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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1966

Page

1

Johnson calls for UN Security Council meeting on Vietnam

President Lyndon B Johnson announced resuming U S bombing of North Vietnam after a pause. He urged an immediate UN Security Council session to seek a conference table peace, citing continued Communist aggression and unwillingness to talk. He said advisers warned further immunity to North Vietnam supporters would raise casualties.

Washington UPI Johnson United Nations Security Council U. S Viet Nam United States Hanoi Arthur J.) Goldberg Pope Paul Military Joint Chiefs of Staff North Viet Nam

Resumed bombing raids hit North Viet Nam targets

Saigon reports the United States ended a 37 day air war pause and ordered Navy Skyhawks and Air Force Thunderchiefs to strike coastal routes north of the 17th Parallel in Dong Hoi and Vinh areas. Weather hindered damage assessment as a Skyhawk was lost and a pilot rescued. Marine and Army units pressed operations near Bon Song with heavy combat and 525 enemy KIA to date.

Saigon Aps United States North Viet Nam U.S. Navy Air Force 17Th Parallel Johnson Ranger Dong Hoi Vinh South Viet Nam North Ina Tonkin Gulf U.S South China Sea 1St Cavalry West Point Pete Dawkins Royal Oak Mich da Nang Seventh Fleet Central Highlands

Tama Packing faces receivership suit and stock claims

The Tama Packing Co president accuses five stockholders and an attorney of selling most of their shares before filing a suit seeking a temporary receiver to run the firm. He calls the charges irresponsible and notes a Cedar Rapids subsidiary and a large Tama plant under construction. A hearing is set for Tuesday in Tama County District Court.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa UPI Tama Packing Co Solmica Corp St. Louis Dana Phillips Corp California Tama County John W. Tobin Eugene M. Brown Tom Zimmerman H. W. Ovesen Frank A. Gilette Calls Brown Zimmerman Schultz Co Cedar Rapids Tama Omaha Neb Iowa Armor and Co Hormel Co Iowa Beef Co Clar

Unemployed Asked to Register for Training in Washington IA

Unemployed or underemployed residents of Washington County are urged to send their names to the Washington County Community Action Program Box 191 Washington Iowa or to the ASC office 108 Jefferson Washington Dr Edward B Jakubauskas director of the Iowa State Manpower Development Council asks for this information so field workers can interview volunteers The council aims to coordinate state resources for skill development Names submitted will be forwarded to Dr Jakubauskas and his office Citizens are asked to spread the word to potential participants.

Washington County Washington Iowa ASC W. Jeffferson Edward B. Jakubauskas Iowa State Manpower Development Council State of Jakubauskas

Notice of hearing in estate of Fern Francis Freeland Hanson

Public notice records a hearing in the matter of the estate of Fern Francis Freeland Hanson. The notice cites court involvement, date, and venue details for interested parties to appear or respond as required by local probate procedures. No further action details are provided in the legible fragments.

Fern Francis Freeland Hanson

Area students to receive Iowa degrees at midwinter commencement

About 600 degree candidates will graduate at the University of Iowa midwinter commencement on February 5 at 10 a.m. in the University Field House. From Washington County are Melvin Pronga Ainsworth for an M S in mathematics. Mrs Ethel Sojka Keller Kalona B A in education. Erma Yoder Kalona B S N. Richard Leavitt Washington B S in chemistry with honors. William Zager Washington B S Ch E. Jacob Patterson Wellman B S in physical education. also Mary Hawkins Columbus Junction B A in Spanish and Nicholas Greiner Keota B A in mathematics.

University of Iowa University Field House Washington County Melvin Pronga Ainsworth Ethel Sojka Keller Kalona Erma Yoder B.S.N Richard Leavitt Washington William Zager Jacob Patterson Wellman Mary Hawkins Columbus Junction Nicholas Greiner Keota

Bob Greene Appraises Swine Production At Two Talks

Bob Greene ainsworth hog producer and early meat hog developer will show slides and discuss selecting gifts and boars herd management at two Washington County Extension swine meetings. Ken Cuhel will join as speaker at KP Hall Brighton on Monday January 31 and Highland School cafeteria on Thursday February 3. Both start 7 30 p m. All swine producers invited.

