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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1963
Page
1
The forecast calls for clear skies and warmer temperatures tonight with lows in the 20s. Wednesday should remain mostly fair with little temperature change, highs in the 20s. Monday high around 12 with a low near 10, still cold with light winds.
In a Christmas Eve dawn session the House approved a 2.0 billion foreign aid bill by 189 to 158, giving the President authority to guarantee credit for private wheat deals in Russia. The vote capped a weekend of bickering and favored President Johnson against House Republicans. The Senate planned to act Friday with no business beyond adjournment.
A fast moving early winter storm dumped heavy snow from the South across the East on the First day of winter. Western Virginia reported up to 16 inches while New York metropolitan area saw significant accumulations. The system disrupted air and highway travel, caused dangerous driving conditions, and is blamed for at least 15 deaths, mainly in crashes and exposure. Memphis faced record lows with heavy snow, and southern highways were restricted to tires and chains. A white Christmas looked possible for large areas as the storm moved north toward New England and the mid Atlantic.
Washington report notes Rep Neal Smith was the lone Iowa Democrat voting with the majority as six Iowa Republicans opposed the foreign aid measure. The plan would authorize the President to use Export-Import Bank to guarantee loans to Communist nations, with Congress to be informed within a month of each transaction. The compromise provided authority on presidential finding, while the Senate had originally rejected the House ban.
Bethlehem readies for Christmas with a procession to the Church of the Nativity and a solemn rite in the square. Police and army units guard Man Ger Square as up to 10,000 worshippers gather for Eve ceremonies ahead of Pope Paul VI’s Epiphany visit. Local officials estimate 20,000 Christians will attend for the papal arrival, with merchants catering to pilgrims amid olive groves and terraces along the Jerusalem road.
A near-forgotten wartime appeal tells of Jason a ten year old Korean orphan welcomed by the Winn family of Crisswell Oregon. The piece recalls his arrival his adjustment to life at the Winn home his school days and church participation as he learns English makes friends and begins to feel he belongs. The story highlights adoption through the Harry Holt Plan and the broader relief effort aiding Korean orphans amid famine.
A Monday multi-vehicle collision on Highway in La Porte City, Iowa killed three people: Benjamin Cashner, 26, and Thomas D. Johnson, 26, plus Annamela ? 39, all of nearby towns. Six others were injured and taken to Scholl Hospital in Waterloo, including Cashner’s twin brother and Pauline Coburn, 32, with her four children Betsy 17 Danny 9 Betty 8 and Cindy 7. Mrs Coburn remained in critical condition.
Reports from London say 24 persons remain listed as dead among 1036 aboard Lakonia as rescue efforts continue. Stranded survivors describe a chaotic scene with a fire in the barber shop and lifeboat failures. crews and passengers fought for lifeboats while rescue ships stream to the area.
The Weather Bureau forecast milder, dry air spreading from northwest Iowa Monday night to cover the state through Christmas Day and likely for the next few days. Officials say the balmy air should bring pleasant conditions for holiday celebrations statewide.
The report notes temperatures rising to 12 then 31 by early today with steady climbs. It forecasts subzero conditions earlier and ice on Wednesday, with Christmas Day readings in the 30s under fair skies. Readings varied from 3 above at Davenport and Dubuque to 22 at Spencer Monday night.
The Muscatine Journal will not publish a newspaper on Wednesday December 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. The newspaper office will remain closed for the day.
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