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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1961

Page

1

Teens Latham York Moved to Kansas State Reformatory

Confessed teen killers James Latham and George York were moved from Sharon Springs to the Hutchinson state reformatory under 24 hour guard. They face murder charges including the pistol slaying of Otto Zeigler and claim guilt in six other murders from Florida to Utah. Trial date uncertain. possible later September term or an earlier special session.

George York James Latham Salt Lake City Utah Kansas Kansas Bureau of Investigation Clarence Duntz Hutchinson Kan UPI State Reformatory Reformatory Sharon Springs York Latham Dobbs Otto Zeigler Hutchinson Reformatory Wallace County Raymond Demint Vernon Popp Kansas Highway

Paris mailbox bombing signals new terrorism wave

A plastic bomb exploded Friday night near Charles de Gaulle’s official residence on Rue du Faubourg Saint Honore injuring three people including a British citizen named Stanley Hall. The blast damaged fashion salons, shops, buildings and cars, hitting an ambassador’s Paris home and a string of Algerian targets with at least six bombs injuring three more. an Arab was shot and killed in Algiers.

Paris UPI Charles de Gaulle France Algeria Rue du Faubourg St. Honore de Gaulle Stanley Hal Washington Herve Alphand Algiers

Couple Held After Baby Found in Sabula Outhouse Pit

Milford Kane and Ethel Christianson, both of Sabula, were bound over to the Jackson County grand jury on charges of leaving a dead body exposed after a newborn was found in an outhouse pit. Christianson admitted bearing the child about 10 days earlier and disposing of it two hours later. Kane was named as the father.

Maquoketa UPI Jackson County Grand Jury Sabula Milford Kane Ethel Christaanson Arnold Hinke Christianson Kane Hinke

Korea Junta Leader Plans U S Visit For Talks With Kennedy

Lt Gen Chang De-Young head of South Korea's military regime will travel to Washington likely around July 10 for talks with President Kennedy. Arrangements are under way after the arrival of the new U S ambassador Samuel Berger. The junta signals defense before the UN if needed and outlines a purge of government workers with salary raises for survivors.

Sncul UPI Chang De-Young South Korea Washington Kennedy Kim Hong I Chang Vienna Kim U.S Samuel D. Berger Chosun Ilbe United States

YW PTA Sponsor Summer Movies Series for Children

The YWCA and Parent Teachers Association present eight summer matinees for Washington children. Mondays at 2 PM from June 19 to August 7 at State Theater endorsed by National PTA and Children’s Library. Season tickets $1.25. single tickets 25 cents for under 12 and 50 cents for adults. Titles include The Sheep Man Merry Andrew Wild Heritage Son of Robin Hood Littlest Hobo and Sad Horse.

The Ywca and Parent Teachers Association Washington State Theater National PTA and Children’s Library Merry Andrew Robin Hood

Price fixing action faces drug makers in California case

A federal jury found Northern California Pharmaceutical Association and Donald Hedgpeth guilty of Sherman Antitrust violations for a price fixing schedule used by about 1 500 members over four years. Sentencing set for June 22 with possible treble damages for private suits.

San Francisco UPI LS. Department of Justice Northern California Pharmaceutical Association Donald K. Hedgpeth Association The Hedgpeth Louis E Goodman Pri Hanson Goodman

Two Local Youths Captured After 100 mph Chase

Fairfield police officer Max Stephens chased a stolen car driven by Ronald White and Ronald Miller, 17 and 16, from Fairfield to a cornfield 20 miles northwest. He fired two warning shots as they fled on Iowa 1 and 78, with help from patrols from Ottumwa, Sigourney, and Keokuk County.

Fairfield UPI Washington, Towa Max Stephens Here Ronnald White Ronald Miller Washington Stevens Iowa 1 Ollie Ottum Wa Sigourney Keokuk County

Kennedy school aid bill faces dimmer path in House

President Kennedy's public school aid bill prospects dim as House action drifts past July 1. Democratic leaders face split support amid church state tensions and Southern resistance to racial integration. A key Democrat may block the measure unless parochial school construction loans pass, while Rep Delaney pressures for loan clearance.

Washington UPI Kennedy House South Congress James J. Delaney D-N-Y Delaney Senate

Seek Two Prisoners Who Walked Away From Montrose Farm

Authorities searched for Robertie J. Baird and Larry D. Spillman who escaped from the Montrose state penitentiary farm after a car theft was reported near Donnellson. Baird, 30, and Spillman, 21, were last seen east of Donnellson walking along a fence line Friday dusk. A black 1961 automobile with license 55 12432 was reported stolen in Donnellson early today. Baird is 5 ft 7 in, 153 lbs, blue eyes. Spillman 5 ft 11 in, 140 lbs, brown hair, blue eyes. Both wore light blue denim work clothes.

