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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1963

Page

9

Governor Wallace Faces Federal Troop Move at Alabama Uni

Alabama Governor George Wallace defiantly blocked entry to the all white University of Alabama campus to admit two Negro students Vivian Malone and James Hood. President Kennedy authorized federal troops and a federal court order desegregating the university to enforce the admission.

Tuscaloosa Ala Cupleorge Wallace University Alabama Overnor Fed Alabama National University UPI George C. Wallace University of Alabama Kennedy Washington Alabama National Guard Defense Robert S. McNamara Vivian Malone James A. Hood Ole Miss Foster Auditorium U.S Nicholas Katzenbach Edwin Guthman Justice Department Ithman Alabama Wallac 31St Dixie Division Alabama Mississippi National Guard Birmingham Doar Peyton Norville Macon Weaver Katzenbach James H. Meredith University of Mississippi Ola Miss Federal District Court Miss Malone Hood Dave McGlathery Huntsville

Denis Brohm 90 Dies at Home in 1963

Denis Brohm 90 died this morning June 11 1963 at The Pines Rest Home after a four year illness. He lived at 1019 East Main Street and was a retired farmer born January 29 1873 in Alsace Reichsfelt Germany. Survived by daughters Mary Greathouse and Marguerite Snider and four grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 10 a.m. at St James Catholic Church with burial at Schrock Cemetery.

Denis Brohm the Pines Rest Home East Main Street St. James Catholic Church T. J. Lew Schrock Cemetery Sherman, den Mr. Brohm Washington, D.C Marguerite Snider Fairfield

Iowa cities prepare liquor license applications for July 4 sales

About 500 Iowa communities have requested license forms as the state moves to liquor sales on July 4. Homer Adcock said forms will go out by June 20, with licenses administered by city and county officials. Railroads and excursion boats may receive Class D licenses, while standard licenses range from 100 to 1000 dollars.

Des Moines UPL Iowa State Liquor Control Commission Commission Homer Adcock D-Des Moines County Board of Supervisors Adcock Lake Okoboji Liquor Commission District Court

Continue Television Home Nursing Course Series

Red Cross home nursing programs will air on WMT-TV Wednesday morning. Practice sessions for TV course takers are scheduled on the first three films Thursday and Friday. M Henry Soucek will lead the 2 to 4 p.m. session in the IOOF Hall and Mrs Ruth Luers will lead the 7 to 10 p.m. session on June 14.

Red Cross Home Nursing Wmt-Tv Henry Soucek IOOF Ruth Luers

Washington County 4-H Members Tour Washington DC

Fourteen 165 young 4-H members from five states returned from a citizen ship short course in Washington DC They explored topics like What Do We Mean by Citizenship and What is Democracy Their itineraries included Capitol Hill visits the wax museum Smithsonian Mt Vernon Arlington Cemetery and monuments They held committee roles with Alice Lance and Gary Shebeck as citizenship co chairs and Joe Jones Terry Mangold as assembly masters of ceremonies Merritt Canady and two others served as chaperones remarks praised group responsiveness and learning outcomes.

Capitol Building Capitol Hill Wax Museum Smithsonian Institute Mt Vernon Arlington Cemetery Wasi Ngton Monument Lincoln and Jefferson FBI United States Department of Agriculture Alice Lance Gary Shebeck Joe Jones Terry Mangold Judi Hunter Merritt Canady Gary Murphy Charlie Davison

Storms leave trail of death and damage across Midwest

A week of heat broke with deadly storms across Illinois Indiana Michigan Texas Kentucky and Ohio. At least five killed and many injured as tornadoes ripped roofs toppled walls and downed trees. Temperatures plummeted from 90s to the 30s as a brisk cold front swept the region.

Midlands Illinois Indiana Michigan Texas Kentucky Ohio North Dakota New England Park Falls Wis Montpelier Ironwood Midh Indianapolis Paramount Society Valparaiso Lake Eliza Ind Delphi Atlantic Flint Mich Detroit Decatur

Christian Youth At Conference This Week

Washington Christian Church sends high school youth to the Southeast Town Youth Conference at Iowa Wesleyan College from June 9 to 15. Delegates include Shirley Lauderman Terry Haifley Avis Widmer Meredith Smith Loretta Green Robert Cheyney John Widmer and Larry Gree with Laurene Knapp and Rosemary Beard as counselors and Rev Carlyle Smith directing.

