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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1963

Page

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Scalise to Head Iowa Liquor Enforcement Division

Renee F. Scalise was named chief of the Iowa Liquor Control Commission Enforcement Division, to lead 12 staffers policing the new liquor by the drink law effective July 4. The Des Moines attorney, 30, will earn 9000 annually and dissolve his law partnership to devote full time, set up in the commission’s quarters, and enforce the new rules governing license financing for bars and clubs.

Dep Mainel UPL Renee F. Scalise Des Mo Iowa Liquor Control Commission Sealise Attornegeneral The Liquor Commission Scalise Commission Polk County Homer Adcock D-Des Moines Liquor Agency Adcock Asst William Yost

Scandal Rocking British Government Forces Resignation

London reports War Minister John Profumo resigned after admitting he lied to Parliament about his relationship with 21 year old Christine Keeler. Prime Minister Harold Macmillan faces a deep political crisis as elections approach. The affair has shocked Britain, drawing in espionage concerns and calls for Macmillan’s own resignation. Profumo said he lied to protect his wife and family.

London UPI John Profumo Harold Macmillan Macmillan Daily Mail The Daily Mirror Profumo Christin Keeler Fomer Valerie Hobson House of Commons Miss Keeler Times of London Fone

Congress Rejects Oil Tax Increase

Washington Kennedy fought to raise 135 million in oil and gas tax revenue but the House Ways and Means Committee rejected the plan. The panel favored keeping current rules on depletion allowances, warning higher taxes would curb exploration and hurt industry.

Washington UPI Kennedy House Ways & Means Committee Senate Hubert H. Humphrey Humphrey GOP Karl Agrculture C. E. Murphy Oday Treasury Department Senate Finance Committee Murphy Congress Treasury Carson Senate Commerce Committee

No Jeers at Ole Miss for Second Negro in Class

Cleve McDowell, the second Black student at the University of Mississippi, walked six blocks to his first summer term class in legal history without jeers. Across Mississippi, a judge halted further civil rights demonstrations in Jackson after protests surged, while Alabama Governor George Wallace prepared to defy federal authority over three Negro admissions to the University of Alabama.

Cleve McDowell University of Mississippi Mit McDowell Ole Miss” Law School Law School James H Meredith Oxford Jackson Miss Mississippi Chancery L. ©. Stennett Dick Gregory Alabama George C. Walace University of Alabama Tusaloosa Huntsville

Hold the Line on Budgets Urged by Farm Bureau Leaders

Des Moines hosts the Midsummer Conference where County Farm Bureau leaders urge a two year moratorium on budget increases for schools and local governments. They note the failed Sixtieth General Assembly left property tax replacement revenue unresolved and say costs have risen about 28 million annually, seven percent each year. They call school boards city councils and boards of supervisors to resist budget increases until a solution is found.

County Farm Bureau Des Moines City Eoucils Boards of Supervisors

Kennedy urges equal education for every American child

President Kennedy in San Diego calls for an education system that guarantees equal opportunity for a banker's son or a Negro sharecropper's child. He outlines swift action on federal aid for colleges, loans, teacher pay, and new classrooms while urging national resolve against de facto and de jure segregation.

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Ridiculous Day Draws Large Washington Crowd

A busy Ridiculous Day in the Washington business district drew several thousand shoppers as morning crowds explored fare from local merchants. Street booths and parade entries created a festive, zany atmosphere with merchants and staff in costumes enjoying the event.

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Stump Seeks U S Supreme Court Review

Ronald M. Stump a 22 year old Des Moines man sentenced to 15 years for second degree murder plans to petition the U S Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari. His Iowa Supreme Court conviction and sentence were upheld in a split decision and his attorney said the filing would occur this week.

Des Moines UPD Ronald M. Stump US. Supreme Court Itey Memanussarane U.S. Supreme Court High Tribunal Iowa Supreme Court Stump University of Iowa Keokuk Michael Daly Daly Leanna Jean Skultely Fort Madison McManus

Weather forecast notes warm humid period with storms

United Press International reports a partly cloudy warm and humid period through Friday with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Most intense activity expected in the northwest with lows 67 to 72 and highs near 85 to 90. Outlook shows little change for Saturday.

United Press

Millions Flock to See Pope John XXII Lying in State

A steady stream of mourners poured through the night and day at Pope John XXII's bier, with estimates surpassing a million. The late pope wrote of awaiting sister death and left bequests to his brothers and a sister. The public viewing closed at 5 pm, with plans for a last glimpse before interment in St Peter's grottoes. Cardinals prepared for a conclave to elect his successor, while Moscow marked the funeral with a Catholic Mass and Orthodox delegation. The coffin will remain at the basilica for months before its final move to St John Lateran.

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Parade Prize Winners and Mystery Man Contest Announced

In Rid lous day parade prize winners include Falk Clothing, Jarvis Appliance, Montgomery Ward, and Montgomery winners Roy Hodges Tom Duncan Ed Mineart. Mystery Man winners are Maria Simmering Mrs Charles Benson and Mrs Ed Simmering. Riders reported a lost saddle stirrup. return to Jarvis Appliance or Chamber of Commerce.

Falk Clothing Jarvis Appliance Montgomery Ward Roy Hodges KCI Tom Duncan Duncan's Ed Mineart Kneen Appliance Evening Journal Maria Simmering Charles Benson Ed Simmering Richard Paul Eldon Brake Jay Vin Jarvis Appliance Chamber of Commerce Office

Vetter Is Speaker At Kiwanis Luncheon

State Representative Keith Vetter spoke at the Washington Kiwanis Club weekly luncheon. He reviewed the 13 major issues presented to the General Assembly this session. Introduced by Dr. E. J. Vosika, guests included Bill Fingland Harold Slade and Bill Cowley of Canada.

Keith Vetter Washington Kiwanis Club Vetter General Assembly Sesson E. J. Vosika Bill Fingland Harold Slade Bill Cowley Canada

Head of IOOF Visits Here With Vernon Witting

Sovereign grand master of the Odd Fellows lodge Mr Schalick visited town for a Covenant lodge meeting. He was the honored guest at a public reception in the Odd Fellows Hall this evening at 8 p m with Vernon Witting, a past grand master, present.

Schalick Odd Fellows Lodge Vernon Witting Mr. Schalick Odd Fellows Hall

Reception to Honor Sovereign Grand Master O A Senanick

Washington hosts a public reception at 8 pm at the Odd Fellows hall to honor IOOF dignitary O A Senanick of New Jersey, current Sovereign Grand Master. Mayor Clod Willits will welcome him as Odd Fellows and Rebekah members from Covenant Lodge attend this one visit this year.

O.A. Senanick New Jersey Pus Messiman Odd Fellows Lodge Soverign Washington Odd Fellows Hall Odd Fellow Rebekah Memer F Covenant Lodge Eign Clod Willits

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