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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1962

Page

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Freeman Attacks CED Plan on Rural Crisis

Agriculture Secretary Orville Freeman condemned the Committee for Economic Development proposal to curb farm income by depressing rural areas. He warned it would create a surplus of people and idle land, urging investment to curb rural poverty. Freeman spoke at the Land and People Conference with meetings in Portland Denver New Orleans and Philadelphia.

America Freeman Land and People Portland Ore Denver New Orleans Philadelphia Missouri Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Illinois Kentucky Indiana Ohio Don Geiken Geikens Moore Miss Kimberly Maxwell Zak Glenwood Greinman Dumont Lancelot Cedar Falls Waterloo Rosenberry Bates Redfield Winekuf Charles Winekuf Tipton Readlyn

Governor Erbe to Speak Tuesday Evening at YMCA

Norman Erbe will address the community at 8 o clock Tuesday night in the YMCA community room after the YMens meeting. County Republican chairman Robert Everetts says residents interested in November elections should attend. Erbe will discuss his reelection bid against Harold Hughes and take questions.

Norman Erbe Robert Everetts YMCA Everetts Erbe Harold Hughes

Dismissal Bid Filed Over Iowa Reapportion Suit

U S District Judge Roy Stephenson moved to appoint three federal judges to hear Iowa's motion to dismiss a suit challenging legislative apportionment. Iowa AG Evan L Hultman argued the petition lacks federal jurisdiction and a justiciable controversy. The case targets the Shaff Plan and its 99 House and 58 Senate districts.

Iowa Evan L. Hultman Iowa Federation of Labor Afl-Cio Hultman Senate Charles M. Davis Arthur J. Lewis The Labor Federation General Assembly Davis Lewis

Start Planning For City Halloween Party

Members of the planning committee for the city Halloween party will meet at the YMCA at 5 30 p m Tuesday. The meeting will begin plans for this year s events with representatives from the Youth Center Rotary Kiwanis Y s Men YWCA Jaycees Chamber of Commerce and YMCA in attendance.

YMCA Youth Center Rotary Kiwanis Y's Men YWCA Jaycees Chamber of Commerce

NFO Fights On For Higher Meat Prices In Midwest Campaign

The National Farmers Organization expands its campaign to withhold cattle hogs and sheep from markets as it plans new strategy after meetings across 16 states. President Oren Lee Staley reports 70 weekend gatherings to press for higher stable prices despite rising livestock shipments and lower price levels.

Marshalltown Armour Packing Plant National Farmers Organization Chicago UPI NFO Oren Lee Staley NFC Midwest Great Plains

Delay in Sabin Type III Polio Vaccine Across U S

United Press International reports U S health authorities adopt a wait and see stance on cherry flavored Sabin Type III polio vaccine. Surgeon General Luther Terry supports continuing Types I II for adults and all types for schoolchildren while awaiting a special report.

U.S Luther Terry Terry Public Health Service United States Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare Anthony Celebreeze

Mrs. Eugene Warren Dies in Iowa City

Mrs. Eugene Warren formerly Adeline Kessel died at 4 30 a m Sunday in Iowa City Rosary is set for Tuesday evening at McGovern Funeral Home Final rites will be Wednesday at 9 a m at St Joseph Catholic Church Pleasant Plain burial in the local cemetery Survivors include husband a son Charles three grandchildren and three brothers Clem Kessel Bill and Lawrence and sister Marguerite Thompson

Eugene Warren Washington Iowa City McGovern Funeral Home St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Pleasant Plain Bill Lawrence Brighton Marguerite Thompson Salem Ore

Nine New U S Astronauts Open Debate on Trade Bill

The Senate begins debate on President Kennedy's trade bill with Byrd endorsing it in principle but reserving opposition to the job adjustment payments. Amendments loom including striking the program and further tariff powers amid European Common Market competition. Senator Gore calls the bill not perfect but good.

Washington UPI Senate Kennedy House Harry F. Byrd Finance Committee Virginia Congress Byrd U.S

Local Hi-Y Officers At Training Session

Eddie Weeks of Washington named vice president of the Southeast Iowa Hi-Y at Camp Arrowhead Ottumwa weekend training. Other officers include Don Kos president Joe Jones vice president Jim Mallory secretary Dick Gallagher treasurer. YMCA staffers Bob Gillesby Tom McSpadden attended with clubs from Davenport Burlington Marshalltown Newton Ottumwa Oskaloosa Fairfield Washington.

