Move troops to Germany Army starts big lift
The United States launches Operation Big Lift moving 16,000 troops to Germany within 72 hours as a test of a new defense strategy to reduce overseas deployments. Deputy Defense Secretary Roswell Gilpatric touted quicker, larger power projection and base-wide logistics, with future similar lifts in the Pacific and Middle East.
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United States
Germany
Pacific
Middle East
Roswell K. Gilpatric
Chicago
United Press International Editors and Publishers
Gilpatric
Artise Byormer
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Europe
Defense
Evangelist Dr Wright Opens Washington Methodist Series
Dr Neville W Wright a Methodist leader from Stoke on Trent England opened evangelistic services at Washington Methodist Church He spoke at morning and evening services and will continue the series each evening through Thursday at 730 pm The public is invited to attend with a song session and area choir offerings The Brighton church choir Tuesday the Crawfordsville Methodist choir Thursday and local chancel choir Wednesday featured in services He also spoke at the Rotary Club and will address Methodist Men and other groups during his stay in Washington.
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Neville W. Wright
Stoke-on Trent
England
Washington Methodist Church
Wright
Brighton Church
Crawfordsville
Washington
Rotary Club
Washington City Elects Candidates for Council and Park Board
The list records filings at city hall for Washington city elections. First ward candidates Hubert Walker and Raymond Minick seek council and park commissioner roles while third ward nominees Ralph Martin and Delbert Zager contend for council seats. Additional filings include Ralph Baldrige and Dale Doggett for council at large, Rolla Thornton and Don Minick for park commission.
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Washington City
Hubert Walker
West Second
Raymond Minick
Ralph Martin
South Third
Delbert Zager
South Fourth
John Baldrige
South
Marion
Dale Doggett
East
Harrison
Rolla Thornton
Iowa
Don Minick
East Main
Park Commission
Junction youth chosen for 1963 Youth Conference on the Atom
Kenneth Swain of Jolumbus Community High School will represent the northeast district at the 1963 Youth Conference on the Atom in Chicago November 7 to 9. He will travel with five Iowa Southern Utilities Co. students and a science instructor. Rodney Sanders, Ottumwa High School science teacher, accompanies as instructor. All expenses paid by Iowa Southern Utilities Co. Other travelers include Dennis Kingery Creston Larry Sellers Chariton Philip DeJong Newton Harvey Curtis Hedrick Jim Kilpatrick Mediapolis. The program aims to show high school leaders the peaceful atom and boost science study nationwide.
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Jolumbus Community
Chicago
Kenneth
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Jim Mallory
Washington
Dennis Kingery
Creston
Larry Sellers
Chariton
Philip DeJong
Newton
Harvey Curtis
Hedrick
Jim Kilpatrick
Mediapol
Rodney Sanders
Ottumwa High School
Lowa
Southern Utilities Co
Missouri obituary for Max J. Dawson publisher and artist
Max J. Dawson of St. Joseph Missouri died in hospital after months of illness. Born December 1 1900 in Washington County he was publisher of the St. Joseph Stockyard Journal and a newspaper artist. Funeral arrangements are pending with Jones Funeral Home. Dr. Vernon Elgin to lead burial at Elm Grove Cemetery. Surviving sisters are Dell Walker Washington and Joseph Schwartz Hermosa Beach, and Margaret Portedous Aurora, plus brothers Leslie Laramie and Walter Aurora.
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Max J. Dawson
Washington County
St. Joseph
Dawson
Presbyterian Church
Kiwanis Club
Adult Dance Class Starts at Y Tonight
The Washington YMCA hosts the first session of a ten week adult dance course at 7 30 this evening. Instructors are Mr and Mrs Don Fosdick. Late registrations are welcome at the Y. The program covers the fox trot waltz jitterbug and cha cha.
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Washington Ymca
Don Fosdick
High Court orders new trial for Vito Genovese boss claim
The Supreme Court ordered reconsideration of Vito Genovese and nine co defendants in a narcotics case. The 2nd Circuit is to reexamine under a prior term ruling. Genovese, 65, is serving 15 years at Leavenworth and reportedly runs his empire from prison via three lieutenants.
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Valachi
Genovese
Cosa Nostra
Death of Dr. Larry Cochran in Dallas Texas
Dr. Larry Cochran son of Mr and Mrs Joe Cochran of Washington died early today at Baylor Medical Center Dallas after a period of critical illness. He recently earned a medical degree at the State University of Iowa and was continuing studies at Baylor when struck by a kidney ailment. Survivors include his wife. Funeral plans will be announced Tuesday. Cape Hatteras NC area hurricane Ginny stalls offshore and threatens ships, winds reach 90 mph with 60 mile radius. USS FOG adrift, search continues. coastal tide rises to 2-3 feet, alerts in effect. Washington High School to screen three auto safety films Tuesday evening.
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Joe Cochran
Washington
Baylor Medical Center
Dallas
Texas
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North Carolina
Washington Weather Bureau
Ginny
Cape Hatteras
Uss Fog
Coast Guard
Portsmouth
Weather Bureau
Gra
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James Richart
Washington Junior Chamber of Commerce
Seat belt sale earns Jaycees a satisfied customer in Washington
Washington Jaycees promote seat belts after a car rollover north of Columbus Junction injures none of the occupants. Mrs. Hunt and her older daughter, wearing belts bought and installed by Marvin Hunt a day earlier, escaped serious harm while the younger daughter rode in back.