Montrose UPI State Donnellson Robertie J. Baird Larry D. Spillman Virgil Ray Skinner Baird Spillman

West Heat Toll Surges Across Nation Amid Cooling East

A searing heat wave in the West caused at least 11 deaths in California and seven in Oregon. Temperatures reached 118 at Thermal and 116 at Blythe while coastal cities posted relief with highs in the 70s and 80s. The heat harmed crops with about 2 million dollars in damage as cooler air spread from the Atlantic to the Rockies.

California Oregon Thermal Blythe Paso Robles Bakersfield Needles Daggett Los Angeles San Francisco Atlantic Seaboard Rocky Mountains Saranac N.Y New York Connecticut West Virginia Ohio Illinois Wisconsin Iowa Missouri Arizona New Mexico Nevada Utah Idaho

Floyd Yoder 14 Dies in Kalona Rites

Floyd Yoder 14 son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Yoder of near Kalona died Friday at University Hospital in Iowa City after a three week illness. He was a Mid Prairie school student, born April 28 1946 near Kokomo Ind. Survivors include his parents two brothers Elmer Fred and three sisters Miriam Lavina and Laura Mae and grandparents Joe Hershberger Amboy. Funeral services Sunday at 2 pm CDT at Sunnyside Conservative Mennonite Church Kalona with burial at Fairview Cemetery. Yoder Funeral Home in charge.

Kalona Floyd Yoder Leo Yoder University Hospital Iowa City Mid Prairie School Floyd Kokomo Ind Leo Fannie Hershberger Yoder Elmer Fred Miriam Lavina Laura Mae Joe Hershberger Amboy Sunnyside Fairview Morris Swartzen

Negotiators Meet Under Pressure in Maritime Strike Talks

United union and company negotiators met under White House pressure as a two day nationwide naval strike stretched. Labor Secretary Goldberg stayed to oversee talks after Kennedy voiced grave concern. Picket violence surfaced near Camden as unions demand jurisdiction over foreign flag vessels.

New York UPS White House Ralph E. Casey Arthur Goldberg Sweden Kennedy U.S Camden N.J Texaco Goldberg Chamber of Commerce of Greater

Freedom Riders Arrested in Florida

A two day freedom ride through north and central Florida ended with 17 arrests to avert threatened racial violence. An interfaith group including 10 Protestant ministers and Jewish rabbis were jailed in Tallahassee for unlawful assembly during a sit in at the new airport terminal.

Florida Tallahassee

Dozens of Slot Machines Seized in Keokuk House

Police and state agents raided a Keokuk residence and found more than 50 gambling devices including slot machines. Cecil Bottger was ordered to appear at a hearing to show cause why the property should not be forfeited to authorities. No charges were filed. The raid involved Lee County officials and local police.

Dickey E. C. Alberts

Merle Booth to Speak at Prairie Flower Church

Merle Booth will speak at the morning service at Prairie Flower Baptist Church on Sunday June 25. He is a well known local figure and the date was corrected from a previous notice.

Merle Booth Prairie Flower Prairie Flower Baptist Church Mr. Booth

Czech Diplomat Accused of Threat Against U S Worker

The State Department accused M Miroslav Naevalac counselor at the Czech U N mission of telling a U S employee he would never see his sweetheart again unless he handed over secrets The couple later married and remained in the United States.

Washington UPI State Department U.S M. Miroslav Naevalac Naevalac Czechoslovakia Iren United States Lincoln White

Escapee Steals Wrong Car in Viola Chase

Gene Pudil, 23, escaped from the Anamosa Reformatory, stole a 1950s car in Viola, and was chased by Don Hayden and an armed posse. Pudil halted and surrendered near Springville after Hayden fired a warning shot, with neighbors aiding the pursuit.

Viola Ups Gene Pudil Cedar Rapids Don Hayden Pudil Anamosa Reformatory Hayden Gary Miell Miell Springville

Washington music lesson program starts June 19

The program begins Monday June 19 and runs for eight weeks. Students without a lesson time should call Alan Bergstrom at 44986 to arrange.

Washington Alan Bergstrom

Five Day Forecast From United Press International

Temperatures through Wednesday stay near normal with highs 79 to 85 and lows 58 to 64. Warmer on Saturday and cooler Tuesday or Wednesday. Light to moderate precipitation with occasional showers or thunderstorms Tuesday or Wednesday, amounts around modest inches.

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