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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1963

Page

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Iowa House to present new tax bill amid tax debate

Iowa House Republicans endorse rewriting the Senate tax measure and approve a tax-appropriations package with a withholding system. Governor Hughes urges compromise while lawmakers seek true property tax relief and consider sales tax changes. Also passes bills on fully automatic cigarette vending and state appropriations totaling over 51 million for 1963-65.

Moiiel UPI Iowa House Harold Hughes Hughes Senate Marvin Seld Towa

Stump to begin 75 year prison term today

Donald Stump 23 of Keokuk, an honor graduate of the University of Town, must surrender in Des Moines to start a 75 year sentence for second degree murder in the June 1961 slaying of Michael Daly Des Moines. The Iowa Supreme Court denied rehearing on March 14 and he remains free on bond while his attorney plans to seek U S Supreme Court review.

Des Moines Donald Stump Keokuk University of Town Stump Michael Daly Iowa Supreme Court Supreme Court J. Riley McManus Desnes U.S. Supreme Court McManus

Khrushchev Replies To Test Ban Appeal

London Soviet premier Khrushchev sent a reply to Kennedy and Macmillan urging an early nuclear test ban. The Foreign Office said the reply is under study by Macmillan and its contents were not disclosed. The appeal asked Khrushchev to stop stalling and back adequate verification.

London UPL Premie Nikita S. Khrushchev Kennedy Harold Macmillan Foreign Office Macmillan Khrushchev

Mrs. Linnenkamp Dies Sunday Night

Mrs. Linnenkamp died Sunday evening at her home 319 North Avenue D after a year and a half of poor health. Funeral is 9 30 a.m. Wednesday at St James Catholic Church with Rev James E in charge. Burial in St Elizabeths Cemetery Harper. Prayers 7 20 p.m. Tuesday at Jones Funeral. She was born March 2 1876 in Harper daughter of Nicholas and Anna Keifer Berg. She married February 19 1909 to John Linnenkamp. Survived by husband one brother Nick Berg of Keota and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by two brothers and six sisters.

Ars. Gonn Linnenkamp North Avenue St. James Catholic Church James el St Elizabeth's Cemetery Harper Jones Funer Nicholas Anna Keifer Berg John Linnenkamp St. James

Fire Damages Church at Kalona

Kalona fire causes several thousand dollars damage to United Christian and Baptist Church on Highway 22. Lightning is believed to have started the blaze, discovered by Mrs. Vernon Hartzler during Sunday School, with evacuations of children and others. Attic damage confined to the brick building, smoke and water damage in other rooms. The ordination service for Gary Reif, set for the church, was moved to the nearby Methodist Church.

Kalona United Christian and Baptist Vernon Hartzler Highway 22 Gary Reif Methodist Church

Rainfall totals arrive for weekend in Washington

Almost two inches of rain fell in Washington from Saturday evening to Monday morning totaling 1.99 inches. Heavier rains were reported in Columbus with unofficial measurements near three inches and lightning and wind but no major damage noted as skies cleared after the weekend.

Washington Columbus Ni One

Plans Developing on Schedule Cooper Set for Space Trip Tuesday

NASA moved ahead with the Cooper spaceflight to Amelia on Tuesday despite weather threats. The 1 year old Air Force major aims for an ambitious orbital voyage, with a split countdown and preparations underway at Cape Canaveral.

Cape Canaveral URS Astroaut Cooper Amelia Federal Space Agency Air Force

Ridiculous Day Plans Discussed At Chamber Coffee

A small group of Chamber of Commerce members met for a coffee hour to hear about Ridiculous Day plans and the Atlas rocket's recovery. budget constraints limit secretarial help as officials outline entry fees, parade details, and scheduling ahead of June 6 events.

Chamber Chamber of Commerce Chai Ri A Pacific Midway Island Cooper Walt Farrell Hubert Lehrer Farrell Lohrer Harold Jarvis Harold Johnson T.M. Nelson Jarvis Bill Perdock

Group to Plan Menu for Annual Fish Day

Tak Walton and members, their wives, and others meet at 8 p.m. Thursday at Myron Salladay home to plan the menu for the Children’s Fish Day on May 20. The event for handi capped children will be held at Lake Darling next Monday.

