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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1963

Page

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Provisional Dominican Government Formed After Bosch Coup

Military leaders dethrone President Juan Bosch and arrest his cabinet in Santo Domingo. Emilio de los Santos as president with Ramon Tapia Espinal and Rene Puig as first vice presidents, while the U S suspends aid and weighs diplomatic steps. Public orders aim to restore order amid protests.

Santo Domingo Dominican Republic UPI Juan Bosch Radio Santo Domingo Bosch Emilio de Los Santos Ramon Tapia Espinal Rene Puig Boch Carmen Louis Munoz Marin Puerto Rico U.S Munoz Washington Caracas

Rev Boice to Speak At Baptist Church

The Rev Glenn F Boice American Baptist missionary to the Philippines will speak at 7 30 p m in the First Baptist Church on Monday September 30. He recently returned from Negros where he served as provincial missionary in evangelism church extension workshops and general ministry to the national church.

Glenn F. Boice Philippines First Baptist Boice American Baptist Foreign Mission Society Negros Philippine Islands Convention Bible Institute

Local Attorneys At Legal Institute In Oskaloosa

A legal Institute was held in Oskaloosa Iowa on September 25 for lawyers of the 6th Judicial District. Speakers included William Hines and Marshall Harris of the State University of Iowa on agricultural law and farm finances.

Oskaloosa Iowa 6Th Judicial District William Hines Marshall Harris State University of Iowa Arthur E. Banfield S.U.S Washington County Richard A. Stewart John C. Owen Robert Day Robert Bates John Baldrige Lt. Kehoe Albion Young Lawrence Griffiths Paul V. Shearer Committee On Continuing Legal Education Mr. Shearer

Nomination Papers Open for Washington City Election

Nomination papers for candidates seeking seats on the Washington City Council in the November 5 election are available at city clerk Mrs LeNora Taylor’s office. Papers must be signed and returned at least 15 days before election day. Terms of three council members expire: Ray Minick first ward Tom Tanner at large and Ralph Marshall third ward.

Washington City le Nora Taylor Ray Minick Tom Tanner Ralph Marshall

Washington County Historical Society Meets Sunday

The annual meeting of the Washington County Historical Society will be held Sunday at 4 p.m. in the Walnut School building five miles south of Washington off highway 1. The school building now belongs to the historical society. The public is invited to attend the meeting.

The Washington County Historical Society Walnut School Washington Highway Historical Society

Defense Draft Order Expected to Save Army Money

The Defense Department projects Kennedy's order delaying married men from the draft will save about 40 million dollars annually in personnel costs. It may also yield more usable recruits and higher re enlistment rates while influencing overseas assignment dynamics and gold outflows.

Washington UPI Defense Department Kennedy Army Department Pentagon Europe United States

British Minister To Conduct Services At Methodist Church

The Rev Neville W Wright a Methodist minister from England will guest preach at Washington Methodist Church October 20 to 25 in the second phase of an exchange program that sent American ministers to England. Wright will lead morning worship October 20 and conduct evening services for five consecutive evenings.

Neville W. Wright England Washington Methodist Church Wright Washington Lloyd Latta Longton Stoke-on- Trent Cumberland Island of Man Lancashire Bury Paul

Keokuk County Liquor Vote Slated Oct 1

Keokuk County voters will ballot October 1 in a reverse local option on liquor by the drink. The election date was set by the board of supervisors after petitions totaling 1,505 signatures. A statewide pattern shows seven counties holding such elections with varied outcomes on licensing for bars selling alcohol.

Sigourney UPS Keokuk County Board of Supervisors Henry Lyon Lucas Sioux Boone, Story van Buren Warren Washington Taylor Ringgold Wayne Davis

Dance Lessons at YMCA Fall Session Starts Oct 7

The YMCA offers ten weekly dance lessons beginning Monday October 7 with beginner 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and advanced 8:45 to 9:45 p.m. Instructors are Mr. and Mrs. Don Fosdick of Keota. Registration is 15 dollars for Y members and 18 dollars for non members. Ten couples max, six to guarantee continuation. Phone registrations at Olympia 3 2141.

Don Fosdick Keota Olympia 3- 2141

Hoodlum Valachi Sings to Senate Investigators

Joseph Valachi appeared at the Senate caucus room to provide an advance view of his testimony on the Costa Nostra syndicate. Senator Muskie called Valachi perfectly cooperative as he described his underworld connections during a 30 minute session.

