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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1963

Page

9

House committee seeks new revenues from tax deduction curbs

The House Ways and Means Committee voted to raise about 500 million dollars by curbing itemized deductions for state and local taxes on gasoline autos licenses cigarettes and alcohol. Sales taxes property taxes and state income taxes would remain deductible. The plan to start January 1 excludes taxes paid this year or returns filed next spring. The move aims to support Kennedy tax reform efforts and could influence oil industry tax concessions and dividend treatment for stockholders.

House Ways and Means Committee Kennedy Munday Martha Griffiths D-Mich

Soviet space record haul as Bykovsky leads in orbit

Valery Bykovsky extended his space duration surpassing earlier time marks in a multi day orbit around Earth while Valentina Tereshkova completed her 34th orbit. Tass reported both cosmonauts remained in good health as plans for possible future joint missions and propaganda emphasis at the Communist Party meeting stirred speculation.

Moscow UPS Valery F. Bykovsky London Chaik Chaika Hawk Bykovsky Maj Andrian Nikolayev Bykovsky Cosmos Valentina Tereshkova Valentina Tass Maj. L. Gordon Cooper Earth Tereshkova Reshkova Pavel Popovich Moon Central Committee

Italy and U S Win World Bridge Matches

In Saint Vincent Italy and the United States posted large victories in the world contract bridge championship after 48 deals. The U S led Argentina 151 to 110, and Italy led France 452 to 16 as fatigue and slow play affected the nine day event that ends Sunday with each team scheduled to play 432 deals.

Saint Vincent Italy UPI United States Argentina U. S U.S France Backerich-Chestem Joradan Obinson

Skateway to Observe Sixth Anniversary in Washington

Chuck Gibson operates the Washington Skateway at the Washington County Fairgrounds. On Wednesday evening June 19 the rink marks six years since opening in 1951. Admission features a 1957 dime, reflecting the vintage year as a celebration of six years since inception.

Chuck Gibson Washington Skateway Gibson Washington Washington County Fairgrounds Mr. Gibson

Temporary Halt In Keota Oil Drilling

Drilling on the Taylor Flynn farm near Keota has been suspended for several days. U I Hall Drilling Company, using gear leased from Russell Wold and George Bowers of Ottumwa, began on the Dick and Taylor Flynn farm about four to five miles northeast of Keota. The operation started about three weeks ago and is now idle with no workers present. Protest of bearing sand mentioned. testing may decide continuation or cessation of drilling. Oil first found two months ago on the W. P. Flynn farm nearby, but profitability remains undetermined.

Taylor Flynn Keota Appendy W. P. Flyn Keota

Norton Scholarship Memorial Started

The memorial for Mr. Norton, a Washington businessman who died suddenly, will be administered by the Washington Kiwanis Club. Funds already received are deposited at the Washington State Bank. Contributions may be made at the State Bank or by contacting William Smart, treasurer of Kiwanis Clubship Fund.

Keith Norton Seta Norton Yeung Washington Washington Kiwanis Club Washington State Bank State Bank William Smart Kiwanis Clubship Fund

Local Youth To Attend National Hi Y Congress

Washington Hi Y Club sends Jim Mallory and Ron Gregory to the national Hi Y Congress at St Olaf College Northfield Minnesota June 27 to July 2. Dr Noble of Syreause University Woodwill speak on This I Believe. delegates meet peers from U S Canada and Sweden in a once in a lifetime event marking Hi Y history.

Y.M.C.A St. Olaf’s College Northfield Minnesota Tom McSpadden Washington Hih Club Jim Mallory J.F. Mallory Ron Gregory D.W. Gregory McSpadden Congress Ncipal Res C. Noble Heapel Syreause N.Y Yalc.a Chapman Kansas Ym.c.a United States Washington North Central U.S Nada Sweden

Two Washington County Students Win Old Gold Grants

Two Washington County students are named among seven recipients of Old Gold Development Fund Scholarships for the 1963-64 academic year at the State University of Iowa. Jane Armbruster of Riverside and Sharon Lowry of Washington are listed by the university committee for undergraduate scholarships.

