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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1964

Page

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Johnson and Mateos in final talks at Palm Springs summit

President Johnson and Mexican President Adolfo Lopez Mateos neared the end of friendly talks in Palm Springs California. They planned a final breakfast conference, a 12 30 p m joint communique and a Los Angeles fiesta at the Sports Arena followed by farewells at the International Airport.

Palm Springs Calif.1 UPI Johnson Adolfo Lopez | Mateos Lopez Mateos Los Angeles White House Washington Say Johnson-Lopez Mateos

Stephens views on remapping Iowa districts debated

State Senator Richard A. Stephens of Ainsworth voices caution about remapping legislative districts. He notes the Shaft Plan failed, about twenty proposals have been rejected, and predicts no quick decision. He supports the Stuart Plan as a possible basis and warns against shifts to non property holders. Stephens and Rep Keith Vetter will attend caucuses in Des Moines ahead of the February 24 assembly opening.

Iowa Richard A. Stephens Ainsworth Louisa Washington Stephens Democ Robert Ray Supreme Court Washington County Keith Vetter Des Moines Senate House Assembly

Girl 18 killed in Van Buren drag race crash

Janet Ellen Marshall 18 of Bonaparte dies when two drag racers speed toward an intersection and crash into her car. Richard Hoffman 18 of Birmingham and David Allen 16 of Bonaparte allegedly raced as Hoffman's car hit a parked vehicle and a house. Hoffman and passenger Robert Cass 18 of Davenport are seriously hurt along with three Marshall occupants.

van Buren Janet Ellen Marshall Bonaparte Miss Marshall Richard Hoffman Birmingham Marshall Hoffman David Allen Allen Robert Cass Davenport James Easter Linda Sanders Gary Derr Chicago Keosauqua

Seek to set aside integration ruling

United Press International reports Alabama officials argued against a suit seeking to end public school segregation by federal court order. Plaintiffs aided by the U S Justice Department pressed that the state board preserves segregation and dictates local policy. The board contended it has no authority over local schools and should not be a party. Other cities face desegregation talks and boycotts as leaders in New York City Knoxville and Chicago address planned actions. A truce extension was announced in Chapel Hill amid ongoing demonstrations.

United Press International Alabama U.S. Justice Department Alabama State Board of Education New York City City Education Board Milton A. Galamison Knox Knoxville) County Tenn Knoxville Pine Bluff Ark Dick’ Gregory Robert F. Kennedy Chicago Chapel Hill N.C

Cold wave grips region with snow and drifting tonight

Weather report from United Press International Southeast notes a cold wave starting tonight with snow that continues through Sunday and ends Sunday evening. Winds shift to northwest to north at 25 to 35 mph causing blowing snow and possible local blizzards. Tonight remains cold with low near 10. Sunday turns much colder with highs in the teens and temperatures dropping through the day.

United Press International

Labor seeks aid to education for Catholic schools

The AFL-CIO will urge Congress to expand the National Defense Education Act to provide grants for building classrooms and equipment in private and parochial schools. The move aims to break the stalemate over federal aid for education, adding construction grants and broader subject lists beyond math science and languages.

Miami Beach UPI Afl-Cio Congress U.S Afl-Cio Executive Council Labor Federation NDEA Capitol Hill Cathlic

Iowa Power and Light sued over deadly high voltage shock

The estate of 11 year old Patrick W. Nitchals seeks 50000 in damages from Iowa Power and Light Co. The boy was climbing a tree near Altoona last July 29 when contacting a 7620 volt line, causing him to fall and die. Mau Rice A. Nitchals and Robert R. Rydell serve as administrators.

