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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1962

Page

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Nehru and Neighbors Strain Ties Across Himalayas

The Indian prime minister faces disputes with Pakistan over Kashmir and with Red China about a 12 000 square mile border area. Tensions with Nepal's King Mahendra rise over a Tibetan trade highway and Nepal’s growing Chinese ties.

India Jawaharlal Nehru Kashmir Pakistan Red China Mahendra Nepal South Asia Sikkim Bhutan Tibet New Delhi Nehru Lhasa Katmandu Ganges Valley Himalaya

Jail Break Attempt Fails at Dubuque

Two Dubuque men Ralph Lyons Jr. and Donald Botteroff both 24 were charged with attempted escape after being caught digging mortar from the jail wall. Sheriff Frank Stielman heard the noise and caught them as they worked the cell wall with a bed slat Tuesday night.

Dubuque, Iowa UPI Dubuque Ralph Lyons Jr Donald Botteroff Frank Stielman Lyons Lloyd Kirkpatrick

Opening of M and R Drive In Here This Spring

Mrs Marge Sorrell and Mrs Ruth Dunbar announce the reopening of their M and R Drive In for the spring and summer season. The establishment opposite Sunset Park will open daily from 11 a m.

Marge Sorrell Ruth Dunbar Sunset Park

YMCA 38th Annual Meeting Set for May 8

Reservations due soon for the YMCA 38th annual meeting to celebrate 50 years of youth work in the community. Robert Reed announces the event on May 8 in the community room with Del Wedel as speaker. Tickets, table hosts, and board nominations are coordinated by Keith Vetter and committee chair Charles Hotle.

Robert Reed Ymca Board Keith Vetter Vetter YMCA Reed del Wedel University of Ilinois Ymca Ing Y's

Faubus Reverses Course and Seeks Fifth Term

Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus announced he will run for a fifth term after earlier retirement remarks. He is the sixth candidate to enter the race, challenging former governor Sid MacMath and four others with potential additional contenders still possible. Faubus had cited health concerns but reportedly received reassurance after a medical evaluation in New Orleans.

Little Rock Ark UPI Arkansas Orval Faubus Faubus Sid MacMath Ochsner New Orleans

Y's Men Prep Lake Camp for 1962 Season

Washington Y's Men gathered at Lake Darling Youth Center to ready the camp for the season. They cleaned cabins kitchen and dining area erected beds repaired mattresses and organized the site assisted by Lake Darling board Fairfield men and directed by Dr. A C Peterson.

Washington Y's Lake Darling Youth Center Y's Lake Darling Board Fairfield

Debate Medical Care Plans Draw Battle Lines

Washington reports a White House task force is informing the public about Kennedy’s medical care plan while another panel backs trade expansion. GOP senators discuss the aged care bill, signaling a showdown as supporters push Ways Means action and opponents warn of socialism. The AMA opposes, Kennedy presses, and public sentiment to passage is argued strong.

Salinger Kennedy Congress GOP Capitol Hill Administration American Medical Association White House AMA John W. MacCormack D-Mass Leonard W. Larson

Blame Reds For Portugal's Riots In Two Cities

Lisbon and Oporto faced the most serious May Day disturbances in years as Portugal charged Communists sparked protests. Hospitals reported at least one death and 32 injuries, with police noting several arrests as demonstrators numbered in the hundreds.

Lisbon UPI Portugal Oporto Antonio de Oliveira Salazar

Secretary Stahr to Become Indiana University President

Army Secretary Elvis J. Stahr Jr. resigned to take the presidency of Indiana University, will leave the Pentagon on June 30, to be succeeded by Army Undersecretary Stephen Ailes if not another outsider is chosen. Stahr’s departure follows dissatisfaction over Nike Zeus funding and missile defense policies.

Kennedy Defense Robert S. McNamara Stahr Army Defense Department McNamara Pacific

Tire Iron Club Near Fund Raising Goal

The Tire Iron Club in Waterloo, Iowa, neared its fund raising goal to pay a $10 fine and court costs for Howard Kimpston who admitted using a tire iron after a traffic incident. Donald Ellis Wilson, accused of improper passing, faces a hearing this week in a justice court.

