia

Weather outlook and five day forecast from United Press International

Clearing west and partly cloudy east tonight with occasional snow flurries in the northeast. Saturday mainly fair with cooler temperatures. highs 10 to 20, lows near 10 below to 5 below. Sunday partly cloudy and very cold. Five day forecast expects temperatures 5 to 10 degrees below normal with around 4 inches of total snowfall.

Nowa

FBI Seeks ransom bills in Sinatra kidnapping case

The FBI distributed serial numbers of the $240,000 ransom in federal reserve and other notes. Hoover said the money included 700 $100s 200 $20s 400 $20s 300 $5s with silver certificates. Directors said the kidnaping appears genuine and two San Fernando Valley residences were raided for evidence as Kennedy offered help.

FBI Frank Sinatra Washington J. Edgar Hoover Federal Reserve Hoover United States Frank Sinatra Sr San Francisco Bay Area Robert Kennedy Young Sinatra Lake Tahoe San Fernando Valley Canoga Park

Leaders in KC pinochle marathon standings

Mr. and Mrs. Keith Hora lead with 8,300 points in the Knights of Columbus pinochle marathon. close behind are Mr. and Mrs. George Hora with 6,230 points. top ten also include Mr. and Mrs. Bob Marie 5,180 and Pearl Casey with Martha Whittaker 5,100, followed by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sobaski 4,920 and others reaching 4,590 to 3,560 points.

Keith Hora George Hora Bob Marie Pearl Casey Martha Whittaker Harold Sobaski Burton Kent Ralph Peiffer Henry Kiene Marvin McClure Ezra Jones

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Don Sommer Jud Meyer Keith Rich Marcia Holmes Carmen Crawford Sandy Madden Dallas Kinney Premir Nikita S. Khrushchev Waco C. E. Morris United Press Internatio
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