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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1960

Page

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De Gaulle era alarm as Delouvrier withdraws to countryside

Algiers reports Gen Maurice Challe and Delegate General Paul Delouvrier said they would leave Algiers for a countryside command post as De Gaulle prepares to issue army orders. They warned civil war risks if De Gaulle’s policy is rejected and urged obedience to Challe.

Algiers UPI Paul Delouvrier Maurice Challe Algeria Charles de Gaulle Delouvrier Challe Casbah Algerie Francaise Massu Jacques Massu de Gaulle Paris France

Richard Dautremont Dies in Illinois

Richard Dautremont 73 former Riverside resident died today at his Oak Park Illinois home after a months long heart illness. Funeral services set for Saturday at 10:30 in Oak Park with burial there. He was born near Riverside son of James and Mary Dautremont and served in World War I. He practiced law in Oak Park and was married to Blanche Truxan. Survivors include his widow three brothers Oscar George and Raymond and sister Miss Rose Dautremont.

Riverside Richard Dautremont Oak Park Ill Mr. Dautremont James and Mary Wombacker Dautremont Blanche Truxan Oscar Portland Ore George Alida Canada Raymond Rose Dautremont

Preliminary Speech Contest Saturday At Crawfordsville

Crawfordsville and Wayland high school students compete in a full day preliminary speech contest in Crawfordsville from 9 a m to 4 p m. Judges include Mrs Edd Bowers Wallace Geary and Mrs Robert Everetts. Schedule lists oratorical interpretive poetry prose radio speaking dramatic humorous events with multiple students named for each segment.

Crawfordsville Wayland Edd Bowers Wallace Geary Mt. Pleasant Robert Everetts Washington Ronna Barnhart Mary Rubey Joe Jones John McNeill Larry Fletcher Mary Wyse Judy Wirene Dan Pfeiter Peggy Hesseltine Velda Kauffman Martha Wyse Carol Thomas Carolyn Kauffman Donna Meyer

Clyde Farley Dies Suddenly at Richland

Clyde Farley, 62, died suddenly at 9:30 a.m. today at his Richland home from a heart attack. A retired railroad worker, he will be interred after funeral arrangements are made. the body is at Gould Funeral Home in Richland.

Clyde Farley Richland Gould Funeral Home

Selective Service Office Seeks Registrants' Addresses

The Washington County Selective Service Office reports mail attempts to reach registrants have failed at the last address. Citizens with knowledge of any listed individuals should contact the office by phone or mail to provide current whereabouts for dozens of registrants including Robert M. Anderson Gordon Engstrom Jr Wade Kempfer and others.

Washington County Selective Service Office Leland Carris Robert M. Anderson Gordon N Engstrom Jr Wade Kempfer William Ernest Burkett Donald Dean Murphy Richard Dale Kester Olin Earl Harris David Owen Chilcote Charles Edgar Judd Jr Francis Luther Olson Robert John Weber Duane William Cash Robert Eric Swartz Leslie George Archer Gene Edward Guetzke Theodore James Springman Dale Jay Dodds Lloyd Wilbur Wilson Donald R. Kelley Harold Dean Phelps Edward LeRoy Huffman Edwin Glenn Matthes Ralph LeRoy Clair Lowell Delbert Burden Elmer Steward Robert Richard Garland Kenneth Wayne Rada Donald James Riley Charles A. Andrews Richard Harry Rover Robert George Ferguson William Ison Orris Lawrence Dean Crowl Telford John Simons Clifford Lee Jacobs Martin John Duguisne Orin Gale Black Ralph Everett Johnson Clayton Robert Soukup Raymond Earl Bridges Robert Lee Bridges Lyle Irvin Moore Robert Emmett Ryan Ivan Eugene Colley Leonard James Booy Robert Donald Hartzler

Donels Outlines Ames Athletic Future at Iowa State

Ray Donels of the Iowa State University athletic department addressed 75 attendees at an alumni gathering in Ames. He discussed plans for a larger stronger sports program, highlighted the previous season's football record of the "dirty thirty," and outlined future departmental goals.

Donels Iowa State University Ray Donels Ames Cyclone Club Leonard Tindal YMCA Harold Gamon M. R. Flickinger Stephen Wiggers Marilyn Schweitzer Merritt Canady T. E

French Police Raid Homes of Paris Rightists

French police raided homes of extreme rightists across the country to curb Algerian uprising spread to the mainland. In the Paris area about 100 right wing leaders were searched while provinces saw similar actions as de Gaulle contemplated a stronger stance in Algeria.

Paris UPI France Charles de Gaulle Fifth Republic de Gaulle Algiers Algeria Young Nation Popular Movement MP 13

Blatnik cites false drug ads as congressional focus

Rep John A Blatnik accuses the American Medical Association and the Federal Trade Commission of ignoring false drug advertising as Congress probes tranquilizer prices. Sen Estes Kefauver signals possible new laws while the Justice Department sues Carter Products Inc and American Home Products Corp over high retail prices for Miltown and Equanil.

Sen Estes Kefauver D-Tenn Kefauver Congress Blatnik Subcommittee House American Medical Assn Federal Trade Commission Justice Department Carter Products Inc Miltown American Home Products Corp New York

YMCA membership drive reports next Friday night

Volunteer workers in the YMCA enrollment effort held their first report meeting on Wednesday. A second meeting is set for Friday at 7 30 p m with reminders to leave reports at the Y if unable to attend. Charles Hotle, director, said John Baird Fred Gesler and Loren Day led Wednesday’s session as the first finishers this year.

