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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1963

Page

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Khrushchev Opens Test Ban Talks With Banter In Moscow

Premier Nikita Khrushchev opened crucial nuclear test ban talks in the Kremlin with US envoy W. Averell Harriman and British observer Lord Hailsham. In lighthearted exchanges he joked about beginning with an agreement and quipped about years backward. Harriman and Hailsham exchanged smiles as sessions began.

Moscow Url Nikita S. Khrushchev Khrushchev Kremlin USS W. Averell Harriman Lord Hailsham Harriman America Hailsham U.S Josef Stalin Andrei Gromyko United Sates

Winners Listed In Southeast Iowa Couples Golf Meet

Mr and Mrs Tom Merryman of Cedar Rapids captured top honors at the Southeast Iowa Couples Tour tournament at Washington Country Club on Sunday with a gross eight over par. Sixty two couples entered, nearly double last year, with strong showings across multiple flights and finalists from Fairfield, Oskaloosa, Washington, and Mt. Pleasant.

Tom Merryman Cedar Rapids Iowa Washington Country Club Merrymans John Lytle Oskaloosa Dick Norton Roy Shields Judy Haney Fairfield Eldon Brakes Washington Dale Plunketts West Liberty Milton Roederers Mt. Pleasant Ed Devingers Jim Higgins Curt’ Utleys Leo Braggs Bill Malcoms Mae McCormicks Bill Potters

Soviet China talks near end as rift widens in communism

Moscow reports say Sino Soviet ideological talks may finish after a week of sharp exchanges. Sources say late hard lines from both sides leave little chance of a constructive communique. Khrushchev and allies face renewed Western outreach while China denounces leaders as hypocrites and warmongers.

Moscow VPI Soviet Union Peking

Exhibition Game For Little League Tonight

The Yankees meet the Indians at Green Field for a weekly Little League exhibition game for 9 and 10 year olds starting at 6 pm. Washington's Babe Ruth team hosts Riverside at 6 as well, with Washington 4-2 and Riverside 5-1 this season, promising fast action between two top Tri-County Babe Ruth League teams.

Yankees Indians Green Field Washington Babe Ruth Riverside Tri-County

Edward C Wyse Dies at 80 Near Wayland

funeral services pending for Edward C Wyse a farmer living three and a half miles northeast of Wayland announced by Zehr Funeral Home Wayland He died shortly after 6 pm at Henry County Hospital Mt Pleasant after a two week stay He was 80 years old

Wayland Edward C. Wyse Zehr Mr. Wyse Henry County Hospital Mt. Pleasant

Dry petitions filed for liquor by the drink vote

Officials of the county group seek a local option election on liquor by the drink and hoped to file petitions today with the county board of supervisors. A check after noon showed they had not yet received the petitions. Over 2,700 signatures were gathered last week but some needed notarization before submission.

Washington County County Board of Supervisors

Services Tuesday For Mrs Lula Palmer 85

Mrs Lula Belle Palmer 85 of Keota died Saturday at Washington County Hospital after a lengthy stay. Funeral services are Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Wesley Methodist Church Keota with Rev Orrin Potter officiating. Burial will be in Keota Cemetery with Powell Funeral Home handling arrangements. She was born June 19 1878 north of Keota to Daniel and Susan Dill and married Perry D Palmer December 22 1901. Survivors include three daughters and five sons, 18 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. she was preceded in death by two children, a grandchild and six siblings.

Keota Lula Belle Palmer Washington County Wesley Methodist Church Orrin Potter Powell Funeral Home Palmer Daniel Susan Greenlee Dill Perry D. Palmer Eastern Women’s Relief Corps W.s.cs The Methodist Church Forrest Green Wellman Raymond Herr Ralph Herr Doyle Omer Glenn Allan Harold Oskaloosa Wayland Aaron C. Liechty Henry County Mt. Pleasant Wayland Menonite Church Vernon Gerig Willard Leichty North Hill Cemetery Zehr John K Sarah Conrad Liechty Lovina Koebel Robert Washington John D Norman Lois) Jones David Calif Paul Tipton

EXPECT ACTION THIS YEAR Resume Talks On Tax Cuts

Congress moves to draft an eight to ten billion dollar tax cut for individuals and corporations with the Ways and Means Committee resuming closed sessions. The plan aims for passage this year despite civil rights fights, and centers on structural tax code changes and limiting itemized deductions while targeting $600 million in new revenue toward a Kennedy proposed 10.4 billion net tax reduction. The draft toll includes cuts and revenue shifts affecting gasoline liquor cigarettes auto tags and licenses.

Washington UPL House House Ways & Means Congress White House Ways and Means Committee Kennedy

Crawfordsville Pony Show Draws Huge Crowds at School Park

Crawfordsville Lions Club ninth annual Pony Show drew over 500 paid admissions with crowd totals near 800. Russ Davis judged. Raymond Bonar ringman. Bob Fleming announcer. Mrs. Helen Nur Tay organist. Winners announced across 14 classes including Local pony Harness Shetland and Parade pony.

