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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1967

Page

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Hughes Would Call Special Session If Tax Takes In More

DES MOINES UPI Gov Harold E Hughes said a special legislative session could be called to decide actions if the new state sales tax on services yields far more revenue than projected. He noted no plan to cut the tax rate and emphasized awaiting actual returns from the Oct 1 start to gauge effects.

Des Moines UPI Harold E. Hughes Hughes Papke Purdue University Eco James Papke Iowa General Assembly

Israel defies UN on Jerusalem annexation stance

United Press International reports Israel will not relinquish Jerusalem, labeling the city as returned to the nation that founded it. Vatican officials condemn the move urging internationalization, while Brezhnev denounces Israel as bandit-like and the U.N. votes 99 to 0 against annexation with 20 abstentions.

Kennedy re elected by insurance firm

Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company held its 59th annual meeting at Grinnell College with all officers re elected. Glenn O. Tennold of Northwood was named chair man, Charles Kennedy of Washington became vice chair man, and Vera Robison of Grinnell was secretary. L. G. Keeney was re elected president, with Thomas F. Sawyers, E. Wayne Estal, and Robert F. Mark as vice presidents, B. C. Holmes as vice president and secretary, and D. L. Ross as treasurer. Over 700 farm mutual representatives attended, the firm serving 221 farm mutuals across eight Midwest states.

Grinnell Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company Glenn O. Tenold Northwood Charles Kennedy Washington Vera Robison Grinnell Mutual L. G. Keeney Thomas F. Sawyers E. Wayne Estal Robert F. Mark B. C. Holmes D. L. Ross Farm Mutual Grinnell College

Weather in Iowa Partly Cloudy With Light Southeasterly Winds

Partly cloudy Thursday with southeasterly winds of 16 to 15 miles per hour. Warmer totals expected in the north this afternoon and across the west and north portions on Thursday. Low tonight from the upper 50s in the northeast to the lower 60s in the southwest.

United Press International Iowa

Holiday toll nears worst July Fourth record in UPI count

The Fourth of July weekend death toll topped 1,000 across causes from traffic to drownings and planes, with Texas, California and New York reporting the most traffic deaths. The National Safety Council noted a possible record but warned the overall worst may still be Christmas 1965. President Johnson and former President Truman commented as Americans enjoyed picnics parades and fireworks.

U.S United Press International Texas California New York Ohio Illinois Indiana Alaska Wyoming District of Columbia National Safety Council Johnson Harry S. Truman Independence Hartford Conn

UN Session Near End As Russia Loses Anti Israel Drive

The UN General Assembly emergency session on the Middle East neared its close after marathon votes. Russia failed to win backing for a resolution branding Israel as aggressor and withdrawing troops, while only a single resolution declaring Jerusalem’s Jordanian sector annexation illegal passed. Israeli Foreign Minister Abba Eban criticized the move as outside the General Assembly’s competence. The session also defeated a Yugoslav Indian draft and a US backed Latin American resolution, both calling for Israeli troop withdrawal.

Israel United Nations Jerusalem Russia Yigal Allon UPL Joseph W. Griggs Vatican City Magaine L Middle East U. N. General Assembly United States Tel Avia Levi Eshkol U. N Soviet Union UPI U.N. General Assembly U.N. Security Council Jordan Syria Egypt Abba Eban General Assembly Council

Band concert features pianist Ronald Wise in Central Park

The Washington Municipal Band serves a program at 8 p.m. in Central Park with pianist Ronald Wise performing electric piano pieces alongside the band. Selections include Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess pieces, Apples and Bananas arranged by Dick Ballard, and works by Berlin Rosenkrans Yo der Eisenberg Gold King Yoder Van Auk en Fillmore and others. National Anthem closes the program.

Washington Municipal Band Central Park Ronald Wise Mr. Wise Gershwin Dick Ballard Berlin Colonel Miner Rosenkrans Yoder March—Eisenberg Invictus King van Auk

Marines Retrieve Bodies Under Fire on Vietnam Border

Marines braved a 20 hour artillery barrage to recover fallen comrades near the DMZ after a cross border clash. Casualties climbed with 106 Marines killed and 201 wounded, while Communist losses were reported at 190 killed with up to 200 more. Air actions included strikes on Kep MIG bases near Hanoi and a SAM site.

Saigon UPS U.S Vietnam Leathernecks

Mobutu accuses foreign mercenaries in Congo uprising

President Mobutu declared a state of emergency as troops loyal to Tshombe revolted in Bukavu and Kisangani in a new Congo civil conflict. He cited two planeloads of foreign troops and said the insurgents were Katangese gendarmes assimilated into the army. Heavy fighting raged, while Kinshasa remained comparatively calm.

Kinshasa Congo UPI Joseph Mobutu Bukavu Kisangani M Ooisshe Tshombe Mobutu Tshombe Katanga Province Katanga Algiers Leopoldville Kivu Washington United States U.S United Nations Security Council Organization For African Unity OAU Kinshasa Radio

Governor Hughes Silent On 1968 Political Plans

Des Moines Iowa UPI Democratic Governor Harold E Hughes declined to reveal his 1968 political plans. Reporters pressed about a possible Senate bid or a fourth term as governor as speculation grew. He said a Republican nominee for the Senate would not affect his decision.

Des Moines UPI Harold E Hughes U.S. Senate Bourke B. Hickenlooper David Stanley R - Muscatine Senate

Five Die In Iowa Traffic Toll On Holiday Tuesday

Five people perished in Iowa traffic crashes Tuesday, pushing the state holiday toll to ten and the 1967 total to 339. Harold Campbell, 47, of Greenfield, died after a one car crash on Iowa 92 east of Fontanelle when he failed to yield and swerved into a tree. Des Moines residents Robert Smith, 48, and Hazel Frost, about 45, were killed when their car veered off U.S. 69 north of Ames and split in two, the front half hurled 75 feet. Richard McKerlie, 35, of Seattle, died in Des Moines after a two car crash six miles east of State Center. Sandra Boyington, 20, State Center, failed to yield to Join Ann Sikol, 15, State Center, causing a collision on old U.S. 30. William Jorgenson, 34, rural Swea City, died when his car struck a bridge on a county road seven miles north of Bancroft.

United Press International Iowa Greenfield Greenfield Hospital Iowa 92 Fontanelle Harold Campbell Des Moines Robert G. Smith Hazel L. Frost U.S. 69 Ames Richard E. McKerlie Seattle Wash State Center The Highway Patrol Mc. Kerlie Sandra Boyington Join Ann Sikol Miss Sikol William Jorgenson Swea City Bancroft

Probate of wills and executors named in estates

Probate of wills and appointment of executors for the estates of Harry A. Dusenbery and Nellie Knebel noted. Proceedings list filing dates, appointed executors, and required notices for heirs and creditors. Local court records outline next steps, inventory deadlines, and public notices of hearings and filings.

Harry A. Dusenbery Nellie Knebel

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