Westmoreland to lead pacification in Vietnam program shift
Gen William Westmoreland takes charge of the pacification drive in South Vietnam with MACV oversight, joining ambassador Ellsworth Bunker who will supervise the civilian and military effort as the “other war.” Robert Komer becomes deputy ambassador as civil and military teams report to the general locally.
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Saigon
UPI
William C. Westmoreland
South Vietnam
U.S
Ellsworth Bunker
Vietnam
Republic of Vietnam
US Military Assistance Command In
Robert Komer
White House
Bunker
U S destroyer and Soviet warship brush in Japan Sea incident
The U S destroyer Walker again collided with a Soviet destroyer, 300 nautical miles west southwest of Hokkaido. No casualties and light damage were reported. The Soviet ship, a Krupnyy class destroyer, challenged the Walker as it pursued US maneuvers. The incident followed a similar exchange the day before. U S officials protested to Soviet diplomats, citing violation of rules of the road.
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Washington
UPI
U.S
Japan
Pentagon
Walker
Hokkaido Island
United States
John M. Leddy
Yuri N. Tcherniakov
Navy
Rabies Threat From Wildlife Urges Vigilance
Dr John B Herrick of Iowa State University warns wildlife rabies poses serious danger to humans. Skunks are major carriers, with coons foxes coyotes dogs cats possums and bats also commonly infected. Suspect rabies if an animal is active in daylight friendly or hostile unstable or circling sickly. If bitten wash wound then seek medical care and capture animal if possible for 14 day observation.
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John B. Herrick
Iowa State University
Photograph Wanted of Brinton Flying Machine
Clinton P. Oleson of the Iowa Aeronautics Commission seeks a photograph, postcard, or model of the Frank Brinton Flying Machine for a history project. He was in Washington researching Iowa aviation pioneers and asks Journal readers for any leads or copies. Contact the Journal editor if you can help.
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Frank Brinton
Clinton P. Oleson
Iowa Aeronautics Commission, Historical Department
Washington
Iowa
Brinton
Births and dismissals at the hospital yesterday
Yesterday at the hospital Mr and Mrs Norman Schoonover of Washington welcomed a son. Dismissed yesterday were Mrs David Campbell and daughter Harper Mrs Robert Fritz and son Washington. Today’s patients include Mrs Edith Castell of Washington Mrs Jennie Lauderman of Washington Ms David Owens of Columbus Junction Miss Darlene Marek of Washington and Otis Love of Columbus Junction.
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Norman Schoonover
Washington
David Campbell
Harper
Robert Fritz
Edith Castell
Jennie Lauderman
David Owens
Columbus Junction
Darlene Marek
Otis Love
Industrious Club meeting at Keota May 3
Mrs. Anna Fisher hosted the Industrious club in Keota on a Wednesday afternoon. Guests included Mrs. Bob Fisher and Mrs. Gale Reif. Members exchanged plants and bulbs and held a May Basket for secret sisters. A $2.00 cancer fund gift was approved. Birthdays were celebrated with gifts for Mrs. Cloyece Statler and Mrs. Carol Richardson. A third guessing game provided entertainment. Refreshments fit the Spring theme. The May meeting will be with Ferne Wimmer and roll call will be answered with a vacation wish.
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Ferne Wimmer
Washington County Law Day Mock Trial Engages Seniors
Today at the Washington County Courthouse seniors from area high schools participated in a mock trial to learn court procedures. Organized by the Washington County Bar Association, the event drew several hundred seniors, with Mid-Prairie High School absent. Traditional Law Day on May 1 was postponed to today.
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Washington County
Washington County Bar Association
Mid - Prairie High School
Mary Kinney and Richard Craig wed at St Patrick’s Church
Mary Kinney and Richard L Craig of Iowa City wed at Riverside St Patrick’s Catholic Church in an eleven o clock May 6 ceremony. The Rev L H Linnenbrink officiated with organist Mrs J Michael Hogan and vocalist Miss Chery Brogola. The couple will live at 906 East Burlington Street Iowa City after a wedding trip through the Eastern states.
