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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1964
Page
1
In a Moscow interview Volovchenko says a good Soviet grain crop this year does not preclude purchases of Canadian wheat or flour to broaden trade with Canada. The remarks come as Canada and the Soviet Union discuss continued grain trade and supplies.
Police and FBI investigated the bombing of the Northside Reporter offices in Jackson, tied to Hazel Brannon Smith's weekly. An explosion tore through a rear window of the building housing the newspaper Thursday night as a suspect device was used.
In downtown The State Emunyessel, a landlord found a mom and a woman dead in an apartment while seeking overdue rent. Police list the deaths as murder and possible self-inflicted death while investigation proceeds. Victims identified as Glifford Kelvin, 30, and Glarys Conger, 18, both residents of the listed home. The woman was shot. bodies found in bed with a gun at the foot. Rev. E A Gaitors reported the scene while collecting rent.
Hurricane Cleo wreaked chaos across Miami and Palm Beach areas as a DC- engine plane vanished amid high winds, a homeowner protected a pool by sinking his motorboat, and residents faced outages and property damage including a drive in theatre screen ripped by debris. Children held an impromptu ice cream party as winds 100 miles per hour challenged conditions. Two jail trusties exploited the turmoil to attempt an escape after Cleo.
In Des Moines a statewide drive targets at least one in four Iowa motorists for two hours of license and vehicle checks daily. Patrol cars will observe traffic for violations, with emphasis on lights brakes and farm equipment at night as schools reopen and harvest season peaks. Violators face jail and fines. drivers must file proof of financial responsibility after suspension.
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight with cooler lows around 55 to 60 degrees. Saturday remains fair but windy and slightly warmer with highs near 80, while Thursday’s high reaches 83. Tonight’s low around 66 and noon today at 74. River stage around 5 feet.
Iowa Supreme Court reprimands Scott Swisher of Iowa City a former state representative recently convicted of failure to file federal income tax returns and orders suspension of his license to practice law for 90 days from Sept 1 The action follows a committee recommendation and notes Swisher did not file exceptions to the report Swisher pleaded guilty in U S District Court in Davenport to failing to file income tax returns and was sentenced to six months in prison on December 11
Sporadic clashes between National Farmers Organization members and others over heirloom stock delivery to Midwest markets prompted a restraining order. Producers Stockyards of Montepslier Indiana obtained a temporary order in Blackford County Circuit Court and sued for $60,000 in damages, marking the first such action in Indiana.
A U S Department livestock market review shows the National Farmers Organization drive failed to curb meat sales last week. Cattle and calves sold across 12 major Midwest markets totaled 208,674 head, down from 228,675 a year earlier. hogs 248,745 vs 262,890. sheep and lambs 67,81 vs 6,627. NFO pickets threatened violence. in Waukon Iowa a Farm Bureau sale was disrupted with about 90 head sold, far below normal. National NFO president Oren Stale Jey urged continued member activity to boost efforts.
Gracie Allen, comedian and longtime partner of George Burns, died at a Hollywood hospital after a heart attack. The pair co starred for 34 years before retiring from show business in 1958.
Readers note mentions party leaders leading the campaign for president Johnson and Humphrey as delegates gather at the Democratic convention to nominate their candidates.
In Saigon mobs roamed littered streets waving machines and cleavers as armed troops guarded against more bloodshed. Buddhist youths attacked a Catholic newspaper office and school while police tried to restrain the chaos. Four to eight deaths and many injuries marked a renewal of sectarian clashes that threaten the government of Ngo Dinh Diem's successor. The military junta led by Maj. Gen. Nguyen Khanh faced a cloudy path as it sought a political solution amid renewed violence.
Hurricane Cleo skimmed Cape Kennedy and Daytona Beach with winds up to 68 mph, causing minor damage while prompting hurricane warnings to Brunswick and a watch to Charleston. The storm’s path remains uncertain with redevelopment possible in the offshore eye, and Haitis death toll rose as Florida citrus areas suffered crop losses threatening grapefruit prices. A Nimbus satellite vehicle was launched to improve weather tracking.
President Johnson campaigned across the nation urging Democrats to rally and win back wavering voters while warning Republicans are deserting their ticket. He and Humphrey planned strategy at LBS Ranch after accepting the nomination and urged reelecting party officers to push a national, reform agenda.
Detroit reports the United Auto Workers union and automaker leaders showing initial signs of compromise in bargaining. Ford Motor Co agreed in principle to extend its current contract with the UAW until September 9, while Chrysler and GM were eyed for similar extensions as talks continued. The UAW named Chrysler as its 1984 strike target and warned of a walkout if a new pact is not reached by September 9.
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