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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1966

Page

1

Miss Town pageant heats up in Davenport finals

A Washington contestant among more than 30 hopefuls paraded down the long runway at the Masonic Temple in Davenport during the Miss Iowa Pageant events. Janet Osincup, Mrs Washington County, paused at the end of the runway in the evening gown segment as judges evaluate the competitors for the title.

Washington Iowa Davenport Masonic Temple Janet Osincup Washington County Lover Herb Osin Tup Journal Tom Kuncl

Harriman Warns Hanoi Against War Crimes Plea

Washington senior diplomat W Averell Harriman warned Hanoi that pursuing war crimes charges against captured American pilots would harm its own interests. He urged adherence to international law and cited potential long lasting consequences for North Vietnam and participation in the Southeast Asian economic development program. A group of 18 Democratic senators echoed the warning, urging Hanoi to refrain from vengeance against airmen.

Washington UPI W. Averell Harriman Hanoi North West Nam Harriman Voice of American Science Congress State Department North Viet Nam Johnson Senate Fort Worth Tex Hubert H. Humphrey

Chicago guards patrol riot area with 1500 troops on streets

A UPI report says over 1,500 National Guardsmen armed with bayonets kept Chicago’s West Side calm as rioting persisted. Authorities planned reinforcements, while Mayor Daley and Dr. King reached a cooling off accord.

Chicago UPI West Side Richard J. Daley Martn Luther King Daley King Francis P. Kane Kane Nine Square Mile Otto Kerner Roosevelt Road James

Survivor Talks to Police In Chicago Mass Murder

The lone survivor Miss Corazon Amurao, a 23 year old Philippines exchange student, described the killer who led eight nursing students to slaughter. Police released an artist sketch and offered a $10,000 reward as detectives pursue the white male suspect, about 25, 170 pounds, six feet, with dishwater blond hair, in Chicago. Funeral arrangements and memorials were being organized for the victims.

Chicago UPI Corazon Amurao Philippines Exchange Michael Spiotto Miss Amurao Spiotto Andrew J. Toman Cranks Miss Amarao Philippines

Sudden Storm Rips Atlanta Injures Dozen And Cuts Power

An electrical storm struck Atlanta at 7 53 p m EST with gusts to 54 mph, snapping windows and flooding main arteries. Grady Hospital reported two injuries from flying glass and a third from a falling tree as emergency rooms filled with minor auto crash victims.

Atlanta APD Grady Hospital

Government Ruling Sets Auto Safety Standards for Federal Cars

The GSA announced safety requirements for the 60,000 government cars bought annually, with a soft energy absorbing instrument panel, collapsible steering column, headrests, padded seat backs, recessed controls, and fail safe braking. Pending Congress action could extend these rules to all new 1968 model cars.

Washington UPI United States General Services Adminstration GSA Congress General Motors

Tempo of War Stepped Up In Viet Nam Action

US war planes flew 121 missions against the north and South Viet Nam targets amid heavy antiaircraft fire. Ground fighting rose sharply as Viet Cong attacked near Saigon and Highway 13 rallies. Open new campaign Operation Macon in Thu Bon delta reported. 170 Viet Cong killed, 25 captured, light American casualties.

Saigon Aps U.S United States Viet Nam Air Force Navy Macon The Thu Bon South Hanoi Tass Ite U.S. 1St Infantry Division Thu Doc Highway 13 USS Ranger Ae Cs Im Quang Nam da Nang

Probate notices published for Gilbert Harvey and Marie Henrietta estate

Proceedings of the board of supervisors on July 5 include probate of wills and appointment of executors for estates of Charles P. Gilbert and Charles H. Harvey. Probate of will and appointment of administrator for the estate of Marie Henrietta 61.

the Board of Supervisors Charles P. Gilbert Charles H. Harvey Marie Henrietta

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