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Jaycees
Central Park
Marvin Hunt
Columbus Junction
Hunt
St. Louis
Rites Wednesday for Mrs Ethel Landis
Funeral services for Ethel Leta Landis 67 who died October 20 1963 in Wellman will be held Wednesday at 1 p m in the Wellman Mennonite Church with Paul Guengerich and A Lloyd Swart officiating The body lies in state at Powell Funeral Home Wellman Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery Jackson Minnesota October 24 at 2 p m with Nick Spolozsiis and Fred Gingerich in charge Landis was born July 29 1896 in Alpha Minnesota daughter of Chris and Cora Garber She married Noah Landis August 2 1918 They lived in Minnesota for 40 years then moved to Wellman area where Noah is bishop of the Mennonite Church Survived by husband three sons Elmer Eldon Jackson Minnesota Fred Fairmont Minnesota four daughters Bernice Nafzinger Cibonito Puerto Rico Bonita Driver San Juan Puerto Rico Vivian Murry Lockport New York Ruth Erb Argentina South America father Chris Garber three brothers Frank Chris Charles one sister Mary Ely 20 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren She was preceded in death by her mother one sister and three children
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Ethel Leta Landis
Wellman Mennonite Church
Paul Guengerich
A. Lloyd Swart
Zendruber
Powell Funeral Home
Riverside
Jackson
Minnesota
Nick Spolozsiis
Fred Gingerich
Alpha
Minn
Chris
Cora Garber
Heston College
Kansas
Noah Landis
Wellman Area
Mennonite Church
Elmer
Eldon
Jackson Minnesota
Fred
Fairmont
Mervin
Bernice) Nafzinger
Cibonito
Puerto Rico
John
Bonita) Driver
San Juan
Franklin
Vivian) Murry
Lockport
New York
Delmer
Ruth) Erb
Argentina
South America
Chris Garber
Frank
Charles
Mary Ely
Breakfast meetings draw 38 registrants in county series
Thirty eight persons have registered for a series of breakfast discussions on Washington County and its economy. Jim Frier, county extension director, announced the first meeting will be held Tuesday at 7 a.m. in the YMCA Community room with Chuck Mogged, district extension economist, as discussion leader. The general theme is Whats Happening in Washington County.
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Washington County
Jim Frier
YMCA
Chuck Mogged
NineDead In Iowa Weekend Highway Collision Toll Rises
United Press reports at least nine people died on Iowa highways over the weekend, boosting 1963 toll to 531. Crashes across Crawford, Dubuque, Mason City, Humboldt and other counties included a fatal car truck wreck north of Deloit, a rear end collision near Decorah, a hit by a freight train in Mason City, and deaths caused by dense fog on Iowa 14 near Parkersburg. Names include Allen Wenstein, Dale L. Solberg, Robert Carlson, Julia McDermott, Ira Pierce, Bruce Henderson, Gordon Rohwedder, Hazel Bochmer, Betty Solsma, and others.
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Iowa
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Deloit
Crawford County
Omaha
Allen Wensteins
Neb
Dale L. Solberg
Estherville
Robert M Carlson
Armstrong
Wenstein
David
Denison
Julia McDermott
du Duque
Chicago
Dubuque
National Guard
Mason City
Rock Island
Martin Seims
Donald Carolus
Mason
Hawkeye State
Ira Pierce
Rickford
Bruce Douglas Henderson
Humboldt
Iowa 14
Parkersburg
Gordon Rohwedder
Redding
Hazel Bochmer
Alta Vista
Decorah
Bochmer
Alex
Rev Jame Tucker to Lead Medina Revival Series
Rev Jame Tucker of Medina Ohio will evangelize for a week at First Assembly of God. Services start Tuesday October 22 at 7 30 p m and run nightly through Sunday October 27 with special music each service. Pastor Charles Tipton invites the public.
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Jame Tucker
Medina
Ohio
Assembly of God
Washington
Charles Tipton
Travel and Adventure Series tickets go on sale
Kiwanis Club in Washington begins selling season tickets for the third annual Travel and Adventure Series at Washington High School. Six Monday evening programs feature noted photographers and lecturers, with proceeds supporting a Washington High School senior’s Kiwanis Scholarship. Tickets are $5 adults, $2 students, $1 grade school.
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Washington High School
Kiwanis Club
Washington
William Perdock
Kiwanis Travel Series to Feature Belgium and Baja California
The Kiwanis Club plans its third annual Travel and Adventure Series this winter at Washington High School auditorium. A slide show compares Belgians drying flax for Belgium linen with Dana Lamb and his wife exploring Baja California in search of The Lost Mission of Santa Ysabel.
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Gilbert Mills
Hubert Lehrer
Cochairmen
Kiwanis Club
Dana
Ginger Lamb
Santa Ysabel
Howard Pollard
Quebec
Art Davis
Rathie Stuart
New Zealand
Gordon Palmquist
Italy
Julian Gromer
Colorado
Washington High School
Belgium
Dana Lamb
Baja California
Iowa Weather Outlook Through Tuesday With Scattered Thunderstorms
United Press International reports Iowa mostly cloudy through Tuesday with scattered showers and thunder storms. Locally heavy rains likely in extreme west and north central areas. lows 55 to 60 northwest to 60 to 65 southeast. highs 70 to 75 Tuesday. Wednesday outlook partly cloudy and mild.
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