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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1964

Page

1

Rights are big issue in Maryland election

Maryland voters cast ballots under sunny skies in a Democratic presidential primary seen as a referendum on civil rights. George Wallace campaigned against the civil rights program while Sen. Brewster acted as Johnson’s stand-in. Final turnout neared 500,000 of 933,690 registered Democrats, with heavy activity in Baltimore and mixed results in county contests.

Baltimore UPI Maryland Johnson Alabama George C. Wallace Montgomery County Washington Prince Georges County Daniel B. Brewster Baltimore County Wallace

4-H Photo Club to meet Tuesday May 26

The second meeting of 4 H Club Photography members will be held on Tuesday May 26 at the Extension office in Washington, beginning at 7 30 p m. Jim Frier notes ten members attended the first meeting and others may join to learn photography. Project leaders Ken Bakehouse of Ken Rene Studio and Dallis Kinney of Washington Evening Journal assist. Members will take a roll of pictures and bring negatives for evaluation of mechanics and composition.

Washington Jim Frier Ken Bakehouse Rene Studio Dallis Kinney Washington Evening Journal

Richland garage fire held under control

Richland volunteers answered a 4 39 p m call to Allen's Chevrolet Garage where a trash fire escaped and set an oil barrel alight near the building fire was fought to a standstill. The oil blaze damaged wooden doors window frames and the roof tires on a nearby vehicle burned off. Damage total not yet known. Raymond Hadley manager of the garage.

Richland Allen Chevrolet Raymond Hadley

Caps gowns ready for W H S seniors

Washington High School seniors are urged to pick up their caps and gowns this week to allow alterations before baccalaureate and commencement. Principal Eleny Schlapkobl said they will be available at Klein Klothing Ko starting Wednesday afternoon, with a deadline of Friday evening.

Washington High School Eleny Schlapkobl Klein Klothing Ko

City council rules on house moving decision

Washington City Council in regular session with all members present approved submitting airport runway plans and paving specifications to the Federal Board in Lincoln Nebraska. A bond sale ad was authorized for the runway project and Beachy House Movers of Kalona were permitted to move a residence on North Iowa Avenue upon owner consent. Citizens debated a sewer on West Monroe Street while Green Engineering Co. was tapped to estimate assessments. Three new drinking fountains for Central Park were approved for the anniversary celebration.

Washington City Federal Board Lincoln Neb Bob Huber North Iowa Avenue South Second Ave Jefferson St Iowa Ave Beachy House Movers Kalona Beachy North Iowa Ave West Monroe St Green Engineering Co Cedar Rapids Tocouncil E. J. Vosika Washington Central Park Evans

Delegates Named for State 4-H Conference and Camps

Washington County 4-H Youth Committee selected delegates for the State 4-H Conference in Ames June 10-13 and for summer camps at the State 4-H Camp near Madrid. Named to the conference are Jim Sheetz, Deanna Statler, Roger Griffith, Gary Kos, Charles Sojka, Patty Sheetz, Jerry Combs, Betty Earnest, Diana Miller, and Carol Wilson of Washington, plus Claudia Tinnes and Willard Larsen of Washington for the county council. Pre conference workshops start June 8. Health Camp delegates include Joe White of Ainsworth. Conservation Camp goes to Diana Hammen of Washington. Leadership Camp to Terry Mangold and Diana Reif of West Chester. Camp dates: Health and Conservation June 6-13. Leadership July 20-25.

Washington County Ames Madrid Iowa Sally Smith Jim Sheetz Deanna Statler Keota Roger Griffith Columbus Junction Gary Kos Kalona Charles Sojka Riverside Patty Sheetz Crawfordsville Jerry Combs Betty Earnest Diana Miller Carol Wilson Washington Claudia Tinnes Willard Larsen County 4H Council Joe White Ainsworth i Diana Hammen Terry Mangold Diana Reif West Chester

Laos Civil War Escalates as Pathet Lao Make Gains

Neutralist forces report ongoing fighting and a planned counterattack against the Pathet Lao who overran the Plain of Jars. Souvanna Phouma calls the Red offensive a ceasefire violation while his coalition government, despite a Communist boycott, remains in operation and fills three cabinet posts.

