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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1963

Page

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Dodgers Win Second World Series Game 4-1

The Dodgers defeated the Yankees 4-1 to take a 2-0 series lead. Willie Davis drove in two runs with a two run double and a solo homer from Bill Skowron gave Los Angeles the early 3-0 edge behind starter Johnny Podres. Roger Maris left with a shoulder injury after colliding with the fence, replaced by Hector Lopez.

Bulletin NEW York UPI Los Angeles Dodgers New York Yankees Willie Davis Bill Skowron Johnny Podres Yankees Los Angeles Roger Maris Maris Tommy Davis Hector Lopez Dodgers al Downing Joe Pepitone Skowron Gilliam W. Davis T. Davis F. Howard Kubek Richardson Wills Tresh Tracewski Roseboro Podres Mantle Lopez E. Howard Fairly Linz Terry Deep Reniff Padres Pepitone Perranoski Willis Boyer

Des Moines Tech student football player named in 15000 suit

Stephen H. Ralles 17 files a Polk County District Court suit against Paul Deer 16 tech high school football fullback alleging a post game assault left Ralles with missing teeth and permanent disfiguring injuries. The petition calls the Friday night attack willful and malicious.

Des Moines UPI Polk County Des Moines Tech High School Stephen H. Ralles Paul Deer Tech Ralles

Highland Homecoming Royalty Candidates

Candidates for queen are Rosemary Koehler Diane Flynn and Jeanette Yordi. The queen will be presented at halftime of the football game against Columbus Junction in Ainsworth Friday night. Candidates for king are Bill Schmidt David Frank and Gene McCracken. The king will be announced at the homecoming dance after the game.

Highland Community High School Ainsworth Rosemary Koehler Diane Flynn Jeanette Yordi Columbus Junction Bill Schmidt David Frank Gene McCracken

Vosika and Brake Elected By Washington Kiwanis Club

Dr. E J Vosika was elected president and Eldon Brake vice president of the Washington Kiwanis Club at a Wednesday luncheon. Announcement previewed a third annual travelogue series, praised as potential best yet. Guests included Dave Vanderbilt McLellan Store manager and Dave Hirschfield.

E.J. Vosika Eldon Brake Washington Kiwanis Club Bill Perdock Dave Vanderbilt McLellan Store Dave Hirschfield

Highland Schools Report Urges Building Consultant

AINSWORTH Highland Community Schools were inspected by Mr. Van Dyke of the state department of public instruction. The report urges hiring a building consultant to ease crowded conditions at the high school and junior high. It notes the program meets state requirements but limited facilities hinder offerings and calls for a central library. Superintendent Miles says the board will push curriculum improvements.

Ainsworth Highland van Dyke State Department of Public Instruction Supt. Miles Highland Board

Judy TeBockhorst Becomes Beauty Operator at Crown of Beauty

Judy TeBockhorst joins Crown of Beauty Hairdressing Salon as a new beauty operator. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul TeBockhorst and a graduate of Ottumwa Beauty Academy. She will work with Carolyn Jones who has been operating the shop.

Judy TeBockhorst Crown of Beauty Judy Paul TeBockhorst Ottumwa Beauty Academy Carolyn Jones

Iowa ADC Grants to Be Reduced Blames Lawmakers

Gov. Harold E. Hughes blamed the 1963 Republican Legislature for ADC payment cuts announced by the Iowa Board of Social Welfare. About 3,800 of 10,500 ADC families would lose part of their checks next month, with some dropped from the rolls.

Des Moines UPI Harold E. Hughes Iowa Board of Social Welfare Lawrence Putney R-Gladbrook ADC Hughes

Floyd Merz Funeral Schedule Announced

Funeral services for Floyd Merz are set for 8:30 a.m. Monday at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church in Harper. A parish rosary is planned for 7:30 p.m. Sunday, followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary at 8 p.m. at Powell's Funeral Home in Keota.

Keota Floyd Merz St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church Harper Knights of Columbus Powell’s

United States aims for phased Viet Nam drawdown

The Kennedy administration outlines a plan to withdraw most U S forces from South Viet Nam within two years. Training progress could allow about 1 000 of 15 000 U S personnel to return home in three months. The White House notes progress but signals continued U S involvement, with political reforms urged to end Buddhist repression and possible selective aid cuts.

