Titov Tours Washington With Kennedy Welcoming Cosmonaut
Soviet cosmonaut Gherman Titov, after 17 earth orbits, was greeted by President Kennedy in the White House and joined by John Glenn Jr. on a tour of monuments. The visit included talks at COSPAR and a news conference with Titov commenting on space science and future cosmonauts.
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End Cancer Crusade In Ainsworth Area
Mrs. Cleo Orris as ACS crusade chair announces $156.25 raised in Ainsworth area. Funds go to crusade treasurer Miss Juanita Hering of Washington. County crusade chairman Jim Frier of Washington coordinates the effort.
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New Clues Sought In Des Moines Slaying
Des Moines authorities said they had exhausted nearly all leads in the rape slaying of Ramona Cox, a 25 year old secretary found dead in her blood splattered apartment after 11 p.m. Sunday. The public was urged to report any information, no matter how insignificant it seems.
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UPI
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Public Safety
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Tastee Freez to Open Under New Owner in Washington
Bernard McCarthy announces the grand opening of Tastee Freez at the west edge of Washington on highway 92 for the 1962 summer season. McCarthy recently purchased the business and will actively manage it with his children Mike Joe Monica and Martin. The opening is scheduled for Saturday May 5. Details appear in today’s Evening Journal.
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Evening Journal
Mrs Ebner Wins 55 Prize in Who's Who Contest
Nora Ebner of 302 South Marion Avenue won 55 dollars in this week's Who's Who contest for identifying all 25 clues about Charles L. Goodell, Montgomery Ward manager. She claimed 5 dollars for an all correct blank and 50 dollars for completing all clues.
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Charles L. Goodell
Montgomery Ward
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Eric
Morningside
Washington
Rutland
Iowa
Evening Journal
Plan Changes in Rural Mail Service Out Of Local Post Office
The Washington post office will consolidate four rural routes into three effective June 9 and add a mounted car route along the edge of town serving 139 homes over about nine miles. A sub-carrier will drive the new route to lighten workload on remaining routes, with postmaster authorized to rent a car for two hours daily. Further details will be provided to affected patrons later.
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Kennedy Explains Guard Plans to Iowa in Letter
President Kennedy reassures Governor Norman Erbe that realigning National Guard and reserve units is not elimination. The Iowa based 34th Division and 103rd Reserve Division would become high priority brigades while headquarters stay intact. The plan aims to bolster reserve strength for mobilization and rapid response to emergencies.
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Drag Race Fatalities Claim Three Teens in Iowa Crash
In Clarion, Iowa, three teenagers died when their speeding car collided with a Chicago and Great Western freight train at a grade crossing a half mile north of town during a drag race. The other car veered into a ditch. two teens escaped unharmed. Charges may follow against the surviving drivers.
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UPI
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Wright County
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Frank R Scranton Dies Here Today at 79
Frank R Scranton 79 died Thursday afternoon at his home on 715 West Monroe after a period of ill health. Funeral arrangements by Jones Funeral Home with Rev Walter Smith to officiate. He is survived by his widow Alice Grace Jones, eight children, 31 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and several siblings. born October 4 1882 in Washington County.
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Alice Grace Jones
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Falls Village
Conn
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White Plains
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R. W. Schreiber
Norwalk
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St. Louis
Robert Scranton
Stanley Scranton
Dover
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United States signals possible halt to tests with pact
Washington told neutral nations it will gladly end nuclear testing once an effectively monitored ban is in force. Without a Soviet agreement, the United States will not relinquish its right to defense preparations. The note to Ghana urged support for a verifiable ban as Pacific tests continue.
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Red Rebels Capture Muong Sing in Laos
Pro Communist rebels reportedly captured the historic town of Muong Sing in Laos after a large battle. A military source warned would be attackers that the town is captured and occupied, potentially reopening the Lao civil war. Muong Sing lies along the border and its fall would widen rebel control toward Nam Tha. The report coincided with the cease fire anniversary, signaling a possible end to the truce.
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China
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Erbe Pushes Spending Controls in Iowa Campaign
Governor Norman Erbe campaigned in northern Iowa endorsing strict limits on local government spending and resisting major state tax increases without guarantees of property tax relief. He warned school aid alone won’t curb tax spirals without local restraint and urged more state aid tied to tighter local spending controls.
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Erbe
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NATO Powers Outline Three Stage Plan On Sharing Atomic Arms
In Athens NATO ministers review a three stage plan by which the United States and Britain would share control of nuclear weapons with European allies. A NATO source says the plan creates a nuclear committee, stockpile assurances, and consultation on shifts in deployment, plus steps toward ally association in planning possible use.
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Bloodiest Day Yet By Algerian Rebels
Algiers and Oran were rocked by plastic bomb blasts blamed on the Secret Army Organization. A total of 110 people were killed nationwide and 147 wounded in a single day as clashes and attacks pushed the rebellion toll to 4,195 dead and 8,581 wounded.
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Dave Davis Elected to FFA Council from Local Chapter
At a Tuesday FFA meeting Dave Davis won election to represent the local FFA chapter on the high school student council with Ron Freyengaer as alternate. Plans included a leadership camp in August at Lake Keosauqua and a county fair lunch stand. They also voted to buy a seed germinator from Brighton and discussed experimental plots on the Bernard McCarthy farm east of Washington County Hospital.
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Future Farmers of America
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Vern Knecht
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Law Day Talk and Movie Shown to Kiwanis Club
Washington Kiwanis Club members heard Attorney Gifford Morrison explain Law Day then viewed the film The Blessings of Liberty. Morrison was introduced by Bob Eastland, program chairman, with guests Don Custer and Andy Kubacky present.
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Gifford Morrison
United States
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Bob Eastland
Don Custer
Andy Kubacky
Weather by United Press International Iowa
Generally fair and warmer through tonight. Friday partly cloudy and warm with a low in the 50s and high around 80 to 85. Saturday outlook is somewhat cloudy with scattered showers and a cooler high.
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