Revenue Gains Increase in Traffic on Bridge Reported
Revenue and traffic on the Mississippi River bridge at Muscatine rose in July 1963 from July 1962. Bridge manager H R McConnaha reported 4,078 autos and 7,244 trucks crossed, total vehicular traffic 60,776 for July last year, toll revenue $22,218.40, disbursements $34,030.04 with debt retirement $27,870 and operating expenses $6,060.04. The commission approved additional payments and noted a long-term traffic increase and a truck control system in use since January 1963. Three more signs will warn of the 15 mph limit and advise trucks to pull out near the Illinois end. Next meeting set for Sept. 8.
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Mississippi River
Muscating
Ian
McConnaha
Illinois
River cargo totals reported by Corps of Engineers
The Corps of Engineers reports 259 775 tons moved on the Mississippi the week ended Monday. Upstream 175 975 tons include 102 023 tons of petroleum products 140 tons of costly and 22 200 tons of miscellaneous. There were 19 tows with 10 barges up river. Downstream 84 000 tons include 78 500 tons of gear 5 500 tons of miscellaneous products. The towboat Ned Merrick, pushing two barges and 6000 tons of petroleum, made the Quincy to Rock Island run in under 24 hours, with lock stops noted en route.
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Upper
Mississippi
Quincy
Tit
Stock Island
Quincey
St. Paul
Rock No. 15
Rock Island
Retailers vote against Wednesday afternoon store hours change
Muscatine retailers at a morning meeting voted 27 to 10 to oppose extending hours including Wednesday afternoons. James Tinrney, chair of the Chamber of Commerce retail committee, announced the result. Three of the attendees, both chamber and nonchamber members from downtown, were not recorded. The session followed a study report by the University of Town Bureau of Business Research and a Chamber store hours committee study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
James Tinrney
Chamber of Commerce
Bureau of Business Research
University of Town
Chamber
Improve Relations Kadar Asks
Budapest premier Janos Kadar discussed possible steps to improve American Hungarian relations during US officials’ visit in Mason while negotiating a nuclear test ban treaty. A Soviet Hungarian friendship rally quoted Kadar stressing sober realistic policies amid mixed feelings toward Hungary's government. Veterans of WW I Barracks 2087 and Auxiliary held a potluck at the VFW hall with meetings afterward. Donations totaling 70 dollars supported campaign funds for William Kime of Richland Iowa and Joe Maher of Muscatine as national leaders of the Veterans of WWI. Funds were designated for a picnic at White Cat Don and for the next regular meeting on September 9.
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Budapest
Hungary
Janos Kadar
Averell Harriman
U. S
Mason
Kadar
Marler
Veterans of
VFW
William Kime
Richland
Iowa
The
Veterans of Wivi
Joe Maher
Muscatine
Cat Don
Money Taken At Melon Shed
Thieves entered the melon shed of Fred Hoopes on Stewart Road during the night and stole about $4 to $5. An office door screen was pried open. a desk was ransacked and $1 to $4 were taken. A key found in the desk opened a soft drink machine, yielding an additional $3 to $4.
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Fred.Hoopes
Stewart Road
Notice Filed Of Appeal In Divorce Case
Notice of appeal filed in a Muscatine district court divorce case. Defendant Jerry Donald Atkinson appeals from a decree granting Pauline Naomi Atkinson dissolution of marriage. Judge Nathan Grant Mary granted custody of four children with $10 weekly support and other related provisions. The decree notes Atkinson was not present at hearing and is described as a seller of office machines and equipment. The couple married December 3, 193, in Galesburg Illinois and separated March 20.
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Supreme Court
Muscatine
Jerry Donald Atkinson
Pauline
Naomi Atkinson
Nathan Grant
Moé
Atkinson
Mueni Jory
al ‘Wilson
Cite Husband For Lagging In Support Money
In Muscatine district court Charlet Stamum, former wife of a Muscatine man, accuses him of $10,641 in unpaid child support. Judge Matthew Wespat ordered him to appear August 13 to address missed weekly payments totaling 32 installments from a 1953 divorce decree.
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Muscatine
Muscatine District Court
Mother Tidge
Matthew Wespate
Charietle Stamum
Tell
Muscatine Youth Robbery Warrant Issued for Hitchhiker
A Muscatine 18-year-old said he was robbed of 26 dollars and forced to drive an alleged hitchhiker to Ottumwa after the man drew a knife in Muscatine. David Buttgen, 38, identified the suspect, who showed a card with a false name. the man has a Davenport record and claimed to be a taxi driver. The complainant’s father, Frank Budgen, signed the robbery with aggravation complaint.
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Fle
Muscatine
Ottumwa
David Buttgen
Hagerman
Clifford
Bennet
Mississippi Drive
Columbus
Buttgen
Ouumya
Budgon
Muscaline
Butigen
Ottumwas
Davenport
Bennett
F. Jp
Frank)Bungen
David
Ike Returns to Normandy for 20th Anniversary Salute
General Dwight D. Eisenhower sails today aboard the British destroyer Ghurka on a sentimental voyage to Normandy. The visit marks the 20th anniversary celebrations of the historic A944 landings and honors his role as supreme Allied commander in Europe during World War II.
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Forsmovich
Engina
Dwight’ D. Eisenhower
Normandy
Europe
Eisenhower
Ghurka
Journal Car Damaged in Hit Run Near New Boston
A Muscatine Journal city cab was struck from behind on Illinois Highway about three miles east of New Boston. The driver of the other vehicle fled the scene. no injuries were reported. Mercer County Sheriff was notified.
