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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1963

Page

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Paving Bids Sought for Washington County Roads

The Iowa State Highway Commission invites bids to pave two highways in Washington County with Portland cement concrete. Bids due by 9 am Tuesday March 5. Projects cover 9.291 miles from Riverside to Washington on the Washington Riverside road and 7.050 miles on Highway 22 from Kalona to Riverside. A third contract for reinforced concrete culverts along Kalona to Riverside will also be let. Completion expected this summer if bids are acceptable.

Washington County Iowa States Highway Commission Kalona Riverside Washington Riverside Washington-Riverside Washington The Highway Commission

28 Degrees Below Zero at Atlantic

United Press International reports extreme cold across Iowa with Atlantic reaching 28 below, a new record for the date. Mason City, Davenport, Ottumwa, Des Moines, Lamont and other towns posted subzero lows as forecasters expected a moderation with rising temperatures and a swath of clouds overnight into Wednesday morning.

United Press International

Mariner 2 Confirms Venus Has No Life

NASA’s Mariner 2 mission reports Venus is lifeless after a December flyby. Data from two instrument packages show surface temps around 615 degrees Fahrenheit and extreme dryness, making Venus unsuitable for life as known on Earth. The 1092 day mission ended with a close approach within 21,600 miles of Venus.

Marine 2 Earth Mariner 2 Venus National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA

Three Showings For Li'l Abner Operetta At High School

Tickets for Li'l Abner at Washington Community High School sold well prompting three performances instead of two. Director Vernon Feuerhelm announced sales begin March 11 at Phillips Drug Store with shows on March 14 15 and 16 and tickets exchangeable for reserved seats March 11 onward.

Washington Community High School Vernon Feuerhelm Phillips Drug Store

Speech students advance to state meet after district contest

Leonard Schantz and Jane Peterson earned first division ratings in dramatic declamation at the Sigourney district speech contest held Saturday. Heaton, Worley and Bueghly topped humorous declamation, with all Division I winners advancing to the state contest under advisers Don Woodruff Alberta Rhea and Daryl Schultz.

Leonard Schantz Jane Peterson Cn Ies Sigourney Jan Heaton Mike Worley Robin Bueghly Don Woodruff Alberta, Rhea Daryl ‘Schultz

Market Partners Rebuke France in Common Market Dispute

In Brussels the five Common Market partners rebuked France for blocking final approval of a 739 million dollar aid program for former French colonies in Africa. The association treaty with African nations was not approved, delaying the package by at least six months as Italy and the Netherlands opposed the move following France’s veto of British membership.

Brussels UPI France Africa Council of Ministers Britain Italy Netherlands

Sitler Dealers Meet Here Monday Night

Over 100 persons attended a Sitler Auto Parts and Perfect Circle Corp. sponsored dealers meeting Monday evening at the new hall. The program included educational films on engine work and race scenes from Indianapolis and Atlanta, Ga with refreshments served afterward.

Sitler Auto Parts Perfect Circle Corp Indianapolis Atanta

U S Helicopters Fly Over East Berlin in Routine Flight

UPI reports the US Army flew a helicopter over East Berlin today in a routine operation within the Berlin control zone. Moscow protested as illegal, but the United States pledged to continue flights. Western forces also staged a surprise alert exercise with Army battlegroups in the snow and slush early today.

Berlin East Berlin Pam

County SUS Alumni To Meet Here March 25

Washington County SUS Alumni gather in Washington on Monday March 25 for a potluck supper at the YMCA community room. Loren Hickerson, executive director of the University of Iowa Alumni Association, will speak on The Compleat Alumnus. Reservations via Mrs. Robert Day. husbands and wives welcome.

Washington County State University of Iowa Washington SUS Loren Hickerson University of Iowa Alumni Association Compleat Robert Day Box YMCA

Three Car Pileup Injures Two Women in Kalona Area

A three car collision on highway 1 near Kalona Monday evening left two Wayland women with neck injuries and minor other injuries. Damages totaled 1225 dollars. Mrs Garnet inn of Wayland and Mrs Florence Buck of rural Mt Pleasant were treated at Washington County Hospital.

Wayland Washington County Highway 1 Kalona Garnet Inn Florence Buck Mt. Pleasant Lyle Hansen Washington Clara Moore Corrine Lucille ‘Sinn Moore Auto Mable Hayes Sehooley Sinn Moore Linn Auto Scholes Schooley

Annual Meeting of Black Muslims in Chicago

The slack Muslims, a militant sect advocating racial supremacy, gathered at the Chicago Coliseum under leader Muhammad. Police planned heavy security as thousands were expected. the movement claims 80 mosques across 28 states and Muhammad Speaks lists 250,000 subscribers.

