Test Case to Clear Way For Bridge Construction
Duane Goodken, attorney for the Muscatine Bridge Commission, said Monday briefs in a friendly test case will be filed by early February to test the constitutionality of Iowa's interstate bridge bill. The suit aims to clear the way for a new Mississippi River bridge at Muscatine and will be heard in Muscatine County district court with appeal to the Iowa Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Goodken
Muscatine
Goedken
Iowa Supreme Court
Des Moines
B. De+ci
Martin
Muscatine County
Harold H. Quick
B. Cecit Martin
Centerville
B.C. Martin
Wilton Junction
Cecil Martins
Wilton
Cecil Martin
Eastern Lawn Light and Power Cooperative
Canadian man jailed for gun gesture on highway
A 22 year old Canadian, Edward Zuk of Alberta, was sentenced to 30 days in jail after pleading guilty to pointing a gun at Leo Stickley of Cedar Rapids during an incident on U S Highway 218 near Vinton. Police tracked Zuk after Stickley reported the encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Edward Zuk
Alberta
Canada
U.S. Highway 218
Here
Leo Stickley
Cedar Rapids
Zuk
Stickley
Zak
Record Deaths Seen on Highway
The National Safety Council predicted 1968 would be a record year for traffic deaths with 45,000 lives lost in the first ten months, up 4 percent from 1967. The 1967 total was 53,100, a record, and the council urged states to adopt fuller compliance with new federal highway safety standards including licensing reforms and improved emergency medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Safety Council
DeMolay and Mothers Club Meetings Scheduled
Demolay chapter in Muscatine will convene at seven oclock in the Masonic Temple. DeMolay mothers are invited to attend the mothers club meeting at seven oclock in the Masonic kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Nothing Illegal In Sports Plan At Estherville
Des Moines AP report says Town Lakes Community College established a definite athletic scholarship program but no illegal activity occurred. State Auditor Lloyd Smith notes intermingling of athletic and education funds totaling $43,982, including about $4,000 for uniforms and $12,000 planned rent for athletic facilities. General fund money derives from taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
Town Lakes Community College
Estherville
Lloyd Smith
General Fund
Iowa Colleges Hit by Hong Kong Flu Outbreak
The Associated Press reports flu like illness spreading across Drake University University of Iowa Parsons Luther and Iowa State campuses. Parsons College began Christmas holidays early amid outbreak fears while Drake reports 60 to 80 students ill daily. officials awaiting lab results to confirm Hong Kong flu. State health officials warn of a holiday surge as students travel home with a 24 to 36 hour incubation and a typical three day illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Iowa
Drake University
University of Iowa
Parsons and
Luther Colleges
Parsons College
State Health Department
Hong Kong
Muscatine Journal
Sally
Lee Enterprises
3Rd St
Muscatine
Iown
Burglars Net Money and Equipment at Muscatine Sites
Muscatine police investigated two burglaries that yielded 440 dollars in cash and heavy equipment. Uptown Theater operator Lady Boston reported the building was entered on Thursday. Goetzman’s Vault Co. on Stewart Road was entered Monday, with a one ton Hong Kong chain hoist a three quarter ton hoist a 20 ft log chain and a box of drills stolen.
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Muscatine
Lady Boston
Uptown Theater
Goetzman
Stewart Road
Hong Kong
Sgt Sloan Returns Home From Vietnam
Sgt Jerry A Sloan of the Air Force arrived in the United States on December 13 after a year of duty at Tan San Nhut Air Base Vietnam. He will take a 37 day leave with his wife Louise of Durant and his parents in Muscatine. He served as a security policeman with the 377th Security Police Squadron. After leave he will be stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base Shreveport Louisiana. his wife will join him later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry A. Sloan
U.S. Air Force
U.S
Tan San Nut Air Base
Vietnam
Louise
Durant
Zon Sloan
Route 2
Muscatine
Sloan
377Th
Barksdale Air Force Base
Shreveport
Towboats Continue Move Amid Ice on Rock Island Reach
Ice covered river flows as 42,050 tons of cargo pass Lock No. 15 in Rock Island district this week. Northbound shipments include 25,600 tons of petroleum and 4,800 tons of miscellaneous. southbound 9,000 tons of petroleum, 5,500 tons of grain and 1,950 tons of other goods. Towboat counts show 21 tons and 37 barges northbound and 24 tons and 61 barges southbound. The Alter towboat upgrades Dubuque drydock pickup, with return river voyage planned this week.
