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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1960

Page

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U N Congo Command Hangs in Balance as Nations Quit

The United Nations Congo mission shrinks as Guinea and Morocco announce troop withdrawals, reducing force strength by over five thousand. UN has about 20,000 personnel with fewer than 17,000 troops. withdrawals heighten criticism amid Soviet and Asian-African bloc attacks.

U.N. Congo United Nations N.Y U. N. Congo Guinea Morocco Congo Gu'nea United Arab Republic Incon Ky U. N Security Council

Two-Car Crash Kills One and Injures Two near Bracgate

A two-car collision two miles northeast of Bracgate Monday left Mrs. Lyle Eastman of Bode dead at 41. Her husband, 39, suffered a fractured shoulder and chest injuries while Arnold Brodlale, 31, of Ottosen, endured a severe chest injury. Both men were hospitalized Tuesday, and Eastman’s wife was killed.

Fort Dodge Bracgate Lyle Eastman Bode Atenold Brodlale Ottosen

Five Runaway Orphans Found in Briar Patch

Five children from Knights of Pythias Home in Clayton were found huddled in a briar patch near Raleigh after an all night search. They said they ran away due to mistreatment at the home. The youngsters, barefoot and cold, were taken to a Raleigh hospital in good condition.

Claytan N. C Kenneth Johnson Raleigh Hospital Knights of Pythias Shirley Pearson Jimmy Johnson

Stores Open Wednesday Afternoon for Holiday Shopping

Stores will reopen Wednesday afternoon and extend hours to 9 p.m on Friday and Saturday nights this week to accommodate holiday shoppers. Local retailers urge patrons to plan visits accordingly and note later closing times.

Rota Op. Mt Renin Opel RF Ford

Right to Suspend Licenses Without Hearing Upheld

The Iowa Supreme Court upheld the State Safety Department’s power to suspend a driver’s license without a preliminary hearing under certain conditions. The decision rejects the claim that mandatory revocation statutes constitute unconstitutional delegation and holds the commissioner is empowered and directed to suspend licenses when an offense warrants revocation upon conviction.

Des Moines Iowa Supreme Court State Safety Department Commission of Public Safety Jair Walter J. Spurbeck Waverly Bremer County Spurbeck Donald Statton

Bombs in Havana and provinces show Castro opposition intensifying

A wave of explosions in Havana and provinces including Camaguey Matanzas Jovellanos and Vedado damaged facilities and disrupted traffic. Three bombs in the capital injured seven people and highlighted rising labor opposition as the Cuban Labor Confederation called for action against Electrical Workers Union leadership.

Havana File Castro Camaguey Matanzas Jovelinos Alka Fidel Vale Vedado District Alemandares River Labor Confederation Electical Workers Union

One Want Ad Sells Drapes in Journal Want Ads

A note on advertising results shows Mrs. Connell sold drapes after placing a single Journal Want Ad. The piece highlights how effective want ads can be for buyers and sellers seeking quick outcomes.

Sale of Drapes Ad in Journal Wants Section

Ad offers repair of drapes for sale at 109 West with a price of 1.00. It urges readers not to search for a buyer and to use the Journal Want Ad to sell efficiently and economically. Contact AM 3/2331 to charge the ad.

Blizzard Death Toll Rises Across Northeast

The Associated Press reports a severe pre winter blizzard paralyzing travel from Virginia to Canada. Deaths near 160 from heart attacks and exposure. Temperatures plummet to 28 degrees below zero in Jefferson County Pennsylvania and 14 below near Buffalo. Rail and bus services suffer from icing and crowding as snowdrifts and plows block roads. A missing deer hunter in Newdowseys Sussex County prompts search efforts. Snow depth and drifting strand residents, with vehicles buried under deep drifts.

Associated Jefferson County Pennsylvania Wyoming County Buffalo Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York City New York Gowski Perth Amboy High Point State Newdowsey Sussex County Edison N. J New Trawsey

Supervisors Re Classify Wilton Tract For Zoning Change

Wilton area zoning decision divides a 2 acre tract west of Wilton into three sections under county ordinance. North along highway 38 becomes C-2, south area mostly heavy industry with a livestock market plate, and west south part light industry. Petition by John A Christensen prompted agriculture map change. Mayor Charles W Norton and Wilton officials urged commercial use along highways west of town.

County Board of Supervisors Town of Wilton Wilton Town Council John A. Christensen Sounly Charles W. Norton

Hoffa and Bridges Declare War on Opponents

In Oakland California two top labor leaders James Hoffa of the Teamsters and Harry Bridges of the West Coast longshoremen denounced government action and the Landrum Griffin act as a plague. They spoke to about 3000 union members at Civile Auditorium pledging unity and decisive action from Washington to confront politicians employers and rival leaders.

