Congress and VA clash over proposed hospital cuts
Washington dispatch reports growing rift between the Johnson administration and Congress over closing 14 veterans hospitals plus regional centers and residence homes. VA chief William Driver stands by the plan amid sharp Senate questioning and caustic remarks, with a tentative second hearing slated and veteran groups opposing the action.
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Washington
UPI
Johnson Administration
Congress
Veterans Administration
William J. Driver
Senate Veterans Affairs Subcommittee
Soth Congress
Driver
Senate
Mike Mansfield
D-Mont
Everett Dirksen
R-Nl
Riots in Hue Saigon Nha Trang as Buddhists clash with U S
A 3000 strong Buddhist mob attacked the USIS library in Hue burning books and stoning U S Vice Consul Anthony Lake. US forces sealed Hue, violent protests continue in Saigon and Nha Trang with hunger strikes and police containment. One American soldier killed, others wounded in Viet Cong exchanges. Hoang Huong urged calm. Funeral services set for Lloyd C Wilson in Columbus Junction.
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Saigon
Viet Nam
UPI
U.S. Information Service
Hue
U. S
U.S
Anthony Lake
William Stubbs
USIS
Nha ‘Trang
Nha Trang
YMCA Campaign Chair Named For Washington Drive
Arthur, president of Washington Concrete Co and longtime YMCA supporter, is named campaign chairman for the $210000 building drive set for May. The goal includes raising $170000 in the spring. Arthur has served on the building committee and board, and has held roles in city government and local youth organizations.
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Robert Arthur
Washington Concrete Co
Washington Ymca
Arthur
Richard McCleery
Ymca Board
YMCA
Washington
McCleery
The
Wilson Concrete Co
Ymca Association
Lake Darling Youth Center Board
Washington Youth Center Board
Country Club
Izaak’ Walton League
Soviet union hardens UN stance in dues dispute
At United Nations New York diplomats report Moscow has dug in deeper to block UN settlement and demand restoration of its voting rights before any voluntary fund contributions. The United States seeks application of Article 19 and Russian arrears of 21.7 million toward 60 million owed.
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United Nations, N.Y
UPI
Soviet Union
Thant
Russia
United States
United Nations
Dayton Named Representative for Investor's Diversified Services
Joe Evanovich announces the appointment of Donald D. Dayton as a representative for Investor's Diversified Services Inc in Washington County. Dayton and Evanovich will co‑work from 115 East Washington Street as growth necessitates two representatives. For fourteen years Don and his wife ran the Dayton Beauty Salon in Washington with Mrs Dayton continuing salon management. Mrs Rev Long fills Dayton's vacancy.
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Joe Evanovich Jr
Donald D. Dayton
Investor's Diversified Services, Inc
Washington County
Dayton
Evanovich
East Washington Street
Don
Washington
Rev. Long
Labour Sees Resolve After Leyton By Election Setback
Prime Minister Harold Wilson vows to push ahead with controversial legislation after the Leyton by election defeat. Michael Stewart, 58, is named foreign secretary, replacing Patrick Gordon Walker as Labour fights to restore morale and public support amid Conservative momentum.
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London
UPI
Harold Wilson
Wilson
Michael Stewart
Patrick Gordon Walker
Labor Party
Gordon Walker
Labor
Ley
Leyton
Edward du Cann
Alec Douglas-Home
Mrs C C Rice Dies in Muscatine Nebr Origin Born
Mrs C C Rice age 60 died Friday at Riverview Heights Nursing Home in Muscatine. Graveside service scheduled for 10:30 a m Monday at local cemetery. Calling hours at George M Wittich Funeral Home. Born December 29 1883 in Blue Springs Nebraska her maiden name was Regettas Bales. She married C C Rice February 14 1901. he died two months earlier. Survivors include daughter Mrs Milo Sorden of Washington and son Robert Rice of Atlanta Georgia.
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C. C. Rice
Milo Sorden
Washington
Riverview Heights
Muscatine
George M. Wittich
Rice
Blue Springs
Nebr
Regettas Bales
Rites Tuesday for Mrs. Iva Wertman
Funeral services for Mrs. Iva Simmons Wertman 73 of Jomestead Fla will be at 2 p m Tuesday January 26 Rev Hubert Sunderman officiating and burial will follow in Columbus City Cemetery
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Columbus Junction
Iva Simmons Wertman
Jomestead
Fla
Stacy Funeral Home
Hubert Sunderman
Columbus City
President Johnson Hospitalized For Cold Treatment
Washington officials report President Johnson was admitted to Bethesda Naval Hospital with a cold, bronchial irritation, and a respiratory infection. He was given an antibiotic, a cough suppressant, and salicylates, with Luci Johnson at Camp David and Dr. W J Gould traveling to examine him.