Vientiane Laos UPI Pathet_ Lao Plain of Jars Paksane Mekong Prince Souvanna Phouma Kong le Souvanna Viet Nam Pathet Lao Muong Phan Prince Souphanouvong Souphanouvong

Rockefeller campaigns in California primary backed by Lodge group

New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller arrives in Los Angeles to launch a two day Southern California tour as he renews his bid for the Republican presidential nomination. A Lodge for President Committee panel endorsed Rockefeller though not naming Henry Cabot Lodge, saying Rockefeller's views closely parallel the ambassador's. The committee said a Rockefeller slate could build eventual Lodge support at the San Francisco convention. Goldwater remains on the California ballot with his own delegate slate and no write ins allowed. Goldwater finished behind Rockefeller and Lodge in Oregon last week.

Los Angeles UPI New York Nelson A. Rockefeller California Henry Cabot Lodge Rockefeller Draft Lodge For President Sen Barry Goldwater Arizona San Francisco Lodge Goldwater Ambassador Oregon

Weather in Iowa Tonight Through Thursday

Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the south. Cooler east tonight. Lows 50s north to near 60 south. Highs around 80 Wednesday. Thursday looks partly cloudy and warmer.

Iowa

Many candidates flood Iowa primary campaign

Des Moines dispatch notes a record number of candidates entering the final two weeks before the June 1, 1965 primary. A 9 seat Senate and 16 seat House reapportionment boosts turnout with 94 Senate candidates and 324 House nominees. Incumbents seek re election amid district by district races and several retirements and withdrawals.

Des Moines UPI Senate House House of Representatives Vetern Charles Hoeven Alton Fred Schwengel Davenport James Bramwell Center Point H.R. Gross Waterloo John Kyl Bloomfield Neal Smith Altoona Ben Jensen

William Hoskins Dies at Ottumwa Hospital

William Hoskins of near Pleasant Plain died this morning at Ottumwa Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending with Gould Funeral Home in Brighton.

Brighton William Hoskins Near Pleasant Plain Ottumwa Hospital Gould Funeral Home

Exile Returns? Cuban tensions spike as exile leaders loom

Cuban security tightened as Fidel Castro's guard held at readiness amid reports that exile chiefs Manuel Ray and Elroy Gutierrez Menoyo could lead anti Castro operations from abroad. Ray plans to return by Wednesday, in a bid tied to Cuba's independence anniversary, while Soviet and Cuban officials warned imperialists against interference and pledged support to Castro.

Manuel Ray Castro Cuban Revolutionary Junta JURE Ray Cuba Spain Elroy Gutierrez Menoyo

Washington Way cast sought for 125th anniversary spectacular

Mammoth pageant seeks 300 plus performers from Brownies to seniors for The Washington Way to be staged June 10 to 13 at the Washington fairgrounds. Featuring Charleston and pioneer dancers, Indians and more on a 300 ft multi level panoramic stage. Call Mrs Maxwell or Celebration HQ. costumes furnished. rehearsals short. produced by John B Rodgers Co.

Washington Washington Fairgrounds Maxwell Charleston Pioneer Square Mrs

Citizenship rights restored by court

About 110000 former naturalized citizens who left the United States may regain citizenship after a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated a law stripping rights. The decision held the rule created a second class citizenship and affected those abroad for five years or more. Angelika Schneider, a Smith College graduate, led the challenge. her citizenship and that of her four sons were restored.

Washington UPI U.S Supreme Court Angelika Schneider Smith College Cologne Germany United States West Germany

Boy Testifies Abuse in Aggravated Assault Case

Spencer Churchill, nine, testified that his father Winston Churchill and mother Mary Churchill hung him by his hands and wrists during punishments. The father was found guilty and sentenced to six years in jail. the mother was acquitted. The boy described waking hung from a bedroom wall while expressing fear of living with his parents.

Houston Tex UPI Spencer Churchill Spencer Winston Churchill Churchill Mary Reuben Hope Margaret

Entire Court to Share in Awards for Washington’s Queen

The Washington 125th anniversary selects a queen and royal court. Prizes include a Chicago weekend for two, hotel stays, show tickets, travel wear, and cash. Princesses receive cosmetics, gift certificates, radios, and other gifts from local merchants. Voting via advance tickets supports the coronation week events June 9 to 14.

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