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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1961

Page

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Hultman Rules Interim Committee Powers Unconstitutional

Iowa Attorney General Evan L. Hultman said a law granting the Legislative Interim Committee authority over salaries paid by the Board of Control is unconstitutional and questioned the legality of many committee powers. He will issue a formal opinion stating the $12 000 salary ceiling is void, potentially ending the dispute over psychiatrists earning over $18 000 annually and other budget powers. The opinion, He said, would define powers that the state constitution limits to investigating departments and making recommendations to the next Legislature.

Des Moines API Evan L. Hultman Legislative Interim Committee Board of Control Hultman State Supreme Court Clarinda

Moose Lodge Initiates New Members Sunday

A large class of new members was initiated at the local Moose Lodge Sunday at 2 30 pm. Gov Al Stalder opened the meeting with speakers F W Mitchell district vice president and Jack Nielson Moose Haven Florida. The Burlington degree staff led by James Moser conducted the initiation with candidates from Washington and a new lodge at Fairfield. The Women of the Moose donated proceeds from an ice cream social and provided entertainment and a dinner.

Moose Lodge Burlington James Moser Washington Fairfield al Stalder F. W. Mitchell Jack Nielson Moose Haven Florida Mitchel Mooseheart Nielson Moosehaven Neilson Women of the Moose

Furniture Mart to Open This Week in Washington

Ralph Marshall and Ray Minick announce the Grand Opening of a new Furniture Mart at 108 East Main Street for Thursday through Saturday. The remodeled building formerly Perdock Olds Cadillac houses a full line of home furnishings including floor coverings. The partners run Marshall Minick Furniture at 221 South Iowa Avenue.

Ralph Marshall Ray Minick Furniture Mart East Main Street Perdock Olds-Cadillac Mr. Minick Washington Mr. Marshall Marshall-Minick Furniture Company South Iowa Avenue

Iowa Supreme Court OKs Fluoride in Council Bluffs Water

The Iowa Supreme Court reversed a district court ruling and held Council Bluffs may add fluoride to public water as a health measure under police power. The decision found no personal liberty violation and dismissed residents' invasion claim, noting the merits of fluoridation were not in issue.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Supreme Court Today Council Bluffs High Court Pottawattamie R. Kent Martin Supreme Court Martin CL Wilson Hammet Bryant Roger Herwig Dorothy Carter Norman RK. Hays Knoxville Hays

Reservists Ordered to Duty Across U S Forces

The Defense Department ordered 73 000 reservists to active duty starting Oct 15 amid the Berlin crisis. Two National Guard divisions the 32nd Infantry of Wisconsin and the 49th Armored in Texas will join, bringing total called to 150 000 next month. Defense Secretary McNamara said NATO allies are boosting forces to counter Soviet threats to Berlin.

Washington UPI Defense Department National Guard Berlin 32Nd Infantry Wisconsin 49Th Armored Texas Defense Robert McNamara NATO

Grain Storage Clinic Planned at Washington County Fairgrounds

A grain storage clinic is set for Wednesday at 10 pm at the Washington County fairgrounds. Organizers Larry Van Fosen, extension agricultural engineer, and Harold Gunderson, extension entomologist, both from Ames, will lead the session.

Washington County Fair Grounds Larry van Fosen Harold Gunderson Ames

Two Men Killed In Oskaloosa Boiler Blast

Two Curran Engineering Co. workers Lee Smith aged 36 and Lewis Kiefer 24 were killed when a boiler installation exploded at Continental Overall Co in Oskaloosa. Another Continental employee Homer Tarr was injured with fair condition. The blast occurred during a gas conversion and damaged only the basement boiler room with no external damage.

Oskaloosa UPI Continental Overall Co Lee Smith Lewis Kiefer Curran Engineering Co Smith Kiefer Homer Tarr Mahaska County Hospital Howard F. Curran Harold Jacobson Continental Curran Jacobson

Music to Grow Corn by Melody Experiments in Illinois

Springfield, Ill.—Agronomist George E. Smith reports corn under field speakers grew faster and yielded up to 22 percent more than a control plot. Soil was two degrees warmer and plants emerged 12 hours earlier with better stands and three days lead in silking during pollination.

Springfield, Ill UPI George E. Smith Smith St Louis

World Mourns Dag Hammarskjold Across Nations

The world mourns Dag Hammarskjöld as nations from Norway to Ghana and Sweden to India proffer condolences. Leaders recall he shaped peace efforts at the United Nations and left a void noted by Kennedy and foreign observers alike.