Bob Greene Ainsworth Ken Cuhel County Extension Assisant Washington County Extension Service Brighton Highland School

Two school men to attend state meeting

Kelly Schlapkohl and William Brice of the Washington Community Schools will be among 281 delegates selected to represent more than 33,000 educators at the annual Iowa State Education Association delegate assembly in Des Moines February 3 to 5. The assembly is the ISEA policy making body, where delegates will craft a legislative platform adopt a budget and determine future ISEA programs and officers. Speakers will include reports from national and state education association officers Governor Harold E Hughes and Dr. C Edwin Gilmour.

Kelly Schlapkohl William Brice Washington Community Schools Iowa State Education Association ISEA Des Moines National and State Education Association Harold E. Hughes C. Edwin Gilmour

Legion Post to Meet Tuesday Evening at City Hall

Leon Beatty American Legion post will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. Commander Stanley Cah urged all members to attend and invited all veterans to join any Legion meeting. The session will be in the Legion rooms at City Hall.

Leon Beatty American Legion Post Stanley Cahbal Legion City Hall

Iowa Commission Links Faulty Relay To Midwest Blackout

A detailed Iowa Commerce Commission report ties a loose wire at a Fort Randall relay to the 1965 Midwest power failure. Nine circuit breakers opened, six generators shed, and power flowed redacted across Iowa and neighboring states before restoration by 4 p.m. The study urges emergency procedures training and periodic reviews to prevent recurrences while noting the investigation remains open.

Des Moines UPI Fort Randall S.D Iowa Commerce Commission Midwest Iowa United States Canada Commission Rockies Missouri River Basin Missouri River Sioux City Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois North Dakota Nebraska

Journal closes for Bruce Cowden funeral

The Evening Journal published early today and closed for the remainder of the day in memory of Bruce Cowden veteran news editor and columnist who died Friday night. The Cowden funeral was held this afternoon at 3 30 p m and a memorial fund was started, contributions can be sent through Jones Funeral Home.

Evening Journal Bruce Cowden Cowden Jones

Winter Storm Kills 73 Across Southeast in Deep Freeze

A historic East Coast blizzard caused at least 73 deaths since Thursday. Delaware and Virginia declared emergencies while Prince Georges County and New York City issued weather alerts. Snow halted travel from New England to the South as schools closed and Turnpike closures spread. Winds up to 80 mph battered coasts and deep freezes moderated in the Midwest after record lows.

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NFO elects Riverside man as county chairman

Bill Talbert of Cascade spoke at a county NFO meeting after a potluck supper as Elmer Schneider of Riverside was elected Washington County chairman. Other officers named were Paul Beard as vice chairman Mrs. Guy Gerot secretary Grove Letts treasurer and Alvin Horak director. Carl Craig Jr. was elected trustee for a three year term with Mrs. Ralph Klein and Elliott McKinstry continuing terms. Meat board members were Guy Gerot Ardell Gerot Ralph Klein Lloyd Phillips and Carl Jarvis. Bill Talbert, guest speaker, stressed farmers understanding NFC marketing results effective February 1965 and the need for pre planning to boost efficiency and stabilize prices. The next meeting is Feb 24 at the fair grounds. Cloudy tonight and Tuesday with snow likely, low 5 to 10 above and high 10 to 20.

Elmer Schneider Riverside Washington County NFO Paul Beard Guy Gerot Grove Letts Alvin Horak Carl Craig Jr Ralph Klein Elliott McKinstry Ardell Gerot Lloyd Phillips Carl Jarvis Bill Talbert Cascade National Meat Commodity Department

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