Mechanicsville hit by governor’s distress call over muddy streets
Gov. Harold E. Hughes declared Mechanicsville in a state of distress to prompt legislative action on a proposed 270000 street paving project. Citizens split over the plan as officials warn mudblocked roads threaten public health and welfare while some residents deny the danger and oppose funding.
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Nine Percent Reduction Cuts Interior Budget Fight
The House Appropriations Committee cut 9 percent from Kennedy's Interior and Forest Service request, sending a $935.69 million bill to the House. It denies funds for Ford’s Theater restoration, Cape Cod land for a new seashore, Glacier Bay facilities, and Bruceton research buildings, while boosting other park camping and picnicking projects.
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Washington Junior High to Stage Two One-Act Plays
Eighth grade students at Washington Junior High School will present two one-act plays Monday at 7 30 p m. The programs include Ruffles and Roller Skates directed by Mrs Lester Pronga with Kay McCleery Karen Vosika Vikki Vinson Marlene Chabal Kent Dallmeyer Jim Ballard and Carl Hays among the cast. Elmer and the Soprano directed by Mrs John Elliott features Carman Chopering Linda Miller Dorothy Lloyd Joe Moore Kathy Bakehouse Jess Linch Jr Bill Lance Dave Hutchcroft Beverly Davisson Karen Grubb Debbie Doggett Loretta Green Marshall Foster and others. Musical selections between shows feature a girls sextet trombone quartet and saxophone trio.
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Carl Hays
Elmer
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Carman Chorpening
Linda Miller
Dorothy Lloyd
Joe Moore
Kathy Bakehouse
Jess Linch Jr
Bill Lance
Dave Hutchcroft
Beverly Davisson
Karen Grubb
Barbara Bennett
Debbie Doggett
Loretta Green
Marsha Foster
Journal Editor Attends NEA Meeting in Washington
Dave Elder of the Washington Evening Journal is among 110 non metropolitan publishers and editors from 30 states at a March 28 to 30 briefing in the capital with Kennedy Administration and Congress leaders. The event features talks with Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy and other officials, plus sessions with Senate and House leaders. A Saturday briefing at the British Embassy includes Ambassador Sir David Ormsby Gore and Michael A. Robb. The gathering, part of the 2nd Annual Government Relations Workshop, is hosted by the National Editorial Association and NEA.
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Washington Evening Journal
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Elder
David Ormsby Gore
K.C.M.G
Michael A. Robb
C.M.G
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U.S
National Editorial Association
NEA
Theodore A. Serrill
Washington, D.C
Alvin F Shaw 72 Dies Wednesday In Washington Area
Alvin F. Shaw, 72, farmer living northeast of Washington, died at his home Wednesday afternoon March 27, 1963 from a heart attack after a week of illness. He was born January 9, 1891 on the family farm. Funeral at 2 p.m. Saturday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Milan Thompson officiating. Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. Survivors: wife Emma C Dusenbery, one sister Mrs James Brooks of Washington. two sisters and two brothers preceded him in death. He was a Bethel Presbyterian Church member.
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Washington
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Milan Thompson
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Minerva A. Savis Shaw
James Brooks
Saturn-1 liftoff to start US space doubleheader
Scientists prepare the Saturn-1 booster for a 1 30 p m EST ascent in Cape Canaveral opening the year’s second satellite launch. A Delta rocket on a separate pad aims to place a 410 pound atmospheric structures satellite into orbit for two to three months of data.
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Local High School Poetry Winners Announced
Word Weavers Club officials announced the results of a school poetry contest. Seven juniors and one freshman received top honors with Carol Ray winning for The Challenge of the Sky Illa Mae Earnest placing second and Vaughn Rinner third. Other juniors and a freshman earned honorable mention.
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Illa Mae Earnest
Vaughn Rinner
Word Weavers Club
Rex Ray
Edward J. Beranek
Carolyn Pratt
Bonnie Miller
Margaret Guy
David Leavitt
Weather in Iowa: clearing tonight and warmer
Iowa weather outlook shows clear to partly cloudy skies tonight with warmer temperatures. Friday brings considerable clouds and scattered showers or thunderstorms, cooler conditions in the west and north, with lows in the 40s northeast to near 50 in the extreme southwest and highs in the 60s to 70s. Saturday remains partly cloudy and mild with scattered thundershowers east.
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Tense Mississippi town sees influx of civil rights leaders
In Greenwood Mississippi police brace for potential riots as Negro leaders vow to intensify a voting drive. CORE leader James Farmer and SCLC figurehead Martin Luther King Jr were expected, with James Bevel declaring plans to reshape the city's political structure amid related demonstrations and arrests.
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Castro threatens to escort ships with planes amid Cuban raids
Cuban radio broadcasts sign Fidel Castro stating Cuba may seek long range bombers and naval escorts to protect supply routes from U S raids. He blames the United States for raids on the Russian freighter Baku and a Bolivian airliner crash in Peru as potentially engineered by U S agents. The raids, attributed to the Alpha 66 linked Commando L group, involved explosive attack on the Baku near French Key Cuba and follow earlier assaults on the Lgov at Isabela de Sagua.
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Judy Mayer Chosen for Trip to U S Capital
Keota High School junior Judy Mayer was selected to join a “Week in Washington” program in Washington D C as a house guest of Rep. John Kyle. She will record activities and take a test on lessons learned while visiting the nation’s capital. The program includes tours of major Washington sights.
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Judy Mayer
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Washington, D.C
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Washington
Judy
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Rep. Kyle
Rural lawmakers blamed for crumbs in Iowa tax, aid policy
Des Moines unions leader Charles Davis told a U.S. court panel that rural domination of the General Assembly leaves organized labor and large cities with only crumbs from the legislature menu. He argued Polk County pays $54 million in state taxes and gets back $26 million, while agreeing taxes reflect ability to pay rather than population.
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Former Turkish President Bayar Rearrested Amid Riots
The Turkish government rearrested former President Celal Bayar, 80, amid street rioting over his provisional release. He was sent to an Ankara hospital with life sentence status and medical needs including high blood pressure and diabetes. recovery could lead to transfer back to prison.
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Funeral services for Jason G Yoder of Kalona
Jason G Yoder 71 Kalona dies Tuesday night from a heart attack in Mc Allen Texas. Funeral at East Union Mennonite Church Kalona Sunday at 2 PM. Burial West Union Cemetery with Yoder Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include Mary Schlabaugh widow daughters Mrs Paul Guengerich Wilbur J and John Doyle ten grandchildren and one sister Mrs Irving Bender Wellman.
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McAllen
Tex
Gas Storage Proposal Filed in Washington County
The Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America seeks permission to construct and maintain underground natural gas storage in Seventy Six Township Washington County. A hearing is set for 10 a.m. Wednesday April 17 at the Washington County Courthouse with objections due in writing five days prior.
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Final Report Summary From YMCA Campaign
Final reports issued by Robert Reed president of the Washington YMCA show 847 members secured during the annual membership enrollment drive. Funds and pledges received totaled 35 198 75 dollars.
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Washington Ymca
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