Senate Approves Viet Nam Resolution Backed by Bipartisan Support
Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services committees endorsed a resolution backing President Johnson's Southeast Asia actions. Secretary Rusk urged a strong congressional show of unity against Communists, citing recent North Vietnamese torpedo attacks as part of a broader drive to dominate the region. Senator Morse opposed, calling it a prewar declaration.
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Gulf of ‘Tonkin
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Laos
Fight Continues In Stanleyville Congo Crisis
Reports from Stanleyville indicate heavy fighting between Congolese army troops and Communist backed rebels outside the city near the airport. The airport tower reportedly went off air as rebels claimed control and a garrison fight raged near the air facilities. U S Consul Michael Hoyt and four Americans in Stanleyville were said to be alive and safe.
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Iowa liquor permits renew after first year
Iowa liquor licenses largely renewed after their first year despite fears of widespread failures. The Town Liquor Control Commission reported 2136 Class C licenses issued, with 1,006 renewed and 94 canceled. Class A saw 286 renewals among private clubs, while Class B hotels and motels had 53 renewals. only six Class D licenses were issued and five renewed. The commission noted seasonal withdrawals and changes in classification as part of normal adjustments. The attorney general discussed discount practices for liquor purchases and rules ensuring uniform pricing.
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Iowa
CBMC Plans Two Picnics for August Days
The Christian Business Men's Association announces two picnics. The first will be Tuesday August 1 at Weed Park Muscatine with Rev Fergus en speaking. attendees should bring a covered dish drink and table service. The Tipton picnic is Tuesday August 1 at 7:10 p.m. with Cornelius Stamm of Chicago addressing the group. Both events are open to all interested attendees.
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Weed Park
Muscatine
Fergusén
Dst
Tipton
Paint Crew Marks Car Parking Area at Riverfront
Members of a street department crew with a paint sprayer marked parking spaces at the concrete apron beside the riverfront between Town J avenue and Chestnut street. The spots are painted for motorists and boat owners who park boat trailers and cars in the area.
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Town J Avenue
Chestnut Street
Dollar Day Here Best In Years
Favorable weather and bargain offerings boosted Muscatine Dollar Day sales. Merchants reported sales running ahead of last year as shoppers gathered early and carried parcels through the afternoon.
Fire Kills Iowa Falls Man in Warehouse Blast
A spectacular blaze at the Bobzien Oil Co. warehouse started by an explosion killed a man in Iowa Falls today. Authorities believe the victim may be Robert Bobzien, son of the owner, though positive ID was not yet established. Firefighters from Town Falls, Alden, Grant and Lee Townships battled flames for over an hour. damage estimate was not immediately available.
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Bobzien ‘Oil Co
Robert Bobzien
Town Falls
Alden
Grant
Lee
Boat Club Reports Re-arranged Block and Access Upgrades
Forty members attended the Muscatine Power Boat club meeting Wednesday evening. Reports said the block re-arrangement is nearly complete and concrete steps were built at the rock wall end to provide access to the landing. Docks and concrete sidewalks have been installed at the launching site. The club set Sunday September 13 as the date for its annual chicken barbecue.
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Muscatine
Fiesta Queen Title to Be Chosen Tonight in Muscatine
Muscatine hosts a meeting at 8 p.m. at the Civic Center to select the Fiesta Queen. Eligible candidates are migrant girls aged 17 to 25 who are unmarried and wish to compete.
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Damage Suit Trial Opened Here Today
Durant Elevator Co. and Gilbert Jacobs sue S. J. Hoffman and Song in Muscatine County District Court alleging faulty grain storage construction caused government contract spoilage. Plaintiffs seek 30000 in damages and 362000 for grain spoilage as trial opened this morning.
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Jacobs
S. J. Hoffman
Song
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Matthew Westrate
Muscatine
County District Court
Zinnia Named Muscatine City Flower Show Promoted
Muscatine Garden Club and the Muscatine Journal sponsored a promotion in the early 1990s where residents voted for a city flower. Zinnia was chosen as the favorite and seeds were distributed to residents. A zinnia show at the YMCA featured many varieties. Fees totaled 19,510.82 with court and miscellaneous charges listed. nine divorce degrees granted and two and a half marriage licenses issued in July.
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Dr Gingery Sets 40 Day Brazil Trip From New York
Dr. J B Gingery of Mulberry Avenue departed by plane from Molinetus for a extended stay in Sao Paulo Brazil with his daughter Mrs Herman Jelinck and family. He intends to visit cattle tracts in interior Brazil and plans to be away about 40 days with a direct flight to Sao Paulo arriving at 9 a m Friday.
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New York
LaRue pleads not guilty to breaking and entering
Joel David LaRue pleaded not guilty in a Wednesday court appearance before Judge Matthew Westrate on a charge tied to a July 21 theft of gasoline and battery at the Levi Cocklin farm home. He was held to district court under $2,000 bond after a July 20 Justice Hurlbut hearing. The case is the second jury matter for the September term.
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Co. Atty
Garry Woodward
Matthew Westrate
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LaRue
District Court
Court of Justice
Irving W. Hurlbut
Parked Vehicle Hit by Unidentified Driver
Edwin A. Thornquist reports his parked station wagon at 414 West Second damaged early Wednesday when rear struck by a car driven by an unidentified person. The Nau Jr. vehicle, registered at 819 Woodlawn, had a damaged grill and the wagon suffered extensive rear damage. Nau claimed the car seemed stolen and said he had both keys.
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West Second
Thornquist
Robert Nau Jr
Woodlawn
Nau
Demonstration of Dried Egg Use at Homemakers Club
A drying egg demonstration will be held at 1 30 p m Friday August 7 during the Homemaker's Club meeting at the Muscatine YWCA. Miss Carol Hahn county extension trainee says dried vegetables stretch menus. Attendees can sample dishes and child care will be provided by the YWCA.
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Muscatine Y.w.ca
Carol Hahn
Yiv.ca
Charge OMVI After Arrest
David L. Shoemaker, 2, of 402 E. 1th Muscatine, was arrested early this morning in the 100 block of West Mississippi Drive and charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated by Muscatine police officers McDaniel and Barclay. He was booked at 3:20 a.m. and released later on $500 bond.
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David L. Shoemaker
Muscatine
Shoemaker
West Mississippi
Rain Moves Into State Cooler Air For This Area
Rain moved into northwest Iowa with cooler air spreading across the state. Temperature readings show 83 downtown, 85 earlier, and forecasted falls into the 60s tonight with highs in the 80s southeast. Pebble Pups YMCA meeting canceled Friday. field trip planned for Saturday.
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Pebble Pub Club
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Rowe Elected to Office at Waterloo Promenade
Calvin T. Rowe of Muscatine was elected to the office of Final District Cheminal a district commander at the Forty and Eight state promenade held in Waterloo New officers of the local Forty and Right Voiture No 226 will be installed August 17 by Cart G Riecke grand chel de gare of Davenport
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Calvin T. Rowe
Muscatine
Cart
G. Riecke Grand Chel de Gare
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