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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1958

Page

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Pope John XXIII Crowned in St Peter's Crown Ceremony

Pope John XXIII was crowned 262nd Pontiff before about 500000 in St Peter's Square. Nicola Canali placed the three crowned tiara as tens of thousands cheered Viva il Papa. The ceremony, telecast to 13 European nations, marked a humble end to a four hour rite with Papal blessing and admonitions on mortality.

Vatican City C Lege Pius XII St. Peter's Basilica Nicola’ Cardinal Canali Jesus Christ Rome Italy Pius XI Castellan- Aalto John Cetral St. Peter's Basica

No Shells Fall on Quemoy Isles Today

UPI report notes Communist shells at Quemoy fell silent early Monday morning in an unexplained shift of the Formosa crisis. Nationalists claimed no shells hit the isles up to 10 30 a m Monday as villagers in the opposite coast village of Wapao reportedly rose in revolt six weeks earlier, with substantial casualties.

Taipei UPI Quemoy Islands Defense Ministry Formosa Quemoy Hong Kong Wapao Weston Peninsula

Bus Firm May Lose Franchise in Iowa

Iowa Commerce Commission considers revoking the franchise of American Buslines Inc after a strike by drivers and staff. The firm, serving 116 towns, began a Des Moines to Shenandoah route but faces losses and interline ticket refusals by Greyhound. Pickets and union officials attended as the commission urged a Des Moines Ottumwa relaunch.

DES Moines UPI Iowa Commerce Commission American Bus Lines, Inc Commerce Ray H. Thompson Hhe Commission Herbert E. Roberts Omaha Shenandoah Roberts Greyhound Lines American American Buslines Co Greyhound Amercan American Buslines Fort Iowa Ottumwa America Union Dae. Shreve Omaha, Neb

Sam J. Deihl Dies At Home in Wapello

Sam J. Deihl, aged 15, a retired farmer and former Louisa County supervisor and mayor of Wapello, died at his Wapello home Monday. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Methodist Church in Wapello. Survivors include his widow, five sons and daughters.

Columbus Junction Sam J. Deihl Louisa County Wapello

Former Junction Man Dies in New Mexico

Columbus Junction resident Carleton McGrew 47 died Monday in Albuquerque New Mexico from a heart attack. He was born in Grand View Iowa, son of Dr Oliver McGrew and wife. He lived in Columbus Junction, worked at the post office before moving to New Mexico about 16 years ago. Survivors include his wife one son one brother Dr Edwin McGrew Beaver Oklahoma and one sister Mrs Fay Greiner Muscatine. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Columbus Junction Carleton McGrew Albuquerque New Mexico McGrew Grandview Oliver McGrew Edwin McGrew Beaver Okla Fay Greiner Muscatine

Corn Harvest Progress In Iowa Rises Markedly

Des Moines reports show about 70 percent of Iowa corn harvested this week, up from 16 percent last year. Northeastern Iowa 45 percent, northwestern 95 percent. Sorghum harvest 85 percent, yields good to excellent with light losses. Fall plowing 65 percent complete, soil moisture generally short except in parts. week largely dry with temperatures a bit above normal in the north and below in the south.

Des Moines UPI Towa Weather Bureau Agriculture Department Iowa Bulletin Lowa

Find Body of Iowan Killed on Highway

Officials reported the body of Robert E. Lewis, 23, of Albia Iowa was found in a field three miles east of town on the Dewey Chichester farm adjoining U S 34. Authorities said he was apparently killed in a traffic accident on the highway.

Albia Iowa Robert E. Lewis Ben Aay Here Dewey Chichester Farm

Max Henness Named Country Club Head

Max Henness was elected president of the Washington Golf and Country Club at the first board meeting after the annual vote. He succeeds Vernon Witting, with Bud DeLa as vice president and Richard Weeks as secretary and treasurer. New directors include Bob Roe, Bob Lowe, Loren Day, Everett Meeker, Russians John Lee, and Carl Wells.