Oakland Calif Livn James Hoffa The Teamsters Harry Bridges West Coa Landrum-Griffin Labor Law U. S. Senate Labor Management Committee Civile Hoffa Bridges Washington, D. C

Moslems Bury Dead as Algiers Faces Aftermath of Riots

Algiers mourns 90 dead and many wounded after four days of violence. Moslems bury comrades in Casbah while 28,000 French troops guard suburbs and riot police seal the district. De Gaulle prepares to end Algeria visit amid polarised response to self determination.

Algiers Charles de Gaulle Algeria Oran Casbah

De Gaulle plan rejected by Algerian rebel leader Ferhat Abbas

Ferhat Abbas, premier of the Algerian rebel government in exile, rejected President DeGaulle's program of self determination for Algeria amid ongoing strife and turmoil in the territory.

DeGaulle Algeria Ferhat Abbas

Kennedy Eyes Meany as Labor Secretary Talk Opens

President elect John F. Kennedy met with AFL-CIO chief George Meany at his Georgetown home as part of a day of Cabinet appointment discussions. Meany's unannounced visit signaled focus on labor secretary options while other talks centered on agriculture and potential posts for defense or treasury.

John Kennedy Washington National Airport Palm Blach Florida Washington John F. Kennedy George Meany Afl-Cio Kennedy Georgetown Meany Labor Secretary of Agriculture Srom Kennedy Pierre Salinger

New Revenue Director Begins Work in Iowa IRS

Ernest W. Bacon, named to lead the Iowa District of the Internal Revenue Service, started his post on Monday. He is tasked with boosting federal tax collections in the state to about 800 million dollars next spring and replaces WY. Lee Phillips who moves to a similar post in Colorado.

Des Maines Ernest W. Bacon Iowa Internal Revenue Service Bacon Mormer C. Croasman IRS New Mexico WY. Lee Phillips Cotovada

Development of a New Personal Radiation Monitor

Oak Ridge scientists announced a new type personal radiation monitor about the size of a mountain pen and light in weight. The device emits a warning tone and lights a small lamp when gamma radiation is present, with its main value seen in immediate alerts during a radiation accident.

Oak’ Ridge Tent Honfield

Rusk Choice Pleases Europe as Secretary of State

London reports Western Europe welcomes Dean Rusk as Secretary of State designate. Observers see policy under direct presidential control with Rusk Stevenson and Bowles forming a strong State Department team. Combat lauds the trio signaling a new era in U S foreign policy. Also brief: a fatal car crash near here kills a woman Walter and injures two children Cheryl and Jeffrey, while the father survives.

London Europe Dean Rusk Kennedy Britain John F Kennedy U. Soreign Rusk Adlai E. Stevenson Chester Bowles State’ Department Combat Bowles Stevenson

Integration Standoff Deepens as Courts Push Federal Orders

In New Orleans a stalled school integration debate worsens as Louisiana lawmakers press to oust the Quneans Parish School Board for accepting federal court orders. Boycott at Frantz and McDonogh No. 19 persists with minimal attendance and heavy marshals escorting students. Courts dismiss interposition. federal authority over state schools remains contested.

New Orleans U.S. Supreme Court Batoo Rouge Quneans Parish Frantz McDonogh McRonagh U. S Federal Court Louisiana

GOP Loses Court Tests Kennedy Ballot Challenges in Illinois Texas

The Associated Press reports Republicans lost court tests in attempts to overturn President elect Kennedy's margins in Illinois and Texas. Official returns show Kennedy's lead over Nixon remains. Unpledged electors in Mississippi and Alabama urged BYRD support to move the election to the House. Texas Judge Connally dismissed the GOP challenge, finding no jurisdiction and no proof of rights violations for voided ballots.

Associated Press John F. Kennedy Illinois Texas Kennedy Richard M. Nixon Mississippi Alabama Jackson Miss Harry F. Byrd D-Va House of Representatives U.S. Dist Ben Ci. Connally

Homestead Man Fatally Hurt in Two Car Crash

A 60 year old Homestead man died and a 16 year old Williamsburg driver, Edward Brown, was involved when the men collided on a county road about four miles southwest of here Monday night. The deceased was alone in his car at the time of impact.

Walter Here Cheryl Jeffrey Jhew Homestead Rudolph Noli Wes Edward Brown Williamsburg

Farm Bureau Attacks Labor Organizing Efforts

Denver convention of the American Farm Bureau denounces unions in farm labor organizing attempts on the West Coast and Northeast. Federation President Charles BoShuman cites steel industry wage hikes as inflating prices. Resolutions criticize labor methods for farm marketing and pricing and warn of antitrust risk if applied to farms.

Denver Colo American Farm Bureau Charles BoShuman West Coast Uni Anyother Fla

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