Des Moines Url Iowa Power and Light Co Maurice A. Nitchals Omaha Patrick W. Nitchals Robert R. Rydell Altoona

Iowa lawmakers plan Sunday caucus on reapportionment

In Des Moines Iowa legislators from both parties set Sunday caucuses to map the special session start Monday. Republicans and Democrats will hold separate sessions with detailed plans to limit debate to apportionment and a temporary plan while a constitutional reform is debated. Governor Hughes backs a hands off approach while Attorney General Hultman endorses a plan favoring populous counties. primary dates and district changes loom as small counties resist losing representation.

Des Moines UPI Iowa House Senate Hotel Savery Savery Pee Wee Harold E. Hughes General Assembly U. S. District Court Hughes Evan Hultman Howver Robert Ray

International narcotics ring broken with ambassador among arrestees

A multinational narcotics operation led to the arrest of Mexican Ambassador Salvador Prado Bolland, Uruguayan diplomat Juan Ariati, and Rene Bruchon in Manhattan. Over 136 pounds of heroin valued at about 13.5 million dollars was seized from four suitcases at Montreal's railroad station lockers. The trio faced federal charges for conspiring to transport receive and sell heroin with potential penalties up to 20 years imprisonment and a 20 thousand dollar fine.

New York UPI United States Canada France Mexico Interpol Washington Robert F. Kennedy Kennedy Montreal Pennsylvania Station U.S Royal Canadian Mounted Police Becaus Manhattan Salvador Pardo-Bolland Bolivia Juan Ariati Foreign Ministry Montevideo Rene Bruchon U. S Edward Weinfeld Bruchon Arizzi Prado Bolland Johnson Los Angeles Adolfo Lopez Mateos

Extend War in Viet Nam Urged by U S Officials

High ranking American officials in Saigon push Washington for a policy shift to strike covertly at North Vietnam. They argue the south cannot be saved by current limits and expect McNamara to return to discuss escalation or possible negotiations with the Communists, with support from Maj. Gen. Nguyen Khanh.

Saigon Viet Nam UPI Washington North South South Viet Nam United States Nguyen Khanh U.S Robert S. McNamara

Political chairmen join educators at dinner meeting here

Washington County political central committee chairs met with officers of the Washington County Education Association at the Captain's Table Thursday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Joe Jones and Mr and Mrs Alter Farrell. Jones is county Republican chairman and Farrell is Democratic chairman. Bill Brice led the group with Shirley Statler as vice president Delbert Soper as secretary treasurer and Carolyn Van Houweling as public relations chair. The discussion covered education issues including state aid to education for property tax relief a proposed junior college and the need for a technical or vocational area high school.

Washington County Political Central Committee Washington County Education Association Joe Jones Alter Farrell Jones Farrell Bill Brice Shirley Statler Delbert Soper Carolyn van Houweling Washington

Injunction for $82 500 in collision suit filed

A $82 500 personal injury and car damage suit was filed in Polk county district court against Illinois man Charles J Johnson by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Steele of Des Moines. The incident occurred May 12 1962 on U S 6 about 13 miles east of Council Bluff. The Steeles seek $7 500 for personal injuries and car damage and Mrs Steele seeks $75 000 for injuries and damages.

Des Moines UPI Polk County Illinois Charles J. Johnson South Roxina Paul Steele Washington Ave Steele Johnson U.S. 6 Council Bluff

City police recover McLellan’s money after theft

City police report the recovery of all $173.56 missing from McLellan’s on February 14. Dennis Taylor, 17, of Washington, a former McLellan’s employee, admitted taking the money and was turned over to juvenile authorities and placed in the custody of his parents.

McLellan’s Dennis Taylor Washington Taylor

Lagomarcino Urges Study Commission on Iowa Education

Virgil Lagomarcino of Iowa State urges a special session to create a broadly representative commission to study the entire public education system from kindergarten through the university. He calls for sufficient funding, a comprehensive plan, and coordination with federal options to improve curricula, school year length, teacher education, evaluator methods, and overall school quality.

DES Moines IDPA General Assembly Virgil S. Lagomarcino Iowa State Universty Iowa Times Lagomarcino Lowa

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