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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1967

Page

6

Finley pushes Oakland Athletics bid with outreach

Charles O. Finley spoke at a news conference in Oakland as he seeks backing for the transplanted Athletics. He said players Rick Monday, Jim Gosger, Ernie Fazio, Mike Hershberger and John Donaldson would meet the public as goodwill ambassadors to drum up support, following backlash from Kansas City fans and Senator Symington after the team's move was approved earlier this month.

Oakland Calif UPI Charles O. Finley Kansas City Symington Oakland Athletics Finley Rick Monday Jim Gosger Ernie Fazio Mike Hershberger John Donaldson

Patterson to meet Quarry in title hunt at Olympic Auditorium

Floyd Patterson and Jerry Quarry prepare for a 12 round bout in the World Boxing Association tournament to crown a successor to Cassius Clay. The bout is televised nationwide with even odds. Weigh in showed Patterson at 195 and Quarry at 195.5 pounds.

Los Angeles UPI Floyd Patterson Jerry Quarry Cassius Clay Olympic Auditorium Patterson Quarry World Boxing Association Thad Spencer Ernie Terrell Jimmy Ellis Leotis Martin Oscar Bonavena Karl Mildenberger

Nicklaus Leads Sahara Invitational With 62 Final Round

Jack Nicklaus enters the final round at Sahara Invitational tied for the lead, boasting a 199 total after a record-tying 62 in the third round. Steve Spray stands two back at 200 after a 67, while Bob Goalby sits third at 203. Nicklaus hints at future plans and pursues the year's PGA money title as he eyes Australia next.

Las Vegas Nev UPI Jack Nicklaus Steve Spray Indianaola Iowa Nicklaus Spray Columbus Ohio Sahara Australia U.S Arnold Palmer Palmer Bob Goalby Jack

Brighton and Fairfield residents host gatherings and birth

Brighton residents welcomed guests including Mack Conrad Mark and Susan for Su san's birthday supper in Fairfield. A large turnout attended the Washington County Democratic banquet at KC Hall in Washington with John Culver as speaker. John Ort and Diana Balkely welcomed a baby daughter Jackie Lynn born Oct 21 at Washington County Hospital. Grandparents are Jack Blakely, John Ort, and Mrs Ray Dalhquist. Francis Dixby of Homestead is a great grandparent.

Brighton Mack Conrad Mark Susan Ira Finney Fairfield John Murphy Marion Dunbar Leo Mullikin Washington County KC Hall Washington John Culver Gerald Ron Fritz van Dyke Germany John Ort Washington County Hospital Jackie Lynn Jack Blakely Iowa City Ray Dalhquist Ft. Dodge Francis Dixby Homestead Ort Diana Balkely

Medical Notices From Ainsworth and Brighton

Yesterday’s notices list Mrs. Willard Bell of Ainsworth and Patricia Muzzey of Creston as medical, with Thomas Papatsakis of Ainsworth also noted for medical. Today’s entry lists Mrs. Nelle Long of Brighton in medical.

Willard Bell Ainsworth Patricia Muzzey Creston Surgical Thomas Papatsakis Nelle Long Brighton

Miss Margaret Stewarts Leaves For Los Angeles After Chicago Visit

Miss Margaret Alice Stewart will return to her home in Los Angeles California Sunday after visiting here since Wednesday with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Tom Stewart. Miss Stewart had attended a convention of the American Gas Association in Chicago.

Margaret Alice Stewart Los Angeles Calif Tom Stewart Stewart American Gas Association Chicago

Cars in Ditch South of Washington In Snow

Two accidents on Highway 1 near Washington caused by snow. George Edward Penniston of Ottumwaskidded on a bridge at 12:30 a.m. and sustained about $1,000 damage. a passenger was hospitalized with head injuries. Thomas John Papatsakis of Ainsworth wrecked his car at 7:30 p.m. after colliding with a truck, ending against a pole. he suffered rib fractures and lung contusions but was in good condition next morning.

George Edward Penniston Ottumwa Washington Penniston Washington County Hospital Thomas John Papatsakis Ainsworth Papatsakis

Household Goods Sales At Several Iowa Venues

A series of closing out sales of household goods advertised at various venues in Iowa including the National Guard Armory in Washington, the Washington County Fair grounds, and estate listings. Weekly livestock auctions occur at Wa pello, Ollie, Smylie's in Columbus Junction, Wayland, Washington Livestock Sales, and Kalona with schedule details.

National Guard Armory West Edge Washington Oral Jay Brown Wash Washington County Fairgrounds Mable Baldwin Rose Reid Wapello Highway 61 Iowa Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie Smylie’s Columbus Junction Wayland Washington Livestock Sales Co Kalona

Venezuelan Beats Caracas Birth Rate Challenge

The article notes Venezuela faces a growing population with a 3.5 percent birth rate while food production increases 7.4 percent annually, suggesting supply keeps pace with population growth for now.

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