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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1964

Page

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Brazil mutiny ends with surrender after two days

Communist supported naval mutineers in Brazil surrendered to army troops after clashes that left two sailors wounded. About 1,000 mutineers stepped down from the Minas Gerais vessel in Guanabara Bay and prepared to report for duty amid assurances of release.

Rio DE Janeiro Brazil UPI Joao Goulart Minas Gerais Naval Ministry Guanabara Bay Vitorio Mota Silva Goulart

Funeral Pending for Charles Olds of Davenport

Charles Olds 64 of Davenport died this morning at University Hospital Iowa City. Born November 23 1900 in Ainsworth, he married Mabel Thomas in 1922 and moved to Davenport. Survived by wife, son Jack, three brothers Floyd John Marion, two sisters Kathryn Godfrey and Luella Pearson, and five grandchildren.

Charles Olds Davenport University Hospital Iowa City Ainsworth John Orilla Olds Mabel Thomas Jack Floyd Washington de Witt Marion Kathryn Godfrey Ottumwa Luella Pearson

Kiwanis Hear Work Study Program Presentation

At the Kiwanis weekly meeting in Washington County the school system's work study plan was presented by County School Psychologist Vince Foubert. Special Education Group consultant Mary Curly outlined the program with four student impressions from Randy Bailey Rod Keller Ron Brunk and Arden Moore. President Vosika led a moment of Silent Prayer for member Tom Duncan.

Washington County School System Kiwanis Club Ray Carter Vince Foubert Mary Curly Curly Randy Bailey Rod Keller Ron Brunk Arden Moore Vosika Tom Duncan Ray Watson Ernie Obadal

Mrs. Glenn Laffer Dies Here at 75 in 1964

Mrs. Glenn L. Laffer, 75, of 701 West Washington Street, died Thursday night March 26 1964 after a yearlong illness. She taught in Fort Dodge and published the Correctionville News and Washington Evening Journal. Surviving are her husband and daughter Florence Otteson of Davenport plus two grandsons. Funeral Monday at 1 30 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Q. Wallace. burial Elm Grove Cemetery.

Glenn L. Laffer West Washington Street Jones Funeral Charles Q. Wallace Cedar Rapids Elm Grove Cemetery Florence P. Patterson Cincinnati Ohio Lewis S Florence Watson Patterson Laffer Presbyterian Church PEO Henry Florence) Otteson Davenport

Two U S Fliers Freed By Russians In East Germany

Two American airmen Capt. David S. Holland and Capt. Melvin J. Kessler were released by Soviet authorities after being shot down over East Germany. They arrived in West Germany with other crew and were reported in good condition. A third crew member, Lt. Harold W. Welch, was released earlier after injury. An American opera singer Gabriele Hammerstein was freed separately in East Berlin after an appeal.

Helmstedt Germany UPI East Germany David S. Holland Holland, Minn Melvin J. Kessler Philadelphia Johnson City Tex Johnson White House George Reedy ADN U. S United States West Germany Washington Holland Kessler Hannover Harold W. Welch Detroit Wiesbaden Gabriele Hammerstein Jackson Heights New York City East Berlin Miss Hammerstein New York

Two Auto Accidents Hit West Madison Street

West Madison saw two morning crashes. Cecil Hawkins of Washington tried a right turn from the inside lane and hit James Whitely in the outside lane. Hawkins faced a charge of improper turn. Damage totaled 125 to Hawkins car and 150 to Whitely’s. A second crash at 9 40 involved Mervin Grosscup of Washington forcing into Joseph Sexton of West Liberty after an unidentified car pulled onto West Madison. Sexton sustained 150 damage. Grosscup’s truck had no damage and no charges were filed.

West Madison Cecil Clayton Hawkins Washington James Russell Whitely Hawkins Whitely Mervin Conger Grosscup Joseph William Sexton West Liberty Grosscup Sexton

Christians Observe Good Friday Across Nation

United Press International reports Christians nationwide held three hour midday services or daylong vigils to mark Good Friday. Across churches from small hilltop chapels to city cathedrals, crosses were displayed, Catholic mass paused, and work paused as exchanges and banks closed and prayers continued.

Chicago-area Angelica Los Angeles United

Iowa lawmakers rush to finalise permanent remap plan

In Des Moines Iowa's legislature headed home for Easter hopeful to enact a permanent reapportionment after the break The House GOP leadership shows a deal to untangle plans while the Senate debates a remapping package The compromise would grow the Senate to 57 and the House to 115 with rural control and a 47 percent最低 population floor.

Des Moines UPI Iowa House Senate GOP Sen D.C. Nolan Iowa Supreme Court

Wayne Reighard Buys Leo's Standard Service Station

Wayne Reighard announced the purchase of Leo's Standard Service at the west edge of Washington from Leo Beauchamp who had run the station for eight years. Reighard, a former Beauchamp employee now a driver salesman, takes over management with no immediate changes. Bob Lenninger will remain on staff as part of Wayne's Standard Service.

Wayne Reighard Leo Washington Leo Beauchamp Mr. Reighard Mr. Beauchamp Bob Lenninger Mr Reighard Wayne's Standard Service

Mattie Lasson 78 Dies in Wellman

Miss Mattie Lasson of Marion Iowa died Thursday at 2 30 p m in the home of her sister Mrs Charles Durian Wellman She had been at the Durian home in Wellman for the past five weeks Funeral will be Saturday at 1 30 p m in Murdock Funeral Home Marion Survivors include two sisters and two brothers.

Wellman Mattie Lasson Marion Iowa Charles Durian Durian Murdock

Weather Summary for Iowa Northwest to Northeast

Cloudy night and Saturday with occasional snow in the northwest and extreme north. Warmer east tonight turning colder in the extreme west Saturday. Lows tonight from 15 northeast to near 30 in the extreme southwest. Highs Saturday in the 20s to 30s, colder in the extreme north. Sunday outlook partly cloudy and mild.

Iowa

Easter Egg Hunt Set for Saturday at Sunset Park

The annual Easter egg hunt for Washington area children ten and under will be held Saturday morning at Sunset Park. The event starts at 9 a.m. with gates opening at the north edge of the park. Parents are asked to avoid accompanying children into the park. Junior Chamber of Commerce members will gather at Wingas Cafe at 7 a.m. to transport eggs and prepare for the hunt.

Washington Area Sunset Park Chamber of Commerce Winga

Jaycees to Back Washington Airport Paving Plan

The Washington Jaycees met with Skip Renuox presiding and heard from Bill Perdock and Harry Levy of the Washington Industrial Board asking for support of the proposed paving of the Washington airport. The club granted support and formed a six member committee to identify Jaycee assistance for the 125th Anniversary Celebration. Officers’ election is planned for April 9 with nominations open. Don Lawless leads proposed by law rewrite.

Washington Jaycees Skip Renoux Bill Perdock Harry Levy Washington Industrial Board Washington Walt Farrell Sperry Easter Jaycees Don Lawless Jaycee

Court refuses to modify remap order Iowa panel rejects limited urban reapportionment

A three judge federal panel in Des Moines refused to modify its remap order which rebalanced Iowa's rural dominated legislature to give urban areas more representation. The court dismissed a petition by four legislators and a former senator seeking a chamber based solely on area or with minimal population factors.

Des Moines UPI Federal District Court Iowa General Assembly

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