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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1963
Page
1
Washington lawmakers opened debate on a historic 11 billion tax cut plan that would slash income taxes for individuals and corporations starting next year. Administration strategists expect a narrow defeat for a GOP amendment tying future spending to budget forecasts.
Over the weekend two minor accidents left three cars damaged totaling about 400 dollars on North 2nd Street near the Perdock Garage. Betty Reis ener and Thomas Gerdes collided pushing Gerdes car into a parked auto owned by William Bauer. A second collision Saturday at about 7 45 p m involved John Romine and Robert Blecher with Blecher charged for failure to control. combined damage about 300 dollars.
Clara Hinshaw widow of Pillman Hinshaw died this morning at the home of Mrs. Helen Hadley where she had lived the past six years. Gould Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements pending. She is survived by one son Norval of Marshalltown.
Mrs. Robert Day has been elected to the National Board of the YWCA to fill an unexpired term ending in 1967. Her duties begin with the national board meeting in New York City from November 4 to 9. Day is a longtime member and leader in Iowa and Washington unit YWCA groups and has organized several YMCA clubs and committees.
Tickets remain for the Republican dinner Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Country Club. Senator Jack Miller will speak. For transportation, call Edgar Stewart.
YMCA announces Buddy Day this Saturday to launch fall membership drive. Local members may bring a non-member who could join for 20, with morning gym or swimming, noon bean feed, and free activities for guests. Cartoon films follow. Junior Hi Y dance also set for 7 30 to 9 30 p m in the community room with Dean Garrett on records.
A Pan American Airways Boeing 707 with 78 aboard was hit by ground fire on approach to Saigon Airport. One engine was damaged but the jet landed safely on three engines with no injuries. The flight was from Jakarta and Singapore. the engine damage led to a ground repair and continued to Manila. The incident occurred as McNamara and Taylor traveled to Saigon on a fact finding mission.
Washington reports that ratification by the United States Britain and the Soviet Union is needed before the treaty takes effect. Depositories in London Moscow and the U S State Department will receive notices of ratification after presidential instruments are signed and a UN registration is planned. The process may require months and involves remaining parliamentary actions in the Soviet Union.
The Senate ratified the limited nuclear test ban treaty by roll call, with 80 for and 19 against. Democrats supported the measure with 35 yes votes, Republicans 25, and one abstention noted as Engle absent ill.
Sioux County Iowa voters chose to ban liquor by the drink in a 6 371 to 3174 tally across 28 precincts, making it the second county to go dry under the new law. Orange City led with 1018 209 in favor of prohibition, while Sioux Center favored temperance 835 142. Nine licensed outlets remain in operation but must close within three years. other counties prepare for upcoming elections in October.
Mrs Millie Stover 85 died Monday at Shenk Rest Home Wellman where she had lived three years Funeral services set for Powell Funeral Home Wellman at 9 30 a m Rev Ezra Shenk to officiate Burial in Wassonville Cemetery She was born 1875 in Washington County daughter of James and Mary Ellen Maplewnisi married Lyman W Stover in 1896 and lived in Wellman Kalona Survived by son Floyd Stover Wayland daughter Bernice Carr Washington four grandchildren ten great grandchildren Preceded in death by husband and one son Darrell
Iowa liquor authorities charged Orchid Lounge operator Olive Sinnard with violating the ban on advertising prices for alcoholic beverages. A hearing is set next week after a newspaper ad by the lounge followed license approval. Sinnards worked through a residence dispute, finally meeting state requirements after tax and residency ties.
President Kennedy began a five day, non political tour of 11 states focusing on land, water, and youth conservation. He saluted Gifford Pinchot at Grey Towers and dedicated the Pinchot Institute for Conservation Studies, praising Pinchot as a founder of modern resource management and signaling broader push to safeguard America's natural heritage. The itinerary includes stops from Milford Pennsylvania to Ashland Wisconsin with speeches in Duluth and other venues and invites Democratic senators to join on portions of the tour.
Rotary Governor Watters A. Scott visited the Washington Rotary Club in a districtwide tour. He noted Rotary’s reach of 11,500 communities in 129 countries and urged members to serve their communities, stressing “Service above Self” and plans to strengthen ties with Caribbean and Central American clubs.
The Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge upper and Lower Louisa units will close to the public from October 1 to March 0 each year to protect resting and feeding waterfowl during fall migration. Fishing remains year round. About 400 Canada geese and many ducks use the refuge. boats must be removed by September 30. For fall guided tours, contact Richard Toltzman, Refuge Manager, Box 244, Wapello, Iowa.
The Senate approves the United States Britain and Russia pact banning atmospheric outer space and underwater tests by 80 to 19 with 14 vote margin over two thirds. Kennedy hails it as a substantial step toward peace while leaders discuss implications and future underground testing. Margaret Chase Smith votes no amid a cautious stance.
The Washington HieY Club will hold a special induction meeting for new members Thursday at 7:15 in the YMCA community room. New members should register promptly and YMCA officials note open registration for semi‑pro swimming lessons for boys and girls aged 6 to 9, limited to 12 per class, Mondays 5 to 6 and Wednesdays 4 to 5, instructor Mrs. Clinton Boshart.
United Press Internation weather report for Iowa notes partly cloudy conditions through Wednesday with scattered showers or thunderstorms across central portions from southwest to northeast tonight and southeast Wednesday. Warmer in the southeast and extreme east, cooler northwest tonight. Highs mid 60s north to mid 70s south, low near 50 northwest to 60 southeast.
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