Waterloo Iowa UPI Tire Iron Club Howard Kimpston Kimpston Donald Ellis Wilson Wilson Justice of the Peace

Freed U S Sergeants Describe Kind Captivity Duration

Two US Army sergeants, First Class Francis Quinn and Sgt. George Groom, freed after three weeks with Viet Cong captors, said they were in good physical condition and treated without brutality. They spoke near An Dinh, near Da Nang, after release at 7:30 am Tuesday.

Saigon UPI Air Force Danang Viet Nam Francis Quinn Niagara Falls N.Y George E. Groom St . Joseph An Dinn Quinn and Groom Gabriel Marchand Quinn Groom U.S March An Dinh

Algiers Attacks Trigger Deadly Riots At Dockyard

A booby trapped car exploded among Muslim dock workers in Algiers injuring dozens and provoking Islamic riots. Police report at least eight dead and around a hundred injured, with higher tolls feared. A bystander counted 30 dead and 70 injured. Eleven injuries included six children, ages nine to fourteen. Chaos followed as rioters attacked a European and French security forces moved in. The incident linked to the outlawed OAS and comes after earlier violence in Bone and other Algiers districts.

Algiers Algeria UPI Terorists Secret Army Organization OAS Bone

Henry County Plans Classes for Educable Mentally Retarded

The Henry County Board of Education announces fall term 1962 classes for educable mentally retarded pupils. Facilities for three or four classes will be provided at Mt Union elementary by Winfield Mt Union District. New York UPI reports Girls Clubs of America run daily after school programs for members aged six through teens.

Wayland Henry County Board of Education Board of Education Winfield-Mt. Union Mt. Union New York UPI Girls Clubs of America

Nicholas to Speak At GOP Luncheon

William H. Nicholas gubernatorial candidate will address the Republican Candidates Caravan luncheon at the Washington Methodist Church on Thursday May 10 Reservations are advised through Mrs. Richard J. Higgins Other expected attendees include Secretary of Agriculture L B Liddy Lloyd Van Patton and Gov Norman Erbe with Mrs Patton and Mrs Patton joining the program Nicholas will speak on Property Tax Relief.

William H. Nicholas Methodist Church Washington Richard J. Higgins P. F. Whisler Republican Women Nicholas Secretary of Agriculture L. B. Liddy Lloyd van Patton Indianola Patton Norman Erbe

Reception to Honor Three Keota Teachers

Keota holds a public reception Sunday May 6 at 2 30 p m in the Keota Community High School building honoring three retiring teachers Marie Brown Kathrine Wickenkamp and Ella Kelley after 25 25 and 38 years in education PTA president K W Statler announced plans for the event

Keota Keota Community High School Marie Brown Katherine Wickenkamp Ella Kelley K. W. Statler PTA

TB Association Offers Nursing Scholarship

The Washington County TB Association offers a nursing scholarship this year for girls pursuing nurses training. Letters have been sent to area school superintendents with details. Interested applicants may contact Mrs. E. D. Morrison Jr. or Miss Fileen Jeffrey, public school nurse, as soon as possible.

Washington County TB Association E. D. Morrison Jr

Third Atomic Device Tested

The United States detonated its third and largest nuclear shot in the Pacific series near Christmas Island at about 1 p.m. CDT. The low megaton device was delivered by aircraft, releasing at least one million tons of TNT, potentially several million. The two prior shots in the series occurred last Wednesday and Friday. The Kennedy administration is studying proposals to halt atmospheric tests after this series.

Washington API United States Pacific Christmas Island

Farmer electrocuted near home at Zwingle Iowa

Donald D. Lambe 23 years old was found dead beside a Rural Electrification Administration transformer near his farm home north of Zwingle Iowa by neighbor Raphael Dunecalf. Authorities believe he climbed over a steel fence and touched either a 75 000 volt line or a 3 500 volt step down line at the REA facility. No motive or reason for entering the facility is given.

Zwingle Iowa UPI Rural Electrification Administration REA Donald D. Lambe Chris Lambe Here Raphael Dunecalf Lambe

Weather Iowa Forecast Til Thursday With Warmer Ridge

Generally fair weather persists in Iowa through Thursday with warmer northwest tonight and on Thursday. Lows tonight 45 to 50, highs Thursday near 70. Five day outlook shows normal to above normal temperatures, a slow warming trend then cooler by Friday weekend, with light showers and thundershowers possible.

Iowa

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