Crawfordsville Helen Nur Tay Douglas ‘ McGuire Wayland Lue Ottumwa Glen Woolley Max Ruberger Vernon Shroder Fairfax Lloyd Augustine Ainsworth Clif Perkins West Branch Kenneth Rausch Lanark Ill Debbie Boyd Town City Rick Caspers Anamosa Harold Messer Olds Riva Caspers

Fairfield Funeral Services For Mrs Roy Statler

Fairfield funeral services were held for Mrs. Roy Statler 63 at Weston-Behner with Rev J Roland Crandall presiding Burial followed at Lockridge Cemetery She died July 12 at Jefferson County Hospital after a three day stay Survivors include her husband three daughters one son and seven grandchildren plus numerous listed relatives from Wayland Chariton Marengo and West Branch area communities

Fairfield Roy Statler Weston-Behner J. Roland Crandall Lockridge

Three Boys Rescued From Death In Mine

Three teenage boys Daniel O Kain Bobby Abbott and Billy Burke were rescued after two days trapped in a boarded up coal mine near Puttsburgh UK They were found in a cave at St Clair Hospital was awaiting X ray results and medical review before possible discharge The boys vowed to abandon mining pursuits and stick to safe outdoor activities thereafter

Puttsburgh Daniel O'Kain Bobby Abbott Billy Burke St. Clair Hospital O'Kain Abbott Burke Cas We Shannon Coal Co Sir Abbott

Iowa Toll Rises As Weekend Crashes Claim Dozens

United Press International reports six deaths in Iowa traffic crashes over the weekend and a freak electrocution in Audubon where 12 year old Randall Baier died chasing a ground squirrel. Other fatalities include Rex Scarbrough, 4, Carpentersville Illinois. Mrs. Shirley Kjar, 40, Council Bluffs. Dennis Miller, 21, Tonia. Sam Whittaker, 31, Hillboro. and Paul Anderson, 37, Fort Dodge, among injuries to numerous others in crashes near Manly Keokuk and Mason City. The tally adds to the 1963 highway toll across the region.

United Press International Iowa Randall Baier Audubon Rex Scarbrough Carpentersville St. Joseph's Hospital Mason City Donald Kunzman Rockwell U.S. 65 Iowa 9 Manly Shirley M. Kjar Council Bluffs Vicims Dennis Miller Tonia New Hampton Sam Whittaker Hilleboro Keokuk Larry Lowe Bonaparte Whittaker Ray W. Lanier Jr Mapleton Lanier Toe Becker Beckert Alta Bigelowe Paul Anderson Fort Dodge Rockwell City Jesse Amis Loveland Colo

Mrs John F Shettler Dies Sunday Evening

Mrs John F Shettler 57 of rural Wellman died at 11 40 p m Sunday in Mercy Hospital Iowa City after a long illness Funeral set for Wednesday 10 a m at East Union Mennonite Church with J John Miller in charge Burial in church cemetery Born March 3 1906 Johnson County daughter of Mahlon E and Anna Hershberger Yoder She was born December 23 1908 to John F Shettler Survivors include her husband two sons Marlin of Kalona and Francis of Colorado Springs three grandchildren and several brothers and sisters including Ray Yoder Cora Brenneman Ezra Troyer Edith Yoder and Albert Yoder)

Wellman John F. Shettler Mercy Hospital Iowa City East Union Mennonite J. John J. Miller Mary V. Yoder Johnson County Mahlon E Anna Hershberger Yoder Marlin Kalona Francis Colorado Springs Ray Yoder Katona Cora Brenneman Ezra Troyer Chester P. Miller Lawrence L. Miller Albert Yoder Edith Yoder

Break-In Reported at Richmond Tavern

Richmond Tavern burglary investigated by sheriff's officers after a Sunday break in. Between $80 and $85 in cash was taken along with a case of beer and seven or eight cartons of cigarettes. Entry gained by breaking a rear door glass between 12 30 and 8 am.

Richmond Tavern

Legion Chicken Supper Scheduled on Tuesday

The annual Leon Beatty American Legion post chicken supper will be held Tuesday evening. A report on Boys State by Rick Bordwell, this year's delegate, will be heard alongside colored movies from the 1963 Memorial Day programs in Washington and the installation of officers. Supper will be served at 6 30 p.m. Members are to bring their own table service.

Washington Leon Beatty American Legion Post Boys State Rick Bordwell

Des Moines Trip Planned for Y Boys

Registrations are open at the YMCA for a boy trip to Des Moines on August 3. The group departs the local Y at 7:00 a.m. and returns about 6 or 7 p.m. The cost is 3 dollars and registration closes by Saturday, July 2.

Des Moines YMCA

Iowa Weather Forecast Notes Showers and Warm Up

The outlook calls for likely showers tonight with locally heavy rainfall in the southwest on Tuesday. Temperatures will range from the low 60s in the northeast to the upper 70s and upper 80s in the southwest. Wednesday brings more showers and thunderstorms mainly in western counties. The five day pattern expects near to slightly below normal highs and 1 to 2 inches of rainfall, with intermittent showers and thunderstorms possible.

Iowa

Peaceful demonstrations planned in Cambridge amid racial tensions

Negro leaders in Cambridge Maryland planned peaceful demonstrations while segregationists and integrationists move to influence national race issues. White leaders seek talks with Gov Tawes as martial law remains in place after last week's riots. Gloria Richardson warns of possible arrests if protests stall. In Savannah Georgia calm followed weekend violence as a wade-in led to arrests. A Rev Andrew Young and others urge disciplined marches if white groups proceed. Eight New York arrests target neo Nazi National Renaissance Party amid gun cache uncovering. Governor Wallace testifies on Kennedy rights bill warning of police state fears and threats to private property.

United Press International Cambridge Camebridge J. Millard ‘Tawes Gloria H. Richardson Savannah Forsyth Park Savannah Beach Andrew Young Young Chary NRP Bronx George C. Wallace Alabama Senate Committee On Commerce Kennedy Wallace Tate Bama

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