Chicago UPI Allah Muhammad Muhammad Elijah Poole Chicago Coliseum Muhammad Robert Lynskey Coliseum Ali

Cold Air Grips Nation With Record Subzero Depths

Polar air blankets the country driving temperatures below zero from Montana to Maine. Snow totals reach up to four inches in Tennessee while Indiana and Wisconsin post new record lows. Pacific Northwest rains and several upcoming storms threaten the Southeast with more cold and snow. Virginia declares heavy snow warnings. Nashville reports three inches adding to a winter total double the normal. Cold wave warnings extend to Georgia Alabama and freeze advisories reach Mississippi and Louisiana.

United Press International Polar Air Montana Maine Tennessee Mercury Hibbs Minn Stevens Point Wis Pellston Mich Indianapolis Ind Pacific Northwest Tatoosh Island Wash Weather Bureau Atlantic Gulf of Mexico Virginia West Virginia Nashville Tenn Georgia Alabama Mississippia Louisiana

United States presses for nuclear talks over test ban

In Geneva UPL reports the United States will press Russia for nuclear negotiations as long as there is hope for a test ban treaty. U.S. officials hint discussions of other disarmament areas could wait. The 17 nation conference pauses for private talks as eight neutral delegations seek a path forward amid stalled talks since Jan. 31. William Foster accuses Moscow of stalling and urges bargaining conditions for a verifiable test ban.

Geneva UPL United States U.S Soviet Union Washington Britain William C. Foster

Farm Class Discussion Will Deal With Taxes

The adult farmer evening class at Washington High School will discuss taxes. John Mattes of Washington will lead the session at 7 30 p m in the vocational agriculture room. All interested persons are invited as the Washington Community Schools sponsor the series.

Washington High School John Mattes Washington Washington Community Schools

Iowa Senate Revises Century-Old Probate Laws

Iowa Senate passed a sweeping probate reform bill to overhaul wills estates and guardianships with key amendments, delaying effective date to January 1 1964. House also advanced IPERS pension amendments reallocating funds and altering retirement financing while shelving a four year property assessment publication bill. Two advisory committees urged a complete juvenile court overhaul emphasizing home life and limited institutional care with companion bills to be introduced in both chambers.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Senate House David C. Shaff Clinton State General Fund Es Maines UPL Cyril Engler Anamosa Father Engler Citizens’ Advisory Committee On

Bob Logan Wins Window Display Award at Klein Klothing Ko

Bob Logan of Klein Klothing Ko Washington received a first prize in a nationwide window decor contest. He earned a plaque and a Norman Rockwell paintings album for a display featuring Duofold underwear arranged in the local store.

Bob Logan Klein Klothing Ko Washington Logan Norman Rockwell Mall of Duoford Saturday Evening Post

Prairie Flower Church to Host Special Prayer Service

Prairie Flower Baptist Church will observe a World Day of Prayer with a special service Tuesday at 7:20 p.m. The program, prepared by the American Council of Christian Churches, centers on the theme Watch Unto Prayer. The public is invited.

Prairie Flower Baptist Church American Council of Christian Churches

Former Iowan Victim of Nebraska Murder

Airman First Class James E Lord at Lincoln Air Force Base discovered his wife Suzanne 22 dead in their third floor Lincoln apartment. Her throat was slashed and body cut multiple times. Authorities say a kitchen knife was the murder weapon. Lord questioned. no charges filed. Neighbors heard unusual footsteps but no screams. The couple, Iowa natives, lived in the unit since October with two young children.

Lincoln, Neb UPI Wif James E Lord Lincoln Air Force Base Suzanne Paul Douglas Douglas Ald Martin

Television Slates 40 Shows For Early Closure

Hollywood UPI reports a major network upheaval as more than 40 prime time shows face termination. ABC-TV plans 22 cancellations, SAS-TV 11, and NBC-TV 14, with many new fall debuts failing to survive. Drama and comedy are equally affected across networks.

Hollywood UPI Video Abc-Tv Sas-Tv Nbc-Tv

No New Word On Red Troops in Cuba

UPI reports Kohler and Gromyko held a one hour meeting in Moscow with no public comment on Cuba. US concerns over Soviet troops near Florida were shared but no details released. Also, World War I Bar racks and Auxiliary plan a joint Legion Hall meeting with a polluck supper at 6:30 p.m. and officer elections.

Cuba Moscow UPL U.S Foy D Sdiei Gromyko Russia Kohler Kennedy Washington Florida United States Legion Hall

Appropriation Boost for Farm Commodity Credit Fund

The House Appropriations Committee approved a 508.2 million emergency grant to the Agriculture Department to support the Commodity Credit Corporation’s past shipments and price supports. The funds, drawn from a supplemental bill, aim to prevent CCC fund exhaustion by February end amid slower sales and higher dairy inventories, with a vote to adjust the 1963-64 budget.

Washiaurun House Appropriations Committee Agriculture Department House Appropriations Committee Commodity Credit Sare CCC

Weather outlook: clearing tonight with a warmup

United Press reports a clear night then warmer conditions. Wednesday brings mainly cloudy and windy skies with scattered light snow northwest. temperatures rise from 5 to 10 northeast to 20s southwest tonight and a high around 40s. Thursday looks for considerable clouds and more light snow flurries with a bit colder air.

United Press Ines

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