Eddie Weeks Washington Iowa Camp Arrowhead Ottumwa Eddie Don Kos Joe Jones Jim Mallory Dick Gallagher Bob Gillesby Tom McSpadden YMCA Davenport Burlington Marshalltown Newton Oskaloosa Fairfield

Prolonged Strike Alleged by Rail Telegraphers Union

The Chicago and North Western Railway chairman is accused of prolonging a crippling strike to aid other railroads and strike at competing unions. ORT president George E. Leighty says Heineman withdrew from Washington talks to create sacrificial goals for the public and employees. The letter, read by Robert Lowry at the strike HQ, argues the fight centers on featherbedding and job security, not on a job freeze.

Chicago UPI Telegraphers Union Today Chicago and North Western Railway North Western George E. Leighty Order of Railroad Telegraphs ORT C&nw Ben. W. Heineman Washington Lowry

Iowa toll climbs as seven highway deaths push total to 397

Weekend Iowa deaths total 11 with seven highway fatalities raising the state toll to 397, 47 fewer than last year through mid September. Other deaths include a light plane crash near Swea City, a gun accident, and a passenger train incident.

Iowa Marlin Henry Eggerth Swea City Charles Edward Eggerth Stewartville Minn W. D. Lancelot Waterloo Beegle Rosenberry Water Barry Dean Bales Redfield William Winekuf Tipton

Airports in Carroll Boone Traer Sac City Get State Funds

The State Exchange Council approved 27000 for Iowa airports in Carroll Boone Traer and Sac City. Carroll gets 17495 for land and runway area work with federal 66000 and city 48505. Boone 3000 for turn around paths and resurfacing with state grant matching. Traer 510 for drainage. Sac City 5996 for resurfacing with city match. Seventh and eighth grade boys invited to Junior Hi Y meeting in Washington YMCA at 630 PM with Dean Garrett as advisor.

Des Moines UPI State Exchange Council Carroll Boone Traer Sae City Iowa Aeronautics Commission Carroll Airport Boone Airport Sac City Washington YMCA Dean Garrett

Nine astronauts named for future moon missions

Houston announced nine young pilots chosen to join the space corps with the goal of reaching the moon within five years. The group includes Neil Armstrong and eight others from Navy Air Force and civilian backgrounds, averaging 32 years old with extensive jet experience.

Houston Tex UPL Moon Manned Spacecraft Center Air Force Navy Neil Armstrong Wapakoneta Ohio Space Corps Mercury America Robert Gilruth Spacecraft Center National Aeronautics and Space Agency Edwards Afb Calif Frank Borman Gary Ind Charles Conrad Jr Philadelphia James A Lovell Cleveland James A. McDivitt Chicago Elliot M. Lee, Jr Dallas General Electric Co Thomas P Stafford Weatherford Ohlo Edward H. White II San Antonio John W. Young San Francisco

Iowa Candidates On Same Platform At IDPA Meeting

Iowa's two gubernatorial candidates and both U S senate nominees spoke from a single platform at the Iowa Daily Press Association meeting in Cedar Rapids. Governor Erbe and rivals Hughes Hickenlooper and Smith urged tax relief staff increases and education aid amid debates on liquor laws and federal funding.

Cedar Rapids UPI Iowa U. S. Senate Iowa Daily Press Association IDPA Norman A. Erbe State Commerce Commission Harold Hughes Ida Grove Bourke B. Hickenlooper E. B. Smith Ames Erbe Hughes Herschel C. Loveless Loveless Federal Renegotiation Board Washington Jack Miller Commerce Commission Commission Hickenlooper Kennedy Congress Alliance For Progress Latin America Smith

Border Clash Fears Rise With Chinese Near Thang La Outpost

India rushes reinforcements to a border outpost near Thang La in Towang as Communist Chinese troops surround the site. New Delhi vows to take necessary measures if China does not withdraw, while denying cross border fire reports. Prime Minister Nehru orders vigilance. Defense Minister Menon and Gen. Sen confer with officials to ensure actions keep Chinese forces from entering Indian territory.

New Delhi India UPII Thang la Towang Northeast Frontier Agency Foreign Office Peiping

Weather outlook for Iowa with varying temperatures

Generally fair tonight and Tuesday cooler tonight a bit warmer Tuesday. Low tonight in the 40s north to the 50s southeast. Highs Tuesday in the 60s to 70s. Wednesday mostly partly cloudy with little temperature change.

United Press International Iowa

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