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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1964

Page

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Armed fugitive sought in Ohio in hospital escape

Painesville Ohio counterfeiting suspect Robert Bennett 29 wounded in gun battle with Treasury agents He overpowered guard fled from hospital after kicking deputy sheriff and grabbing pistol Bennett believed armed and dangerous residents warned to shelter in place Officers seized about 30000 in counterfeit bills at his home and 22000 in equipment and press prior to the escape Nova Bennett 23 wife jailed after implicating in the incident

Robert Bennett Bennett Harold Williams Painesville David Marion Masur Treasury Nova Braph Press

Davenport Woman Pleads Innocent On Murder Charge

Mrs Shar on Joyce Hildebrandt 29 of Clinton pleads innocent to first degree murder before District Court Judge Lowell Phelps in Davenport case linked to October shooting of Walter Donald Adams 39. The hearing outlines charges and legal proceedings.

Davenport Sharon Joyce Hildebrandt Clinton Hildebrandt Lowell Phelps Walter Donald Adams

Nation Killed by Tax: Moline Man Struck by Taxi

Burt Humberstone 86 of Moline was killed Tuesday night while crossing a street. Police say a taxi driven by Keith Waddell struck him and was then hit by a second car.

Moline Ill Burt Humberstone Poice Keith Waddell

Cross Into Jordan For Christmas From Israel In Flux

About four thousand Christians from Israel, largely Arabs, cross into Jordan for Christmas celebrations. An Israeli spokesman notes Bethlehem lies in Jordan and Nazareth hosts festivities. Around two thousand foreign pilgrims join the Israeli celebration. Weather shows variable clouds through Thursday, mild tonight with lows in the 30s, then turning colder Thursday with highs in the 30s and 40s. Tuesday high 42, nighttime 36, noon today 42.

Jordan Jerusalem Israel Bethlehem Nazareth

Mild Christmas Expected Across State

Unseasonably warm weather continues through Christmas Day with no snow in sight. Some towns still report an inch or two of snow, likely to melt under warm southerly winds. Temperatures ranged from 20 degrees at Spencer to 28 at Davenport and Ottumwa as skies turn partly cloudy and mild.

Associated Press Town Spencer Davenport Ottumwa

Convicted Spy Freed Under Bond

Igor Iyanov, a 34 year old Russian chauffeur, was freed on a $100,000 bail pending appeal after a 20 year espionage conspiracy conviction. He appeared in federal court from Hudson County Jail, Jersey City, with bail previously granted in December and revoked by U.S. Judge Anthony Angelic on Friday. The Soviet Embassy posted the bail.

Newark Igor Iyanov Hudson County Jersey ‘City Ivanov U.S Anthony Angelic

Plane Explodes Shaking Debary Housing Area

A Navy trainer plane exploded in a residential zone of Debary Florida, demolishing one home and damaging several others while triggering a fierce fire. One man was reported killed in the blast.

Debary Fla L?i

Defiant Viet Generals Map Anti U S Demonstration

In Saigon officials report Lt General Nguyen Khanh aims to rally South Vietnam’s armed forces against U S influence. Khanh claims civilian government sovereignty and coolly attacks Ambassador Taylor, signaling possible anti American demonstrations if needed. The United States cautions against improper interference while tensions rise between Khanh and Taylor.

Saigon Viet Nam K—Phere Nguyen’ Khahn Armed’ Forces Tray van Hong Hand South Viet Nam Khanh Khan They New York Herald , Tribune Taylor Southeast Asia United States U S. State Department High National Council U.S Maxwell D. Taylor Nguyen Khanh

Rusk urges Saigon factions to end rifts over war

Secretary of State Dean Rusk pressed feuding Saigon factions to set aside personal grievances and unite against the Viet Cong. He backed U S Ambassador Taylor amid a civilian leadership purge, warning that lack of unity would complicate aid and policy. He also warned of China and Soviet behavior threatening Southeast Asia and world peace.

Washington Sis Sidefay Dean Rusk Saigon Rusk U.S Johnson State Department Rusky South Viet Nam U. S China Asia Conger

Budget talks continue at LBJ Ranch with cabinet visitors

President Johnson hosts talks on the U S budget with two more Cabinet members and the director of the aid program. Visitors include Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman Postmaster General John A. Gronowski and AID chief David Bell.

