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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1966

Page

1

Johnson urges seven point plan at disarmament talks

President Johnson urged the 17 nation conference to negotiate a seven point program to curb nuclear spread halt the arms race and reduce stockpiles. Pope Paul VI urged concrete results for peace while Thant backed a proliferation treaty. Tsarapkin blasted U.S. Viet Nam policy as jeopardizing talks. Conference resumed after a four month recess.

Geneva UPI Johnson Paul VI United Nations Thant William C. Foster Soviet Union U.S Viet Nam Semyon K. Tsarapkin Viet

Johnson warns of inflation and tax plan in economic address

President Johnson told Congress inflation risks loom as Viet Nam buildup and a strong economy press prices higher. He urged restraint from labor and business, signaled higher taxes if needed, and backed payroll withholdings, corporate tax hikes, and excise cuts to curb inflation while aiming for full employment.

Washington UPI Johnson Congress Viet Nam

Washington Jaycees Sell Zip Code Directories

The Washington Jaycees announced the arrival of Zip Code directories now for sale in the area. The books list every U S post office and its Zip Code and are priced at 1 dollar. A copy can be delivered to the buyer’s home by calling 3 2096.

Washington

Lake Darling road to be improved in five year plan

The Iowa State Highway Commission includes the Lake Darling road project in a five year park and institutional road construction program for 1966 through 1970. Completion is set for 1968 with 3.66 miles graded drained and paved at an estimated cost of 162000 dollars.

Lake Darling State Park Brighton Iowa State Highway Commission Lake Darling Iowa Board of Regents Board of Control State Conservation Commission

Two youths charged in derailment of train

Two boys aged 12 and 14 admitted to police they threw an old automobile railroad axle across a frog switch causing a powered section car to derail near Nishnabotna River in Cass County. One man riding the car had a portion of his foot amputated. four others were uninjured. The youths are in Cass County juvenile authorities.

Atlantic Iowa UPI Cass County Carl Mertz Red Oak Nishnabotna

Norwegian sailor buys 16 cars in cash

In SVOLVAER Norway a trawler crewmember dressed in oilskins entered a car shop and offered about 2500 dollars per vehicle. After being refused he bought 16 autos across the street with cash for fellow crewmembers who recently earned ten thousand dollars each.

Svolvaer Norway UPI

Public notices today on page six

Appointment of administrator Anderson for Ruth C estate. Notice of proposed merger to establish a vocational school. Vacation of a road by the county board of supervisors.

Anderson, Trator Ruth C County Board of Supervisors

Surprised by Rok 35 Cong Killed Near Bong Son

South Korean troops killed at least 35 Viet Cong while outnumbered two to one in a sweep 25 miles south of Bong Son as U.S. Army 1st Cavalry Division pressed Operation Masher northeast of Saigon. U.S. air raids continued with 450 sorties amid pause in the air war. Premier Nguyen Cao Ky dismissed rumors of his disappearance.

Saigon UPS 1St Cavalry Division Bong Son 1St Cavalry North Viet Nam U.S Nguyen Cao Ky

Iow liquor sales show big increase in 192 stores

Des Moines report shows liquor sales at Iowa state stores running more than half a million dollars ahead of the previous year. The release notes higher than year ago totals across multiple outlets, signaling strong demand and steady consumption trends.

DES Moines IDPA

Death claims rise over razor blade from U.S. parcel

Moscow Radio charged that Newcomb Mott, 27, slashed his throat with a razor blade from a gift parcel sent by his parents via the U.S. embassy. The embassy said it has no official Soviet report on the death aboard a train en route to a labor camp after illegal border crossing.

Moscow UPI Newcomb Mott U.S Mott Russia Howard Mott Sheffield Mass Newcomb United States North American

Fire crews quell smoke at Hamilton home in Springfield

Firemen answered a call at 712 South Avenue C around 11 30 a m today to Henry Hamilton residence. Mr Hamilton found the house full of smoke upon returning home. Woodwork and rug near the stairs damaged. major fire was averted by quick firemen work and Mr Hamilton arriving before flames spread. He said he may have dropped a cigarette lighter that morning which stayed open and smoldered the rug.