Max Henness Washington Golf and Country Club Hennes Vernon Witting Bud DeLa Richard Weeks Bob Roe Bob Lowe Loren Day Everett Meeker John Lee Carl Wells

Leroy McGraws Lead In Pinochle Marathon

Mr and Mrs Leroy McGraw were named leaders in a Washington community pinochle marathon sponsored by the U s Men s Club. Net scores after the first round show the McGraws at 2660. Other leaders include Claud Rhodebeck 1680 and Floyd Blankenhorn 1610.

Leroy McGraw Washington U's Men’s Club McGraws Claud Rhodebeck Floyd Blankenhorn Ed Blattner Francis Crone Richard Hall Albert Wehr Charles Kennedy Foster Hammer Robert Libe

New Hospital Visitor Rules Take Effect November 10

Washington County Hospital trustees approved visiting restrictions following Iowa Health Department recommendations to curb health risks. The rules, effective Monday November 10, limit maternity ward visitors to fathers and grandparents and ban under 14s from visiting any patient. hours stay 2–4 pm and 7–8 30 pm, with board seeking public cooperation.

Washington County Hospital Iowa State Department of Health Lowa

Heavy Vote Seen as Iowa Voters Weigh Loveless Murray

Des Moines reports show a heavy turnout at noon with mid day votes far above usual. Gov Herschel Loveless seeks re election against Rep William Murray in a fierce campaign framed by tax debates and campaign financing disputes.

Washington Iowa Des Moines UPI Herschel C. Loveless Republi William G. Murray Iowa State College At & Pam Loveless Clyde L. Herring Gover Murray Teamsters Union Leonard G. Wolf Blakder Henry C. Talle Decor

Forecast Record Vote Controls Congress in 1960 Election

Americans endure a surging turnout to decide control of the 86th Congress and influence the 1960 race. Weather is fair nationwide while 35 Senate and 42 House seats plus 32 governorships are at stake. key battles include Rockefeller vs Harriman in New York and Knowland in California. Presidential implications color voter interest as campaigns push for majorities amid strong labor activity and right to work debates.

Washington UPI Ohio South Senate House William F. Knowland Averell Harriman New York Knowland California Edmund Pat) Brown Harriman Nelson’ A. Rockefeller Eisenhower Richard M. Nixon House of Representatives Rockfeller Rockefeller Nixon Leo William F. Knowland GOP Po Spectacus Atty. Gen. and G. Brown

Brown defends traffic point system amid rising deaths

NES Acting Public Safety Commissioner Russell Brown defended the public point system that fines drivers by points aiming to suspend licenses after 10. He cited weather and driving conditions for recent deaths, urged legislature to back risk reduction with driver education, more patrols, and higher speed limits penalties.

NES UPS Russell Brown Brown Towa Iowa Iowa Highway Patrol

Chamber President Blames Congress for Flourishing Inflation

Chicago UPI report quotes William A. McDonnell, president of the US Chamber of Commerce, blaming Congress for inflation. He cites deficit spending, taxes, and labor union power, defends Fed policy, and argues Congress undermines monetary traffic laws and mortgage rate controls amid tight money. He critiques welfare spending without funding plans.

Chicago UPI Chamber of Commerce Congress William A. McDonnell Mortgage Bankers Association of America McDonnell Federal Reserve Board

Farm Bureau Forms Swine Market Group

DES MOINES UPI The Town Farm Bureau Federation filed articles of incorporation for a farm organization to market hogs. The group will buy process and sell hogs poultry and other farm profits. Officers: E Howard Hill president Howard Waters vice president Kenneth Thatcher secretary D B Groves treasurer. The organization will buy hog at Iowa points and sell through an Illinois corporation with a nationwide network. Membership limited to Farm Bureau members.

Des Moines UPI Town Farm Bureau Federation Secretary of State Feder Marketing Association Federation E. Howard Hill Minburn Howard Waters Danville Kenneth Thatcher D.B. Groves Groves Iowa Illinois Farm i

Weather forecast for Iowa from United Press International

Mostly cloudy and windy tonight with locally warmer readings in the 80s in the northwest to upper 40s in the southeast. Cooler and windy Wednesday with partly cloudy skies and highs from the lower 60s to upper 50s, winds shifting to northwest 25 to 40 mph.

United Press International Iowa Jover State

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