Strange seeks new trial in Alabama murder case
Hubert Duane Strange, convicted of the 1964 shooting death of Willie Brewster, a one year old Negro at a foundry, plans an appeal after an all white jury sentenced him to 10 years for second degree murder. Judge Parker set bond at 10000 and scheduled a probation hearing. A friend and local head of the National States Rights party said he would raise appeal funds.
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Anniston
Ala
Hubert Duane
Strange
Willie Brewster
Robert M. Parker
Kenneth .Adams
National States Rights ‘Party
Demand to Reactivate 35 More WWII Cargo Ships
The Defense Department seeks reactivation of 35 additional World War II cargo vessels to support supply lines in Vietnam. The Maritime Administration said the Pentagon wants the ships for intra area and coastal operations around Vietnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wahington
Defense Department
Viet Nam
Maritime Administration
Pentagon
Driver Escapes With Injuries in Local Crash
Robert Charles Woolsey, 28, of route 4, escaped with facial head and leg injuries after a 11:48 p.m. crash on Grandview avenue at Main street. His 1959 car crossed in front of a southwestbound semi which caused over $1,000 damage to the truck. Woolsey was taken to the city hospital.
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Robert Charles Woolsey
Route 4
Grandview Avenue
Main Street
Woolsey
Grandview
17 Year Old Boy Assaulted Charged With Assault
A 17 year old youth was arrested on a warrant charging assault with intent to inflict bodily injury after he assaulted another boy at the Uptown theatre Friday night. The victim was taken to Muscatine General Hospital with cuts on the face, head, and right leg and was reported in fairly good condition. A separate improper left turn charge will be entered against Woolsey in the incident involving a Churchill Trucking outfit from Chillicothe Missouri.
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Uptown Theatre
Muscatine General, Hospital
Muscatine General Hospital
Woolsey
Grandview
Churchill Trucking
Chillicothe
Main Street
Donnie B. Chipps
Excelsior Springs
Two Youthful Drivers Fined for Ignoring School Signals
Police arrested two youths on Mulberry and Barry streets for running red lights near a school. Dennis Ray Latimer, 17, of 911 Wier Street, and Jack Lee Hatfield, 16, of 1115 Kansas Street, paid fines of $10 plus $5 costs each in police court.
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Mulberry Avenue
Barry Avenue
Dennis Ray Latimer
Wier Street
Jack Lee Hatfield
Kansas Street
Nation to Have 1.6 Billion Excise Tax Cut at Year’s End
Washington AP reports a second wave of excise tax cuts taking effect Jan 1. Key items include a 10 to 3 percent local telephone levy, autos excise down to 6 percent, and cabaret and admissions taxes repealed. Total annual savings estimated around 4.7 billion with various other reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hall Washington
Congress
Iommunications Services
Richard Sehreurs Hurt in Crash At Burlington
Muscatine high school senior Richard B Schreurs, 1218 Grand Avenue, was reported in critical condition after a two car crash on Highway 61 south of Burlington Friday night. Earl James and Donald B. R. Smith, Burlington, were hospitalized with injuries. James rear ended Schreurs’ car. both cars left the highway into ditches. Smith had neck and back injuries. James possibly leg fractured. Schreurs remained unconscious as authorities investigated.
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Muscatine
Richard B. Sehreurs
Grand Avenue
Burlington
Sheriff's Office
Smith
James
Schreurs
Andrew Silberhorn
Missouri
Fort Leonard Wood
Silberhorn
Richard
Muscatine High School
11 Year Old Boy Boosts Benefit Fund at Keokuk
An 11 year old California boy Ronald Roberts from Santa Anna sent $2 to the Graham Hospital in Keokuk to aid survivors of a Thanksgiving Eve armory explosion that killed 16 and left 19 in critical condition. The fund has surpassed $3,000, and the disaster orphaned eight children while affecting nine others with a single parent. The tragedy also disrupted the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Slater.
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Keokuk
California
Love
Graham Hospital
Ronald Roberts
Santa Anna
Calif
Ronald
Walter Slater
New Boston
Woman Wins $125 Award in City Hall Drawing
Jackie Beatty of 418 Walnut received $125 in cash from the Family Night Drawing by the Chamber of Commerce. She attended the drawing at 9:15 p.m. Friday on the city hall steps.
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Jackie Beatty
Chamber of Commerce
City Hall
Cars Sideswipe Leaves Driver Arrested Near Muscatine
A car sideswiped another near the Sky Nook restaurant along Highway 61 82. Albert Beach, 24, Breese Avenue, was arrested at his home for leaving the scene. His 1961 model car sustained about 500 dollars in damage. investigation ongoing. Two subjects were later taken into custody in Wilton with a stolen vehicle. Local 351 Musicians Union meets Monday evening with nominating report.
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Sky Nook
Muscatine
Frid Gay
Bob Miller
Albert Beach
Breese Avenue
Miller
Beach
Charlie Whisler
Wilton
Musicians Union
Pretenders Practice What Is This Thing Called Christ mas
The YW Pretenders will present a Christmas play at the YWCA on Monday December 6 at 7 p.m. Four members pose while practicing a tree trimming scene as the Y-Teens provide the chorus for this annual event. Everyone is invited to attend.
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YWCA
Julie Jacobs
Jon Fuller
Sharon Yohn
Cathy Reusswig
Chamber to Host College Students Reception
The Chamber of Commerce will host a December 29 reception for area college upperclassmen, including Junior and Senior class members, to explore summer jobs and full time opportunities with local industries. Jerry L. Doering USN, promoted to Patternmaker Third Class aboard USS Lexington, will attend. Representatives from local industries will be present.
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Colleges and Univers
Jerry L. Doering
USN
Emile H. Doering
Sycamore
Muscatine
Lexington
Gulf of México
Navy
Marine Corps
Atlantic
Chamber of Commerce
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Robert G. Woolsey
Route 5
Journal
Walter Russell
Killer's Counsel Planning Appeal
Richard Sehreurs
Violet Beckett
Ruth Anderson
Ruby Foley
Burt Lancaster
Paul Scofield
Jeanne Moreau
Frank Davis
Sittourin
Jerry Doering
Ittes
Chamber
Carl H. Umlandt
Iowa Cancer Society Fund
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