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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1965

Page

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Local Hospital Twins Survive Thanks to New Incubator

The Washington Jaycees funded a modern incubator at Washington County Hospital through a Polio Clinic project. Premature twins Timothy Walter and Thomas Bernard Sheets, born November 30 1964 at four months gestation, survived after immediate resuscitation and 40 days in the incubator. Timothy weighs four pounds nine and a half ounces. Thomas four pounds fifteen ounces.

Jerome Sheets Keota Thomas Bernard Timothy Walter Washington County Hospital Thomas Timothy Journal Dallas Kinney Washington Jaycees Washington County Jaycees Timothy the E. J. Vosika Washington Sheets Guess

March of Dimes fund drive urged in Washington County

Robert Ross, Washington County March of Dimes campaign chairman, urged residents to send contributions via the mail campaign. Envelopes were sent to occupants countywide, with totals reaching 330 dollars to date. Brighton, Wellman, Kalona, Ainsworth, West Chester, Crawfordsville, Rubio, Riverside, and Washington city contributed varying amounts.

Robert Ross Washington County March of Dimes West Chester Crawfordsville Rubio Riverside Washington City

Legislators Pass First Measure in 1965 Session

In Des Moines the Senate approved a Democrat authored bill 41 to 15 ending mandatory executive sessions while reviewing governor nominated state posts. The measure aimed to curb secrecy as part of the Democrats anti secrecy drive and moves to House for action. A Republican amendment to require open committee meetings on gubernatorial appointees was defeated 36 to 21.

Des Moines UPI Senate Democrats Andrew Fommelt House of Representatives David Shaff Clinton

Highland PTA Meeting Canceled Over Date Conflict

Riverside A Highland Community School PTA session slated for January 28 is canceled due to a scheduling clash with the Washington County Beef Producers banquet at the Methodist church in Washington. New York Wilt Chamberlain of San Francisco holds the MSG scoring record of 73 points versus the Knicks in 1962.

Riverside Highland Community School PTA Washington County Beef Producers Beef Association Methodist Washington New York UPI

Washington High School Adult Education Classes Open

Registration for the adult education series at Washington High School is open this evening from 7 to 9. Early sign ups are low but activity improves with McDaniel Drug’s noon report. Registrants may sign up at the high school or at McDaniels with Russell Bannister present to assist. Classes meet each Monday and cover Arc Welding Art Painting Sculpture Furnishing Your New Home Modern Sales Techniques Investments Stocks and Bonds Typing Beginning Understanding Teen Agers.

Washington High School McDaniel Drug McDaniels

Johnson to propose near 109 billion budget for Great Society

President Johnson plans to send Congress a fiscal 1966 budget of about 109 billion dollars with reduced military outlays and increased funding for health education and welfare. Revenues are put at 94 billion and a 5.5 billion deficit is projected.

Washington UPI Johnson Congress White House U.S Defense

Iranian Premier Mansur shot in assassination attempt in Tehran

Premier Hassan Ali Mansur, 41, was seriously wounded by a 19 year old in front of parliament. He underwent surgery for neck and stomach injuries and remained under observation. The assailant, Mohammed Bokharai, a Tehran high school senior, was captured as authorities said three of five shots hit Mansur.

Tehran Iran UPI Hassan Ali Mansur Mansur Mohammed Bokharai Bokharai Assadullah Alam Mohammad _ Reza_ Pahlavi Abe Ali Shah

Rites Friday for William Pratt

Funeral services for William Zack Pratt 64 found dead at home Tuesday afternoon from a heart attack will be held at 2 p m Friday at Sorden Adams Funeral Home Riverside with Rev Gilbert Mc Dowell officiating Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery Pratt born January 12 1901 was the son of John A and Jennie May Pratt a World War I veteran He is survived by sister Bertha Scheaffer of Montezuma and nieces and nephews

Riverside William Zack”’ Pratt Sorden - Adams Gilbert McDowell Riverside Cemetery William Pratt John A Jennie May Pratt Pratt Bertha Scheaffer Montezuma

Kalona Woman Ida Mae Miller Dies at 71

Miss Ida Mae Miller 71 of Kalona died this morning at Mercy Hospital Iowa City where she had been a surgical patient. Funeral services are pending at Peterseim Funeral Home Kalona. Survivors include a sister Mrs S W Berkholder Wellman and a brother Lawrence J Miller Kalona.

Kalona Ida Mae Miller Mercy Hospital Iowa City Peterseim

Buddhists Declare War On Viet Nam Army In Saigon

In Saigon the Buddhist hierarchy denounced the anti Communist army as power hungry and withdrew from the unity council while 50 chaplains and five fasting monks gathered at the Buddhist center. Police used tear gas after a protest march as 26 people were arrested including a military deserter amid a looming curfew threat. U S Ambassador Maxwell D Taylor met two senior monks in an effort to ease opposition to Prime Minister Tran Van Huong.

Saigon South Viet Nam UPI Buddhist Army Unity Council National Buddist Center U.S Maxwell D. Taylor Tran van Huong Thich Tam Chau Thich Tri Quang Buddhist Center

Inauguration Over Johnson Starts First Full Term

President Johnson begins his first full term with a pledge to promote world peace and end hate. He outlines aims on world trade and nuclear policy and delivers an eloquent address emphasizing justice and unity.

Washington UPI Lyndon B. Johnson United States Capitol Hill Johnson Christian A. Herter Committee On House Committee Europe

Weather by United Press International Iowa Forecast

Increasing cloudiness tonight and Friday with warmer temperatures in the east and south. Lows tonight range from the mid 20s in the northwest to the upper 20s in the southeast.

United Press International Iowa

Probate of Will and Appoint Executor for Arthur Goode

Public notices announce probate of the will and appointment of the executor for Arthur Goode. Also listed is the quarterly statement of claims allowed for Washington County Hospital.

Arthur Goode Washington County Hospital

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