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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1963

Page

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Pope Paul VI Orders Major Vatican Reforms and Holy Land Trip

Pope Paul VI decreed sweeping reform of Roman Catholic worship, inviting bishops to share governance, and announced an historic trip to the Holy Land next month. He backed liturgical reform to use modern languages in Mass, set unity as a goal, and urged free information flow while recessing the council for nine months.

Paul VI Roman Catholic Ecumenical Council St. Paters Basilica Vatican City Holy Land Pope Paul St. Peter Rome Christ St. Peter’s Basilica Christia Paul

Arson Trial Ends In Acquittal Of Kansas City Man

Oliver Greenes, 1, of Kansas City, was acquitted by a District Court jury on arson charges in his second trial. The case stems from a fire and explosion that destroyed the Marshall Auto Paris slave two years ago after an earlier conviction was overturned by the Iowa Supreme Court.

Ottum Wa— H Oliver Greenes Kansas City Marshall Auto

Johnson Concedes Budget May Reach 100 Billion

President Johnson eyed a lean federal budget while signaling a possible record 100 billion dollar or more outlay next year The White House pressed economic health civil rights and national unity inviting labor and business leaders to discuss the economy He met with Secret Service veteran Rufus Youngblood and planned further talks with Budget Director Ker mit Gordon and others to push for deeper cuts.

Washington Wim Fressont Johnson Congress White House Afl-Cio Executive Committee Business Advisory Council Johnson James Farmer Congress of Racial Equality Secret Service Rufus Youngblood

Shaft Apportionment Plan Defeated by Iowa Voters

Iowa voters rejected the Shaff plan for legislative apportionment by a margin near two to one in a special election. The defeat shifts the next move to federal courts to determine alternative paths including court drawn plans or at large elections, with implications for rural and urban representation balance.

Des Moines Iowa David Q. Shaff R-Clinton Plano U. S. District Court Charles L. Davis Arthur J. Lewis Iowa Federation of Labor Afl-Cio

Bequest to Yale University Told by Davenport Man's Will

A bequest of 200000 dollars to Yale University of New Haven Conn was disclosed in the will of Oliver Murray a Davenport resident who died Friday He was 76 and a member of the Fal e days of 1910.

Davenport Aber Yale University New Haven Conn Oliver Murray

City Count Decisive Muscatine County Votes No on Plan

County returns show 2,167 No to 1,987 Yes on a reapportionment proposal. All five Muscatine city wards voted No while most rural areas backed Yes. West Liberty and Wilton reported uneven ballots and delays in reporting. County totals reflect strong No support in city wards and mixed county results.

Muscatine County Muscatine West “Liberty Wilton Wapsie Township West ‘Liberty Wilton Township Mervin Shaler West Liberty Wilton Hiad Shafer Ulty

Bean Oil Missing and Bankrupt Allied Oil Co Probe Urged

U S senator John J Williams says substantial pounds of soybean oil have vanished in New Jersey and urges federal inquiry. Bankruptcy referee William H Tallyn ruled Allied Crude Vegetable Oil and Refining Co of Bayonne bankrupt after failing to cover a 27000 indemnity, amid losses tied to government purchases and exports dating from 1961.

Newark N. Z John J. Williams R-Del New Jersey Sen. Williams Jersey City William H. Tallyn Allied

U S Forces In Germany Curtailed

Washington reports the United States has withdrawn about 21 000 troops sent to reinforce West Germany during the Berlin crisis, equal to roughly seven percent of the 41 000 troops deployed. The remaining 10 000 reinforcements likely stay with the 7th Army, now about 242 000 strong with five divisions and additional combat units.

Washington United States West Germany Berlin West Berlin U.S 7Th Army

Staley Faces Challenge for NFO Presidency in Des Moines

In Des Moines Iowa Forest Nave Jr. of Lexington Missouri says he will challenge Oren Lee Staley for the presidency of the National Farmers Organization. Staley, 40, has stirred the NFO since its founding in 1955.

Des Moines Forest Nave Jr Lexington Missowian Oren Lee Staley National Farmers Organization Staley NFO

Clearing Skies Predicted for Southeast Town

Partly cloudy conditions are forecast for southeast Town on Thursday with temperatures rising from today. Tuesday’s afternoon high reached 35, dipped to 27 overnight, and by noon today stood at 33. Overcast skies persisted, a trace of precipitation in the past hours, and light morning snow flurries were reported. Tonight’s lows near mid-20s, with Thursday expected to reach the 40s.

Home County Votes Against Shaff's Proposal

Des Moines reports four major Shaff reapportionment backers faced reverse results in their home counties. Duane Dewel of Algona carried Kossuth against the plan while Clinton county rejected Shaff 4404 to 3077. Ida County voted for the plan as Gov. Hughes opposed it.

Des Moines Shaff Duane Dewel Harold Hughes Dewel Sheff Algona Kossuth David C. Shaff R.clinton Clinton County Robert Beck Centerville Iowans Appanoose County Hughes Ida County

Protection For Widow of JFK Is Voted

The Senate on Tuesday approved a bill sending to the House to provide Mrs Jacqueline Kennedy and her two children with protection by at least two Secret Service agents for one year. The measure also authorizes temporary secretarial help and office space and up to 5 000 dollars for death and burial expenses of President Kennedy.

Washington Senate House Jacqueline Kennedy Secret Services Wennedy

Hughes Keeps Open Question on Special Session

Des Moines Iowa Governor Harold Hughes said he has not decided whether to call a special session to address reapportionment. He may urge focus on other urgent state matters if convened, but offered no specifics. He will study all aspects before deciding. A call this year remains very remote.

Jegislature Iowa Senate House Des Moines Harold Hughes Hughes

Train Collison Kills Two Children in Sulpher Springs Crossing

A freight train demolished a car at a Sulpher Springs crossing killing two of four children aboard. Randy 9 and Vera, 9 and Vera Brumming, died instantly, while mother Mrs. Dale Brumming and two other children, Richard 11 and Dale Jr., were injured and taken to Buena Vista County Hospital in fair condition. The Illinois Central crossing incident occurred about 5 45 pm as the car was struck traveling about 43 miles an hour.

Storm Lake Sulpher Springs Dale Brumming Randy Vera Brunnaig Richard Dale Buena Vista County Hospital Illinois Central Railroad

Acceptable Solution Comments On State Reapportionment Debate

Des Moines reports capture reactions from Gow Harold Hughes and others after the defeat of the Shaff plan. Leaders urge unity to reform Iowa's apportionment to ensure political equality, while labor and civic groups call for action by courts and legislature, with hopes for a special session and a fair plan.

Des Moines Gow Harold Hughes Passa Towans David Shaff R Clinton Towa Charles L. Davis Towa Federation of Labor Afl-Cio Robert K. Beck Centerville Towegian Citizens For

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