Khrushchev Speech Yields No New Berlin Clues
Western diplomats say Nikita Khrushchev’s Kremlin speech added little new on Soviet policy beyond a possible Berlin compromise. He warned against attack on Cuba and touted rapid Soviet growth, but left unanswered how many Russian troops would leave Cuba or how Berlin forces would be staged under a UN flag.
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UPI
Nikita S. Khrushchev
Berlin
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Cuba
China
Khrushchev
U.S
Red Chin
United Nations
Europe
Germany
West Berlin
Washington
Guba
Budget Showdown Signals Tug Between Kennedy and Cannon
President Kennedy and Rep. Clarence Cannon met at the White House to discuss a proposed 98.8 billion dollar budget for the coming year. Cannon, longtime head of the House Appropriations Committee, criticized the plan as too high and urged substantial cuts. The White House framed the talks as ongoing discussions with committee chairs about federal spending.
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UPI
Kennedy
Clarence Cannon
D-Mo
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White House
House Appropriations Committee
Merchants Warned On Forged Checks In Jashington
Jashington merchants were urged to beware of active check forgers. Clerks should require identification for cashing checks and verify the caller’s identity unless the customer is known. Cautions included not cashing labor checks without scrutiny. Recent forgeries referenced Carl E. Grady.
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Jashington
Carl E. Grady
Hughes Lions Bill For Higher Interest Rate
DES MOINES UP I said today Governor Harold Hughes signed into law a bill removing the ceiling on interest corporations may pay on their borrowings despite a loophole. He noted lawmakers opposed it yet believes it is a better alternative to the existing seven percent limit. He warned a dummy company could funnel high rates to personal gains of officers, siphoning corporate earnings.
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Des Moines
UPI
Harold FE
Hughes
House
Senate
Chicago Alderman Benjamin F. Lewis Shot Dead
Chicago Alderman Benjamin F. Lewis was found handcuffed and shot in his West Side office. A Democrat, he had just won reelection to a second term and moved into new offices at 3604 W. Roosevelt Rd. He led a Negro faction within the 24th Ward and defeated Jeff C. Alford by a large margin.
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Chicago
UPS
Benjamin F. Lewis
West Side
Lewis
W. Roosevelt Rd
Jeff C. Alford
Moose Lodge Plans Grand Opening in Washington
The new Moose Lodge rooms near the fair grounds in Washington have been put in order and the grand opening is set for Saturday night. Members from Washington and nearby communities including Burlington Fairfield Keokuk Mt. Pleasant and others are expected to attend. Tim Dodd won the lodge dues contest earning a life membership.
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Moose Lodge
Washington
Fair Grounds
Burlington
Fairfield
Keokuk
Mt. Pleasant
Thomas
Tim) Dodd
Local Group Discusses School Transportation
A meeting Tuesday evening at Mrs. Robi Marek’s home drafted plans to support the private school transportation bill in the legislature. George Hora, a new state committee member, outlined required measures. Representatives from Washington West Chester Riverside and Richmond attended.
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Robi Marek
Legislatire
Shorge Hora
New State Committee
School Consultant Visiting in Schools
F van vyne regional consultant for the State Department of Public Instruction arrived in Washington this morning for a three day visit to local schools. He will inspect classes and prepare a written report on the Washington Community school system, with a copy going to the local school board president.
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F. van Vyne
State Department of Public Instruction
Washington
Washington Junior High adds addition with awarded bids
Earl Wood and Sons of Washington won the general contract for an addition to Washington Junior High School. Mechanical work goes to Boyd and Rummelhart of Town City and electrical work to Robertson Electric of Ottumwa. Total cost about 85 696 dollars with funds available an early start and a September 1 completion target.
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Washington Junior High School
Earl Wood
Earl Wood and Sons of
Washiton
Boyd and Rummelhart
Town City
Robertson Electric
Wood
Kennedy Plans Civil Rights Push to Congress
President Kennedy urged Congress to pass new civil rights laws protecting African Americans in voting and schooling. He proposed expedited federal voting suits, ballot access during litigation, literacy presumptions for sixth grade graduates, and federal support to desegregate schools, plus four years of expanded powers for the Civil Rights Commission. The plan, argued as a four-point program, includes temporary referees in elections and ending literacy-based voting standards, with some measures too to be applied to federal elections.
