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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1964
Page
4
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Saigon reports a B26 bomber crash killed two U S Air Force pilots and a Vietnamese crew member. Rescue efforts continue for the Vietnamese air force pilot and crew. The incident adds to U S casualties in South Viet Nam over three years of conflict. Ambassador Lodge makes a surprise, unescorted visit to Tan An to discuss provincial defense plans with Vietnamese and military leaders.
An Iowa probate notice states the will of a deceased resident was admitted on January 14 1964, with an executor appointed. Creditors must file claims with the district clerk within six months from the second publication or be barred. Dated January 1964 in Fairfield with thanks from the Dawson and Witting families.
Mrs John F Kennedy appeared on national television to thank about 800000 people who wrote condolence letters after her husband’s assassination. She said the tributes sustained her and promised to acknowledge all letters, though it would take a long time. She spoke from the office of Attorney General Robert F Kennedy.
Chicago reports indicate Teamsters President James R. Hoffa could sign a national trucking contract or trigger a nationwide strike. Negotiators dispute a fair money offer while discussions with Trucking Employers Inc. continue over a three year deal covering about 400 000 drivers with staged wage and benefit increases.
Livestock markets report 7 000 hogs with prices mostly 15.75 to 16.00 for 200 220 lb. Cattle 12 500 head show slaughter steers under 1150 lb steady and 1150 lb up 25 50 lower with prime loads at 24.00 for 1050 1180 lb steers. Heifers mostly 25 lower. high and prime loads 23 24. Sheep 1 000 head with lambs steady to 50 higher and good 80 115 lb at 19.00 20.50.
A dense TV schedule page lists KTVO WMT WHBF and others with programs by hour. It names shows such as Danny Kaye Hillbillies Dick Van Dyke CBS News Captain Kangaroo The Ed Allen program and soap operas plus late news and weather briefs.
Senate Democratic Whip Hubert Humphrey proposed a two year commission on automation technology and employment to study its effects including defense spending arms reduction and impacts on the economy. The plan envisions panels in science economics political science and business to guide policy. Washington report notes three of the world’s five floating bridges are in Washington state with long floating spans and costs under half of comparable designs.
The five nation peace commission sent by the OAS invites the United States and Panama to reestablish diplomatic ties and begin full negotiations within 30 days after relations are restored, with representatives empowered to discuss all issues. The move follows anti American violence in Panama amid disputes over Cuba trained agitators. Gas powered air conditioning is slated for the 1964 65 New York World's Fair with gas lighting and heating prominent throughout the grounds.
Washington Evening Journal identifies staff roles including editor David Elder, business manager William Shannon, advertising director Charles Morris, news editor Bob Shaffer, local advertising Bruce Cowden, contributing editor Howard Hazen, and production superintendent. It notes publication afternoons except Sundays, Christmas, and July 4.
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