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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1971

Page

2

McCloskey says Ellsberg leaked Vietnam study documents

California Republican congressman Paul McCloskey says he received xeroxed copies of top secret Vietnam War study materials from Daniel Ellsberg after meeting at Princeton. He told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee there was a Vietnam task force study and urged requesting the study from the State Department.

Washington UPI Paul McCloskey New York McCloskey California Nixon Warsday Daniel Ellsberg Ite Defense Ellsberg Harvard University Massachusetts Institute of Technology Elisberg Boston Cambridge Mass New York Times Sidney Zion Times St Louis Post Dispatch The Princeton University Vietnam Congress Executive Branch State Department

Brighton approves franchise for ISU

In a special election held June 15, Brighton voters approved a 25 year electric franchise for Iowa Southern Utilities Co. The measure passed with 115 votes in favor and none opposed.

Brighton Iowa Southern Utilities Co

Riverside Plans June Riverside Celebration Parade and Derby

Riverside schedules its annual celebration for June 24 and 26 with a Friday carnival on Main Street and Saturday events including a demolition derby and a 10 30 a m parade. The parade theme is Long Title Brought to Life and the Lytton Raiders drill team will perform after the parade. Entries from walkers bicyclists horses cars and floats are invited with a June 23 deadline to contact Mrs Dale Navy or Mrs Kathy Kaulocher.

Riverside Main Street Chamber of Commerce Lytton Raiders Lytton Iowa Dale Navy Kathy Aulocher

Maytag Tax Case: Judge Upholds Newton Plant Valuation

Judge R G Yoder ruled Newton city tax assessments on Maytag’s plant were correct, denying further relief. The decision, citing replacement cost less depreciation and the Manufacturers Classification Guide, affirms a total value of 18.8489 million dollars and aligns with state policy.

R. G. Yoder Newton Newton City Maytag Company Maytag Yoder Crane Company Washington State Board of Review State Department of Revenue State Director of Revenue Board of Review District Court

Crawford family visit and address update in Lakehurst

Local news notes Captain and Mrs. Duane Crawford and Sandy visited relatives in Cedar Falls and Waterloo, sharing family ties. The Crawfords now reside at 1008 F. D. Street Lakehurst New Jersey 08733. Mrs Blair Law Haymes, once of Washington, has returned and settled at 607 South Iowa Avenue. She served nine years as a reference librarian in Rock Island Illinois. Her grandfather William Blair formerly owned the store later home to Klein Clothing Company.

Duane FE Crawford Sandy Omer Crawford Cedar Falls Vnsister Richard Ackland Mike Waterloo F. D. Street Pinehurst Estate Lakehurst N. J Blair Law Haymes Washington Iowa Avenue Rock Island, Ill William Blair Klein Klothing Company

Becker wins Reisinger knockout team title in NYC

Bridge star B. Jay Becker and four teammates from New York and Tennessee captured the Reisinger knockout team event at the Eastern States regional tournament held at the Hilton Hotel in New York City. Becker, a 36 time national champion, led with his son Michael Becker and teammates Hal Fein Ralph Cafetz Andrew Bernstein. A field of 106 teams competed in the knockout format.

B. Jay Becker the Evening Journal Reisinger Hilton Hotel New York City Becker Michael Becker Hal Fein Ralph Cafetz New York Andrew Bernstein Knoxville Tenn

Funeral Saturday for Jack Carey in Columbus Junction

Funeral services for A. E. Jack Carey retired insurance man who died suddenly Friday morning will be held Saturday June 19 at Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home Columbus Junction. The Rev Harold Olson will officiate with burial in Indian Creek Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Mable daughter Arlene Oak of Columbus Junction one grandson and brother Clyde of Columbus Junction.

Columbus Junction A. E Jack) Carey Stacy - Lewis Harold Olson Indian Creek Carey Mable Donald Arlene) Oak Clyde Columbus Junction

Funeral for John E. Jackson in Fairfield

John E. Jackson former Washington area resident died June 17 1971 at Ot tumwa Hospital aged 86. Funeral Sunday 2 30 p m Jones Funeral Home with Rev William Kettlitz. Burial Elm Grove Cemetery. Survived by wife Elsie May, two sons John C and Harold B, one grandson, a brother Charles, three sisters. Jackson was Olympic rifle team member 1912 and Wimbledon Cup winner 1915. He to Fairfield Feed Company partner then owner.

John E. Jackson Washington Area North Fourth Fairfield Ottumwa Hospital Jones William Kettlitz Elm Grove Cemetery Mr. Jackson Lincoln, I Edward B Ida Leesman Jackson Washington Washington County Rolland Catlett Fairfield Feed Company National Rifle Association U.S U. S Elsie May Schneider John C Harold B Seattle Wash Charles Jackson Edna Miksch Minnie Knapp Washington Clayton Bear Wellman

Two Names Linked in Suit Involving Harleysville and Wayland

Brief legal notice lists Rodney Mayer Groff of Harleysville Pennsylvania and Angela Rose Graber of Wayland in a civil suit. The filing names both individuals and indicates litigation activity in a local court.

Rodney Mayer Groff Harleysville, Pa Angela Rose Graber Wayland

Social Calendar Ahead for Fr and Sun Meetings

Friday events include Rebekah Lodge at 8 p.m. at 100F Hall and Bethlehem Commandery's regular meeting at Masonic Temple with no dinner. Sunday Sayre family reunion at noon at Sunset Park. friends and family invited. Monday Rainbow Girls at 7 p.m. at Masonic Temple with time change noted. Nile Sewing Group at 7 p.m. followed by picnic at Sunset Park. drinks and rolls furnished. EuCha-Rest Service Club at 7 p.m. with dinner at Kingsbury Inn. husbands as guests. Tuesday White Shrine at 8 p.m. at Masonic Temple. BPW Club at 6:30 p.m. dinner at Captain's Table. Hobby Night Tops Club at 7:30 p.m. YWCA Witch Shrine at 8 p.m. at Masonic Temple. 50-year members honored. April May and June birthdays honored. All officers wear formals.

Rebekah Lodge Bethlehem Commandery Masonica Temple Sayre Family Sunset Park Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Nile Sewing Group Kingsbury Inn YWCA

Dwain Johnson plans rear garage extension and Richard Myren home addition

Dwain Johnson proposes a 24 by 24 foot addition to the rear of an existing garage at 314 North Avenue C-24. Richard Myren files for a new two story nine room residence at 205 Clara Barton with two and a half baths. Washington Community School seeks an addition to the bus barn at Lincoln School.

Dwain Johnson North Avenue Richard Myren Clara Barton Washington Community School Lincoln School

Local family notes include moves and gatherings in Bussey and Des Moines

Mr and Mrs Francis Libe of Bussey Iowa will visit Rapid City M D where Mr Libe will study physics after receiving an award from the Summer Institute of Fines and Technology School. Mr Libe teaches in Bussey schools. Jim Bidwell and sons Jami and Jeff return to Des Moines after a week with grandmother. Relatives gathered to surprise Mrs Statler for her birthday with many attendees. Don Rich wedding anniversary noted. Virgil Norton and Bettendorf couple announce a daughter born this morning. mother Linda Warner. Grandparents Merle and Dale Norton learn of the birth. siblings Brian Kimberly, and a Bettenorf address for the Norton family.

Francis Libe Bussey Rapid City M. D Libe Summer Institute of Fines and Technology Maurice Libe Jim Bidwell Jami Jeff Des Yaines J. W. Bidwell Merle Statler Mrs. Statler Virgil Norton Bettendorf Merle Warner Dale Norton Linda Warner Brian Kimberly Norton Hillside Drive

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