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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1963
Page
6
The family of Mrs. Josephine Holland expresses heartfelt thanks for kindness sympathy and beautiful floral offerings received during their recent sorrow. Special thanks to Mrs Sanders and nurses at the nursing home and to the neighbors of Mr and Mrs George Gould for support on the funeral day.
Des Moines. The Town Supreme Court 5 to 3 upheld the second degree murder conviction of Ronald Stump of Keokuk. He was sentenced to 75 years in prison for the Daly slaying in Des Moines. Attorney J. Riley McManus said a rehearing motion would be filed within 30 days. Stump has been free on bond since December 13, 1961, and will remain at liberty until action on the motion.
Washington policy notes say President Kennedy maintains medicare as high priority for Social Security health care for the aged. Speaker McCormack said the brief Union reference does not lessen its importance. House Ways and Means Committee vacancies see Rep. W Pat Jennings and Rep. Ross Bass chosen amid partisan splits over the medicare bill. The panel remains divided on medicare with potential pivotal votes forthcoming.
Chicago grain futures show gains across wheat corn oats and soybeans with firm to higher close readings. Wheat May and July advance while soybeans lead with multiple up ticks across several contracted months. Market-wide gains reflect steady demand outlook and dealer activity in the UPI report.
The listing notes are unclear but indicate a forum and weather segment next day. Mentions Falge Katto and Gate Storm with news, weather, and entertainment blocks. Includes mentions of Cronkite and Fun Factory. Specific times, stations, and dates are not readable.
The article outlines Erbe's push for fair employment practices to curb racial prejudice, proposes annual Legislature sessions with biennial focus on budget, and suggests a utility commission with governor-appointed three-member board, plus mandatory property revaluation rules for state aid fairness. It notes shifts in Commerce Commission and a governor’s wish for a productive session. It ends with lamb prices and cattle market bids.
Chicago market update shows hogs steady with varied weights and prices from 14.75 to 17.00 per cwt. Cattle and calves trade steady to firm with prime slaughter steers reaching 29.00 per cwt and high choice heifers around 27.00. Sheep and lambs mix with sheared lambs higher and slaughter lambs steady.
A column lists numerous farm and livestock sale events across Iowa in January and February. Entries include Keith Herr at Keota. John F. Garrels near New London Mt. Union road. W R Murphy near Ainsworth Junction. Kalona Sales Barn. Packwood. Wayland. Washington. Keota. Brighton. Yarmouth. Kalona and other towns with dates, start times, and responsible sellers or auctioneers.
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