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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1965

Page

1

Sukarno Proclaims Self as Leader and Urges Anti Malaysia Fight

President Sukarno declared he remains Indonesia’s leader and urged renewed anti Malaysia and anti neo colonial campaigns. He installed Maj. Gen. Suharto as army commander amid the Oct. 1 coup aftermath, calling the event a ripple in the revolution and ordering restraint from left and right. The armed forces suspended political groups tied to the coup as anti Communist riots continue with thousands arrested and Aidit's prison status uncertain.

Jakarta UPI Sukarno Malaysia Suharto Achmad Yani Indonesia Communist Party D. N. Aidit Java Aidit Jogjakarta Sumatra

Vietnamese Revenge: Government Forces Clash With Viet Cong

In the Mekong Delta a VC company walked into an ambush by government soldiers near Chau Doc Province 120 miles southwest of Saigon. At least 28 Communists killed and three captured, with heavy government casualties reported. A second clash occurred near U Minh Forest as part of a sequence of six in 48 hours. Also, U.S. strategic bombers attacked a VC storage area 330 miles northeast of Saigon and a U.S. spotter plane was shot down Friday, injuring its crew.

Saigon UPI Mekong Delta U.S U Minh Forest South Viet Nam Chau Doc

Graveside rites for Shaffer twins in Keota

KEOTA Graveside rites for the infant twins of Mr and Mrs Richard Dale Shaffer of Keota will be Sunday at 3 30 p m in the Keota Cemetery conducted by Rev Dennis Stutrud Richard Dale and Paula Darlene Shaffer were born Thursday evening and died Friday Survivors include the parents the grandparents Mr and Mrs Edgar Bandy of Keota and Mr and Mrs Dale Shaffer of Springville and a great grandmother Mrs Alice Shaffer of Walker

Keota Richard Dale Shaffer Dennis Stutrud Richard Dale Paula Darlene Shaffer Edgar Bandy Dale Shaffer Springville Alice Shaffer Walker

Rites at Wellman for Mrs Bidwell

Funeral services for Mrs Ona Bidwell will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home in Wellman with Rev. Robert Parris officiating. Mrs Bidwell died Friday in Wellman.

Wellman Mrs. Bidwell Ona Bidwell Powell Robert Parris Bidwell

Weather outlook for Iowa with scattered showers

United Press International reports partly cloudy conditions tonight and Sunday. About 20 percent of the western portion affected by showers or thunderstorms tonight and about 40 percent of the state Sunday. Cooler in the northwest Sunday. Lows tonight between 50 and 55 degrees, highs Sunday in the mid to upper 70s.

United Press International Iowa West

Stitches Removed From President Johnson

President Johnson’s gall bladder operation on October 8 progressed well as stitches were removed today. He faced some pain around the incision but doctors said recovery was on schedule and he slept from 2 am to 7 am after an early alarm. He had a routine dental check later at Bethesda Naval Hospital.

Washington UPI Johnson White House Bethesda Naval Hospital

Fire destroys Iowa nursery warehouse in Shenandoah

A Friday night blaze gutted a section of Mount Arbor Nursery’s vast warehouse in Shenandoah Iowa. Firefighters from six communities fought the flames, which broke through the roof before 8 p.m. and were brought under control by 10 a.m. Investigators cited a wax tank in the mailing area as the likely ignition point used for wrapping plants. The Mount Arbor Nursery is stated as the largest in Iowa and among the nation’s biggest in the sector.

Shenandoah, Iowa UPI Mount Arbor Nursery Iowa

Probate of will and executor appointment for Gerdes

Probate of will and appointment of executor for the estate of Philip J. Gerdes noted. Also notice of incorporation for Prescription Feeds Inc. and county board of supervisors proceedings dated Oct. 5 referenced.

Philip J. Gerdes Prescription Feeds Inc County Board of Supervisors

Three Boats Arrive as Cuban Refugee Flow Surges

In Key West Florida the weekend surge of Cuban refugees began with three boats reaching U S ports. Authorities report 89 arrived today and total refugees exceed 400 since Castro opened the gates. Coast Guard patrols were expanded amid improving Straits conditions.

Key West Fla UPI Florida Straits Camarioca Cuba Cay Sal Fidel Castro Coast Guard Waff U.S

UN Ends General Debate as 101 Speak in Three Weeks

The General Assembly closed its general debate with a record 101 speakers heard over three weeks and prepared for a nuclear disarmament discussion in the main political committee. The committee chose nonproliferation as its first agenda item, likely to center on U.S. and Soviet draft treaties. A world disarmament conference was listed as the second item, with calls to include Communist China. The final day featured a clash between U.S. Ambassador Arthur J. Goldberg and Cuban Foreign Minister Raul Roa over Puerto Rico, including Cuba’s demand for freedom and the U.S. urging free elections.

United Nations UPI General Assembly U.S U.N U Thant China Arthur J. Goldberg Raul Roa Puerto Rico Cuba United States Fidel Castro Goldberg Roa

Titan-3C fails in space maneuvers

CAPE KENNEDY UPI reports the Titan-3C booster faltered during a planned series of maneuvers. A 375-pound satellite failed to separate due to a third stage end over end tumble, while a 44 inch radar sphere reportedly reached orbit independently. The loss disrupts a seven maneuver goal for future military payloads.

Cape Kennedy UPI Air Force Titan

Approve increase in federal pay heading for approval

Senate Civil Service Committee on an 8-1 vote approved a one-year 3.6 percent federal pay raise bill costing about 641.4 million dollars for higher wages and fringe benefits retroactive to October 1. The bill aims for adjournment next week with House differences narrowing to Johnson administration goals.

Washington Johnson Senate Civil Service Committee Senate House Mike A. S. Monroney D-Okla Congress

Linda Anderson Crowned 1965 Homecoming Queen at Washington

Joyce Long 1964 Homecoming Queen places the crown on Linda Anderson signaling the start of her reign as queen. Linda is attended by Shari Stevens and Burge J. Hammond, junior attendants, as Bill Lee stands with her escort.

Bill Lee Joyce Long Linda Shari Stevens Harold Stevens Burge J. Hammond Linda Anderson Robert Ande Washington High School Joyce Burge Hammond Demon Max Lee Washington Journal Dallas Kinney

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