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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1964
Page
1
United States scientists attempt a fifth Ranger 7 flight to capture close up lunar surface images near the proposed manned landing area. Ranger 7 launched from Cave Kennedy carries six TV cameras to transmit high resolution photos back to Earth.
A Rochester grand jury began hearing riot cases as the city remained quiet after a weekend of racial violence. About 750 were arrested. 200 to 250 faced felony or rioting charges with $10,000 bail, while 500 others held misdemeanor or curfew violations were released after processing. Governor Rockefeller toured the city with 1,200 state and local police and 1,300 National Guardsmen on duty, praising law and order while warning extremism cannot be justified. Curfew and liquor bans continued from 8:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. through the day.
Mrs Maude Owens 87 died Monday at Muscatine General Hospital after a broken hip. Funeral Thursday 1 PM Letts Methodist Church with Rev Dale Nicholson. Burial Kahoka Mo. Stacy Funeral Home in charge. Born Oct 8 1876 Kahoka daughter of James and Alla Greenlee. Survived by son Albert Monroeville Pa daughter Mrs Harold McCormac Letts three grandchildren seven great grandchildren and brother Frank Kahoka.
Two young women entered in the Miss Washington County beauty contest sponsored by Washington Jaycees as part of this year’s County Fair opening August 3. Linda Timmins of West Chester and Connie Foster of Crawfordsville are pictured. An contestants meeting was scheduled for 8 p.m. today at Pam Hite’s home, with a dinner briefing and practice session set for Thursday at 6:36 p.m. at the Captain’s Table.
The Washington County chapter of the American Red Cross finished a six week learn to swim program Friday led by program director Mrs. Mike Berns. A total of 908 pupils from across the county completed instruction across 110 beginners 76 advanced beginners 17 intermediates and 25 swimmers with extensive volunteer help from instructors swimmer aides water safety aides basket monitors and other volunteers listed by name.
UPI reports United States launches Ranger-7 television probe from Cape Kennedy on an Atlas Agena rocket. After seven prior failures, the 228000 mile mission aims for first closeup lunar surface pictures with an 68 hour flight, initial tracking confirms proper response and orbital path planned.
Graveside rites were held at 3 30 p m today for the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Dave Williams of Washington. The rites were at Elm Grove Cemetery with Rev James Grubb in charge. Sherman Eden Funeral Home handled arrangements. Born July 28 1964 in Washington County Hospital the infant is survived by her parents two brothers three sisters and four grandparents all of Washington.
Mrs. Mary Ann Flanders, 72, died Monday evening at her Des Moines home after years of poor health. She leaves son Norbert Flanders of Keota. Funeral plans are pending with Powell Funeral Home of Keota.
The House Rules Committee approved President Johnsons 962.5 million war on poverty measure by an 8-7 vote. Democrats expect a tight floor battle with passage likely by close vote. The plan adds 15 million over a Senate version and would fund local anti poverty projects create a volunteer corps aid small farmers and businesses. Republicans oppose, but the bill advances amid ongoing welfare legislation.
The UPI report says a cool front arriving from the Dakotas will lower Iowa temperatures after 12 hot days. A few showers touched off in the southeast Monday night while highs ranged from 65 in Mason City to 73 in Cedar Rapids. Temperatures may reach the 90s again in the south before a temporary cool spell.
The Washington Municipal Band presents a Wednesday 8 p.m. Central Park concert supervised by Director Dick Ballard. The program includes God Bless America, Robinson’s Grand Entree March, Overture Americana, Theigh School Cadets March, Sousa selections, Music Man highlights, Hostrauser’s March, Original Dixieland Concerto Art Warrington, Blue Bells, With a Song in My Heart, Circus Parade, Lassus Trombone, Pride of the Midwest, and the National Anthem.
Authorities in Dubuque have arrested one suspect in the armed holdup of Don's Superior 400 service station in Waterloo. Three men entered the station, one with a .32 caliber automatic pistol, forced the attendant to lie down, and took 208 dollars. They fled in a 1956 yellow convertible later spotted near Dyersville. a roadblock was set east of Dubuque and the car was stopped.
South Viet Nam premier Nguyen Khanh declared the government will strike North Viet Nam without U S approval if needed while Washington opposes widening the war. U S forces in Viet Nam will rise by about 5 000 to 16 500 with 173 American deaths in combat since 1961. Khanh defended independence and called any northern strike a defense counterattack, as U S officials weigh increased casualties and troop buildup.
The Iowa forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with warmth and humidity, followed by Wednesday clearing and cooler conditions with northerly winds. Low tonight near 60 northwest to upper 60s southeast, Wednesday highs 75 to 80 northwest, middle 80s southeast, and Thursday generally fair and warmer in the northwest portion.
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