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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1966

Page

6

Formation of a Merged Education Area Planned in Washington County

Notice states that a governing and tax certifying board will be elected after plan approvals. The purpose is to provide educational opportunities including vocational and technical training and in-service retraining programs. The Washington County board of education intends to collaborate with other county boards to form the merged education area.

General Assembly Washington County Board of Education State Board of Public Instruction Cedar Rapids Benton, Town Johnson, Jones, Linn Washington Cedar County Bennett and Durant Said Area Vocational School Cedar Rounds Iowa County Board of Education Washington County

Market report from Chicago livestock prices and quotes

UPI reports cattle hog and sheep bids in Chicago. Hog prices steady to 25 lower with heavier hogs down 25. Calves steady with slaughter steers 26.50 to 27.50, heifers 25.75 to 26.50, cows 15.00 to 16.50. Sheep scarce with slaughter lambs 25 and 100 lb packages at 29.50. lighter lambs 27.00 to 29.00.

Chicago UPI

Grain Market Grapples With Mixed U S Prices

U P I Chicago reports a turbulent grain range with fluctuating highs and lows across wheat corn oats rye and soybeans for March through December. Readings show varied percentages and month codes amid ongoing supply demand shifts and futures activity.

Defense rejects Arlington burial for Thompson

The Defense Department refused to permit the burial of World War II medalist Robert G. Thompson in Arlington National Cemetery after a review of facts and law. Thompson, a Distinguished Service Cross recipient, later became a Communist party leader and was convicted under the Smith Act. His ashes were sought to be interred by his widow, Silvia, but Army lawyers had assumed eligibility for veterans whose survivors request burial. The decision followed a Justice Department opinion requested by the Pentagon. The article also notes a separate 1943 NFL Packers season record of 42 interceptions.

Washington UPI Defense Department Arlington National Cemetery Robert G. Thompson Moscow Thompson New Guinea New York State United States Atty Nicholas de B. Katzenbach Defense Cyrus R. Vance Pentagon Justice Department Army Silvia Arlington National Cemetery

Foss Missed Dinner After Date Mixup in Iowa

Joe Foss, AFL commissioner, apologized for missing a Chamber of Commerce dinner in Oelwein after mixing up the date. He called officials in Waterloo thinking the event was tonight, while he was in Des Moines. About 250 attendees waited an hour before leaving.

Oelwein Iowa UPI Joe Foss American Football League Chamber of Commerce Foss AFL Waterloo Des Moines

Labor legislation bogged down as filibuster stalls right to work repeal

Sen. A Willis Robertson criticizes Senate for wasting time on right to work repeal while transit strike and other labor problems linger in committee. He notes 12 day NYC subway and bus strike defied a court order and warns of an imminent railroad strike. Johnson backs repeal to remove Taft Hartley section 14 B. Dirksen leads anti repeal efforts.

Washington UPI Senate New York A. Willis Robertson Dva Congress Johnson States House Everett M. Dirksen Dirksen Willis New York City Robertson

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