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Rock Island
Frank Alter
Alter Co
Davenport
Muscatine
Dubuque
Muscatine News Subscription Rates
Subscription rates for Muscatine daily and mail delivery are listed. City carriers deliver daily for 2.00 per month in advance, while non Muscatine carriers cost forty cents weekly. Mail subscriptions within fifty miles of Muscatine run 15.09 yearly, towns with carrier service 33.00, over fifty miles 20.00. All payments in advance. Missed papers carried until 6 39 p m daily and 4 00 p on Saturdays. Dial 253 2331.
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City of Muscatine
Muscatine
Mileston
Dial
Muscatine Seeks City Engineer Applicants
Three applications have been received for the Muscatine city engineer post with more expected. City council meet at 7:30 pm Thursday in city hall for regular business and a public hearing to amend the budget for bookkeeping. Letters from senators and a representative pledge support for a federal sewer grant of 400 000 to 500 000 dollars. Appointment of a police judge to take office Jan. 2 is anticipated, and officials will reserve time for public input. Street work on McClellan and Van Buren will be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
City Hall
Jack Miller
Bourke Hicksenlooper
Fred Schwengel
City of
Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development
H.U.D
Duane Goedken
Muscatine City
Sanitation Department
McClellan Street
van Buren Street
Robert Bosch
E. T. Reichert
Toastmasters Hold Meeting in Muscatine
Muscatine Toastmasters held a meeting with Bill Spieth winning the speaker's award for Habits and Trifocals. Bill Moomey captured the topic speaking award for How to get rid of dry leaves, as several members and guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Spieth
Muscatine
John McCormick
Midwest
Daryl Brock
Bill Moomey
Jack de- Priester
Norman Newton
Dr. Graettinger
Max Churchill
Anton Vanicek
Dave Barney
Ker Hetzler
Ralph Cullen
Jack DePriester
Dick Parish
Ron Lamp
Karl Reichert
Toastmaster Club
Grand Jurors Named for Muscatine County 1969 Service
Muscatine County district court selects 12 jurors for 1969 term ending December 31. Names include George E Boldt Hershell Flater Gladys L Hillier Ray Houseman Waldo C Myers Theodore Noll Kenneth Nugent Fred Passmore Joseph Rauch Charles E Shellabarger Warren C Sissel LE Windman and others. Also notes Pvt John M Shelangoski address at Camp Pendleton after returning to duty following leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine County
George E. Boldt
4Th Ward
Theodore Noll
Seventy-six
Kenneth Nugent
Montpelier
Fred Passmore
Goshen
Joseph Rauch
Sweetland
Charles E. Shellabarger
Oroney
Warren C. Sissel
Fulton
Windman
Bloomington
Shelangoski
Camp Pendleton
Andrew Shelangoski
Terrace Heights Drive
Muscatine
John
John M. Shelangoski
Area Guard
MCB
Calif
Marine Corps
Barents
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Olive W. Hazlett
Mary E. Wagner
Ray W. Hazlett
West Liberty
Leonard Wheatley
Louise Wheatley
Marie Collison
Richard A
Florence Wigin
Raymond J
Martha J. Morrison
Miller St
12Th St
Morrison
Wilbert H
Bessie Stoelk
Richard L
Karen J. Garrison
Marolf
Town of Wilton
Philip C
Felista DeBrabant
Marclf
Donald W
Phyllis M. Anderson
Klaus Dennis
Judith L. Dieckman
Chapman
Ilegal
Kitty Hawk
N.C
Orville
Wilbur Wright
Iman
Dayton
Ohio
Daytona Chamber of Commerce
Wright Brothers National Memorial
Wilbur
Tler
Sioux City
Norbert Beckey
Commission
Ames
Jack McConnaha
Nietzel’s Pharmacy
Mulberry Avenue
Clint Eastwood
U.S. Air Force Base
Nha Trang
Man
Dennis L. Tietge
Dwayne Hopkins
Steve Webber
Webber
New Orleans
Barbara Custer
Drake
Drake Health Ceunter
Fischer Shoe
East Serend
Sgt. Sloan
Tom Owens
Dave Dighton
Hi Morgan
Mike
Rob Dick
Gary
Santa
McKinley Cub Scout Pack
Rodney Chelf
Den 3
Cub
Den 1
Bobcat
Ricky Garrison
Chris Robbins
Craig Reynolds
Den
Russell Gillemwater
Bradley Smith
Dean Stych
Jeff Dealy
Denner
Loren Morse
Jeffrey Graham
Ronald Houseman
Webelos
Rodney McCulley
Tony Chelf
Michael Doyle
Tom Ryder
Farmers Home Administration
Mulberry Ave
Ruth Eisner
East Sixth Street
Tues
East Second St
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