Johnson Clty Tex Johnson Lbj Ranch Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman John, A

Viet Cong Kill US Soldier Near North Vietnamese Border

An American enlisted man on a patrol near the North Vietnamese border was killed by Viet Cong fire. Another US soldier was reported missing as the group encountered a Viet Cong platoon of about 40. The incident occurred black in Saigon.

Saigon South

Gluttons Battle for Swedish Eating Title in Stockholm

In Stockholm a two hour contest pitted defending champion Sten-Ake Cederhoek against challenger Ake Eriksson in a Nordic feast. Both consumed heavy meat and pastries, but Cederhoek won by a slim margin of a quarter ounce, final score 8 pounds 15 ounces to Eriksson's lead.

Estherville Justice of the Peace Maurice H. Salyers Salyers Robert Lauritsen Thomas Syxton Stockholm Sweden Sten-Ake Cederhoek Apas Ake Eriksson Eriksson Cederock Cederhack Erikg

Arraign 3 For Bazooka Shot at U N

Three anti-Castro Cubans were arraigned in Queens Criminal Court on charges tied to the December 1 bazooka incident at the United Nations Building. Bail set at 5000 dollars each, trial ordered for January 6.

New York Bazooka United Nations Samuel J. Ohringe Kew Gardens Queens Criminal Court East River Ernesto Guevaray U.N. General Assembly Guevara Fidel Castro U.N. Secretariat Manhattan

California Floods Threaten Evacuations as Storm Lashes West

Dozens of towns in California Oregon Idaho and Nevada face evacuation fears as torrential rains and swollen rivers flood counties. Six killed three rescuers missing over 5,000 displaced. Yuba City weighs 77 foot Feather River level. 79 expected. Governor Brown declares disaster areas. National Guards deployed in Oregon Nevada and Idaho. Drownings reported in Oregon and an earthquake rattled San Diego.

Associated Press Pacific California Oregon Idaho Nevada Coast Guernerville Orick Fortuna Klamath Loleta Paskenta Scotia Rio Dell Pepperwood Weatt Myers Flat Phillipsville Miranda Red Cross Weather Bureau Calfornia Edmund © “Brown State Capitol Grardsmen Mark Hatfield National Guard Grant Sawyer Nevada National Guard Reno Truckee Sierra Toisha Robert Smylie Bancroft San Diego

Prisoners Escape From Marshall County Jail Core Details

Recaptured prisoner reported in at Marshalltown hospital today while two other escapees are being sought northwest of Des Moines. The trio sawed their way out of the Marshall County jail Tuesday night during a week of escape activity.

Sueppel Des Moines Iowa William Sueppél Marshalltown Marshall County

Floods Hit Yosemite Park and Surrounding Areas

Torrential rains flood Yosemite National Park forcing evacuations of hundreds from housing areas outside the gates. Visitors remain stranded inside the park as the Merced River surge overwhelms roads. An Oregon man 43, Roxeberg, is swept away. a child dies in a car washout near The Dalles. Rail lines blocked by mudslides and washouts in the Cascade Mountains.

Yosemite Park Yosemite Cali Yosemite National Park Merced Assarkkamerre Roxeberg Ore Calapodia Creek Dalles Southern Pacific Cascade Mountains Union Pacific

Near miss over Iowa involves United Air Lines jet

Boise Idaho publisher John A Scott reported from Chicago that a United Air Lines jetliner he rode narrowly avoided a collision with another UAL plane over Iowa Tuesday the incident occurred between Denver and Chicago on Flight 222 westbound Flight 345 heading to Las Vegas descended 100 feet over Des Moines as passengers ate lunch with food scattered throughout the cabin.

Boise Idaho John A. Scott Chicago United Air Lines UAL Iowa Scott Federated Publications The Maho Statesman Denver Las Vegas WR. Wilson Des Moines

McConnell Named New Air Force Chief of Staff

Gen John P McConnell, 56, will become Air Force chief of staff on February 1 after Gen Curtis LeMay retires. McConnell, currently vice chief, is a noted strategic warfare expert. A plan for a colossal airlifter, designed to carry 600 men or 250 tons, has approval from McNamara and Johnson.

Washington Air Force President Johnson Texas Robert McNamara John P.mcconnell Curtis E. LeMay McConnell McNamara Johnson

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