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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1956

Page

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Stevenson Attacks Eisenhower Dulles Over Suez Policy

Adlai E. Stevenson charged the Eisenhower administration with dereliction and falsehoods in foreign policy, singling out the Suez Crisis. He blamed U S leaders for misleading the public, warned of Communist gains in Asia and the Middle East, and contrasted official optimism with mounting tensions. He spoke to about 4 000 in Cincinnati and planned a Notre Dame visit.

Cincinnati Adlai_ E. Stevenson Eisenhower John Foster Dulles Suez Stevenson GOP Soviet Russia Middle East Europe Asia South Bend Ind Notre Dame Theodore W. Hesburgh University

UC unveils device to predict piling sinking in clay

University of California researchers develop a rod with four vanes to forecast how far pilings will sink in clay soils. The new system aims to replace the costly trial method of sinking piles and testing loads to measure settlement.

Berkeley Calif University of California

Nixon Rests Before Final Campaigning

Vice President Richard M. Nixon takes a weekend breather after a 28 000 mile two major campaign tour. He resumes campaigning Monday for a two week swing and criticizes Adlai Stevenson for proposing halting H bomb tests.

Washington Richard M. Nixon Nixon Baltimore Adlai Stevenson Pat Nixons Timonium Fairgrounds

Hoegh Cites Progress Made During His Term As Governor

Knoxville Iowa Gov Leo A Hoegh touted a record of quick sanction and achievement for Iowa farmers. He accused Democrats of discrediting the farm record and offered no real program besides political gain. His listed accomplishments include extended soil bank participation time drought designation for 35 counties and extra credit and grazing privileges for farmers in those counties.

Knoxville Iowa Leo A. Hoegh Hoegh Soil Bank

Washington High Quartets Compete for All State Honor

Two Washington High School vocal quartets traveled to Iowa City to vie among 77 quartets in the all state tryouts. Winners in Division I earn a place in Des Moines's 1000 voice choir for Thanksgiving weekend at Kant Theater. Participants include Charlotte Berry Roberta Wiley Gordon Morris Rich ard Winga and Wanda Blattner Sue Conner Dick Horak Steve Jones with Robert Ferrell directing.

Washington Iowa City Kant Theater Des Moines Charlotte Berry Roberta Wiley Gordon Morris Richard Winga Wanda Blattner Sue Conner Dick Horak Steve Jones Robert Ferrell

Methodists Observe Laymen's Sunday Here

Laymen from the First Methodist Church will lead the Sunday worship service with Bill Hammer as chairman and speakers Dr. A C Peterson Charles Morris and E D Morrison Jr. The theme is Our Cherished Freedoms and the church participates with 45000 other Methodist churches in Laymen's Sunday. The Board of Lay Activities promotes the program.

First Methodist Church Bill Hammer A. C. Peterson Charles Morris E. D. Morrison, Jr Board of The Methodist Church

Hodge Scandal May Bring Revision In U. S. Banking Laws

In Chicago Senator Fulbright wraps a 10 day hearing on the Orville Hodge embezzlement calling for federal banking law revision. The probe also links bankers with political campaigns and notes Stratton and Wright testimonies. Wright said Hodge asked help to cover up and warned of GOP losses if protected.

Chicago J. William Fulbright Orville Hodge Arkansas Democrats Senate Banking and Currency Committee William G. Stratton Hodge Fulbright Warren Wright Wright Stratton GOP

Junior High Party At YM This Evening

The Junior Hi Y ers will hold a party at the Washington YMCA tonight from 7 15 to 9 30 p m. The event features dancing and games and is open to all junior high students. Y membership will be discussed during the evening.

Washington

Eisenhower Eyes Bulganin Reply on Draft and Tests

President Eisenhower prepared a reply to a new Soviet proposal from Premier Bulganin as he travels toward Washington. He sought a stance on disarmament and a ban on further hydrogen bomb tests tied to international inspection, while Adlai Stevenson criticized the draft and tests as political issues.

Los Angeles Eisenhower Adlai Stevens Washington Nicolai Bulganin Bulgaria Bulganin Stevenson Hollywood Bowl Hollywood Rowl

Reds Threaten to Use Troops If Demonstrations Continue

Warsaw reports indicate Polish workers staging sitdown strikes in support of liberal leaders led by Gomulka. 15,000 to 20,000 workers at Zeran auto works joined the protest as Soviet leaders Krushchev and delegation left Warsaw.

