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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1962

Page

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Hultman Attacks Demo Planners At GOP Dinner

Iowa Attorney General Evan Hultman spoke at a Washington County Republican dinner denouncing federal power growth and what he called the planners of the new frontier. He warned of loss of freedom and initiative and urged Republicans to win in November.

Iowa Evan Hultman Bourke Hickenlooper Washington, D. C Washington County Hultman Washington Country Club Fred Schwengel M. Robert Everetts

Governor Erbe Praises Washingon Fine Air Field

Gov Norman Erbe arrived by twin engine Aztec to Washington municipal airfield praising its neat appearance and well lighted landing strip. He met Attorney General Hultman and Republican official Robert Tyson before flying back to Des Moines. Local leaders had sought funds for concrete runway improvements.

Washington Norman Erbe Gov. Erbe Here Hultman Republican Party Robert Tyson Tyson Bill Perdock E. Kelly Schlapkohl Des Moines City Council Industrial Commission Uhe

Soviet Union Denounces Cuba Blockade and Warns of Retaliation

The Soviet Union accused the United States of unleashing a thermonuclear war by blockading Cuba and urged an immediate United Nations Security Council meeting. Moscow demanded withdrawal of foreign bases, condemned U.S. embargo, and warned of a mighty retaliatory blow if war breaks out. Khrushchev reportedly authorized ships to act, though details remain unclear.

Moscow UPI Soviet Union United States Cuba United Nations Security Council Nikita Khrushchev U.S Foy Kohler Kennedy Council of the 20 - Nation Organization of American States Council Dean Rusk White House Fay Kohler Russia National Security Council

Active Duty For Some Reservists In Cuban Crisis

Washington reports that Air National Guard pilots and naval reservists may be called for blockade duty as ships and planes lag in readiness. McNamara said Congress authorized 150000 reserves for envisioned crises, though no immediate plan to mobilize exists, while Salinger noted reserves were not yet discussed.

Washington API Air National Guard Navy Air Force White House Pierre Salinger Cuba Defense Robert S. McNamara Congress

Iowa Republicans and Democrats back Kennedy Cuba blockade

In a united Iowa stance, Kennedy’s Cuba blockade drew broad support from GOP and Democratic candidates. Senator Rourke B. Hickenlooper led a six member GOP panel praising the president’s action while canceling some Iowa appearances to focus on campaign stops. Democrat E. B Smith urged calm and endorsed Kennedy’s handling as justified to the world.

Kennedy Cuba Iowa Sen Rourke B. Hickenlooper Washington GOP Hickenlooper Senate Foreign Relations Committee Congress Iowa Wesleyan College Mount Pleasant Keosauqua Lee County Keokuk E. B Smith Smith

Latin America Backs U S Stand On Cuban Missile Crisis

Reactions from governments worldwide show shock at Soviet missile buildup in Cuba. West Germany and Japan praise Kennedy action. Britain weighs cabinet response as media criticize Moscow move while Latin America offers prompt support and diplomats brief allies.

United Press International America Cuba Washington U.S Kennedy West Germany Japan Harold Macmillan London Times United States London Daily Mail The Daily Herald U.N. Security Council Guardian Foreign Ministry Konrad Adenauer Latin America

Washington High senior class play progresses

Work is progressing on the Washington High School senior class play Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court to be presented November 15 and 16 in the school auditorium. Daryl Schultz directs the production. The comedy follows a 20th century man transported to King Arthur's court, where cultural clashes yield humor and suspense.

Washington High School Daryl Schultz John G Fuller King Arthur

United States Cuba crisis tightens with blockade

UPI reports as Soviet ships head toward the American blockade off Cuba, McNamara says 24 to 48 hours to encounter blocaders. The United States readies stop and search, with possible ship sinking if urged to do so. Khrushchev urged to help defuse danger.

Washington UPI United States Russia Atlantic Cuba Defense Robert S. McNamara U.S Kennedy Korea Caribbean

Death of Howard Kerr 73 in Coal Valley Illinois

Howard H Kerr 73 a former Washington resident died Monday at Oak Glen Nursing Home Coal Valley after illness He was born April 7 1889 in Washington County and married Tessie Bear in 1912 later wed Mabel Gordon He is survived by his widow a son Harold Kerr three other sons a stepson a stepdaughter a sister 17 grandchildren and one great grandchild Funeral services set for Thursday at 1 30 p m at Jones Funeral Home with Rev James M Webb of Moline presiding Burial will be in Elm Grove Cemetery Washington

Howard H. Kerr Washington Oak Glen Coal Valley Mr. Kerr Harold Kerr Mary Sickles Jones Funeral Home James M. Webb Moline Ill Elm Grove Washington County Lewis Henry Anna Hensley Kerr Tessie Louise Bear Mabel Gordon Kerr Baptist Church Mabel Kerr Claude Smith Davenport Harold L Floyd E West Burlington Raymond B Long Beach N.Y John Gamble Des Moines Lloyd Shelangoski

Cuba Crisis Reframe Kennedy Campaign Bid

Washington dispatch notes Kennedy’s Cuba confrontation reshapes the 1962 election. The blockade and warning to the Soviet Union boosted his image as decisive while Republicans decry indecision, arguing Cuba dominates the campaign issue and voter concern.

Rotary Governor Hoerner addresses Washington Rotary Club

District 600 leader Richard N. Hoerner spoke at the Washington Rotary Club about international Rotary aims. He highlighted world peace efforts, exchange student programs, and Rotary’s global presence. He met with local officers and plans a next visit to Iowa City with Rotarians and wives.

Richard N. Hoerner Keokuk Washington Hoerner Washington Rotarians Iowa City Nitish Laharry India Rotary International

United States Worldwide Alert Over Cuban Blockade

UPI reports U S armed forces placed on heightened alert from West Berlin to global bomber bases as the Cuban quarantine faces possible Soviet counter moves. Ships from Russia and allies head toward the blockade area amid threats to sink vessels carrying offensive weapons if they ignore orders.

Cuba Caribbean Defense Department U.S Hemisphere Washington UPI West Berlin America Russia North Atlantic Berlin Wall Kennedy

Iowa Weather Outlook Heavy Frost Expected

Weather bulletin for Iowa warns of heavy to killing frost early morning. Clearing and colder tonight with lows in the 20s. Wednesday highs range from the 40s northeast to 50s southwest. Thursday expectations call for generally fair skies and warmer temperatures.

Iowa

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