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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1962

Page

6

Grant Dominates Yankees in Indians 7-1 Victory

Pfc Jim Grant hurled a five-hit win for Cleveland as he defeats the Yankees 7-1 while on 30 day Army leave. Don Dillard and Woodie Held homered for the Indians lifting them within a half game of New York. Other AL games saw Detroit beat Boston 5-1 and the Senators crush Baltimore 12-1. In the NL, Colts blank Giants 7-0 and Dodgers edge Cardinals 8-5.

Fred Down UPI Pfc Jim Grant Army Cleveland Indians New York Yankees Yankees Grant Indians Don Dillard Woodie Ralph Terry Bill Skowron Detroit Tigers Boston Red Sox Washington Senators Baltimore Orwles Kansas City A’s Minnesota Twins Los Angeles Angels Chicago White Sox Don Schwall Senators Dave Stenhouse Chuck Cottier Washington Cimoli Gino Cimoli

Algeria Faces Attacks as Gendarmes Beat Back Fire

Terrorist team fired at a mobile gendarmerie armored car with a bazooka while gendarmes replied with heavy machineguns. No casualties reported. A downtown building was barricaded and searched after a bomb blast. One arrest was made amid appeals from priests of 32 of 33 Algiers parishes for peaceful coexistence.

Algers Algiers Christian Fouchet

Major League Standings and Weekend Schedule Summary

National League leads include San Francisco 28 games and Philadelphia 13 wins. American League standings list New York 15 wins and Cleveland 15. weekend games feature key matchups across both leagues with notable pitchers such as Koufax and Marichal slated for night games.

United Press International National League W. L. Pet San Francisco Los Angeles St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cincinnati Milwaukee Houston New York Chicago Mc Lish Koonce Spahn Willey Craig Moorehead Law O'Toole Koufax Broglio Marichal Woodeshick Cleveland Minnesota Detroit Baltimore Boston Kansas City Washington Stafford McDowell Ditmar Stange Conley Regan Burnside Barber Horlen Chance

Space Flight Delayed May 15 to May 17 At Test Center

Space officials moved Carpenter ascent from May 15 to May 17 due to booster problems. The two day slip signals NASA aims to launch soon despite upcoming AEC high altitude nuclear tests over the Pacific in June and July, drawing observers to the test center.

Carpenter NASA Atomic Energy Commission AEC Pacific

Birthday Boat Skipper John Marie Turns Seven

John Marie son of Mr and Mrs William J Marie celebrated his seventh birthday. He captained a first grade party by leading classmates from St James School aboard a Birthday Party Boat to the Marie home. Crew included Michael Weber David Whittaker Michael Shellberg Gale Reed Steven Libe Gary Swift Jimmy Hansen Ronnie Blum Kim Walker Scott Heisdorffer Gary McClure. Outdoor games and gifts followed a chocolate steamship cake centerpiece. Mrs Marie offered birthday refreshments. EUGENE Oregon. UPI

John Marie William J. Marie John St. James School Marie Michael Weber David Whittaker Michael Shellberg Gale Reed Steven Libe Gary Swift Jimmy Hansen Ronnie Blum Kim Walker Scott Heisdorffer Gary

Harold Johnson vs Doug Jones Nets NBA Light Heavy Crown

Harold Johnson, 33, a 7-5 favorite, fights Doug Jones for the NBA light heavyweight title in a 15 round nationally televised bout from Philadelphia. Johnson seeks a world crown amid legal fights with manager Pat Olivieri over purse money and future bout rights.

Philadelphia UPI Harold Johnson National Boxing Association Doug Jones New York Johnson Pat Olivieri Olivieri NBA Harold Jones Kayo Kave Jesse Bowdry von Clay Eddie Cotton

Barth Expounds Basic Evangelical Theology to U.S. Audiences

Swiss theologian Karl Barth, age 76, lectured in Chicago Princeton and Washington venues on evangelical theology. He defends a Christ centered, Word of God focus, rejects liberalism and fundamentalism, and emphasizes scripture as testimony to Jesus Christ and the living Holy Spirit guiding belief.

Dr. Barth America Louis Cassels United Press International Karl Barth Basel Switzerland Barth United States University of Chicago Princeton Theological Seminary Washington, D.C George Washington University American University Martin Luther Jesus Christ Germany Rudolph Bultmann Christ Jesus

Armadillo Migrates Into Oklahoma From Texas

Armadillos are moving north from Texas into Oklahoma with sightings as far north as Pontotoc County about 75 miles from the border. Experts and trapper Jack McPherridge note rapid spread since the Red River damming, while some doubt permanence depending on weather and insects. The animal, native to Argentina, has armored shells and rolls into a ball when frightened.

Ada Okla UPI Oklahoma Red River Texas Pontotoc County Jack McPherridge Argentina Mexico Southwest

Tips On Protecting Baggage For Travelers

Chicago United Air Lines offers advice to guard luggage. Remove old checks, tag bags with name and contact details, count bags at hotels and airports, arrive early for check in, allow transfer time for interline connections, watch bags when taken by limousine, and prevent mis–disembarkation with other passengers.

Chicago UPI United Air Lines

Blind Chinese operators train peers at church office

In Hong Kong two blind men, Frank Loo aged 24 and George Chan aged 20, work at the Lutheran World Federation offices where Loo teaches Chan the intricacies of telephone operation.

Hong Kong UPI Lutheran World Federation Frank Loo George Chan

Disney Films Make More Money When They Appear Second Time

Hollywood star Walt Disney reflects on the profit from reissuing animated features. Pinocchio and Snow White lead a cycle of seven hit cartoons, with plans to expand to The Sword in the Stone while pursuing live action projects. He notes critics and defines Disney Pictures as family entertainment. The piece ends with a note on the first mechanical clock in Paris.

Hollywood UPI Walt Disney Disney Disneyland Walt NBC Ture

Was Evening Journal Publisher and staff details listed

The notice lists Was Evening Journal Washington Iowa with staff roles for publishers editors and managers. It notes second class matter under federal law and post office details in Washington Iowa. It includes press associations and rural subscription rates for 3 months 2.60 6 months 4.75 and 1 year 6.00.

Was Evening Journal Washington, Iowa Elder, Shannon & Co E E. Shannon Jave K. Elder Bruce C. Cowden Charles Morris W. J. Shannon Howard Hazen Washington Iowa United Press Inland Daily Press Lowa

Father’s Letter Mentions Re

A reader notes receiving a letter from his father referring to a topic about reemergence or return. The brief message hints at family correspondence and potential plans but provides few concrete details.

Local soldier Goff visits family after Pendleton stint

Pfe and Mrs. Maynard Goff Jr arrive from California to stay with the Maynard Goff and George Miller homes before heading to West Virginia where Pfc. Goff will be stationed. He recently completed training at Camp Pendleton California.

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