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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1966

Page

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Reception Here Saturday Honors Schmidhauser At Washington Iowa

Congressman John R. Schmidhauser addressed Washington County residents at a Saturday reception in Washington Iowa detailing disaster aid provisions in the 1965 Feed-Grains Program and new legislation. He noted direct price support for eligible feed-grain cooperators on unplanted land, emergency conservation funds for waterways and structures, and amendments to Highway Traffic Safety Center legislation to include ag machinery safety research. The audience included several local officials and residents.

John R. Schmidhauser Washington County Washington Iowa Congress Schmidhauser House Public Works Committee Towa Througout

Mississippi Freedom March ends after 15,000 depart capitol

Foot weary demonstrators leave Jackson after three weeks of protest ending at the state capitol. Organizers stressed safe departures, while White and Negro residents exchanged jeers under a guard ring. The event boosted black voting strength with over 4,000 Negroes registered.

Jackson Miss UPI Mississippi Selma Montgomery Alabama Viola Liuzzo Martin Luther King Justice Department James Meredith Meredith University of Mississippi U.S Memphis Air Force King NAACP Mississippi Delta Tougaloo College

Polish Catholics clash with police near Communist HQ

In Warsaw a Catholic service marking Poland's 1000 year Christian anniversary ended with about 1000 worshippers marching on the Communist Central Committee. Riot police with clubs halted the crowd. some demonstrators were arrested as loyalists called for reconciliation with German bishops. Cardinal Wyszynski urged calm from the palace balcony.

Warsaw UPI Communist Central Committee Stefan Cardinal Wyszynski Poland Party

Washington City Council Minutes Today

Public notice records minutes of a council meeting in Washington and identify probate actions including will of Edward A. Wehrle and appointment of executor. The document notes official actions, dates, and involved parties for public scrutiny.

Washington City Edward A. Wehrle

Mother and baby survive mountain plane crash

Mrs Karla Little a 25 year old mother survived a plane crash and a two day wait for rescue on a desolate mountain peak. She remains in serious condition at University Hospital Seattle with a broken back frostbitten feet and facial injuries. Her two month old daughter Laurie was kept safe at home.

Seattle Wash UPI Karla Little Laurie University Hospital

Iowa Weather: Partly Cloudy With Scattered Showers Likely

United Press International reports a partly cloudy pattern in Iowa with a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms tonight and Tuesday. Temperature remains steady with lows in the 60s and highs around 90 on Tuesday.

United Press International Iowa

Johnson Plan Draws Iowa Visit to Des Moines

Plan for President Lyndon B. Johnson to attend a 100-a-plate Democratic dinner in Des Moines Thursday evening advances amid White House silence. Gov. Harold Hughes says arrival is likely at 5 p.m. with a motorcade to Hotel Savery and a 7:30 p.m. event at Veterans Memorial Auditorium expected to draw about 2,500 attendees.

Des Moines UPI Lyndon B. Johnson White House Harold E. Hughes Washington Iowa Hughes Fleur Drive Locust Street Hotel Savery Veterans Memorial Auditorium Johnson Agriculture Department Iowa Democratic Party Democratic National Committee

Schwengel accuses rival over seniority reform issue

In Muscatine Iowa UPI Fred Schwengel a former Republican congressman accuses Rep John Schmidhauser of dodging the issue on reform of the congress seniority system Schwengel says changes at the start of the 89th Congress did not alter seniority and accuses Schmidhauser of distorting records while promising reform to win back the 1st District seat

Muscatine Iowa UPI Fred Schwengel Davenport John Schmidhauser Schwengel Republican Central Committee House Schmidhauser

Critics Fault L and M District Records Keeping

DES MOINES UP I recommendations by the state auditor’s office on the Louisa Muscatine Community School District finances have not been followed for two years. Auditor Worthington says records are scattered across the district including the secretary’s business, home, and Grandview school. He urges the elected board to supervise record keeping and centralize storage with a full-time secretary.

Board of Directors Office of Auditor of State

Crime in Des Moines Rises 60 Percent in Ten Years

A study by Dr. Walter A. Lunden of Iowa State University reports eight major crimes in Des Moines rising from 3,675 in 1956 to 6,306 in 1965. Homicides, rapes, robberies, and juvenile arrests show notable shifts. police staffing and juvenile bureau activity also factor into the changing crime landscape.

Des Moines IDPA Walter A. Lunden Iowa State University Dr. Lunden Lunden Juvenile Bureau Juvenile Court Luden

Eight servicemen die in copter crash amid Saigon victories

United States forces report new ground and air gains in South Vietnam marred by a second major helicopter crash in three days near Tuy Hoa. Eight Americans die in the collision of two Army helicopters as Marines and Vietnamese infantry push through bomb-scarred zones near Hue and 66 enemy bodies are counted. Navy carrier Constellation pilots strike targets 35 miles north-northwest of Coastal Wind as air operations focus on Dong Hoi and Vinh.

Saigon UPS United States Central Highlands Tuy Hoa U.S Hue Constellation Nguyen van 1St Cavalry Gon John Norton Nathan Hale Vinh Viet Nam Dong Hoi Redheld North

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