Washington County Old Gold Development Fund State University of Iown Joseph W Meyer Ogdr Jane Armbruster Riverside Sharon Lowry Washington SUL

Negro Students Boycott Classes In Boston Freedom Stay Out

United Press reports that hundreds of Negro high school students joined a freedom stay-out in Boston to protest segregation. Between 2,000 and 3,000 of about 5,000 Negro junior and senior students reportedly skipped classes and went to centers for instruction in Negro history and related subjects. A police riot squad stood by to prevent trouble.

Boston Freedom Centers Ots

Municipal Band to Play Wednesday Concert at Central Park

Washington’s Municipal band schedules a Wednesday community concert in Central Park at p.m. Director Dick Ballard announces the program including God Bless America Berlin Two Woodland Sketches Featur ing Max Lee Milburn McKay and Richard Leavitt Tea for Two Youmans Colossus of Columbia Enchanted Lake Broadcaster The Thunderer Sousa National Anthem Key.

Washington Central Park Dick Ballard God Gless America Berlin Little Giant Moore American Patrol Ida — Aiken the Thunderer — Sousa

Jr High Age Dance at Washington Y Saturday

All students entering junior high next fall may attend a dance at the Washington YMCA Saturday evening. The event runs from to pm with Dean Garrett as DJ. Cost is 16 cents for Y members and 45 cents for others.

Washington Y Dean Garrett

Kennedy aims huge job training push with civil rights plan

President Kennedy plans to include a large scale job training and vocational education program in his civil rights package, to be sent to Congress as a separate measure. The initiative would expand youth employment programs, require new funding, and face possible Senate and House committee paths.

Washington UPL Kennedy White House Senate Hubert M. Humphrey Minn Mike Mansfield Mont Humphrey Congress General Fair Employment Practices Commission Mansfield Everett M. Dirksen John W. McCormack McCormack House Govs Jack Campbell New Mexico Bert T. Combs Kentucky John N. Dempsey Connecticut Albertis S. Harrison Virginia Grant Sawyer Nevada J. Millard Tawes Maryland Mark O. Hatfield Oregon John A. Love Colorado William W. Scranton Pennsylvania James A. Rhodes Ohio Et National Committee J. Irwin Miller National Guard of Churches

Stork Delivers First Boy For Craig Neuhart Family

In Washington County hospital a second son arrived Monday morning for Craig Neuhart and Cheryl Herrick Neuhart. Doctor M L McCreedy delivered the baby at home before transport, the parentscope and nurse Florence Kyle were present. The Navy father serves as a medical technician aboard the Pacific Fleet flagship, the mother is a former WAVE from Farmers City Illinois, and both families report mother and child doing fine. Grandfather Harlan Neat heads the school board and notes no panic at the Newhart home. The new arrival joins a two year old brother as the family plans to return home soon.

Harlan Craig Newhart Pacific M. L. McCreedy Florence Kyle Washington County Craig United States Navy Som Pacific Area Neuhart Cheryl Herrick Farmers City UL Great Lakes Naval Hospital Chicago Harlan Neat Washington Community School Board Newhart

Weather Outlook From Annearess International

Town map shows partly cloudy conditions tonight and Wednesday Scattered showers and thundershowers in northwest tonight and northeast Wednesday Low temperatures 55 to 62 Highs in the 80s Outlook Thursday little change

Annearess International Town

Supreme Court Upholds Neutrality On Religion In Schools

The Supreme Court rules public schools may not conduct daily devotional exercises but calls for objective study of religion as part of secular education. The decision, 8 to 1, emphasizes First Amendment neutrality while endorsing Bible study for literary and historical value.

Supreme Uy UPI d_ Press Internationa WASHINGTON Supreme Court General Board National Council of Churches South Midwest West Tom C. Clark J. Irwin Miller National Council of Council Aking General Board York William F. Creighton Episcopal Washington God

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