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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1964

Page

8

Callison ends NL All-Star game with clutch homer

Johnny Callison hit a dramatic ninth inning homer off Dick Radatz to lift the National League to a 7-4 victory over the American League at Shea Stadium. Willie Mays sparked a late rally with a vital steal, Cepeda’s single kept the momentum, and Callison earned the Arch Ward MVP while Brooks Robinson and Brooks’ triple briefly paced the AL before the NL seized control. Juan Marichal earned win, Radatz took the loss as NL tied series at 1-1.

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Kneen Named President Of Washington Junior Chamber

Ten years ago Phil Kneen was named president of the Washington Junior Chamber of Commerce at the annual election held Tuesday night after a Sunset Park picnic supper. Leon Hillman became first vice president, Jim Reschly second vice president, Dick Richard third vice president, Preston Harvey secretary, and Carl Dallmeyer treasurer.

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Major League Standings and All Star Results Summary

National League standings list Philadelphia leading with 28 wins and .627, San Francisco 47-31, Cincinnati 42-35, Pittsburgh 40-35, St. Louis 39-40, Los Angeles 38-39, Milwaukee 38-40, Chicago 36-38, Houston 37-43, New York 23-58. All Stars results show National 7, American 4. Upcoming pitchers and games noted for Tuesday through Thursday with matchups at various cities including Chicago, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and St Louis.

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Indianola USRRC race set for July 19 at Greenwood

Indianola Iowa UPI top sports car drivers will race 165 miles at Greenwood Roadway on July 19 as the seventh USRRC stop. First entries include Skip Hudson and Lotus Cortina team from England. Time trials Saturday. purse $2000 to winner. Feature supports Formula Vee race with $1000 prize.

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Rotary briefed on Alaska trip by Keith Vetter

Keith Vetter told Rotarians about a ten day Alaska visit with 41 Methodist church ministers and laymen. Slides showed Anchorage Juneau and earthquake damaged areas with high gas prices noted at 80 cents a gallon. Vetter praised church work there and future prospects while Ralph Bauer arranged the program and Dr Jud Mallory presided.

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UN moves to seize Cyprus free zone in Nicosia

UPI reports United Nations troops fortified by tougher orders prepare to patrol a 100 yard wide demilitarized zone through central Nicosia. Galo Plaza calls it the first major breakthrough in enforcing the mandate as Greek and Turkish Cypriots begin withdrawal from the green line.

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Davis wins prize in hardware contest

Wayne Davis of Washington is named a winner in a National Retail Hardware Association contest. Dale Connelly of Connelly Hardware in Washington reports the local winner. Top prize winners during National Hardware Week won automobiles. Davis received a Stanley hammer and folding rule as his prize.

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King and Labor Leaders Warn GOP on Civil Rights Stand

Platform and Dr. Martin Luther King warned the GOP panel that backing for the civil rights law must be shown or the party will share blame for defiance. King warned of disaster from lukewarm endorsement by Republicans or Democrats. Meany urged a $2 wage, 35 hour week, open trade with freedoms, and anti right to work laws while Gallander urged curbing federal spending and tax cuts toward a balanced budget.

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Varied July Social Visits Across Local Families

A roundup of guests and gatherings in the community includes Lyle McCaleb visiting the Norris and Jenkins households in Ainsworth, Calif. and Cotter, with extended family from Ogden and Kansas City. Numerous reunions and visits occur at the Wagenknecht and Skubal homes, with friends from Hartville, Marion, and Washington, plus trips to Parkersburg for a funeral and other small social events involving the Wagenknechts, Ferguson, and Mathers families.

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