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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1963
Page
9
The county treasurer reports a total tax take of 3 190 431 05 dollars. Schools will receive just over half, with road funds and cities close behind, while individual allocations vary by district and residence. The chart explains how the total county tax money is disbursed, not individual payments.
Washington dispatch reports Kennedy’s civil rights push triggering a fierce Congress battle. White House invited 30 civil rights leaders including MLK and Roy Wilkins to urge moderation while Congress weighs key laws on public accommodations and employment practices. Southerners threaten filibuster and chairmanships to block progress as educators back grassroots schooling ideas. The FEPC and public accommodation bill face uncertain futures amid strong partisan opposition.
UPI report from Des Moines states General Evan L. Hultman ruled interim appointments by Governor Hughes invalid after Senate rejection. He said there is no vacancy at term end June 30 and the incumbents cannot be replaced mid term. Hughes cited possible court action while naming Barry Crawford and others to boards.
Havana radio and U S officials report Cuban exile forces landed by boat early today with a large quantity of arms to reinforce rebels in Cuba. The Cuban Revolutionary Council says the war of liberation has begun and that its forces are ready to fight the enemy. Sources say relatively few men were involved and the expedition landed from a Caribbean point. The council signs Jose Fernandez and Fidel Castro.
In Keota area, pumps expected to be in operation soon to recover oil from pay sand found during test drilling on the Robert Flynn farm about nine miles north. The prospecting firm prepares to install 4.2 inch casings to a depth of 1 245 feet ahead of pump installation, building on a nearby well that produced water after earlier oil shows.
Hal G. Figgins 77 died Wednesday noon at Washington County Hospital after four weeks as a patient. Funeral services are planned Saturday at 2 p.m. at Gould Funeral Home Richland with burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. Born near Kalona April 2 1885 he married Byrdie Palmer Oct 12 1910. Survivors include two stars Robert Allen Des Moines and Rose Ray Monticell Calif and a brother Wilbur Belle Plaine.
United Press International reports considerable cloudiness through Friday with scattered showers in the south and extreme west tonight and over most of the state Friday. Cooler tonight with lows 45 to 50 in the northeast to about 60 in the southwest. Highs Friday in the 70s. Saturday outlook is partly cloudy and somewhat warmer with scattered thunderstorms.
Post Office Department announces new five digit ZIP Codes for Washington and Ainsworth in Iowa. Washington uses 52353 and Ainsworth 52201, with nationwide rollout starting July 1. Officials urge all residents to use ZIP Codes in return addresses to speed delivery and reduce errors.
Mrs. Cora Hershberger of Kalona, 59, died Wednesday evening at Pleasantview Home after months of declining health. Born June 20 1908 in Johnson County, she married Samuel W. Hershberger in 1921. he died in 1958. Surviving family includes her mother Catherine Brenneman, two daughters, a son, siblings, and 11 grandchildren. Funeral at East Union Mennonite Church Saturday at 2 p.m. burial East Union Cemetery. Yoder Funeral Home in charge.
A large barn filled with feed and grain and a nearby hog shed burned at the Truman Tuttle farm northeast of Washington Wednesday night. Mrs. E L Stewart owns the property, with Bernard Reed operating livestock operations. About 700,490 bushels of oats and other feed were lost, aided by Ainsworth and Washington fire trucks and numerous volunteers who saved the home and remaining structures.
The second oil well near Keota shows drillers striking oil-bearing sand. Arrangements are underway to begin pumping operations at the site soon. The first well reportedly yields more water than oil after extended pumping by the owners.
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