Washington UPI Kennedy South Viet Nam U.S White House Defense Robert S. McNamara Maxwell D. Taylor Joint Chiefs of Staff National Security Council Viet Nam McNamara Taylor United States Free World

Honduras Coup Destroys Villeda Morales Rule

Army forces oust President Ramon Villeda Morales in Tegucigalpa amid heavy fighting and a curfew. Civilians ordered to surrender arms while troops control the capital and port towns. Reports speak of many dead and wounded as clashes continue and a military takeover is underway.

Tegucigalpa Honduras UPI Ramon Villeda Morales Villeda Morales Latin America Juan Bosch Col Osvaldo Lopez Arellano Villeda Moraels Red Cross

Beck Defends Reapportioning Shaft Plan in Iowa

Robert K. Beck, head of Citizens for Reapportionment, argues the Shaft Plan boosts urban representation while preserving minority and majority protections. He notes that the proposal would shift control to highly populated counties and cites gains for Polk Linn Black Hawk Scott counties.

Des Moines UPI Robert K. Beck Beck Centerville Citizens For Senate Iowa Linn County Black Hawk Scott

Kennedy Dedicates Dam in Arkansas

President Kennedy dedicated the $46.7 million Greers Ferry Dam in Heber Springs Arkansas defending water projects as essential and self funding. He stressed benefits to homes farms and factories and noted the two Arkansas stops included Little Rock amid talks on tax cuts and segregation.

Heber Springs Ark UPI Kennedy Greers Ferry Arkansas Little Rock Wilbur D. Mills, Dark House Ways & Means Committee

NFO Delegates Named For State Meeting In Ames

Washington County NFO selects delegates for the Iowa State NFO convention in Ames on Tuesday October 8 with Earl Riediger of Hinton presiding. The session features a national directors vote, a 7 50 p m public evening program with guest George Honea and speakers L B Liddy and Marvin Pardekooper. Over 1300 voting delegates expected.

Washington County NFO Iowa State Nfo Ames Elmer Schneider Earl Riediger Hinton Iowa George Honea East St. Louis, Ill Ultra Life Laboratory L.B. Liddy

State Board Cuts ADC Aid For 3800 Families In November

Lawrence Putney chairman of the State Board of Social Welfare announced reductions in Aid to Dependent Children for about 3 800 families with other income as a result of a short ADC appropriation. About 5 800 ADC families with no income besides ADC remain unaffected. The plan deducts unearned income first and adds allowances for work related expenses before calculating net grant amounts. county welfare offices will review all ADC families in October and implement the cuts in November.

ADC Lawrence Putney State Board of Social Welfare Putney

Art Guild Plans Sketching Trip in Central Park

Members of the Washington Art Guild plan a Sunday afternoon sketching trip meeting at 1 p.m. at the Central Park bandstand. Transportation will be provided for those without cars. The trip will be canceled if the weather is inclement.

Washington Art Guild Central Park

Hurricane Flora Moves Toward Haiti as Toll Rises

Hurricanes Flora winds at 140 mph threaten the Haitian peninsula as forecasters warn of a dangerous move northwest. Evacuations issued for low-lying southern Haiti and the Dominican Republic coast as storm tides eight to 10 feet rise, trapping residents seeking higher ground. The storm has already claimed 25 lives in the Caribbean.

San Juan P.R UPI Flora Caribbean Sea Haitian Haiti Dominican Republic Santo Domingo Weather Bureau

Iowa Weather Scope Fair to Friday With Cooler Southeast

United Press International reports Iowa will see generally fair weather tonight and Friday with cooler air in the southeast and warmer conditions in the north and west. Lows drop to the 40s tonight, highs Friday mid 70s to mid 80s, and Saturday remains fair but cooler in the northwest.

Iowa

Population shifts in Washington County towns examined

Jim Frier summarizes U S census trends for Washington County towns. Koona leads growth with 30 percent in ten years. Washington 2 percent. Ainsworth 6 percent. Brighton 3 percent. Wellman 1 percent. Riverside 4 percent. Coppock included though in Henry County. Predictions for next decade call for new industry to absorb farm losses and changing age structures.

The Evening Journal Jim Frier Washington County Coppock Henry Koona Washington Ainsworth Brighton Wellman Riverside

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