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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1963
Page
1
Burglars struck two business locations during the night and pried open a $1,200 Sun Mart safe and a $1,200 wheel safe at Hill Lumber Co. They damaged a safe at the Hill Lumber Co and took a small safe from the postal sun station containing $429.45, per Chief of Police Clifford Bonnell.
Police report a dual burglary where thieves pried open doors at the Hill company then accessed Sun Mart at 1413 Park avenue. They took 25 from the Sun Mart till, 68 blank money orders, 2 money, 68 blank money orders, and a 150 pound safe, leaving behind tire marks and a foreign-licensed car seen nearby. An inventory listed 323945 in postage stamps and 4070 federal duck hunting stamps. An automobile was observed near Paetz Super Valu at 10:20 pm Monday, unclear if linked.
Washington reports the Senate teetering over a nationwide rail strike bill as leaders flag potential passage before the deadline. A railroad spokesman warned against extending the deadline while Mansfield and Magnuson signaled possible compromise on arbitration terms as debate continues.
Washington reports railroads mobilize for a nationwide strike set to start Thursday as most lines halt freight before the deadline and many passenger trains will not operate to finish routes. Union leaders warned a walkout when new job-cutting rules take effect at midnight Wednesday.
Gerald Ensky of Des Moines told the second Methodist Conference on Human Relations that segregation is an improvement over slavery but must end. He urged love through thought and worship and warned whites do not grasp the burden carried by Negro brethren.
Clinton County deputies and city police used tear gas to quell a disturbance among 16 prisoners at the county jail Monday night. Jimmie Ankins, 23, of Clinton, was injured and received medical treatment. Authorities said the disturbance began after two trustees escaped from the jail on August 15. The trustees Robec McA wile and Victor Heiritz, both of Clinton, were captured in Crestview, Florida.
Retired Admiral Arleigh A Burke testified before the Senate Armed Services subcommittee and urged rejecting a limited nuclear test ban treaty. He argued the pact could be dangerous and said the Senate may regret its acceptance.
Demonstration leaders pledged dignity as tens of thousands prepared for the Washington march. Transport uncertainty loomed with a nationwide railroad strike possible at midnight. About 2,000 potential participants faced financial barriers, while funds were sent to cover transport costs for 300 marchers from Albany and Savannah. Police prepared for crowd sizes possibly reaching 100,000, with efforts aimed at preventing violence.
Ambassador Henry Cabot-Lodge held a long meeting with Ngo Dinh Nhu in Saigon amid South Viet Nam's political crisis. Talks referenced possible easing martial law as crowd control and curfew measures loom, while National Assembly elections were postponed. Civilian censors replace military in news flow. barbed wire removed from Saigon University area amid troop buildup. Lodge arrived to replace outgoing ambassador Noring, carrying Kennedy notes on the crisis.
Des Moines reports show Mrs. Mooty requested dismissal of her divorce action filed last week against Lt. Gov. Wiam Mooty citing alleged cruel and inhuman treatment. Earlier notes suggested possible reconciliation between the Mootys.
Henry Throne and David Fellin were hoisted safely from more than 300 feet underground after a 14 day cave-in ordeal. They described the ascent as the best ride, while concern remained for Louis Bova who is two weeks trapped behind debris. Medical teams airlifted the men to Hagerton State Hospital where doctors praised their condition.
Mike Rank, 39, of Bethel Conn. operated a giant drill at Hazleton mine to finish the escape hole for David Fellin and Healy Throne after 329 hours in a cramped shaft. The rescue culminated with cheering as the drill reached the surface and workers raised an American flag while families watched in relief.
A fresh search was launched to locate 42 year old Lewis Bova trapped over 300 feet underground after a coal mine collapse in Hadeton Pennsylvania. Rescue teams drilled a four inch lifeline toward the suspected location as earlier boreholes failed to reach him and fellow miners Fellin and Throne, injured, reported possible contact but no confirmation of survival.
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