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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1968

Page

5

Hippie Army Recruit Vows to Quit Germany over Beads

Pvt. James Edward Manly, 18, from Kirkland Washington, in Boeblingen Germany, complains of hostile brain waves from fellow GIs and a broken bead necklace. He refuses meat, grows tea, cooks rice and seaweed, sits cross legged on the barracks floor, and seeks discharge to return to San Francisco. The Army says it will try to rehabilitate him.

Boeblingen Germany UPI James Edward Manly U.S. Army Love Children San Francisco Manly Kirkland Wash Overseas Weekly U.S Europe 7Th Army Support Command Overseas

U S accuses Clay of evasion over draft grounds

The U S government contends Cassius Clay sought draft exemption only after being ordered to report for induction. In a brief to the 5th Circuit, Susman argues Clay pursued deferments on multiple grounds, questions his ministerial exemption claim, and notes his profession as a boxer before duty loomed. He was convicted, fined, sentenced to five years, and stripped of the title.

Washington UPI Cassius Clay 5Th Circuit Court of Appeals New Orleans U.S Morton M.L. Susman Clay Muhammad Ali Susman Federal District Court Houston Tex Louisville Justice Department

Public Auction at Farm Near Muscatine and Letts

A farm sale by owner will be held at the farm eight miles west of Muscatine and five miles northeast of Letts. Directions include Hershey Ave to Funk Hill then County Road C to the second road turning north to the first place. Highway 22 users follow the High Prairie Church access, then proceed one mile west and one mile south.

Muscatine Letts Hershey Ave Funk Hill High Prairie Church John Deere J. D Midwest Barrow Hutchinson Vermeer Ottawa Post M. M Vetter Little Genius Wisconsin Motor Ford Tractor Jeep Massey Harris Columbia Steel Green Gable Keota

Coasting Party at Morgan's Bluff

A Morgan's Bluff gathering Friday evening featured coasting activities with Mr. and Mrs. Don Fritchen, Virgle Ledger, Jim Walcott, Jeff and Jane Morgan, Charles Blakely, Larry Morgan family, Ray Moorer, Kurt and Brett, and Victor Parcell. Funeral attendance noted for Myrl Moore of Oskaloosa. Terry's fifth birthday highlighted with cake and ice cream.

Rabio Morgan Don Fritchen Virgle Ledger Jim Walcott Jeff Jane Craig Morgan Charles Blakely Larry Morgan Ray Moorer Kurt Brett Victor Parcell Charles Blakelys Jack Moore Myrl Moore Oskaloosa Moore Chalmer Hoskins Richard Stewart Arcadia Fertilizer Des Moines Lloyd Bodkins Ottumwa Don Long

Map compares 1968 and 1964 Democratic convention votes

A telephoto UPI image shows a chart detailing how the Democratic National Convention allocated votes across U S states and territories in 1968 versus 1964. The lower left special listing totals non continental states territories and Washington DC for quick reference.

U. S Territories Washington, D. C UPI

Wellman IOOF and Kalona Rebekah Lodge Install Officers

In Wellman on January 16, the Wellman IOOF Lodge and Kalona Rebekah Lodge held a joint installation at Odd Fellow Hall with Washington Lodge staff leading. New officers include Noble Grand Don Blum and others for the Odd Fellows and new Rebekah officers such as Florence Wade and Elma Oldfield plus various secretaries, treasurers, and guardians. Refreshments followed the social hour.

Wellman Wellman Ioof Lodge Kalona Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellow Hall Washington Lodge Don Hazen Dorothy Smith Leona Gardner Myral Smith Odd Fellows Lodge Don Blum Noble Roy Johnson Harvey Wagamon John Durst Thomas Johnson E. A. Wetrich Noble Grand Bill Wetrich Grand Dean Wade Merle Enfield

Rubio Community Potluck and Year in Review

A Rubio Community Building potluck on January 15 drew Rubio residents and nearby neighbors. Carrol Steinbeck led as president with year-end reports noting 67 building rentals in the past year and 32 reservations for 1968. Plans include park tree replacements, playground repairs and paint, dining room redecorating, and an order for 250 Rubio Cook books. New board members named are Elmer Derby Lawrence Bailey Jesse Harbison John Cox and Mrs A J Steinbeck.

Rubio Carrol Steinbeck Elmer Derby Lawrence Bailey Jesse Harbison John Cox A. J. Steinbeck Dorothy Snyder Batavia Cora Reighard Debra Connie Steve Morgan Cloyd Watson Joyce Hesseltine Richland Farson Bud Lankford

Local Attorneys and Firms Directory Listing

Professional directory entry listing several law firms and attorneys with offices on West Washington Street South Side Square and 112 South Ave B. including Lou is J. Kehoe Jeffry Building contact 653 3991 and Morrison Morrison and Lloyd at 211 West Washington with 653 5431. Also Stewart Shearer 225 West Main 653 2159 and Day Everett Meeker Bates abstract dept. 112 South Ave B 653 2147.

Livingston, Day, Meeker & Bates Robert Day Everett Meeker Robert Bates South Ave Stewart & Shearer Attorneys At Law Richard A. Stewart Paul V. Shearer West Main

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