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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1962

Page

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Cuban Exiles Describe Daring Nighttime Raid Against Cuban Patrol Boat

Six Cuban exiles recounted a nighttime raid that sank a Cuban government patrol boat off Matanzas Province. Two wounded aboard were rescued and sought asylum in the United States. The group fled to Cayo Sal, then was picked up by the U S Coast Guard and flown to Miami for processing.

Miami UPI Jackson Memorial Hospital Fidel Castro Havana Plac Cayo Sal Cuba U. S. Coast Guard Filiberto Suarez Lima Miguel Cao Mandino Heliopter Edward P. Ahrens Suarez Lima United States Coast Guard Key West Immigration, Customs FBI Opa-Locka U.S Cardenas Bay Varadero Beach Matanzas Province

Kennedy Welcomes Ben Bella With Military Pomp At White House

President Kennedy received Algerian Premier Ahmed Ben Bella at the White House with a 21 gun salute and formal honors. The ceremony included the voices of Caroline Kennedy’s kindergarten class heard from a nearby window during the review.

Washington UPI Kennedy Ahmed Ben Bella White House Caroline Kennedy National Caroline

Justice Dept Seeks $100000 Fine vs Gov Barnett

The Justice Department asks the Sixth Circuit to fine Mississippi Governor Ross Barnett $100000 for contempt of federal court and impose an extra $10000 a day until he purges himself. It cites his failure to direct state officers to preserve order during James Meredith's University of Mississippi entry.

Washington UPI Justice Department Mississippi Ross Barnett Sth Circuit Court of Appeals New Orleans Barnett Atty Robert F Kennedy James H. Meredith University of Mississippi Meredith

Freezing Stomach Technique Promises Ulcer Cure

A UPI report from the 48th annual Clinical congress of the American College of Surgeons describes a new ulcer treatment using balloons inserted by mouth to freeze stomach linings at 8 degrees for one hour. Trialed on 174 patients, success was high but varied due to nonstandard stomach shapes. researchers from the University of Minnesota led by Dr. Edward T. Peter and Dr. Owen H. Wagensteen aim to tailor balloons to individual stomachs to improve outcomes.

Atlantic City UPI American College of Surgeons Edward T. Peter University of Minnesota Owen H. Wagensteen

Schirra Honored With Jersey Motorcade Welcome

Walter M. Schirra Jr. and family led a festive motorcade from Hackensack to Oradell New Jersey as 1500 people gathered at the Bergen County courthouse to cheer the astronaut who orbited the earth six times. He waved with his wife Josephine and daughter Suzanne as son Walter III enjoyed the crowd.

Oradell, NJ UPI Walter M. Schirra Jr Hackensack Schirra Oradell Bergen County Josephine Suzanne Walter III

Keokuk Sheriff Wallerich Recovering in VA Hospital

John Bud Wallerich Keokuk County Sheriff was flown to a Veterans Hospital in Iowa City after a deer rifle accident wounded his leg during a hunting trip near Winnipeg Canada. He and a companion were in a boat when the rifle discharged accidentally.

Sheriff Wallerich Iowa City UPI John Bud) Wallerich Keokuk County Veterans Hospital Winnipeg Canada Wallerich

Kennedy Budget Deficit Projected To Hit Six Billion

UPI reports the 1963 federal budget likely to run a six billion dollar deficit instead of the half billion planned. Tax cuts for business and slower growth push the gap, with revenue possibly as low as eighty seven billion and spending near ninety three billion.

Washington UPI Kennedy Congress Senate Appropriations Committee

Kennedy Acknowledges Campaign Work for Backers

President Kennedy explains he does not enjoy campaigning but pursues it to back administration programs. He warns a 39 vote midterm loss could block major domestic legislation and says southern lawmakers may not retaliate over Mississippi school integration or Cuba. He predicts Castro may fall.

Washington UPI Kennedy ABC William H. Lawrence Mississippi Fidel Castro White House

Murder charge filed in Sioux City man for wife slaying

Bernard Duffey 49 of Sioux City was charged today with murder in the shotgun death of his wife Nellie 47 at their Morningside home after a bitter family dispute Saturday night authorities said

Siolm City Iowa Bernard Duffey Sioux City Nellie Morningside

Widow Lulu Meloy Dies. Services in Monmouth Area

Lulu Buchanan Meloy 74, resident of the United Presbyterian Home, died Saturday at Washington County Hospital. Born August 17, 1888, she held degrees from Monmouth College and the University of Wisconsin and was former Dean of Women at Ashland College. Surviving are her husband John W. Meloy and three sons. Memorial services set for Monday at United Presbyterian Church. Funeral arrangements by Sherman-Eden Funeral Home. burial in Monmouth cemetery.

Lulu Buchanan Meloy Washington County Meloy United Presbyterian Home United Presbyterian Church Vernon Elgin Sherman-Eden Monmouth, HS Joseph Ella Brownlee Buchanan Monmouth Monmouth College University of Wisconsin John Wilson Melos Ashland College Wisconsin A.A.A.W. Council of Church Women U.P. Church U.P John W. Meloy D.D Washington John O Caledonia N.Y George W Alexandria Egypt Wilber R Honolulu Hawaii Bruce B. Buchanan la Puente Calif J. Dales Buchanan D. D Maryville Tenn

Berlin Crisis Looms as Schroeder Talks in Washington

West German Foreign Minister Gerard Schröder meets U.S. officials amid concerns of a potential Berlin crisis by Christmas. Officials say Khrushchev may press Berlin after the November 6 elections, while Washington rules out any Cuba Berlin deal and seeks to smooth U.S.-West German ties with Rusk, McNamara, and Kennedy awaiting later talks.

