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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1963

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Violence Flares in Maryland and Georgia Integration Fights

UPI reports violent clashes tied to racial integration in Cambridge Maryland and Savannah Georgia. Arson, threats, gunfire, bricks and tear gas mark scattered incidents as police quell crowds and a Justice Department mediation effort stalls. Separate court actions push desegregation in the South while nationwide civil rights demonstrations continue with protests and police responses.

United Press International Cambridge Savannah Justice Department

Former Chester Man Dies in California

Lloyd W. Martin an elderly former resident of West Chester died Wednesday at Newport Beach California after months of ill health Funeral arrangements are by Jones Funeral Home with burial in Elm Grove Cemetery Martin born in Indiana son of Seymour and Inez Wells Martin raised in West Chester educated at the Washington Academy Married to Sylvia Dunbar he moved to California in 1924 Survivors include his widow and children Stanley Honewill Homer Herschberger Mrs Clifford Wood and many grandchildren and great grandchildren

Lloyd W. Martin West Chester Newport Beach Calif Jones Funeral Home Elm Grove Mr. Martin Indiana Seymour Inez Wells Martin Washington Academy Sylvia Dunbar California Stanley Honewill Bridgeport Homer LaGanada Robert Herschberger Sonora Calif Clifford Wood Oregon

Levy Nomination Sent to Senate for Postmaster Seat

The nomination of Harry Levy for postmaster here has been submitted to the U S Senate for confirmation today. A major wire service said the nomination was sent by President Kennedy this morning. Levy has served as acting postmaster for several months.

Harry Levy U. S. Senate Kennedy Senate Levy

Kneel-In Demonstration Strains Omaha Civil Rights Council

In Omaha a kneeling protest at city hall drew a mixed crowd of about 100 Black residents and a few whites. The event heightened tensions with Mayor James Dworak over housing education and employment discrimination and led to shifts in biracial committee leadership.

Omaha UPL James Dworak Chris Gugas Dvorak Wells Rudolph McNair Dworak Mr. McNair

Kiwanians Hear Report On Recent Convention

Kiwanis Club luncheon hears Bill Smart report from the International Kiwanis Convention in Atlantic City New Jersey. Delegates Bill Smart and Dr E J Vosika note achievements and emphasize individual responsibility and fears over loss of freedoms.

Kiwanis Club Bill Smart Atlantic City New Jersey Smart E.J. Vosika International Relations

Sit-In Protests Continue In Peoria After Jailings

Negro demonstrators in Peoria planned more sit ins at the Central Illinois Light Co and power company after 36 were arrested for disorderly conduct following a lobby intrusion. Police reported 50 to 60 picketers around the city nights, with youths under 16 released to parents and others jailed unless bond posted.

Peoria Ill UPI Central Ilinois Light Co National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Illinois Pekin Senate Everett M. Dirksen Power Company John Doe O.L. Sundstrom Jai Tony MacMillan MacMillan

Washington man charged after early OMVI crash in city

A Washington man, John M. Been blossom Jr., was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after his car hit two utility poles on West Seventh Street between North Marion and North Avenue B, plunging nearby blocks into darkness. The wreck left the car demolished but the driver uninjured. the crash occurred about 12 10 a.m.

Washington John M. Beenblossom Jr OMVI North Marion North Avenue B West Seventh Street

Toastmasters Club Meeting Recap at Captain's Table

Washington Toastmasters Club met Wednesday evening with Charles Twinam as toastmaster and Frank Patterson as tables topics chairman. Five minute speeches were delivered by Preston Harvey on I Had a Vacation, Bob Miller on I Lost, and Jim Houstman on Gizmo.

Charles Twinam Frank Patterson Washington Toastmasters’ Club Preston Harvey Bob Miller Jim Houstman

Eisenhower backs Kennedy plan to delay railroad strike

Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower told reporters in Des Moines that President Kennedy was correct to delay the nationwide railroad strike. Accompanied by Mamie, he spoke from his private railcar, visited Boone, Iowa, and declined to endorse any specific 1964 contenders while signaling general GOP support.