Washington UPI Joseph Valachi Senate Costa Nostra Senate Investigations Subcommittee Edmund S. Muskie Dmaine Valachi

Bob Elliott Accepts New Post in Fairfield

Bob Elliott, longtime Evening Journal photographer and reporter, resigns effective Oct. 3 to join the Fairfield Ledger as wire editor and high school sports chief. A 1957 State University of Iowa graduate, Elliott and wife Margaret reside at 331 East Polk Street with daughter Laura, age three, and will begin duties in Fairfield on Oct. 7.

Bob Elliott Evening Journal Elliott Fairfield Ledger Fairfield The Journal State University of Iowa Margaret Laura East Polk St

Legion Auxiliary Plan County Outing at Lake Darling

A joint county American Legion and Auxiliary picnic is planned at Lake Darling Sunday Sept 29. All county units are urged to attend with families. A program of music and Memorial Day pictures will be shown per Dr E D Miller county adjutant.

American Legion and Auxiliary Lake Darling E.D. Miller

Senate action likely on historic tax cut despite timetables

The House approved an $11 billion tax cut and sent it to the Senate with Kennedy pressing for early enactment before Christmas. Republicans oppose tying spending to relief, while Byrd signals caution and will hold hearings into November before acting.

Washington House Senate Finance Committee Harry F. Byrd D-Va Treasury Byrd Congressional

Lodge Defends U.S. Officers in Saigon Clash

U.S. Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge condemned Mme Ngo Dinh Nhu for insults toward junior U.S. officers in Saigon calling her remarks cruel. He noted officers have risked and some lost their lives alongside Vietnamese troops in Vietnam’s guerrilla war. A progovernment paper alleged U.S. officials plot to oust Diem as McNamara and Taylor visited to assess the situation.

Saigon South Viet Nam U.S U. S Diem Defense Robert S. McNamara McNamara Maxwell D. Taylor Joint Chiefs of Staff

Burlington Teens Involved In Highway Crash East Of Washington

An 18 year old Burlington girl Betty Mohike was injured when a 1957 car driven by Edward Mohrke 20 left Rex Smith curve east of Washington hit an embankment and an electric pole. Mohike was treated and released. Mohrke was fined 25 dollars and costs for failing to keep the vehicle under control.

Burlington Washington Betty Mohike Washington County Hospital Lyle Hansen Rex Smith Curve Here Hansen Edward Allen Mohrke Betty Mohike Justice of the Peace Glenn B. Holden

Punt Pass and Kick Contest Set for October 12

The third annual contest will be at Case Field on Saturday morning October 12 for boys ages 8 to 11. Ford and Mace Motor Company sponsor with NFL jackets helmets and autographed footballs for top prizes. Competition starts at 9 a.m. with a rain postponement to the next Saturday morning.

Case Field Ford Motor Company Mace Motor Company Washington National Football League

Hurricane Edith Threatens Hispaniola And Puerto Rico

UPI reports Edith bearing 100 mph winds aimed at Hispaniola with hurricane watches for Puerto Rico and Hispaniola. Warnings urge immediate movement to higher ground as heavy swells and dangerous surf lash coasts. Edith was 190 miles south southwest of San Juan moving west northwest at 15 mph.

San Juan P.R UPI Hispaniola Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Edith Haiti Dominican Republic Santo Domingo

Iowa Weather Forecast From UPI

United Press International reports Iowa will be generally fair through Friday with a slight warm up in the northwest tonight. Lows in the low 50s, highs near 80 on Friday, and a mild, fair outlook for Saturday.

United Press International Iowa

Republicans claim report is slanted stockpile probe

Washington UPI. A 100 page stockpile report accusing Eisenhower era officials of favoritism was branded slanted by Republicans. The document highlights Humphrey Weeks and Flemming with windfall profits at Hanna and Calumet & Hecla and calls for stockpile consolidation and faster disposal.

Washington UPI Eisenhower Stuart Symington D-Mo Treasury George M. Humphrey Commerce Sinclair Weeks Arthur S. Flemming Office of Defense Mobilization Humphreys Harry S. Truman Beall Kennedy M. A. Hanna Co. Mining and Smelting Humphrey Calumet & Hecla Co Weeks Flemming Defense Mobilization Office Calumet & Hecla Hanna Mining Co Hanna Company Hanna Symington

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