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Riverside
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Iowa City
Mary Catherine Kenney
Richard L. Craig
Carl Craig
Edwin J. Kinney
L. H. Linnenbrink
J. Michael Hogan
Chery Brogola
Oxford
East
Burlington Street
Paint Problems on Exterior Wood From ISU Publication
ISU forester Dean Prestemon offers guidelines to reduce exterior paint problems on new wood. Start with sound construction and vapor barriers, treat exposed surfaces with water-repellent preservative, use an oil base primer without zinc oxide, then apply two topcoats within two weeks. Publication PM-363 from ISU and county extension offices provide full details.
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Iowa State University
Dean Presteman
Prestemon
ISU
County Extension
Social calendar notices for early week events
Social calendar lists numerous group meetings and meets at churches, temples, and homes. Entries include CES Masonic Temple meetings 8 p.m. Women of Moose enrollment 8 p.m. Moose Home and multiple circle and group gatherings at churches and YWCA rooms. On Friday Dorcas and Ruth Groups meet. other clubs hold 1:15 or 2 p.m. transportation arrangements and potlucks.
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CES
Masonic Temple
Women of Moose
Moose Home
Christian C
Martha Group
Harold Beerblossom
Priscilla Group
William Beerblossom
St. Anthony Circle
Gale Walker
Dorcas
Gladys Dicks
Ruth Group
Don Gardiner
Esther Group
Methodist W Scs
Clarence Jacobs
Walter Anderson
B. M. O’beirn
Ainsworth
John Walker
J. Cruise
Lester Orr
Scott Wilcox
Gilbert Mills
L. A. Jones
Brighton Ces
Henry Berdo
Final rites for Christopher Krueger held at Jones Funeral Home
Final rites for Christopher Craig Krueger were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Allen Eastland in charge. Pallbearers were Mike Mahoney, Ken Witts, James Rossen and Don Gardner. Burial was in Elm Grove Cemetery.
Interact to operate coffee stand on Memorial Day
Washington Interact Club will sponsor a coffee and doughnut stand at the National Guard Armory on Memorial Day May 30 as a free service to motorists. The 24 hour operation was approved at a Wednesday Cap tain's Table meeting. Officers elected Dick Koehler president Tom Logan vice president Randy Hillman secretary Neil Britain treasurer Pat Hennigan Mark Myers Rich Sojka directors.
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Washington Interact Club
National Guard
Dick Koehler
Tom Logan
Randy Hillman
Neil Britain
Pat Hennigan
Mark Myers
Rich Sojka
Jim McQuaid
Washington Rotary Club
Rotary
Interact
ISU
Scouts of Area to Hold Scoutorama in Iowa City
Scouts from Johnson and Washington counties will gather at the 4 H Fairgrounds in Iowa City on Saturday May 13 for the Warhawk District Scoutorama. About 700 boys and leaders are expected to participate with Cub Scout packs displaying theme projects games ceremonies and crafts plus arena demonstrations.
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Johnson
Iowa
Washington Counties
Iowa City
Shanks in Clarinet Choir from Kirksville
The Clarinet Choir of Northeast Missouri State Teachers College Kirksville Missouri will perform at Expo 67 in Montreal Canada on May 25 and 26 offering concerts in International Shell BE. Jim Shanks of Washington is a member of the group.
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Northeast Missouri State Teachers College
Kirksville
Missouri
Montreal
Canada
State Teachers College
Washington Evening Journal masthead and rate note
The Washington Evening Journal lists staff and departments including David Elder as Editor and Business Manager William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Charles Morris News Editor Bob Shaffer Local Advertising and Howard Hazen Production. It notes published afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July with second class matter and United Press Leased Wire affiliations. Mail subscription rates show outside Iowa per week by carrier in Washington 40.
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David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Bob Shaffer
Howard Hazen
Washington
Iowa
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Baptist Friendly Bible
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England
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