YMCA Sam West Ronnie Jones John TeBockhorst Journal Bob Elliott Chuck Hotle John Baird Fred Gesler Loren Day

Eisenhower Maps 1960 Campaign Focus On Policy

President Eisenhower laid out his approach for the 1960 campaign stressing inflation and national security while avoiding mention of potential rivals. He spoke at a "dinner with Ike" event for GOP workers in California, emphasizing economic prosperity and military strength without naming Vice President Nixon.

Los Angeles UPI Eisenhower America Richard M. Nixon Nixon Chicago GOP Pan-Pacific Europe Asia Middle East Africa Shirley Jean Havens Arvada Colo

SAC Head Says U S Must Keep Nuclear Bombers

Air Force General Thomas Power warned Russia could have enough intercontinental missiles in two years to strike the United States. He argued an airborne alert for SAC bombers would deter a surprise attack and protect a “harmonious” command with Polaris missiles. Senator Henry M. Jackson proposed funding for 10 Polaris submarines and around the clock airborne alert, totaling about one billion dollars.

Washington UPI Air Force Thomas S. Power Russia United States Power Strategic Air Command Soviet Union America SAC American Legion National Security Commission Henry M. Jackson D-Wash Senate Armed Services Committee Legion Group Eisenhower Navy Pentagon Jackson

County Market Hog Show Planned by Swine Producers

Richard Huber, president of the Washington County Swine Producers Association, reports the third annual winter market hog show will be held Tuesday February 23 at the Washington Sales Barn. Entrants may enter up to three hogs. top entries in two weight classes will be judged and sold to Oscar Mayer on a grade basis for premium money of 175 dollars. A grand and reserve grand champion will be named. Exhibitors and others are invited to inspect top carcasses at Oscar Mayer in Davenport February 25.

Richard Huber Wellman Washington County Swine Producers’ Association Washington Oscar Mayer and Company Oscar Mayer Davenport Huber

Three Day Agronomy School Planned Here By Extension Service

County Extension Director Tom Robb announces a three day agronomy school at the YMCA in Washington on February 3 10 and 16 with 9 15 am to 3 30 pm sessions. Iowa State specialists Dr Schaller Dr Stritzel Dr Dun can and Dr Thompson will discuss soils seed plant growth and application of soil management to profitable farming. A $1 50 registration covers meeting expenses and attendees must register by February 1 and plan to attend all three sessions.

Tom Robb YMCA Washington Iowa State University Robb Schaller Stritzel Duncan Thompson Kobb

Adam Rites Saturday Morning in Keota

Final rites for Michael F. Adam of near Keota will be held at 9 30 am Saturday in St Marys Catholic Church. Burial will be in St Marys Cemetery. Rosary will be held at 7 30 pm Friday in Powell Funeral Home at Keota with Rev C Kempker in charge.

Keota Michael F. Adam St. Mary's Catholic Church St. Mary's Cemetery Powell C. §. Kempker

Open House at Robertson Salon in Washington

The Robertson Salon of Beauty opens with an open house on Saturday January 30 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The partnership comprises Marion Robertson Jr and John Robertson, two former Washingtonians returning from Des Moines, with Wilma Nordyke as third operator. The salon is east of Smart Distributing on East Washington Street. The business will suspend operations until Monday.

Robertson Salon of Beauty Marion Robertson, Jr John Robertson Des Moines Smart Distributing Company Washington Street Wilma Nordyke Washington Woman

Wayland Retirement Home Plans Approved

Plans for a retirement home in Wayland have been approved by the Wayland Mennonite Home Association board. Architect James Reschly has completed floor plans now on display at Wayland State Bank. Construction will begin in spring when weather permits, with volunteer and donated labor encouraged. Financing includes loans after March 1 at 5 percent interest. directors and finance committee members Noah Widmer, Orval Miller, and William Freyenberger invite investment inquiries.

Wayland Wayland Mennonite Home Association James Reschly Wayland State Bank Reschly Glen Reschly Finance Committee Noah Widmer Orval Miller William Freyenberger

Schwengel will not seek Iowa U.S. Senate nomination

Rep. Fred Schwengel said he will not seek the GOP senatorial nomination and will decide by February whether to run for a fourth term in the House. Speculation had grown after Sen. Thomas Martin retired and Gov. Loveless entered the race.

Washington UPI Fred Schwengel Iowa Herschel Loveless U.S. Senate Schwengel House Thomas Martin R-Iown Jack Miller Sioux City Ken Stringer Davenport Ernest J. Seeman Waterloo Orville Reeve Waverly Scott County Stringer Jack Schroeder Davenport GOP William Murray Iowa State University William Nicholas Mason City United States

Mrs Steve Drahos Dies in Muscatine

Obituary report from Muscatine notes the death of Mildred Varney Drahos wife of Steve Drahos who lived in Washington years ago. Services set for Saturday at 2 p m at Fairbanks Funeral Home Muscatine. Survived by husband four sisters and a brother.

Steve Drahos Angle Street Muscatine Mildred Varney Washington Fairbanks Funeral Home

Iowa Weather Forecast Cloudy With Light Snow and Cold Temps

Cloudy and foggy conditions with occasional very light snow or freezing drizzle east tonight. Mostly cloudy and colder west tonight as the state remains mostly cloudy Friday. Lows 10 to 20 in the extreme northwest and 20 to 30 elsewhere. Highs in the 20s north to lower 30s south. Saturday mostly cloudy with little temperature change.

United Press International Iowa

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