Tak Walton Myron Salladay Lake Darling

Russians Expel Envoys After Espionage Case

The Soviet Union ordered the expulsion of one American and one British diplomat over a spying affair that led to a Soviet official's death sentence and a British businessman’s imprisonment. Four former embassy staff and three others were declared persona non grata. Wynne, Penkovsky, and the British accomplice were sentenced. observers expect a possible exchange to free Wynne sooner.

U.S Soviet Union Hugh Montgomery Moscow Secre Ytary Gervase Cowell Pamela Oleg Penkovsky Greville Wynne Montgomery William Jones Alexis Dilson Air Force Rodney Carlson Agricultural Atache Richard Carl Tacob Wynne Penkovsky United States

Iowa Senate Delays Tax Bill Over Funding Details

Iowa legislators wrestled with HF 550 and related measures to raise revenue five to ten million dollars for education, tax credits, and a new property tax fund while debating amendments on property taxes, income surtaxes, and tourism funding. The session eyed a Wednesday finish with Governor Hughes' veto risk over withholding tax. Visitors this week included Joe Van Winkel Des Moines and Bill Willnot h of Northbrook with Bill Howell and Claude Rhodebeck of Washington.

Senate House Iowa Lowa Corporation Hughes State Board of Public Instruction Guthrie County Joe van Winkel Des Moines Bill Wilnoth Northbrook Illinois Bill Howell Claude Rhodebeck Washington

Students to Perform Water Show at YMCA Tonight

About 50 Prairie Flower School students will perform an instructional water show at the YMCA pool this evening under Tom Mespadaen. The event, replacing the regular PTA meeting, showcases student progress from weekly swimming sessions.

Prairie Flow YMCA Tom Mespadaen The Praire Flower School

John Bell Dies in Iowa City Hospital

John Edward Bell 11 of Columbus Junction died Saturday at 5 30 p m in University Hospital Iowa City after sudden illness. Funeral at 1 30 p m Wednesday Columbus Junction Methodist Church Rev Par is in charge. Burial Indian Creek Cemetery Stacy Funeral Home in charge. He was born Oct 24 1891 in Aledo Ill son of J C and Charlotte Bell. Survived by wife Lela Harbison and other relatives.

Columbus Junction John Edward Bell Columbus University Hospital Lowa City Columbus Junction Methodist Church Robert Paris Indian Creek Stacy Funeral Home Dr. Bell Aledo Ill J.C Charlotte Scoville Bell Columbus Junction High School Edna Carey Lela Harbison Melbourne Frye O Phoenix Ariz Hazel Ams Des Moiné Modelle Viviani Damascus Maryland Arthur Bell Buffalo

Federal troops move into Alabama amid Birmingham unrest

Combat equipped federal troops under President Kennedy arrive near Birmingham after rioting and bombings injure at least 22. Units land at Maxwell Air Force Base and are deployed to enforce order as Alabama officials, including Governor Wallace critics, brace for further clashes.

Mamingham Ala UPI Kennedy Maxwell Air Force Base Here Montgomery Maxwell Birmingham Alabama South Oxord Miss University of Mississippi James H. Meredith George Wallace Wallace Govenor al Lingo Lingo A. D. King Martin Luther King Jr A. G. Gaston

Iowa Toll From Weekend Crashes and Drownings Rises

Six killed in traffic accidents and two drowned in Des Moines river incidents raise Iowa toll to nine for the weekend. Center Point man Donald Mullenhauer, 48, killed when a jack failed during repair. Other victims include six from four-car crash near Carthage and a mother and two children from a boat capsize. Police dragged for Barbara Ashby, 19, and James Slaughter, 19, both Des Moines, with four survivors hospitalized for exposure and injuries. The eight other victims include Patrick rolefson? unclear. Police report Iowa traffic fatalities for 1963 reach 3 through May 12.

United Press International Center Point Lowan Ithage Donald’ Mullenhauer Mullenauer Des Moines Barbara Ashby James R. Slaughter Isa Des Moines Jacqueline Ashby Marshal Ashby Barbara Benita Ashby James Ashby Dan Ausdall Keokuk Ilinois Normal University Carthage Illinois Iowa Martin Rollefson Forest City William Adams Tip

Weather Outlook for Tina Iowa Fair with Rising Temps

Generally fair weather continues through Tuesday with cooler nights. Lows near 40 northwest to 45-50 southeast. Tuesday highs range from the upper 80s northeast to the mid 70s southwest. By Wednesday expect increasing cloudiness and a warmer trend followed by scattered showers at night.

Iowa

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