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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1961

Page

1

Castro Butcher Arrested in U S Deportation Proceedings

Herman Marks known as The Butcher and a former El Principe prison director, was arrested in New York on entering the United States illegally. U S Attorney General Kennedy said deportation proceedings would be expedited after his capture with photographer Jeanne Secon.

New York UPI Fidel Castro Lord High Cuba United States Herman Marks Manhattan Washington Castro Jeanne Secon U.S Marks Mexico el Principe Havana

Three Men Die In Chicago Bakery Fire

A severe fire at a near Loop bakery storage building killed at least three men and left several firemen missing. Fire Chief Robert Quinn said two firefighters may be trapped in the ruins. Eleven firefighters were injured and two hospitals treated them for cuts bruises and burns. The blaze began around 430 am and spread to a glass company building before control was secured near 9 am. Damage estimated at 500000.

Chicago UPI Robert Quinn Cook County Quinn CST Glass Company

Powers Hopes for Release From Russia

Francis Gary Powers, the U2 pilot held in Russia, expressed optimism he may be freed. His father reports a letter suggesting Khrushchev might allow him to return, but Moscow sources see no sign of willingness. The pilot referenced Khrushchev’s New Year remark about bygones and remorse for the May 1960 incident that derailed the Paris summit. The elder Powers expects further State Department word next week.

Norton UPI Francis Gary Powers Russia Oliver G. Powers Nikita Khrushchev Moscow Khrushchev Paris Dwight Eisenhower United States Powers’ Lane Powers State Department

One Car Crash Fatal to Iowan Near Forest City

Arnold Voortmann, 20, of Buffalo Center, died in a one car accident on a gravel road 11 miles northwest of Forest City Friday night. His body was found about 30 feet from the overturned vehicle after a passing motorist notified authorities.

Forest City UPI Arnold Voortmann Buffalo Center Here Voortmann

Two Airmen Return Home From Russia Victory at White House

US Air Force Captains John R. McKone and Freeman Bruce Olmstead, released after seven months in a Russian prison, met President Kennedy at the White House with their wives. The fliers, later flown to Topeka, expressed relief and gratitude.

Washington UPI Air Force John R. McKone Freeman Bruce Olmstead White House Kennedy Olmstead Topeka Kaw White House Pierre Salinger McKone Barents Sea Soviet Union United States Andrews Air Force Base Maryland Russia

Mrs Ella McCrabb Dies at Keota Home

Mrs Fairy Ella McCrabb aged 85 died at 7 o'clock this morning January 28 in her Keota home after months of ill health. Funeral services are set for Monday at 2 PM at the Keota Christian Church with Rev. Robert L. Burns. burial in Keota Cemetery, Powell Funeral Home handling arrangements. She was born July 1, 1875 in Bonaparte to Phillip and Margaret Beck and lived in Keota since age 18. She married David H. McCrabb February 14, 1899, who died in 1939. Surviving are two daughters Clara Kent and Marjorie Bywaters both of Keota, two sons George and Donald of Keota, eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, half brother James Beck of Farmington, and half sister Mrs Walter Nealy of Monmouth IL. She was a member of the Keota Christian Church and was preceded in death by two brothers Charles and George.

Keota Robert L. Burns Powell Funeral Home Mrs. McCrabb Bonaparte Phillip Margaret Jackson Beck David H. McCrabb McCrabb Christian Church At Clara Kent Marjorie Bywaters George Donald James Beck Farmington Walter Nealy Monmouth

Foreign Student Housing Urged. Applications Due February 15

Washington High School students choose preferred foreign exchange guest for 1961 62 term and American Field Service officials urge interested hosts to contact Mrs. Robert Day. Parents must complete and mail housing applications by February 15. Preference lists favor Western Europe Southern Europe Scandinavia and Pacific Islands with final selection by the national office.

Washington High School Robert Day Western Europe Scandinavia Pacific Islands National American Field Service Inge Flagmann Flagmann A.C. Peterson Petersons

Murrow to Lead US Information Agency for Kennedy

President Kennedy to appoint Edward R. Murrow director of the US Information Agency. The move aims to broadcast American policy abroad and oversee Voice of America and international information centers.

Washington UPI Edward R. Murrow Kennedy America U.S. Information Agency USIA Columbia Broadcasting System Murrow White House United States Russia

Baker Sentenced To Three Year Jail Term

Robert Baker an international Teamsters official from St Louis was sentenced in Pittsburgh to a three year prison term and fined 1200. He was convicted last April of taking 525 dollars from Exhibitors Service Co of McKees Rocks to settle a 1957 strike by Teamsters Local 211. He was released on 5000 bond pending appeal to the Third Circuit in Philadelphia. He is married to the daughter of Jake More former Iowa Democratic party state chairman.

