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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1963
Page
1
Secretary Douglas Dillon told a Washington chamber group that a stronger economy could reduce the 1963-64 deficit. He forecast revenues may exceed prior estimates by about a billion dollars, aiding a Kennedy tax program aimed at accelerating growth and moving toward full employment.
Dominican Republic claims bloodless victory over Haitian dictator Francois Duvalier and asserts reduced tensions after Haiti removes guards from the Dominican Embassy in Port au Prince. OAS peacekeepers arrive. U S withdraws a 30 member naval training mission amid diplomatic assurances. Haitians sheltering in embassies near the border. President Bosch’s government welcomes Haiti’s pledge to protect diplomatic missions.
Two historic steamboats race upriver from Louisville to Six Mile Island and back roughly 14 miles. The Belle Isle, 49 years old and revived for public use, faces the Delta Queen with Capt. Paul Underwood at the helm. Nearly 1,000 passengers are expected and 700 tickets sold to raise repair funds for the Belle.
Washington report says a five year study will assess natural radiation exposure effects on about 90 000 residents in Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa and Illinois. Led by Public Health Service Surgeon General Luther L Terry in cooperation with the AEC and state health departments, the project involves Argonne National Laboratory and the Iowa Hygienic Laboratory to investigate high radium wells found a decade ago.
Waverly Iowa William S Bill Lynes 69 veteran Iowa lawmaker and former speaker of the Iowa House died of pancreatic cancer at his sister’s home in Waverly He had been inoperc able cancer for some time and his brother state Sen J Kendall Lynes had died within the year The Lynes brothers shaped Republican politics in Iowa with Bill serving as speaker in the 14th and 16th General Assemblies and his last term ending in 1961.
An earthquake described as the worst here in 35 years shook downtown Johannesburg Monday night. Police reported no serious injuries from either tremor.
Two Republican senators called for U S intervention to curb Arab aggression against Israel. Senator Javits proposed a Western alliance including Britain and France to form a collective defense pact with Israel. Senator Scott offered good offices to mediate direct peace talks among Israel and its Arab neighbors.
Senator Barry Goldwater told reporters in Philadelphia that the United States should bomb rail and road facilities used by the Chinese Communists to halt North Vietnamese advances into South Vietnam and Laos. He argued risks exist but action is necessary, predicting the Soviet bloc would not intervene.
A special grand jury in Gadsden Alabama will consider first degree murder charges against rural storekeeper Floyd Simpson 40 in the slaying of Baltimore integrationist William L Moore The judge said the grand jury call will be announced once investigations are developed The next regular session is not until September
Typhoon Olive struck Saipan causing about 95 percent of homes destroyed or damaged and near complete loss of public buildings. One injury reported, no deaths, with damages around 2 million dollars. Electrical lines and water services failed, 43 percent of public buildings damaged, and many residents left homeless. Government asked the U.S. to declare disaster areas for federal aid.
Des Moines headlines report the Senate override of Gov. Harold Hughes veto by 36 to 12 along party lines. The bill limits gubernatorial interim appointments, but takes effect next July 4 and does not affect Hughes's current term. Only two of 35 appointments were rejected by the Senate, both Democrats, Barry and Crawford. The measure moves to the House where Republicans are also expected to override.
Tornadoes ripped a broad region from Kansas to Georgia damaging property and causing multiple deaths and injuries. Reports list four killed near a north Kansas town and at Shannon Mississippi, plus victims in Maury City Tennessee and Hamilton Alabama. Indiana and Kentucky also struck with high winds and hail. Weather Bureau issued alerts for Georgia. small towns including Randles Missouri and Rich Illinois noted destruction.
Premier Souvanna Phouma flies to Plaine des Jarres to resume negotiations with the Pathet Lao amid widened demands and new accusations. Fighting has halted since Friday as the secretive talks expand to political questions within the coalition government, with North Vietnamese technicians repatriated to Hanoi and Western officials charging Hanoi’s aid.
Iowa Senate deadlocked over agricultural land tax credits delaying a revenue bill. Majority Leader Jer had hoped to bring the measure today, but a caucus failure to resolve the credits dispute likely pushes action to Wednesday or later. Senate talks include whether to raise credits by 10 to 15 million dollars annually, with House focus on a sales tax increase without budget specifics. The dispute also shadows liquor by the drink debates and a demand for gubernatorial guidance on liquor legislation.
Northerly winds cleared clouds from Iowa bringing colder air. Frost expected statewide with lower temperatures in the upper 20s to around 40 for many cities. Flood threat eased on some streams as high water receded. Raccoon River fell below flood stage by nightfall.
Rome reports show the Communist left and liberal right winning unprecedented ground in Italy's parliamentary election. Premier Amintore Fanfani's Christian Democratic party suffered its worst defeat as returns for the Chamber of Deputies and Senate indicated a major political upheaval challenging the left leaning government experiment.
A legislative appropriations subcommittee urged the State Board of Regents to submit a revised budget. The panel directed the Regents to raise the request for the State College of Town to 9.7 million as recommended by Gov. Hughs. The college sought 105 million, with the Regents proposing 24 million.
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