Warsaw Poland Khrushchev Zeran Wladislaw Gomulka Paris Monde Germany le Monde Philippe Ben Gomulka Central Committee V.M. Molotov Anastas Mikoyan Lazar Kaganovich Edward Ochab Moscow Ochab

Loveless Attacks Hoegh Over Service Tax Stand

Democratic candidate Loveless accused Gov Hoegh of flipping on a proposed 2 percent tax on services during a TV appearance. He noted Hoegh previously supported the tax since 1955 and cited recent remarks saying the governor opposed it. Hoegh responded at a Decorah rally pledging to keep the administration’s record straight and opposing any service tax while seeking sales tax return.

Sioux City Iowa Herschel Loveless Leo A. Hoegh Hoegh Loveless Dept. 14

Milwaukee Railroad proposes halting two passenger trains

Notice posted at the Milwaukee depot states the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific Railroad plans to permanently discontinue passenger trains 25 and 26 between Sabula Iowa and the south line of Iowa. Objections must be filed with the Iowa State Commerce Commission by November 3 1956.

Washington Milwaukee Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Co Sabula Iowa South Line Kansas City Chicago Dick Ross Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee Harry Levy Everett Meeker John M. Ropes Iowa State Commerce Commission Statehouse Des Moines Milwaukee Railroad

Hamburg Man Killed In Accident On County Road

Hamburg, Iowa. Miller Payne Jr., 56, died when his car left the road, overturned, and burned about 10 miles northwest of Hamburg. Coroner cannot determine if death was from injuries or fire. The burning car was seen by a Burlington train crew who alerted the Hamburg station agent and Sheriff Al Christopher. It was the county's fifth traffic death of the year.

Sidney Iowa Miller Payne Jr Hamburg Here Payne Missouri River Ralph Lovelady Burlington al Christopher

Bulganin’s Note May Renew Soviet H-Bomb Ban Talks

Soviet Premier Bulganin sent a new note to President Eisenhower suggesting a renewed push for a ban on nuclear tests. The message arrived at the State Department days before Election Day, with no public details disclosed.

Bulganin Washington Nikolai Bulganin Eisenhower Adlai E. Stevenson U.S Stevenson Bulgarin State Department Department Fisenhower Andrei M. Ledovski John Foster Dulles Ledovski Dulles

Man Receives Ticket After Car Demolished by Mover

In Norwich Connecticut Peter Sierpinski parked near a fire hydrant. A second vehicle struck and demolished his car prompting a traffic ticket despite the damage not being his fault.

Norwich Conn Peter Sierpinski

Washington High Marching Band Performs Kiddie Capers Show

Washington Ot tumwa football game at Case Field featured the Washington High School marching band halftime show titled Kiddie Capers. The band opened with London Bridge and formed a bridge with baton twirlers, then cradle, star, and clock formations while playing well known nursery tunes. The finale used Pop Goes the Weasel as the band exited the field.

Washington Washington-Ottumwa Case Field London Bridge

Community Chest Drive Opens Monday October 22

Community Chest drive begins Monday October 22 as United Fund workers visit homes. The article urges a welcoming approach, noting solicitors are common citizens volunteering to aid the community. It emphasizes treating fund workers with respect and applying the Golden Rule in giving.

United. Fund Community Chest United Fund

Bride's Wedding Night Sealed Cancer News with Secret

Cher rie Lee Jay married her childhood sweetheart on Wednesday in Oklahoma City while doctors prepared to reveal she had bone cancer. Friday morning Dr Rountree amputated her right leg near the hip to try to halt the spread as tests showed cancer confined to the bone. The bride rests well with her husband Larry Jay at her side.

Oklahoma City Cherrie Lee Jay Larry Jay Fort Jackson S.C Cherrie Jay C. R. Reantree

Wisconsin Parks and Forests Network Counts

Wisconsin lists 29 state parks and 7 state forests in its official resource tally. The counts reflect the state’s protected areas system and guide visitors planning outdoor recreation. Local agencies and the Department of Natural Resources maintain the sites and facilities for public use.

Wisconsin

Weather Outlook Iowa: Cool Night, Mild Sunday and Week Ahead

UNITED PRESS IOWA reports fair conditions tonight with lows from 35 to 45 degrees varying by region. Sunday looks fair and warmer in the west and north with highs in the 70s, followed by partly cloudy mild conditions Monday.

United Press Iowa

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