Pittsburgh UPL Robert Barney) Baker Baker St. Louis Third Circuit Philadelphia Exhibitors Service Co McKees Rocks Teamsters Jake More Iowa Democratic Party

Iowa road fund split stalls as committee mulls bonds plan

Des Moines UPI reports the roads study committee failed to decide on dividing road use tax funds or on city allocations. It backed a 20 year program costing about 2.32 billion and enabling legislation for highway bonds to finish interstates, with Senator Nolan signaling potential bond needs over 300 million.

Des Moines UPI Legislative Roads Study Committee The Highway Commission Public Administration Service PAS Sen D. C. Nolan Iowa City Iowa Charles Iles Iowa League of Municipalities

Six Americans Face Cuban Military Trial

Six Americans charged with attempting to join rebel forces in Cuba were to be tried by a Cuban revolutionary tribunal in Havana. If convicted, they could face the death penalty. The group included Al ford Eugene Gibson, Leonard Louis Schmidt, George R. Peck, Tommy Baker, James R. Beane, and Donald J. Green. Green said they expected possible execution, and the timing may shift around the birthday of Jose Marti.

Havana, Cuba UPI Cuba Alford Eugene Gibson Durham Leonard Louis Schmidt Chicago George R. Peck Taunton Mass Tommy Baker Dothan Ala James R. Beane Cedar Falls N.C Donald J. Green Gastonia Green Winston-Salem Jose Marti South America Havana

Congo faces drift toward civil war say UN general

Lt. Gen. Sean McKeown warned Congo neared civil conflict as UN forces shrink to about 13 000 with potential reinforcements and a 20 000 troop level seen as necessary to prevent clashes among rival factions. He noted insubordination amid troops and cited displaced or uncertain support from contributing nations.

Leopoldville Congo U.N United Arab Republic

New Storm Dumps Snow Across Southwest and Nation

A second cold storm brings up to 10 inches of snow to parts of New Mexico and Texas with glaze warnings from Texas to Mississippi. Fifteen states report record low temperatures and dozens of deaths as arctic air moves east from the Rockies toward the Atlantic.

New Mexico Texas Mississippi Tennessee South Ohio Indiana New Jersey Colorado Oklahoma Pennsylvania New York Rockies Atlantic Gulf Coast Florida Montana North Dakota Plains Great Lakes Region Appalachians Atlantic Coast Pellston Mich

Postpone Parley With Red Chinese

The Kennedy administration delays the 103rd U.S.-Chinese ambassadorial meeting from Feb. 2 in Warsaw to March 7. State Dept says no policy shift. delay allows Dean Rusk to review the record and advise his negotiator. The talks, begun in 1955, are a thin thread of contact with Red China.

Warsaw Dean Rusk U.S John Foster Dulles Red China

NFO Organizational Meeting at Keota

The National Farmers Organization hosts an organizational meeting in the VFW hall Keota Thursday at 7 30 p m All area farmers are invited A national NFO officer will be the principal speaker.

National Farmers Organization VFW Keota The NFO

Methodists Planning Fellowship Dinner at Washington Church

The Washington Methodist Church plans a fellowship dinner Sunday January 29 at 5 30 pm. After the dinner the missions commission will sponsor a program on missions with Dave Livingston Jr speaking on Korea and showing slides of the country and the work of missions there. All members and friends are invited.

Washington Methodist Church Commission of Missions Dave Livingston Jr Korea

Quake Rocks Mojave Desert Area Today

A sharp tremor rocked the Mojave Desert area early today with no damage reported. Fresno Bakersfield and Barstow agencies received reports from residents who felt or heard the quake while Calexico Needles did not. Berkeley scientists said the temblor was felt on instruments and exceeded the 1957 San Francisco quake.

Barstow Calif UPA Mojave Desert Fresno Bakersfield Calexico Here Needles California-Arizona Berkeley University of California San Francisco

Rebel hijacked liner Santa Maria circling for clearance

The Santa Maria hijacking ends with rebels led by Henrique Galvao circling near the Equator about 400 miles east of Recife while Portugal plans air and sea measures to prevent a land uprising. Commander William Webster spoke with Galvao by radio and passenger William Yonker described cautious optimism for landing within a day.

Recife Brazil UPI US. Navy Santa Maria Equator Here Henrique Galvao Cmdr William Webster Galvao William Yonker Warren

Eagle Grove Woman IIs Victim of Crash

Mrs Marvin Roseland age 24 of Eagle Grove died early today from injuries after the car driver husband lost control and struck a telephone pole in the city limits near 11 55 pm Friday. Roseland was injured and treated at Fort Dodge Hospital.

Eagle Grove VPI Marvin Roseland Roseland Fort Dodge

Iowa Weather Summary From UPI Partly Cloudy Weekend

Partly cloudy to night and Sunday with a little colder air in the west and central areas. Lows tonight from zero to five above and highs Sunday around 15 to 20. Monday remains partly cloudy with temperatures continuing below normal.

Iowa

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