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Cigical Action Department
The
Muscatine Journal
Bernard
Journal
George
Mercer County Shoriff
Llinois
New Boston
Circulation Gains at P M Musser Public Library
The P M Musser Public Library reported July total circulation of 10 593 under librarian Miss Opal Tanner at the August library board meeting. The month showed a 414 rise from the prior year with a daily high of 561 and low of 394, a daily average of 370, 169 new borrowers and 5 dropped, ending with 20 048 patrons. Total volumes reached 55 600, with 38 adult and 28 juvenile books added, 445 volumes withdrawn from circulation, and 183 volumes repaired by staff.
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P.M. Musser Public Library
Opal Tanner
Library Board
Car Hits Fence At Power Plant Near Montpelier
A 1958 model car left Highway 22 1 near Montpelier at night, broke a stop sign at the Eastern Town Electric Cooperative power plant, and injured a fence after skidding 324 feet. Sheriff records show ownership to Merle Laucam of Muscatine, while Arthur Linder claimed car custody until Monday. A separate court note reports Jerald Chapman of Muscatine fined $10 for assault and battery.
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Montpelier
Eastern Town Electric Cooperative
Janes
Sherif
Dick Oppelt
Merle Laucam
Muscatine
Arthur Linder
Bufalo
Linder
Buffalo
Local Court Sentences Narrow Group In Muscatine
Five defendants pleaded guilty in Muscatine district court before Judge Matthew Westrate. Two received county jail terms, while others had sentencing deferred or continued. Frederick Rohr, 51, with prior offenses, drew three months in jail and three months suspended license, plus a concurrent term for driving with a suspended license. Gordon Doyle got three months in jail for cashing a $50 check at Friendly Tavern from a Lima, Ohio account. Shivey Wilkinson, John Canarr, and Frank Van Vinir had sentencing deferred or continued dates with minor details pending and were arrested by state highway patrol or Muscatine police.
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Muscatine District Court
Matthew Westrate
Frederick Lee Rohr
Alexis
Muscatine
Rohr
Gordon Doyle
Lima
Shivey Glenn Wilkinson
John Oscar Canarr
Rouse
Willan
State Highway Patrol
Frank D. van Vinir
Walcott
Othe
Chamber hosts luncheon to map fall program
Frank Killian secretary of the Chamber of Commerce and Mrs Nellie Vetton chamber membership secretary will host a Wednesday luncheon and conference for ten chamber representatives from nearby towns. The ten form the program planning committee for the Iowa Chamber of Commerce Executives Assn meeting planned for October in Muscatine. Details of the Muscatine meeting program will be worked out at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Killian
Chamber of Commerce
Nellie Vetton
Iowa Chamber, of, Commerce Executives Assn
Muscatine
IBM Data Processors Jobs Open for Men and Women
IBM Data Processors seek qualified programmers and keypunch operators aged 18 to 46. Basic salaries range from 5795 to 12620 with higher pay possible. Civil Service rating 7. Training offered at own expense with short period. training can fit around current employment. Write with contact box in Muscatine Journal.
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IBM
Box
My. Muscatine Journal
Authentic Mexican Food To Be Sold at Fiesta
Authentic Mexican food will be sold during the Fiesta in Muscatine. Arrangements by the Muscatine Migrant include a special food dispensing stand at 323 East Second Street. Delicacies such as tortillas enchilados and tastes will be served while growing immigrant participants operate throughout downtown Muscatine.
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Musestine
Counci
Hoopes Farm
Senora
Josefa Maldonado
Senor
Emilio Maldonado
Ambrosio Maldonado
Senovita
Mary Maldonado
Alva Maldonado
Senorita
Yolanda Maldonad
Corpus Christi
Tex
Migrant Council
End Of Fighting Within Party Calls For Unity
Barry Goldwater urged Republicans to stop attacking each other and focus on the Democrats. Rockefeller dodged a direct answer about backing Goldwater if he is the 1964 GOP nominee, saying only that there is a long way to go. Goldwater claimed Democrats are weak after gaining power and urged a united Republican front.
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Washington
Ween
Barry Goldwater
Arizona Republica
New York
Nelson
Rockefeller
Alany
Geldwater
Rockdalier
Goldwater
Russians Launch Satellite No 14 in 1962 series
Moscow radio announced the unmanned scientific research satellite launched today. It marks No 14 in the series begun in March 1962, the Soviet space program continuing rapid launches targeting Earth orbit.
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Moscow
Moscow Radio
Muscatine Fire Department history review at Kiwanis luncheon
Muscatine Fire Chief Alen Bender reviewed department history at a Kiwanis club luncheon. Discussion covered the club sponsoring the U.S. Marine Band, slated to visit in October for a concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Kiwanis Club
Alen Bender
U.S. Marine Band
Rain tally and heat rise forecast for Iowa
Over half an inch of rain fell here with thundershowers. Rain totals in Guthrie county Bayard Perry Pella Newton and others reached several inches. Temperatures rose from the upper 60s to near 80 and are expected to climb into the upper 80s Wednesday as conditions brighten across Iowa.
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Bayard
Guthrie County
Perry
Pella
Newton
Thee
Mercury
Muscatine
Iowa
Weather Bureau
Cedar Rapids
Masan City
Bible Study Required In Alabama Public Schools
Alabama public school children will be required to take a Bible course under a State Board of Education ruling. The order follows a Supreme Court decision limiting Bible readings and Lord's Prayer in classrooms but allowing Bible content to be studied as part of the course.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
State Board of Education
U.S. Supreme Court
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