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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1966

Page

1

Washington County Farm Bureau elects officers at annual meeting

A large crowd attended the Washington County Farm Bureau annual meet at Washington Junior High School Monday night. Wayne Tyler of the American Farm Bureau Federation spoke on marketing services while the group elected officers, adopted policy resolutions, and named directors and a county women's committee. White named president for the coming year with Lanning as vice president, Ganon secretary, and Kleese treasurer.

Washington County Farm Bureau Washington Junior High Wayne Tyler American Farm Bureau Federation Farm Bureau Ainsworth Howard Lanning Wayne Ganon Frank Kleese Guy Stacy Brighton Township Marion Stransky

Des Moines Bus Hits Crane Injures Five Students

A chartered bus carrying Dowling High School students collided with a crane boom at a residential Des Moines intersection near Drake University. Five students and the driver were slightly injured. The crash damaged a drug store, the crane, and a power line, with total damages around $20,000. Driver Ralph A. Ross, 64, was hospitalised for evaluation after a reported heart issue or shock.

Des Moines UPI Dowling High School Drake University Town Methodist Hospital List Street Forest Avenue Iowa Methodist Hospital Ralph A. Ross Doctos Ross Tar Common Broadlawns Hospital Jer DuTemple A. L. DuTemple Urbandale Rick Breuss Richard Breuss Tom Broadbent Don ‘Broadbent Methodist Delmer Young Charles Sanner Bob Tourges Dick's

Probate notices for McGinnis MacLachlan Boyd heirs

Public notices announce probate of wills and appointment of executors for the estates of Georgia L. McGinnis Johanna MacLachlan and Samuel David Boyd. Tax sale details referenced as nouve or capitation appear among the notices.

Georgia L. McGinnis Johanna MacLachlan Samuel David Boyd

Fire damages Primghar school under construction

Primghar Iowa section of the Prim school under construction was heavily damaged by a fire early today. The rest of the complex suffered heavy smoke and some water damage. Principal Hans Sorenson said school would be closed today and probably all week. The new wing, to include a home economics room theater and offices, was to be completed later this year and may be torn down. loss covered by insurance. The United States and Japan are noted as the most picture-taking countries in the world.

Vrimghar Iowa UPI Prim School Hans Sorenson Sorenson The United States Japan

South Vietnamese sweep frees 18 captives in Mekong Delta

South Vietnamese troops, in their largest delta campaign, free 18 captives chained in a cave after the Communist seizure. The group, 13 men and five women including a nun, were malnourished. Government forces reported 12 Viet Cong killed and large arms, ammo, and food captured as Riverine and ground units push toward the DMZ protest.

Saigon UPI Mekong Delta Southeast Asia Rice Bowl William C. Westmoreland Viet Nam U.S USS. Navy Demilitarized Zone Dmz North South

Wheat surplus forecast trims stocks for next year

The Agriculture Department projects a U S wheat surplus between 396 and 421 million bushels by June 30, down from 536 million carried into this year. Officials aim to rebuild stocks toward 600 million bushels while export forecasts fall from last year amid a record world crop of about 9.5 billion bushels.

Washington UPL Agriculture Department U.S Department

Schwengel urges higher earnings ceiling for retirees

Fred Schwengel, Republican candidate for Congress, told a Burlington audience that the earnings ceiling outside Social Security should be raised from 1500 dollars. He argued workers who stay employed past 65 should not be penalized and that the 10 percent rise in Social Security checks will be eroded by rising living costs without broader action.

Burlington Iowa UPL Fred Schwengel Congress Schwengel

Clinton Engines plant resumes limited production for Deere

MaWuunETA Iowa UPL reports the Clinton Engines Co plant in Clinton resumes limited production under contract with John Deere & Co of Moline IL. The revival follows prior troubles at the facility and signals renewed activity for the tractor and machinery maker.

War plot says China plans war against the Soviet Union

A 2000 word Komsomolskaya Pravda feature, republished by Tass, accuses China of planning military action against the USSR. It cites Lin Pao at a Peking rally, calls Sino Soviet tension a Western backed struggle, notes China’s cultural revolution rhetoric, and contrasts Chinese claims with North Vietnam’s gratitude to the Soviet Union for aid.

Moscow UPI Red China Soviet Union China Peking Komsomolskaya Pravda Tass Russia Lin Pao Mao Tse-Tung Communist Party Mao North Viet Nam

Manila peace plan calls for six month foreign troop withdrawal

President Johnson and six Pacific allies unveiled a six point Manila peace plan calling for withdrawal of all foreign forces within six months after North Vietnam pulls out. The manifesto urged cessation of aggression, respect for South Viet Nam’s territorial integrity, and eventual reunification by free choice. The leaders stressed effective international guarantees and ongoing ambassadorial consultations in Saigon to secure a peaceful result. No immediate North Vietnamese or Red Chinese response was reported as Hanoi denounced the summit beforehand.

Manila UPL Johnson Seven Nations Viet Nam Asia South Viet Nam Philippines Thailand South Korea Australia New Zealand North Viet Nam Red China Hanoi Saigon Republic of Viet Nam South Vietnam Pacific

Schwengel Endorsed by Opponent in Iowa 1st District Race

Harold Stephens, former opponent in 1962, backs Fred Schwengel for Congress. Stephens praised Schwengel as best suited to represent the 1st District and noted his independence from special interests. The endorsement occurred at a Davenport news conference as Schwengel and 1964 rival John Schmidhauser vie in a rematch.

Davenport Iowa UPL Fred Schwengel Harold Stephens Congress Schwengel Ohep Stephens John Schmidhauser Schmidhauser Fred ¢ Schwengel

Weather Report From United Press Iowa

Fair tonight and Wednesday with warmer temperatures. Low tonight in the 30s. High on Wednesday expected in the 60s to lower 70s, with temperatures higher in the southwest and lower in the northeast.

United Press International Iowa

Names Drawn for November District Court Jury in Washington

Names have been drawn for the November term petit jury in Washington district court. Jurors report November 14 at 1 30 p m unless notified otherwise. Judge R G Yoder will preside.

District Court Washington R. G. Yoder Clementine Anderson Wellman Nellie Anderson Crawford Township Raymond Anderson Washing

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