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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1961

Page

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Welfare Official Speaks His Mind on ADC Recipients

A Iowa county welfare director blasts criticism of generations of ADC recipients and singles out wealthy relatives as real chiselers. He warns a state review of cases won’t reveal the full context and urges continuing support for children while opposing penalties on all recipients.

Des Moines UPI Iowa ADC Lawrence Putney KR Gladbrook State Board of Social Welfare Putney United Press International State Welfare Board OAA

Ecuador Army Deposes Velasco and Proclaims Arosemena Leader

The Ecuadorian army deposed President Jose Velasco and Vice President Carlos Arosemena and handed control to Supreme Court Chief Justice Camilo Gallegos Arosemena. He convened Congress for an extraordinary session and elections for a constituent assembly within 90 days to restore order. Civilian police backed the army amid the crisis.

Quito Ecuador UPI Jose M. Velasco Tbharra Carlos J. Arosemena Supreme Court Camilo Gallegos Arosemena Velasco Congress Rosemena Novi Arosemena Justice Gallegos

Gibson to Lead Easter Seal Drive in Washington County

Charles R. Gibson is named county chairman of the annual Easter Seals drive for Crippled Children in Washington County. Plans for the campaign next spring are under way, succeeding Dale Caldwell who chaired last year.

Charles R. Gibson Washington County Mr. Gibson Dale Caldwell

Nehru and Kennedy to discuss UN problems and world issues

In Washington Kennedy and Indian Prime Minister Nehru prepare for talks on United Nations friction over China and the Congo. They also plan to address Laos South Vietnam and nuclear test suspicions as part of four days of discussions. A junior high YMCA dance is announced for Saturday at 7:30 with Dean Garrett DJing.

Washington UPI Kennedy Jawaharlal Nehru United Nations China V.K. Krishna Menon U.N. Secretariat Krishna Menon U.N Nehru India Congo Middle East White House Southeast Asia United States Laos South Viet Nam Berlin Russia Nedy Dean Garrett

Contracts for McCleery Addition at Cumming Factory

H Eugene Smith Construction Co of Mt Pleasant was the low bidder for the general contract to add 25 000 square feet of factory space and 3 600 square feet of office space at the McCleery Cumming Calendar factory in Washington Bids opened this week Boyd and Rummelhart won the plumbing contract O'Brien Electric Contractors of Iowa City got the electrical contract Start of work as soon as possible with completion by next spring New boiler and new air conditioning unit included in the project

H. Eugene Smith Construction Co Mt. Pleasant McCleery Cumming Calendar Washington Boyd & Rummelhart O'Brien Electric Contractors Iowa City

Definite Split Seen in World Communist Movement

London dispatch reports a potential major split in the world Communist movement as Moscow and Peiping clash over leadership and ideology. Khrushchev insists on peaceful coexistence with the West while China pushes for active revolutions and expansion, signaling a struggle over Asia versus Europe influence.

London UPI Communist Movement Moscow Peiping China Nikita S. Khrushchev Khrushchev Stalin Albania Josef Stalin Peipin Sinc Soviet Communist Party Soviet Union West Europe Asia Balkans Africa Russia Outer Mongolia North Korea North Viet Nam Indochina

Mrs Williams 83 Dies in Columbus City

Mrs Arthur Williams 83 of Columbus City died Tuesday night at Mt Pleasant Funeral services set for Friday at 2 pm Cotter Presbyterian Church Rev James Rila officiating Burial in Cam brian Cemetery Stacy Funeral Home in charge Survivors include daughter Mrs Margaret Quigley Columbus Junction three sons Gerald Muscatine and R E Walcott two brothers Richard Columbus Junction Dan Maxwell three sisters Mrs Ruth Arthur Columbus City Mrs Mary and Mrs Elizabeth Davis Columbus Junction Authoritative obituary style notes Welsh birth and long Louisa County ties

Columbus Junction Arthur Williams Columbus City Mt. Pleasant Cotter Presbyterian Church James Rila Cambrian Cemetery Stacy Funeral Home Jane Peters Towyn Wales Richard Gwen Davis Peters Louisa County Margaret Quigley Gerald H.A Muscatine R. E Walcott Dan Maxwell Ruth Arthur Mary Elizabeth Davis Mbus Junction

Democrats hail New York New Jersey election wins

In New York and New Jersey Democrats celebrate upset victory by Richard J Hughes in New Jersey over James Mitchell and a decisive win for Robert Wagner in New York City over Louis Lefkowitz. Kennedy and Eisenhower camps pitched national impact as Republicans faced losses elsewhere.

