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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1963
Page
1
A gas and coal dust explosion ripped through a mile-deep underwater coal mine in Kyushu Japan. About 1,300 workers were present. 55 dead and 200 believed sealed inside, with 80 injured. Rescue hampered by gas, power loss, and cave-ins as crews search adjoining pits.
Mayor L C Willits signs a proclamation designating November 10 to 16, 1963 as American Education Week. He urges Washington residents to study local school programs and needs and to rededicate themselves to strengthening education as a safeguard of the nation.
About 300 inmates took part in a brief disturbance at the Iowa State Penitentiary in Fort Madison, breaking 35 to 40 windows and stealing $1,500 to $2,000 in candy and merchandise. Gov. Harold E. Hughes and the three man Board of Control opened a full investigation with Dwight Jensen accompanying officials to report findings, while prisoners listed grievances including alleged discrimination, parole issues, prison pay, and library and infirmary provisions.
Commander Norman Schoonover of the Leon Beatty American Legion post calls for every home business and plant in Washington to display an American flag on Veterans Day November 11 to show national unity. He notes flags remain relevant even with fewer than 50 stars if in good condition.
President Kennedy addressed 3,500 Protestant leaders in New York urging approval of foreign aid to prevent a growing gulf between rich and poor from inviting world conflict. He warned aid helps world peace and criticized opponents who mix anti aid with anti communism. Demonstrators picketed outside amid security clashes. Congress has cut aid from 4.5 to 3.5 billion in the House and from 4.2 to 3.7 billion in the Senate.
The Senate faces a pivotal week as Dirksen signals use of the sudden death device to advance the foreign aid bill. The measure totals about 3.7 billion, above House figures, and would extend overseas assistance for economic military and technical programs. Morse faces a table vote on an amendment to bar aid to prosperous nations. Mansfield cautions restraint. The chamber also rejects to abandon most favored nation treatment for Poland and Yugoslavia while broadening an aid ban to Communist nations.
FBI joined the search for five bold robbers who hijacked gems worth between 1 million and 1.5 million from a Midtown Manhattan AAA Jewelers Messenger Service station wagon. About half the jewels and nine bars of gold were recovered hours later. five men used police like disguises to abduct six guards and flee in a panel truck and getaway car.
Superintendent Bill M. Clark invites patrons to visit Mid-Prairie schools during American Education Week November 10 to 16. The theme Education Strengthens the Nation guides daily topics on Values of Free Men Learning Opportunities for All Quality Teaching Balanced Curriculum Community Resources Financial Support and Goals for Tomorrow.
United Press International reports weather across Iowa becoming generally fair tonight and Sunday. A cooler night with lows around 30s, and upper 30s elsewhere. Highs Sunday expected 55 to 60. Monday will be partly cloudy and mild.
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