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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1963

Page

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Home becomes prime minister as Queen appoints Macmillan era cabinet reshuffle

Lord Home, a Scottish peer, was appointed prime minister by Queen Elizabeth amid Conservative party dissension. He formed a cabinet after talks with deputies including R A Butler and Lord Hailsham, aiming to lead the party into general elections within a year while Labor polled ahead.

London UPI Lord Home Elizabeth Home Harold Macmilla Rome House of Commons Alexander Douglas Home Downing St Palace Buckingham Palace Macmillan R.A. Butler Lord Hailsham Reginald Maudling Macmil Lan Fridlay Butler Labor Party

Washington Country Club to Close November 1

Members with personal property at the Washington Golf and Country Club must remove all items by November 1. Mr and Mrs Harold Kerr will close the clubhouse on that date and relocate to Clinton, where Mr Kerr will serve as superintendent of the new Valley of the Oaks course.

Washington Golf and Country Club Harold Kerr Clinton Kerr Valley of the Oaks

First quint taken to hospital nursery

Abrxveen, SD. James Andrew Fischer moved to the nursery at St Luke's Hospital, becoming the first of the quintuplets born September 14 to transfer. Sister M Stephens noted no schedule changes for the others. James weighs 6 pounds and will stay on a three hour feeding routine with new bracelets after outgrowing old ones.

Abrxveen SD. Fort James Andrew Fischer M. Stephens St Luke's Hospital James Andrew

Mme Nhu accuses U S officials of treason at press event

Mme Ngo Dinh Nhu, First Lady of South Vietnam, harshly criticized U S policy at the National Press Club and Howard University. She charged some State Department officials with treason for freezing aid and said U S coverage distorts Saigon. She defended Vietnam's stance and warned of treason by those hindering aid.

Washington UPI Mme Ngo Dinh Nhu South Viet Nam U.S National Press Club U.S. State Department United States Viet Nam Howard University Mme, Nhu Saigon State Department Ngo Dinh Diem Press Club

Fighting resumes on Sahara border between Algeria and Morocco

Algerian and Moroccan troops renewed hostilities along the disputed Sahara frontier. Firing was reported in the Tianjoub and Hassi Beida regions about 1,000 miles southwest of Algiers, while the village of Idi near the battle zone drew a sharp accusation from Morocco. Ben Bella sent Mohammed Yazid to seek UN and US talks to explain the Algerian position as King Hassan II alleged an Algerian attack.

Algiers UPS Sahara Tianjoub Hassi Beida Here Ich Morocco Algeria Ahmed Ben Bella Mohammed Yazid New York United Ntions Thant U.S Washington United States United Nations T ‘E Yazid Paris Marrakeen Hassan II Ben Bella Idi

Tito ill with influenza delays US visit

President Tito of Yugoslavia contracted influenza and was confined to bed at the Allen-Byrd House in Williamsburg. His physicians reported a fever of 100.2 degrees and a planned West Coast visit was canceled as aides rearranged the Balkan leaders itinerary with Tito improving but remaining under care with his wife Jovanka at his side.

Williamsburg UPI Tito Yugoslavia United States Allen-Byrd House Edmund G Brown California West Coast Angier Biddle Duke New York Jovanka Fiial Williamsburg, Inc

Gromyko visit in Berlin stirs West Berlin demilitarization push

Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko's East Berlin talks with Walter Ulbricht revived demands to abolish West Berlin's status and establish a free city. Western officials fear renewed pressure on allied rights and possible harassment of convoy routes between Berlin and West Germany amid stalled East-West talks. Gromyko warned progress was poor and stressed disarmament steps from Moscow.

Berlin West Germany Gromyko Prestwick Scotland East Berlin West Berlin Free State New York Dean Rusk Lord Home

Washington branch opens with Mormon services in Farm Bureau

Thirty four members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints attended the first service of the newly formed Washington branch held last Sunday. Sunday school is at 10 30 a m and sacrament meeting at 11 30 a.m. A nearby outing at Clarence Zieglows home involved thirty eight youths and adults in a day ride and Wiener roast organized by the Mutual Improvement Association MI A aims to develop youth mentally physically socially and spiritually and to provide future leaders for world situations.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Mormon Washington Farm Bureau Clarence Zieglowsky Mutual Improvement Association

Business urged to back Kennedy tax cut drive

Hot Springs Virginia United Press International reports a two day meeting of the business council where Treasury Secretary Dillon urged corporate leaders to back President Kennedy s 11 billion tax cut. Dillon warned the bill’s passage would shape the economy's future with growth or stagnation. Senator Smathers echoed praise for administration measures aiding business and noted depreciation law changes freeing cash for new plants and equipment.

Hot Springs Business Council Treasury Douglas Dillon Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr George A. Smathers D-Fla Smathers Florida

Church Seeks Laity for Mission Beyond Parish Work

Vatican City report notes lay people form over 99 percent of church manpower and calls for Protestant and Catholic bodies to teach a true Christian ministry beyond mere parish duties. Emphasizes lay participation as essential to spreading the spirit of Christ worldwide.

Vatican City

Foreign aid fight to Senate floor

Senate foreign aid supporters cheered as the Foreign Relations Committee approved a 42 billion dollar aid bill restoring about 700 million of the 1 billion cut by the House from Kennedy's request. The measure remains 300 million short and carries administration-unwanted restrictions. Critics promise further cuts on the floor as Fulbright signals floor debate for Oct 28 and lawmakers consider separate appropriations that could face more economies.

Washington UPI Senate Foreign Relations House Kennedy J. William Fulbright D. Ark Foreign Relations Committee

Kennedy urges ongoing bid for peace amid cold war tensions

President Kennedy told an University of Maine convocation that the United States must explore every path to peace while warning the road ahead is long and full of traps. He defended a mix of disarmament efforts and strategic strength, calling for vigilance and continued leadership in the free world. He received an honorary doctor of laws degree during the visit.

Orono, Maine UPI Kennedy United States Washington University of Maine Soviet Union Berlin U.N Free World

Fourteen new US astronauts join space program ranks

In Houston the 14 selected astronauts faced a public introduction as they join the Mercury and Gemini line, with Edwin Alarín Jr. and Roger Chaffee among the group. The men, aged 28 to 38, express aims to walk on the moon and pursue exploration, knowing the price of fame and danger. Deke Slayton notes the $1 million deal for private stories. Schweickart recalls dreaming of the moon since grade school.

Houston UPI America Air Force Edwin E. Alarin Jr el Lago Tex William ‘A. Anders Albuquerque N.M Ci Chalres “A. Bassett II, 31, Edwards, Calif.; Navy Lt. Alan L. Bean Jacksonville Fla Navy Eugene A. Cernan Monterey Calif Roger Chaffee Fairborn Ohio Michael Collins Edward R. Walter Cunningham Civilian van Nuys Calif Donn F. Eisele Kirtland Air Force Base Air Force Theodore C. Freeman Edwards Richard F. Gordon Jr Russell L Schweickart Lexington Mass David’ R. Scott Edwards, Calif Clifton C. Williams Jr Quantico Mercury Gemini U.S Donald K Deke) Slayton Russ Schweickart John Glenn

Weather Outlook for Iowa Turns Warmer Then Cooler

United Press International reports increasing clouds tonight and Sunday in Iowa. A little warmer northeast tonight, cooler northwest and Sunday afternoon. Low tonight around 56 degrees. High Sunday in the 60s northwest to lower 80s southeast. Monday outlook partly cloudy with scattered showers.

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