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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1964

Page

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Bombay Crowds Hail Pope Paul Arrival In India

Massive crowds in Bombay welcomed Pope Paul VI as he arrived for a 13 hour, 13 mile motorcade. Police counted about 100000 at the airport and over a million along the route. The pope, 67, rode in an open Lincoln, smiled, waved, and was guarded as Hindu sects were watched for any disruption.

Pope Paul VI Rome Bombay India Pope Pontiff Pope Paul Lal Bahadur Shastri Zakir Hussain Air India Beirut Lebanon Paul Asia

Davenport Preliminary Hearing Set In Murder Case

Davenport officers report a preliminary hearing is ordered in Municipal Court on December 8 for Carl R. LaRue, 50, charged with murder in the stabbing death of his wife Jean, 47, at their boarding house. In Manchester, Donald Johnston, 26, and his 22-year-old wife face manslaughter charges over the death of their 24-month-old child due to alleged starvation and dehydration last October 5.

Davenport Carl R. LaRue Jean Manchester Donald Johnston

Beck to Be Freed on Parole Dec 11 From McNeil Island

In The Nation From Prison Dec 11 Washington Dave Beck former Teamsters leader serving nearly half of a five year tax fraud sentence will be released on parole December 11 from the U S penitentiary on McNeil Island near Tacoma Washington Parole granted Tuesday. Contract Ratified By Railroad Union Chicago Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen ratified a contract with 163 railroads giving engineers a 175 a day wage increase retroactive to June 4. On 3

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South African visa refusal for Louis Armstrong

The South African government refused entry to America trumpet star Louis Armstrong with no reason given, per the South African Press Association. In London, Ringo Starr underwent tonsil removal surgery and was reported to be in satisfactory condition.

Armstrong Johannesburg South Africa America Louis Satchy South African Press Association London Ringo Starr

Snow and cold sweep state with heavier snow forecast

Light snow falls across the state as colder air moves in from the north. Temperatures fall to near zero in northern areas and to the 20s in the south while highways become slick and snow accumulates two inches or more in many places. Weather service cautions continuing cold, further snow through Thursday with possible more by Saturday.

Weather Bureau State Highway Commission Missouri Valley Toianoa Muscatine Estherville Garner McGregor

Documents Not Yielded By Baker

Former Senate secretary Bobby Baker refused to turn over subpoenaed documents to senators probing a possible payoff from a government contract. Don Reynolds testified he acted as the bagman for Baker and Matthew H. McCloskey, alleging a $25,000 kickback funded the Kennedy Johnson campaign. The Rules Committee had ordered the documents, Baker said he supplied them but would not surrender.

Washington i Bobby Baker Senate Democratic Don B. Reynolds Baker Mattthew H. McCloskey Reynolds Senate Rules Committee

Brazil Holds Peron Seized in Rio on Return to Madrid

Ex-dictator Juan Peron arrived in Rio de Janeiro on the first leg of his plan to reach Argentina. Brazil declared him persona non grata and said he would be sent back to Madrid rather than continuing to Montevideo. Peron faced potential detention at the Rio airfield while authorities determined his next move.

Rio DE Janeiro Brazil Juan D. Peron Argentina Montevideo Joao Lampreia Gravie Brazilian Foreign’ Ministry Iberia Madrid Lampreia Peron Asuncion Paraguay Rio Tberia Paron Spain North Viet Nam White House George Reedy Faylor Washington State and Defense Departments Central Intelligence Agency Goldwater Eisenhower Gettysburg Nixon Japan Arizona

Snow Plows Put Into Use Here in Muscatine County

Snow plows were deployed on primary highways in Muscatine County as light snow continued this afternoon. Salt and sand were applied where snow covered 10 highways while much of the snow blew off the roads. Temperatures held steady with highs around 26 and lows near 24, with teens expected tonight and 19 to 24 forecast for Thursday. The Weather Bureau outlook called for 5 to 10 degrees below normal temperatures over the next five days and light to moderate snow from Thursday through Saturday, totaling about one quarter to one half inch liquid equivalent.

Spencer Burlington Saigonn Weather Bureau Dubuque Council Bluffs Coldeair Davenport Ottumwa State Highway Patrol Cedar Rapids Muscatine County Jsnow Iowa Highway Commission Mercury Mount Pleasant

UN Opening Is Victory For Thant

United Nations leaders welcomed the start of the 19th General Assembly session as a Thant victory. Delegates said the secretary-general’s patience helped align the big powers, with a 21 nation committee to seek a Congo and Middle East dues solution while avoiding a clash over the Assembly vote. The opening weeks will focus on general policy debate and noncontroversial issues.

United Nations UN General Assembly United States Soviet Union U Thant Thant General Assembly Congo Middle East Hte U. S

Maine Reels From Devastating Northeastern Blizzard

Northern and eastern Maine struggle to clear highways after a fierce storm. Winds up to 60 mph created drifts up to eight feet, dragging hundreds of trawlers from the coast into a chaotic white nightmare. At least two deaths attributed to the storm, and a Liberian freighter Fury grounded off Nova Scotia with 18 crew aboard amid 90 mph winds and high waves. Snow also blankets the Great Lakes region and eastern Montana.

Portland Maine Atlantic Coast Eastport Hancock Washington Aroostock Rockies Appalachians Southland Macon Tallahassee Fla Montgomery Ark Albany Midwest Grand Forks N.D Nova Scotia Halifax Fury Great Lakes Montana

Taylor to Return to Vietnam with Fresh War Plans

Ambassador Maxwell D. Taylor will fly back to South Vietnam with new orders from President Johnson to work out plans for widening the war against Communist guerrillas. A White House update noted Laos supply lines and suggested possible air strikes, with Taylor to consult closely with the South Vietnamese government before returning to his post.

Washington Maxwell D. Taylor Johnson South Viet Nam South Viet Nam Laos Taylor North White House

Railroads challenge Muscatine tax assessments in court

Tax cases involve Chicago Rock Island and Pacific plus Milwaukee Road protest of railroad valuations in Muscatine county Iowa. Suits filed in Polk county district court name town tax commission state board of review auditors and treasurers in counties with mainline trackage. Ledger shows Milwaukee Road mainline 16.71 miles valued at 179 333 with 14715 20 tax bill this year. Continued on page 2.

Muscatine County Chicago, Rock Island and Parifie Railroad Towa Rock ‘Island Lines Railroad State Tax Commission Milwaukee Road Chicago, Milwaukee St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Muscatine Polk County Mervin Shafer Lauren Goddard Town Tax Commission State Board of Review Conesville Fruitland Columbus Com

Weapons Stolen by Viet Cong Guerrillas

Viet Cong guerrillas seized 13 weapons including 33 machine guns after overrunning Thien Giao district headquarters 100 miles northeast of Saigon. They killed the district chief and 13 defenders, wounded 30, with six missing and two Viet Cong reported killed. Air and ground support from Phan Thiet arrived, but the raiders had already fled with their loot.

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Goldwater plans talks with Eisenhower Nixon on GOP future

Senator Barry Goldwater said he will meet soon with Dwight D. Eisenhower and Richard Nixon for a general discussion on the party's path. He opposes ousting GOP chair Dean Burch, says leaders lack votes for replacement, and backs an advisory council to unite factions while guiding future policy.

Jack Bell Washington Barry Goldwater Dwight D. Eisenhower Richard M. Nixon Republican Party GOP Phoenix Ariz Nors Milton Eisenhower Comte Goldwater Dean Surch San Francisco Burch

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