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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1963

Page

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Two Council Bluffs Men Arrested After Gunfight

Shelby County deputies report a gunfight at a break in leading to the arrest of Gearhart and his son Lary on robbery with aggravation charges. Dean Taylor and Harlan Holder were also identified and jailed. A deputy and a helper pursued suspects after about a dozen shots were exchanged with two women who fled the scene. Local investigators recovered the two fugitives near the building a quarter mile away with air support aiding the search.

Harlan Council Bluffs Shevill Orrell Gearhart Lary Shelby County Dean Taylor Harlan Holder Sam Lynn Anderson Heavby Anderson Sherif Gonvhart Halder Taylor Paul Scoth

Receive Tip On Identity Of Robbers

London detectives search the East End for five criminals linked to a Glasgow to London mail train robbery. About 13 masked men halted the train and escaped with bags of registered mail worth over £1 million. Loot largely old currency believed to be sent to London for destruction. Police suspect the mastermind is a former military man. Rewards of 260,000 pounds have spurred tips from Britons nationwide.

London Nformer East End Riea Scotland Yard Vassels Old Cure Rency Britain

Hood Withdraws From Alabama As University Cancels Charges

Neato student James A. Hood withdrawals from the University of Alabama amid canceled charges after a stormy two month enrollment. Hood’s attorney said he withdrew due to his physical and mental condition. The board meeting on Hood’s charges, tied to a Gadsden speech, was called off, and university officials notified Hood of the charges prior to a dean’s meeting.

Hood Alabama University Tuscaloosa, Altit Neato James A. Hood University of Alabama Garden, Ala Te Board of Trustees Gadsden Mensél Vivian Z. Malone Arthi Shores Birmingham

Kennedy Proposals Face Action With Capitol Hill Votes

Two Kennedy proposals face action this week with a House vote on a large college construction bill and Senate action on a National Service Corps measure. Hearings will open on the limited nuclear test ban treaty as Congress pushes civil rights legislation.

Washington Kennedy Capitol Hill House Senate National Service Corps Pace National Service Peace. Corps

You Ever Had One of Those Days

A fragmentary newspaper item describes a day aboard a Brooklyn fishing outing. It mentions Frank, Herriday, Richard Maltitan, and others as detectives react to a tainted haul and counterfeit bills surfacing in the scene. The tone mirrors a tabloid-style chase episode with lively dialogue.

New. York Frank Anc Herriday Richard Maltitan Brooklyn Ramping

Rusk Test Treaty Won't Impair U S Security

The Senate adjourned briefly in sorrow over the death of Sen Estes Kefauver D Tenn and paid tribute with brief remarks from leaders and a memorial service plan. Kefauver died after a heart attack and the chamber paused debate on a domestic service corps bill to honor him.

Rusk U.S Washington Senate Estes Kefauver D-Tenn Albert Gore Tennessee Bylet Kefauver Mike Mansfield D-Mont Everett M. Dirksen Bell Mansfield

Two Prisoners Escape In Indiana Prison Riot

In Putnamville Indiana a riot at the state farm freed up to 1,400 inmates. Two escapees are Robert Glen Stith and Samuel Eugene Crouch both serving a year. Walter Oliver was wounded and Frank Harrison injured. Guards recovered some missing narcotics as state troopers and guards contained the disturbance.

Putnamville Ind Indiana Lae Aethus Campbell State Muncie Robert Glen Stith Wwespass Samuel Eugane Crouch Walter Oliver Indianapolis Wis Frank Harrison Apong Robert Long Hospital Campbell Morrill Hobbs

One Dead In Flint Hotel Blaze

Firemen investigated a six story Adams Hotel blaze in Flint Michigan that killed one guest and injured eight others on Sunday. Authorities searched for 34 others who were listed as missing and hoped they would be found safe in other cities.

Flint Flim Mich Adams Hortel Ney

Kennedy Children Visit With Mother

President Kennedy's children John and Caroline visited their mother at the hospital after her premature birth. The First Lady continues to recover and was seen out of bed on Sunday, as the newborn Patrick Bouvier Kennedy had died after two days.

Oiis Air Force Mils John F. Kennedy Kennedy Lapguer Handinand Pyo Joh Caroline Jule John Patrick Bouvier Kennedy

Dillon Seeks 11 Billion Tax Cut Beginning January

Secretary Douglas Dillon presents to the House Ways and Means Committee a plan for a large tax cut starting January 1. Individual rates would fall from 14 percent on the first 900 dollars to 47 percent, with top rate reform. corporate tax would drop from 52 to 48 percent. One third of the cut to take effect January 1, the rest a year later, aiming to boost yearly revenue by around 10 billion as provisions fully take effect. The proposal follows earlier approved revisions and reflects a quicker, larger early relief strategy.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury Douglas Dillon House, Ways and Means Dillon Newamen

Car Truck Crash Claims Three Iowans Details Sparse

Three members of an Iowa family died in a car truck collision Saturday night on a nearby Kansas turnpike. Lyle Tapper, 33, of Osage, his wife, their son Carl, 7, were killed. Four other children were hospitalized with injuries, including Janice and two others.

Wellington Kanon Nansas Nea Lyle Tapper Osage Vand Carl Janice

Kennedy Returns From Cape Cod Funeral Flight

The article describes Kennedy returning to Washington after attending a Mass at Xavier Church in Hyannis Port and a family event on Squaw Island. Msgr. Leonard Daley offered condolences as Kennedy prepared to depart Otis Air Force Base in the mid afternoon for his return to Washington.

Kennedy Otis Air Force Base

Coach Says Game Was Not Fixed

Former Georgia assistant Charley Trippi testified in a federal court that Georgia was outplayed by Alabama in last fall’s game. He rejected claims that Wally Butts and Paul Bryant fixed the contest. The $10 million libel suit stems from a Saturday Evening Post article about the game. Ray Clark, team captain, said the opener left players not in top shape.

Auagniasa Georgia Charley Trippi Alabama Trippi Wally Butts Paul Bear) Bryant MD Bial Buttts Curtis Publishing Co Ray Clark

Secretary Urges Swift Ratification of Test Ban Treaty

Secretary of State Dean Rusk urged the Senate to ratify the limited nuclear test ban pact to slow the arms race without harming U.S. strength. Testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee covered East German participation, verification, and the treaty’s potential to curb nuclear spread and radioactive pollution. Rusk argued the agreement could reduce fear and move toward broader disarmament, while preserving U.S. security.

Washington Dean Rusk Senate United States Rusk Nemedy East Germany Moscow Soviet Union

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