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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1962
Page
1
Cape Canaveral observers report a favorable long range forecast as John H. Glenn Jr prepares for the first U.S. manned orbital flight aboard Friendship-7. Ranger-3 advances toward the moon as launch readiness and countdown checks reach critical phases.
Local Youth Council of Churches announces ecumenical events during Youth Week January 29 to February 4. High school age services will run 7 30 to 8 am at the Church of the Nazarene on East Jefferson Street. An ecumenical rally February 4 at 3 pm starts at Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church with panelists Hutchinson Vosika Smith Elgin, then supper at the Methodist church and a worship service at St. Paul United Church of Christ.
Bill Deaton describes YMCA membership as yielding satisfaction through a clean facility and Christian centered supervision. He notes the Y offers guidance for youth, and opportunities for all ages to improve spirit mind and body through sports and hobbies. Members should support it financially and with volunteer service.
County Legion posts and Auxiliary units met in Washington Tuesday evening for the county Legion and Auxiliary gathering. Harold Jarvis presided as county commander with remarks from Mrs. A W Hinderman and State Auxiliary President Roy Wheat. M D Coffey, Iowa Department Legion commander, spoke as principal speaker, introduced by George Thordsen. Betty McConnell shared Denmark trip experiences with photos. Plans were announced for three more county wide meetings.
About 60 to 100 area fox hunters are expected to gather at the armory Sunday at 1 pm for a fox hunt. Duane Latta will spot from an airplane with Frank Lukovsky filming. The event is sponsored by the local Izaak Walton league. A similar hunt occurred last Sunday with 60 participants despite cold weather.
Iowa and Illinois near a border sales and use tax plan based on delivery point. Andrew George says the arrangement, finalized at a St Louis meeting, will be sent to the two states' governors within ten days for approval and details.
Three local attorneys reported at a Washington County Bar Association dinner meeting at the Captain's Table. A. E. Baldrige spoke on the new probate code, Robert Day on a new minimum fee schedule, and Richard Stewart on the proposed tithe guaranty fund. Eleven members attended.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk urged the OAS to oust Cuba from the Inter American system, but left details to the Washington council. The move marked a retreat from an immediate break in diplomatic relations and sanctions, with opposition from Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile forcing postponement. A 30 day delay was possible as the council decides how to proceed.
A three state commerce commission hearing on the Natural Gas Storage Company of Illinois plan to store underground gas near Columbus Junction was adjourned with no decision for 30 to 60 days. The project covers about 8000 acres in Louisa County and includes a 15 mile pipeline and facilities for testing storage and withdrawal of gas.
Gray Men of the Washington County Red Cross chapter were honored at a Wednesday night meeting marking the third anniversary of the group. Dwight G. Bode presented emblems for hours served. names and hours for those recognized include Clyde V. Brown 1192 Harry Chamberlin 895 Harvey Davis 278 Eugene Grecian 313 William Jensen 296 James Larson 602 Ralph Martin 395 Claude McCoy 666 Walter Sheetz 996 William Tweeten 266 J B Walker 683 Delmar Yoder 170 Earl Galloway 334 Foster Bagge 75 Earl Fry 70 Charles Livingston 165 F L Strickler.
President Kennedy moves to resubmit his proposal for a Cabinet department of Urban Affairs and Housing as a reorganization plan after the House Rules Committee rejected the bill 9 6. He named Robert Weaver as first secretary and faced Republican opposition accusing him of making a civil rights issue.
Rosann Crayne, Washington High School senior, is named local winner in the 1962 Betty Crocker Search for the American Homemaker of Tomorrow. She scored highest on the home making exam among 52 seniors on December 5 and earned a bronze pin and a congratulatory letter.
William Day ASC manager announces a series of meetings across Washington County to explain the current feed grain program. James Frier assists. sessions include slides, discuss 1961 program results and CCC corn sales policies. Meetings run Jan 29 to Feb 1 in Ainsworth Crawfordsville Keota Brighton and Washington with multiple times.
In observance of National YMCA Week John Owen introduced Bob Gillesby who announced the local YMCA marks its Golden Anniversary dating to 1912. Gillesby highlighted youth and family programs and noted Washington Y’s pioneering swimming for special education children. Guests included Larry Donahy Ted Baucht and Herb Johnson.
President Kennedy submits a special 5,000 word message requesting authority to cut tariffs by 50 percent in reciprocal talks over five years. He seeks quick approval to pursue a far-reaching plan aimed at strengthening the Western alliance and countering the Communist economic challenge.
A glance at Kennedy's trade program shows a demand for five year power to cut tariffs by 530 percent and authority to eliminate tariffs on products where the United States and the Common Market account for 80 percent of world trade. He argues the United States must work with Europe to preserve its export markets. If granted, it could boost American sales abroad and spur domestic production, strengthening the free world.
President urges action to keep U S leadership as world economy shifts. He proposes government aid for companies farmers and workers hurt by cheaper foreign imports under lower tariffs while warning against endless subsidies. He cites escape clause and peril point protections.
The National Farmers Organization plans a meeting at Brighton High School Gym on January 29 at 7 30 p m Father Weber on the Catholic Rural Life Conference National Council will speak Jack Cahill of West Branch Iowa will discuss the farmers cost of production and the cost price squeeze Washington County NFO invites all farmers their wives and interested people to attend.
Fair to partly cloudy conditions in Iowa through tonight with mild temperatures. Tonight lows near 20. Friday highs in the upper 30s to around 40s, with warmer daytime values and continued mild conditions. Saturday looks cloudy and colder with scattered light snow possible, except far southeast where rain may occur.
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