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Washington
UPI
Presidy
Dhat Johnson
Bethesda Naval
George C. Burkley
White House
Luci
Johnson
W. J. Gould
New York
George E. Reedy
Reedy
Ree
Izer
Camp David
Burkley
Churchill grows weaker as death nears in Britain
London dispatch reports Sir Winston Churchill deteriorating after a massive stroke. A specialist doctor notes the end may be near, while Churchill remains largely unaware. a great grandson was born Friday night to Winston Churchill and Minnie d Erlangé, marking his second great grandchild as the political crisis over government action looms in the wake of his illness.
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London
UPI
Winston Churchill
Churchill
Randolph Churchill
Minnie d’Erlangé
Lord Moran
Winston
Marine Corps group to meet Wednesday
The Harry Barker Detachment of the Marine Corps League will meet Wednesday, January 27, at 7 30 p m at City Hall. Meeting changed to permit more time to discuss the state department’s Sedar Rapids meeting Saturday January 30 at 3 p m. All detachment officers and members urged to attend Cedar Rapids meeting. Contact Richard Davidson or Walter Johnson for details. Final membership drive for 1965 to be conducted at this meeting.
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Harry Barker
Marine Corps League
Tme
State Department
Sedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids
Richard Davidson
Walter Johnson
Promise local education control
Washington officials defend a $1.5 billion school aid plan as emphasize local and state control. Officials testified the states would get federal money but retain control, with Washington providing funds for grade, high schools, special education and books while higher education aid remains separate.
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Washington
UPI
House General Education Subcommittee
District of Columbia
Carl F. Hansen
Martin County
Sheldon Clarke
Wayne Ratiff
Wheelwright, Ky
Anthony J. Celebrezze
Carl D. Perkins
D-Ky
Johnson
Celebrezze
Mrs Pettet, 80, Washington, Died Friday
Camille Washburn Pettet age 80 of Washington died Friday January 22 1965 after a months long illness Funeral services by Jones Funeral Home but she will be sent to Pleasantville New Jersey for burial Born August 30 1884 in Brooklyn daughter of Lucius and Amia Washburn reared Atlantic City married 1911 to Robert D Pettet who died 1953 Member Bahai church DAR DAC Survived by daughter Miss Virginia Pettet of Port Washington New York
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Camille W. Pettet
Washington
Jones Funeral Home
Pettet
Pleasantville
N. J
Camille Washburn
Brooklyn
Lucius
Ami Ia Washburn
Atlantic City
Robert D. Pettet
Bahai Church
The
DAR
DAC
Virginia Pettet
Port Washington, N.Y
Roads Cross Laos As North Viet Nam Increases Infiltration
Washington reports North Vietnamese forces have stepped up infiltration into Laos and South Vietnam over the past year. Officials describe the rise as significant though not massive, with Laos used as a corridor for supplies and troops into South Viet Nam. Movements into central and southern Laos raise questions on intent and possible connections to the Viet Cong, amid seasonal movement expectations.
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Washington
UPI
North Viet Nam
Laos
South Viet Nam
U.S
Southeast Asia
State Department
South
Viet Nam
Probate of will appoints executor for Truman M. Mast
Public notice announces probate of the will and the appointment of the executor for the estate of Truman M. Mast. The notice outlines the legal steps and deadlines for interested parties to challenge or respond to the proceedings.
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Truman M. Mast
Tornadoes and Storm Lashes South and Midwest
Thunderstorms and tornadoes ravaged the South and Midwest, damaging property in Louisiana and Texas with heavy rains, floods, and at least several fatalities. A winter storm stretched from the Plains to the Great Lakes, while northern states saw snow and ice and the Far West faced rain and coastal gales.
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Plains
Great Lakes
Louisiana
Texas
Balmont
Tex
Shreveport
Alexandria
John J. McKeithen
U.S. 61
New Orleans
Syracuse
Kan
Midwest
Rockies
New York State
North Platte
Neb
Lower Michigan
Mississippi Delta
Alabama
Far West
Pacific Coast
High Sierras
West
Heavy Snow Warning From United Press Internationa
Snow is forecast to accumulate four inches or more by late today. Tonight snow may ease, then partly cloudy conditions expected Sunday. Unseasonably cold with lows near zero to 11 above and highs Sunday from 21 to about 35.
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United Press Internation
Towa
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Miles City
Mont
Subcommittee
Lee Metcalf
D - Mont
Metcalf
Than van Huong
Huong
Maxwell Taylor
Alexis Johnson
U.S. Information Service Library
Lloyd Wilson
Lloyd Charles Wilson
Louisa Farm Service Co
Muscatine General Hospital
Grand View Cemetery
Robert E. Arthur
Joe Evanovich
Iva Wertman
Marine Corps Group
Promise Local Education Control
Reds
Asia
Nation
United Press International
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