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UPL
Kennedy
Congress
U.S. Civil Rights Commission
New York
Nelson A. Rockfeller
Bible Reading in School Case Raises Moral Purpose
A Pennsylvania school district attorney argued before the Supreme Court that Bible reading in public schools serves a moral, not religious, purpose. He defended a state law requiring at least 10 verses read daily with no comment, while opponents seek exemptions for nonparticipants. Justices pressed for clarity on morality detached from theology.
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Washington
UPI
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
Philip
Ward II
Abington
Township
High Court
Baltimore
Ward
Edward L. Schempp
Abington High School
Two Teachers to Attend Conservation Camp This Summer
Washington county soil conservation district announces tuition payment for two teachers to attend the Springbrook State Park conservation camp near Guthrie Center. The three week course offers up to six semester hours credit, with tuition at 42 dollars for undergraduates and 48 dollars for graduates. Courses include Biology 104 and 105 Iowa Conservation Problems with field work, travel about 1000 miles, and practical learning from state resource professionals.
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Washington County Soil Conservation District
Springbrook State Park
Guthrie Center
Soil Conservation District
Iowa Conservation Problems
Washington County
Wanda Zuehlke
Washington
Kathryn Slabaugh
Bernice Nickell
Wellman
Soil Conservation Service
Iowa
Local Art Students Win Honors in State Event at Younkers
Washington High School art students earned awards in Des Moines at the Younkers scholastic contest. Twenty five entries were sent by Carlton Bump’s classes and the finalists will be displayed at the Des Moines store with a dinner Saturday for awardees.
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Younkers
Washington High School
Art Stuents
Des Moines
Carlton Bump
Diane Marsh
Maria Simmering
Don Rinner
Jim Marshall
Daylene McAvoy
Tom Dodder
Carol Ray
Judy Johnson
Vaughn Rinner
Toni Thomassen
Des Moines Committee Proposes Tax Package
Rep Elmer Vermeer said the house ways and means committee reached agreement on a tax package to raise sales from 2 to full rate, lift corporate tax from 3 to 4 percent, and seek $50 to $70 million in annual revenue. The plan aims to reduce local property tax burden by cutting millage 10 to 12 mills and may include other measures such as adjusted gross income, services tax, and property tax relief tied to spending cuts.
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Des Moines
UPI
House
Ways and Means
Elmer Vermeer
R-Pella
Vermeer
Toda
FFA Members Speak At Kiwanis Meeting
Representatives of the Washington Future Farmers of America spoke at a Kiwanis club meeting. Introduced by advisor Verne Knecht were Dave Davis the chapter president Douglas Snyder and Stanley Petratz. Douglas spoke on leadership and the creed while Cave outlined the earnings and savings committee and urged members to keep complete financial records.
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Washington Future Farmers of America
Kiwanis Club
Verne Knecht
Dave Davis
Douglas Snyder
Stanley Petratz Stanley
Douglas
FFA
Cave
County Group Votes on 10 Notable Citizens of Washington County
Washington County Historical Society members gathered for dinner at the Captain's Table and voted on the ten most notable citizens. Eight speakers earlier nominated individuals, with talks on living figures such as George H. Pauls and Richard McCleery, and others including Edward C. Eicher and Dr. Charles R. Brown. Results will be published in The Journal. President Hotle announced plans for a spring historical tour to the county's northeastern section.
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Washington
Edna Jones
George H. Pauls
Donita Fisher
Don Radda
Lee Holland
Richard McCleery
Paul Shearer
Edward C. Eicher
Ohn Wheelan
J.C. Bpice
Helen Wilson
Charles R. Brown
CA. Boice
Willliam McClelland
Charles Hotle
Sam Singmaster
Col
Thomas Baker
Hotle
Weather summary for Unite rress international town
Cloudy conditions prevail through Friday with mild warming trend into the weekend. Temperatures fall tonight to around 15 while Friday’s high runs near 30 in the northeast and near 40 in the southwest. Saturday outlook calls for cloudy skies and further warmth.
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