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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1966

Page

1

U S requests full Moscow probe into Mott death

The United States seeks a full Soviet investigation into Newcomb Mott of Sheffield Massachusetts who died en route to a labor camp. Moscow says the 27 year old cut his throat on the Trans Siberian train as it neared Murmansk. An autopsy will be held in Moscow with US officials present.

Moscow UPI United States Newcomb Mott Sheffield Mass Mett Kirov U.S Mott Norway Russia Howard S. Mott Murmansk

Smith enters race for Iowa Senate seat

Dr. E. B. Smith a 45 year old Iowa State University professor announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate. He challenged Hickenlooper in 1962 and would debate Miller on platforms and media. Smith, a former candidate and lecturer, cites foreign policy taxes farm policy and education as key issues.

Smith Miller Iowa U.S. Senate Harold E. Hughes Washington U.S Iowa State University Ames Latin America Far East U.S. State Department University of Tokyo Japan Joan

Peace talks in Viet Nam dim as U S hears no reply

Secretary of State Dean Rusk reported no sign of Communist interest after a month-long pause in bombing on the north. He stressed the United States would push peace efforts with patience while staying ready to intensify warfare if Hanoi rejects Washington’s bid. Indications suggested the cease-fire would extend beyond the New Year truce with no imminent U S decision.

Washington UPI Viet Nam USS Dean Rusk South Rusk United States U.S Hanoi Johnson

Bethlehem Commandery Officers Installed at Masonic Temple

Officers of Bethlehem Commandery were installed during an open program at the Washington Masonic Temple Friday night. Donald E. Wolfe of Mt. Pleasant served as installing officer, with Sir Knights William P. Dusenbery and Latimer Davis assisting as prelate. The newly installed officers include Rodney L. Davisson eminent commander Don Birlingmair generalissimo Dwane J. Shalla captain general Myral Smith senior warden Roy Carter junior warden William Patterson prelate Edgar E. Stewart treasurer Paul Snakenburg recorder Henry Davis standard bearer Dale Doggett warder Duane White first guard Robert Logan second guard Bennie Schantz sentinel.

Bethlehem Washington Masonic Temple Donald E. Wolfe Mt. Pleasant Iowa William P. Dusenbery Latimer Davis Rodney L. Davisson Don Birlingmair Dwane J. Shalla Myral Smith Roy Carter William Paterson Edgar E. Stewart Paul Snakenburg Henry Davis Dale Doggett Duane White Robert Logan Bennie Schantz

Defense outlines plans for Viet Nam escalation

Defense Secretary McNamara testified on U.S. ability to double forces in South Vietnam as part of Johnson's defense request. Senate hearings heard troops could rise from 190,000 to about 400,000 by fall, with Korea era peaks cited. Secretary Rusk said there was no clear positive reply from North Vietnam to peace efforts.

Defense Robert S. McNamara Senate Armed Services Committee Defense Appropriations Subcommittee South Viet Nam Johnson Stephen M. Young Dohio United States U.S North Viet Nam Dean Rusk

Federal Savings in annual meeting

Washington Federal Savings and Loan Association held its annual meeting on Wednesday January 19 with directors John Winga Frank Longwell and L E Dunlap reelected for three year terms Others reelected to holdover were Ralph V Bauer C C Wilson L A Jones George J Breiten bach Dr M J Cruise and Dr P L Etter Officers report showed assets of 3712224 as of December 31 1965 up 320628 for the year Total dividends paid on savings accounts were 124497 Following the meeting the board re elected L E Dunlap as president John Winga as vice president Lloyd Beenblossom as secretary treasurer and Marguerite Swift as assistant secretary

Washington Federal Savings & Loan Association Association John Winga Frank Longwell L. E. Dunlap Ralph V. Bauer C. C. Wilson L. A. Jones George J. Breitenbach M.J. Cruise P. L. Etter Lloyd Beenblossom Marguerite Swift

Three more killed in Iowa traffic toll rise

Three more died in Iowa accidents, including Gerald Ferrie in Waterloo and Charles Wheeler in Cedar Falls. Donald Kannfeldt, 36, Clinton, died when his car crashed near Lowmoor Road and U S 61. In Cedar Falls area a man struck while walking his dog, and two others in separate one car crashes were hospitalized or treated for injuries. Authorities investigated the Clinton crash and noted the toll for 1966 rising to 39 with the Friday fatalities.

Cedar Fallsman Iowa Donald Kannfeldt Clinton Lowmoor Road U.S 61 Clinton County David Seeser Wayne Lueders Cedar Falls Gerald James Ferrie Waterloo Glen R. Stalge Barbara Jean Smith Raven Charles Wheeler

Pillsbury plans grain terminal on Iowa riverfront lands

Pillsbury Co officials announced Friday they purchased an option on 25 acres of riverfront land in Davenport Iowa for a large grain terminal and warehouse. Engineers would study the location Monday to decide the terminal type. After study, the firm would announce terminal size and staffing.

Davenport, Iowa UPI Pillsbury Co

Plates for 1966 license year exhausted in county

For the second time this month the supply of 1966 auto license plates for Washington County has been exhausted. County treasurer W. E. Howell said no more plates are available for sale and could not estimate when shipments would resume. Officials in Anamosa, where plates are made at the Men's Reformatory, could not promise a new shipment date.

Washington County W. E. Howell Howell Anamosa Iowa

Terrorist Bomb Kills U S Sergeant In Saigon

A 25 pound terrorist bomb tied to a drainpipe killed a sleeping U S Army sergeant in a Saigon enlisted billet during the New Year cease fire violation. Four Vietnamese and two buildings were damaged as 52 truce violations were cited, with attacks on government and allied forces continuing. A bicyclist planted the device and fled.

Saigon UPS U.S. 101St Airborne Division U.S da Nang Steve Greenburg Bridgeport

Smoke test to check city sewers begins Monday

Washington residents in the northeast and southeast sections may smell smoke Monday during a city sewer testing program. Sanitation workers will force smoke through sanitary sewers to locate breaks and determine if storm sewers are tied in. If smoke enters homes, a water soaked rag can seal the drain. excessive smoke prompts a call to 3-3014 for investigation.

Washington City Sanitation Department

Mrs Beatch 82 Dies at Lone Tree

Funeral services for Catherine L Beatch 82 will be on Monday at 9 am at St Marys Catholic Church Lone Tree The rosary is set for 7 pm at Lorden Adams funeral home Lone Tree

Riverside Catherine L. Beatch St. Mary’s Catholic Church Lone Tree Lorden Adams Funeral Home

Weather Summary for Iowa Tonight Through Monday

Generally fair tonight and warmer in the west. Lows fall from 15 to 20 below in the northwest to near zero and 5 below in the southeast. Sunday brings partly cloudy skies and continued chill. Monday outlook shows generally fair and warmer conditions.

Iowa

Notice of probate and appointment in two estates

Notice is given of the probate of wills and the appointment of executors for the estates of Cora E. Carris and George E. Cave. The matter concerns the administration of their respective estates and related legal actions.

Cora E. Carris George E. Cave

Defend anti poverty goals face tough questions

Gov Hughes and federal official Shriver defended the anti poverty program amid GOP criticism. Shriver said 1.5 million direct and 1.5 million indirect poor have been reached, and highlighted community level work in the Midwest. He noted 177,000 heads of families gained employable skills in 1964.

Des Moines UPI R. Sargent Shriver Office of Economic Opportunity Harold E. Hughes Sion Iowa Hughes Midwest Shriver OEO United States

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