Dag Hammarskjold United Nations New York Norway Ghana Australia Italy Britain Philippines Washington Kennedy Hammarskjold Sweden India Russia Moscow Troika Berlin Congo Saburo Eda Socialist Party U.N. General Assembly Michael King London Daily Mirror World Organization West Germany Halvard M. Lange Hammaskjold Lily of the UN Katanga London Daily Telegraph

Harlan Neuhart Heads Local School Board

Harlan Neuhart named president of the Washington Community School District board for the coming year. Carl Dallmeyer elected vice president. Logan Heilman and Dean Laers sworn in for new terms. Regular meetings set for the second Wednesday at 7:90 in the high school building.

Harlan Neuhart Washington Community School District Carl Dallmeyer Logan Heilman Dean Laers

UN Ship Without Captain Faces Grim Future

The veteran reassesses the United Nations after Dag Hammarskjold's death. Russia presses troika plans while the United States hesitates to lead, leaving four undersecretaries to coordinate UN work as a new secretary general is sought. The crisis could paralyze UN until a successor is chosen.

UPI United Nations Secretary Central World Organization United Press International N.Y Dag Hammarskjold Africa Soviet Union Europe Asia Latin America Hammarakjoid Hammarskjold Russia Troila United States U.N Eoch Genral Congo Sture Linner Sean McKeown Security Council General Assembly Britain France China Council Nikita Khrushchev

Tunisian May Succeed Day Taunts U N Secretary General Plan

Indonesia’s Ali Sastroamidjojo withdrew from the U N presidential race and backed Mongi Slim of Tunisia to take over duties of Secretary General as an interim measure. Boland suggested Slim as coordinator of U N functions during the 16th regular session.

United Nations UPS General Assembly Mongi Slim Tunisia Dag Hammarskjold Slim CDT Assembly Frederick H. Boland Ireland U.N Cuba Ali Sastroamidjojo Indonesia Boland Sastroamidjojo

Diving Class to Start At Y Monday Night

Washington YMCA offers eight weekly diving sessions starting Monday at 7 p m. James Richart will teach the coed class open to beginners and advanced divers. Non member fees are 2.50 for students and 3.00 for adults.

Washington Ymca P.m James Richart

Council of Churches Plans Future Events

The council discussed plans for services on a day of reform and Thanksgiving and a musical service by combined church choirs. Rev Ray Blair led devotions and Rev Ralph Wedeking presided at the business session.

Council of Churches Ray Blair Ralph Wedeking

Katanga Cease Fire Talks Deepened After Hammarskjold Crash

Katanga President Moise Tshombe and a United Nations delegation led by Mahmoud Khiari arrived in Ndola to press a cease fire amid the Hammarskjold plane crash death. The international team aimed to resume peace talks within hours as investigators probed the crash near Ndola Airport that killed 15, including Hammarskjold.

Katanga Ndola Rhodesia U.N Dag Hammarskjold Kamina Jadotville Northern Rhodesia UPI Moise Tshombe United Nations Leopoldville Congo Mahmoud Khiari Khiari Tshombe Hammarskjold Lord Alport Salisbury Alport

Janitor Killed In Mysterious Blast In Terre Haute

A YWCA custodian Carl Ross died in an explosion at a three story downtown building housing 50 women. Police found a box and a sulfur odor in the air. no official cause or bomb determination yet.

Terre Haute Ind UPI YWCA Carl Ross Fay Engle Ross

Carolinas Brace for Hurricane Esther Offshore Threat

Esther churned up the Atlantic with 150 mph winds heading toward the North Carolina coast. A hurricane watch and gale warnings stretched from Myrtle Beach to Norfolk as small craft were urged to remain in port. Evacuation plans were activated for Eastern Seaboard bases and ships moved to safer waters as Texas Towers prepared for defense operations.

Wilmington UPI Esther Atlantic North Carolina Myrtle Beach N.C Norfolk Miami Weather Bureau Provincetown Mass Cape Canaveral Fla Cape Hatteras Jacksonville Beach Seaboard Naval Jacksonville Charleston S.C Navy Texas Nantucket Island Chatham New England

Weather Iowa Forecast Looks Fair Through Wednesday

Generally fair weather continues tonight in Iowa, turning partly cloudy Wednesday with southerly winds 15 to 25 mph and little temp change. Lows tonight range from 50 to 55 east and 55 to 60 west, with a high Wednesday of 75 to 80. Thursday looks somewhat cloudy and cooler with scattered showers.

Iowa

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