Des Moines UPI Dwight D. Eisenhower Kennedy Eisenhower Prent Waite Mamie Federal Bureau of Investigation Rocksland Chicago Carlson John S. Doud Denver Colo Doud Boone FBI Dreff Eisen Towers George Allen Washington, D.C

State Fair Entries Due by July 25

Iowa State Fair open class entries and carcass contest entries must arrive in Des Moines by July 25 per County Extension Director Jim Frier. 4H members may enter live contests at county fairs, but those aiming for beef, swine, or sheep carcass contests must submit to the State Fair by July 25.

Des Moines Jim Frier

Billion Is Out From Defense Bill

Defense Secretary McNamara told President Kennedy that one billion dollars was cut from military spending for supplies and maintenance in the year ended July. He projected annual savings near four billion by 1967 through funds for spare parts, operating costs, and reduced inventories, with combat strength intact. The memo cites a 50 percent cut in high-demand carrier spare parts, a 45 day repair cycle for aircraft and missiles, and a shift to competitive buying, plus land and plant disposals saving hundreds of millions.

Washington UPI Robert S. McNamara Kennedy McNamar Pentagon McNamara Air Force Navy U.S Europe

Dry petitions eyed to trigger local option vote in Washington Co

Washington County organizers report about 200 signatures for a local option referendum on liquor by the drink. They need roughly 1,400 valid signatures. voters who signed may still favor wet in the election. Meanwhile licenses granted include Shamrock Inn at Ainsworth and Washington Golf and Country Club. no local chamber stance yet.

Washington County Tony Surpiur Pase Pte| Conf Lloyd Latta Latta New Town Board of Supervisors Henry Stettler Washington Ainsworth Leo Max McDaniel Kingsbury Inn Fredonia Louisa County Chamber of Commerce

Strike Delay Sees Kennedy Push for Arbitration Plan

A delayed strike over railroad work rules prompted President Kennedy to set up a blue ribbon panel to study the dispute and report by July 22. The plan aims to avert a nationwide walkout and seek binding arbitration, with Congress weighing legislation to back Kennedy’s recommendations.

Kennedy Congress Wirtz George Meany Afl-Cio Siximan George M. Harrison Inland Steel Company Joseph Black Meany Block Supreme Court Arthur J. Goldberg White House

Castro Criticizes Parasites and Chowhounds in Havana

Fidel Castro told Havana University students that the capital is full of government parasites and chow hounds. He cited chicken farmers selling at three pesos a pound then buying meat at government butcher shops for 45 cents, and urged a strong complaint against a faulty sewing machine.

Miami UPI Fidel Castro Havana Havana University Castro Havana Radio Interior Commerce Ministry

Annual Red Cross Meeting on July 16

The Washington County Red Cross holds its annual meeting Tuesday July 16 in the courthouse courtroom at 8 p.m. Volunteers will receive annual reports and updates.

Washington County Red Cross Court House

Echo 1 Satellite May Be Seen This Week

Iowans may spot the Echo 1 satellite in the night sky this week with a schedule of viewing times. The final crossing occurs Sunday after evening observations on Thursday July 11 and Friday July 12, with additional windows Friday and Saturday.

Echo 1

Weather outlook for iown fair east and west areas

Forecast calls for partly cloudy conditions in the east and increased cloudiness in the west tonight. Occasional light rain or thundershowers are possible in the extreme west tonight and Friday with highs upper 80s in the east and about 80 in the west. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected Saturday with a cooler northwest portion.

Please- Give the Firemen a Chance to Arrive Early

Fire Chief Maynard L Brown urges motorists and pedestrians to let volunteer firefighters reach fires safely. He warns that traffic blocking streets to chase excitement delays firetrucks and endangers property. Police may ticket violators if the situation persists.

Maynard L. Brown Brown Washington Volunteer Fire Department

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