Washington Christian Church Southeast Town Iowa Wesleyan College Shirley Lauderman Terry Haifley Avis Widmer Meredith Smith Loretta Green Robert Cheyney John Widmer Larry Gree Laurene Knapp Rosemary Beard Carlyle Smith

Crawfordsville Alumni Banquet Set for June 15

Crawfordsville High School alumni plan their 36th annual banquet at 6 30 p m in the Crawfordsville School on June 15. The Class of 1913 will be honored. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting Gene Stephens at Ainsworth.

Cram Fuidoville Crawfordsville High School Gene Stephens Ainsworth Crawfordsville

Scouts Killed On Mountain Trip Near Escalante Utah

Nine Scouts and two university leaders died when a truck rolled off a mountainside on a Utah road to Hole in the Rock. Two BYU professors and a reporter were among the dead. 34 others injured. The road is rough and the vehicle failed brakes on the ascent.

Escalante, Utah UPI Utah Mountains No Man's Land Here Utah Highway Patrol Provo Utah Ogden Salt Lake City Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Escalante Hole-in-the-Rock Colorado River Panguiteh Hospital Brigham Young University Merlin J. Shaw Manabu H. Darrell Taylor BYU

Negroes Protest Virginia Arrests in Danville Melee

In Danville Virginia about 40 Negro youths marched in a small alley between jail and city hall to protest mass arrests. Firefighters sprayed high pressure water hoses as about 35 officers moved in with nightsticks injuring several demonstrators. A white youth and two news photographers were hurt in the clash.

Danville UPI Tobacco Town Atlanta Wyatt Tee Walker Southern Christian Leadership Conference SCLC Birmingham Ala Strat

Five Ninth Graders to Attend Red Cross Camp at Madrid

Washington students Kathy Bakehouse Kate Grabb Barbara McFadden Cindy Temps and Bob Gallagher with sponsor David Lynch were chosen to attend the annual Red Cross Leadership Training Camp in Madrid in August. They will join a briefing this afternoon at the Red Cross office to learn details about the Aug 10 17 program.

Washington Red Cross Madrid Kathy Bakehouse Kate Grabb Barbara McFadden Cindy Temps Bob Gallagher David Lynch Lynch

Smith Brothers abandon drilling block near Washington Kansas

Wichita oil operators Stan and Steve Smith announce they are abandoning a proposed drilling block in township 74 north range 7 west Washington County five miles south of Washington after negotiations with landowners. They will still drill at least five oil test wells in the general area with testing starting within a week.

Smith Brothers Stan Steve Wichita Kansas Washington County Washington Themith Brothers Smiths Mt. Pleasant

Walton Chapter Field Day At Crawford Lake June 16

Members of the Chicagua chapter of the Izaak Walton League sponsor a sports field day Sunday June 16 at Crawford Lake four miles north of the Hwy 218 and 2 intersection. Events include hunting dog field trials archery contests a casting contest and demonstrations. Parking on the west side of the lake. spectators view from a natural amphitheater. Food and drink stand on grounds admission one dollar per car.

Chicagua Izaak Walton League Corbin Crawford Lake

Delay Threatened Railroad Strike Delayed by Agreement

Washington reports union officials and rail companies agreed to extend the status quo until 12:01 a.m. EDT next Tuesday under a 30 day cooling off period. The plan, backed by Labor Secretary Wirtz, keeps work rule talks ongoing to avert a nationwide walkout by 195 carriers.

Washington UPS W. Willard Wirtz Wirtz

Weather outlook shows cooler temps and scattered drizzle

A forecast notes mostly cloudy conditions in the north and east with partly cloudy skies in the south. Light rain or drizzle may scatter across the extreme north tonight, followed by cooler air. Wednesday brings fair to partly cloudy skies with lows in the 40s to near 50 and highs in the 70s.

Iowa OKs broad home rule power for cities and towns

Iowa Attorney General Evan L. Holtman outlined a legal opinion on the new home rule law set to take effect July 4. He said cities and towns gain wide self governing powers, with guidance for councils on issues from golf course acquisitions to housing ordinances.

Des Moines UPI Atty Evan L. Holtman Hultman League of Iowa Municipalitie General Assembly David C. Shaff Clinton Park Board Shaff Cit Council Park Boards Human Rights Commission

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