Washington UPI Gerhard Schroeder U.S Berlin State Department Schroeder Nikita S. Khrushchev Kennedy Cuba Department Lincoln White United States Russia Berlin Wall Kommandatera For Rusk Defense Robert S. McNamara

Eisenhower Arrives in Boston as Theft Tangles Fundraiser

Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower arrives in Boston for a Republican dinner as police report $70 000 in cash and checks stolen from the Massachusetts Republican State Committee office. Governor Volpe and Senator Saltonstall greet him. prior in Hartford Eisenhower backed GOP candidates challenging Connecticut Democrat Ribicoff for Senate.

Boston UPS Dwight D. Eisenhower Massachusetts Republican State Committee Eisenhower Hartford Con John A. Volpe Leverett Saltonstall Washngton Washington

Congressional Probes Cost UPI Reports Five Million This Year

Washington investigations spanned from B girls to hearing aids with Senate probes dominating. Marathon reviews covered military murder, Estes farm manipulation, missile profits, narcotics, television crime, refugees, fuels policy and more affecting proposed laws. House efforts were fewer but tied to road scandals and union discrimination.

Washington UPI Congress Senate Mur Aing Billie Sol Estes House Estes John L. McClellan

Princess Grace Optimistic On Monaco France Settlement

Princess Grace said she is optimistic a Monaco France settlement will end the crisis, while she remains in Monaco with Prince Rainier. French workers protested possible new tax measures, and postal rates between France and Monaco will double to 50 centimes.

Monte Carlo Monaco UPI Grace France United Press International Prince Rainier Rainier Principality Charles de Gaulle Alpes Martines de Gaulle

Griffith Charged with Murder in Illinois Beating Case

Harold Red Griffith, 34, waived extradition in Davenport Iowa as authorities prepare to charge him with murder in the beating death of Judy Dryce 16 in Moline Illinois The suspect confessed to beating the girl and stabbing her mother and is held on 30000 bond awaiting extradition.

Davenport Iowa UPI Harold Red) Griffith Illinois Griffith Scott County Clay le Grand Rock Island Mississippi River Judy Dryce Moline

McHales Navy Actor Bobby Wright Renamed John Wright

The killing of Bobby Wright, a radioman on McHale's Navy, has led to a name change to John Wright to avoid confusion with another actor named Bob Wright. The Wright in question now signs as John Robert Wright Jr. in legal documents.

New York UPI Bobby Wright

Rites at Richland for Mrs. Margaret Fleig

Funeral services were held at Richland Friends Church for Mrs. Margaret Melissa Hyde Fleig who died October 12 at Sioux Valley Hospital. Born April 4 1880 in Brighton she married William Fleig March 2 1898 and lived in Brighton Richland Rubio and Fairfield. Survived by son Dr Gilbert Fleig seven grandchildren 19 great grandchildren three brothers and a sister.

Richland Margaret Melissa Hyde Fleig Sioux Valley Hospital Cherokee Richland Friends Church Fleig Wilson Hyde Des Moines J.E. McCracken Brighton George Kate Jones Hyde William Fleig Rubio Fairfield Gilbert Fleig George Hyde Lennus Robert Washington Guy Oskaloosa Howard Shafer

Cold Front Travels Through Iowa Lowering Week's Temperatures

A cold front moved into north west Iowa on Monday dropping highs from the 60s to 50s and bringing showers and thunderstorms. Lows Monday morning ranged from 64 at Dubuque to 70 at Sioux City, with Tuesday expected to fall to the 40s to near 60. Partly cloudy skies and cooler conditions continue into midweek.

Iowa

Mrs Pat Swift Dies At Kent Washington

Mrs Pat Swift a former Washington woman died at her home in Kent Washington Saturday afternoon after a stroke two days earlier She was sister in law of Mrs Hazel Weston of Washington The former Olive Long was born in Carthage Illinois The family lived in Washington before moving to Macomb Illinois then to Kent Washington last April Survivors include her husband five sons and daughters and a stepson

Pat Swift Washington Kent

Mrs Della Hesseltine 86 Dies At Home

Mrs. Della Hesseltine aged 86 died Sunday October 14 1962 at 8 45 a m at the home of her daughter Mrs Leo Mangold Funeral services set for 10 a m Wednesday at Jones Funeral Home with the Rev Richard Peterson in charge Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery She was born November 11 1875 in Washington County daughter of Andrew and Emaline McKune Hesser and married March 15 1900 to John W Hesseltine He died August 15 1947 She had lived here 15 years Survivors include three daughters Mrs Leo Mangold Mrs Mabel Boileau and Mrs Nellie Case and several grandchildren and great grandchildren

Della Hesseltine Jones Funeral Home Richard Peterson Elm Grove Hesseltine Leo Mangold Della Hesser Washington County Andrew and Emaline McKune Hesser John W. Hesseltine Washington Mabel Boileau Nellie Case Rock Island

Southeast Six Choirs Sing Here Tomorrow

Choirs from the six high schools of the Southeast Six conference gather in Washington for the annual conference festival. Vernon Feuerhelm of Washington High School directs, with Stephen Hobson of Northeast Missouri State Teachers College as guest director.

Washington Vernon Feuerhelm Washington High School Stephen Hobson Northeast Missouri State Teachers College Kirksville

Iowa Weather Outlook Lowers Temps and Rain Spreads

Mostly cloudy and windy tonight and Tuesday with occasional rain across northern and central Iowa. Colder conditions with lows in the 40s to 50s and highs around 50 to 60. Wednesday will be partly cloudy and cool as a slow warming trend begins, with precipitation averaging half to one inch tonight and again Thursday or Friday.

Iowa

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