Henry Hamilton South Avenue C Mr. Hamilton Hamilton

Escapee seen in Iowa City amid manhunt

A police chase near downtown Iowa City ended when Officer Ray White attempted to stop a taxicab occupied by Chester Gott, 24, who escaped after failing to produce identification. Gott was among eight men who fled the Anamosa reformatory on January 9, while five were recaptured the next day.

Iowa City Iowa UPI Ray White Chester Gott White Gott Anamosa Des Moines William Baughman Gary Dipple Jefferson

Honor roll list at Washington Junior High School

Honor students named for first semester and second nine weeks at Washington Junior High School. Seventh Grade honorees include Alan Bergstrom Marsha Brock Mike Brown and many others. Eighth Grade and Ninth Grade lists named with semester and nine weeks distinctions. Principal Jesse Linch released the rolls.

Washington Junior High School Jesse Linch Alan Bergstrom Marsha Brock Mike Brown Ken Connelly Joeuen Dodder Linda Doggett Nancy Ellis Mary Jane Elmore Ken Frazer Gary Goodell Ben Johnson Rita Jones Marsha Knupp Karen Marek Kathy Marek Jane Marshall Chris McConnell Paul McCracken Pat Reisener Ronnie Renoux Shelley Simmering Bill Tweeton Cheryl Vosika Marjorie Wagner Bonnie Walker Pam Walker Judy Weik Jean Wolf Mark Tin

Jury verdict favors defendant in suit

A district court petit jury ruled Wednesday for the defendant in a $100,000 damage suit filed on behalf of Paul Louis Owen, a minor, over a Sept 22, 1963 collision near West Chester. William T. Russell of Washington owned the car. Ann Louise Russell was the other driver. Local attorney L. J. Kehoe helped defend with a Des Moines firm. plaintiff’s lawyers were from Oskaloosa.

District Court Petit Jury M. John Owen Paul Louis Owen Owen Ann Louise Russell West Chester William T. Russell Washington Russell L. J. Kehoe Des Moines Oskaloosa

Gibson Shoe Repair marks first business anniversary

Chuck Gibson observes his first anniversary as owner of Gibson Shoe Repair at 211 South Iowa Avenue after purchasing Washington's shoe repair from Don Beye a year ago. He has remodeled the shop and expanded stock while Ron Bennett serves as shine boy after school and on Saturdays. Details of a sale event at Gibson Shoe Repair appear elsewhere in this issue.

Chuck Gibson Gibson Shoe Repair South Iowa Avenue Washington Don Beye

Winter storm whips across the East with seven dead

A powerful blizzard blanketed the Middle Atlantic and parts of the South, burying streets in snow up to 16 inches in Richmond and prompting warnings from Florida to New England. At least seven deaths were blamed on the storm as Coast Guard crews aided stricken vessels off Cape Hatteras and crews handled drifts with 2000 snowplows in Virginia.

Richmond UPI Middle Atlantic New England Florida Florida Gulf Coast Crestview Fort Walton Beach Miami Coast Guard North Carolina Virginia Washington, D.C Rhode Island Massachusetts New Jersey Pennsylvania Philadelphia Michigan Carolinas Maryland Atlantic Cape Hatteras San Juan P.R Albemarle Sound South Carolina Columbia Plattsburgh N.Y New York City

Weather Outlook for Iowa Turns Colder With Subzero Lows

Decreasing cloudiness this afternoon gives way to fair skies tonight and Friday as the cold spell continues. Lows tonight range from fifteen to twenty below zero in the north and near zero to the south. Friday highs fall to about zero in the north and up to 15 above in the south. Saturday outlook calls for partly cloudy skies and not quite as cold.

United Press International Iowa

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