Washington UPI New York City New Jersey Kennedy GOP Richard J. Hughes James P Mitchell Robert F Wagner Louis J Lefkowitz Eisenhower

Willits Wins City Hall as Washington Elects Officials

In Washington on Tuesday 1 297 voters turnout yields a split field with Councilman Cloid Willits unseating Mayor L M Eicher by 745 to 652. Wayne Davis Phil Kneen Dale Fuhr Hugo Lensch and Jay Brewer win council or park posts while other area towns elect mayors and council members in similar contests.

Washington Cloid Willits L. M. Ficher Wayne Davis Phil Kneen Dale Fuhr Hugo Lensch Jay Brewer Willits Citizens’ Party Eicher Peoples’ Party First Ward Second Ward Third Ward Fourth Ward Bill Tweeten Davis Tweeten Hugo Laensch Clare Griffin Lensch Griffin Park Commission Ernest Carlson Keota Harold Fink Austen Zehr Ron Shafer Don Fagen Gail Trier

Chicago sees another gangland slaying in a year

A Skid Row bartender, Joseph Gentile aged 51, was shot while backing his red Plymouth into a parking lot in Chicago. Two companions escaped as assailants in a Cadillac opened fire. Hodges and Longford, one a Marine deserter, fled. police seek links to the juice racket and a broader wave of unsolved killings.

Chicago UPI Joseph Gentile Underworld Gentile Kings Paradise Jack Hodges Richard Longford Asheville Hodges Red Plymouth Albert Brown Jot Kilpatrick

Y's Men's Club Sees County Home Operations

Washington Y's Men met at the County Home with director Keith Proctor as speaker. He described the 210 acre farm, dairy herd, hogs, poultry, crops, and home costs of 68 dollars monthly, plus facility improvements and volunteers for resident entertainment. The club presented a check for resident incidentals.

Washington Y Washington County Keith Proctor Proctor Mr. Proctor Club

Ainsworth Stores To Close Veterans Day

Ainsworth merchants plan a town wide closure on Veterans Day with most stores remaining shut Saturday in tribute to fallen service members. The decision follows an announced trend of nearby Washington shops keeping open.

Ainsworth Stores Ainsworth Washington Chamber of Commerce

Annual Career Day At Washington High School

Upper class students from five county high schools attended the annual Career Day at Washington High School. Guests spoke in classrooms and afternoon sessions connected students with 19 colleges 4 girls schools 6 beauty schools 4 business schools nursing schools 6 technical schools and 9 armed forces branches. Russell Ban organized the day with sessions arranged so students could attend four small sessions.

Washington High School Brighton Riverside Mid-Prairie Ainsworth High School County School Administrators Association Armed Forces Russell Ban

Local Group to Attend State Red Cross Meet

Washington County's American Red Cross chapter will be represented at the state conference in Ames on Thursday November. Robert Everetts board member and regional fund chairman will participate in the fund chairmen and chapter chairmen section. Winnie Belter executive secretary will join the home services section. Other attendees include Dwight G. Bode chapter chairman. Mrs Milo Steele Jr taking part in opening ceremonies with several water safety staff and Gray Men C V Brown Earl Gableway Harvey Davis and Walter C Sheetz.

Washington County American Red Cross Ames Robert Everetts Regnal Fund Winnie Belter Dwight G. Bode Milo Steele Jr Don Taylor Harold Moore Marsh Atkinson C. V. Brown Earl Gableway Harvey Davis Walter C. Sheetz Gray

Weather Outlook for Iowa Sees Mild Temperatures

United Press International reports generally fair conditions in Iowa with a gradual warmup. Lows tonight near 20s, highs Thursday in the 50s, and a five day stretch averaging 2-5 degrees above normal with minor daily changes and no significant precipitation.

Lowa

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