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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1964

Page

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Waterloo Crash Claims 7th Life

A Waterloo highway crash killed seven people from the Kendall and Horner families, including William Edward Kendall and his wife Mary Lou and their children. The Horner grandparents and Mrs Kendall were among the victims. The collision occurred on highway 20 near Waterloo when a westbound truck struck the car in slick, snow covered conditions. The driver Lester Stafford escaped with minor injuries. The Horners had lived in Davenport and were visiting relatives in Cresco when the tragedy happened.

James Kendall Lfe Cedar Falls William Edward’ Kendall Denver Cale Mary Lou Kendall Sarah Everett Gerald Horner Des Moines Mildred Bernice Flaten Dethtae Horner Lester Stafford Varsailles Waterloo Lae National Guard Stafford Horners Cresco Ellen Burgess John Burgess Ames Boone County Davenport

Penalty Denied For Faulty Goods in Soviet Drive

In Moscow factories producing defective goods face heavy fines and prison terms for chiefs, part of a Soviet quality campaign. In Bangkok police report over 100 missing weapons from the Thai air force arsenal, ranging from pistols to machine guns, believed to belong to the U.S. Army.

Moscow Bangkok Thailand U. S Nae

Fire claims life of veteran in Des Moines home

Des Moines reports George Christopher Robinson, 42, a severely handicapped war veteran, died in a house fire that trapped him. In nearby towns a 17 year old youth was wounded escaping jail, and Marshalltown jailbreak fugitives were recaptured after a Dallas arrest. Weather outlook shows cloudy, colder night with lows near 30.

Des Moines George Christopher Robinson Texas Omarshalltown Asa. Sands Dallas Tex John Pelham Wweek Gerald Reeder Robert McCrea Marshalltown

U.N Averts Clash Over Soviet Vote Rights

United Nations General Assembly agreed to end yearend business without a showdown over the Soviet Union's voting rights. Seats on the Security Council to become vacant Dec 31 will be filled by a private poll of delegations conducted by Assembly President Alex Quaison Sackey of Ghana.

United Nations N.Y United Nations General’ Assembly Soviet Union U.N. Security Council Alex ‘Quaison-Sackey Ghana

Inside Today Women’s News Daily Report TV bog

Inside today’s page highlights women’s news and media segments. TV listings and building page notes appear with brief items on local events and services.

Women’s News Daily Report

Humphrey resigns to clear way for Mondale appointment

Vice President elect Hubert H. Humphrey resigns as Minnesota senator to permit Gov. Karl Rolvaag to appoint Walter Mondale to serve the remaining two years of Humphrey's term. The resignation follows a letter dated last Wednesday permitting the appointment to take effect Wednesday.

Washington Minnesota Karl, Rolvaag Walter Frederick Mondale Humphrey

Viet Rebels Hold Town as Refugees Hunted

Viet Cong units captured a district town near Saigon crowded with 6,000 refugees. A U.S. spokesman said they held it despite government efforts to drive them out. In the nearby Gap St. Jaques area, three American helicopters were shot down and four Americans wounded while attempting to insert relief forces.

Saigon South Viet Nam U.S Binh Ghia

Beiriete eer $500,000 City Hall Robbed

Two gunmen robbed Buffalo city hall of about 299000 mostly checks. City treasurer Melvin Elliott was beaten as he tried to stall the robbery. Patrolman Wright fired at the getaway car. the car was abandoned half a mile away.

Buffalo Melvin Eliott Elliott Thomas J. Wright Wright Rand Mae D. Wicks City’ Hall

Robbery at Divine Savior Church Netted 223000

Brink's Inc estimates a theft of about 223000 after three gunmen robbed a church rectory in Nor ridge Illinois. They overpowered two priests and a Brink's guard then drove off with the armored truck contents, part of a pattern following a Paterson New Jersey heist last week involving 514000. The loss includes likely recoverable checks. cash amount undetermined.

Chicago Brink's Inc Divine Savior Paterson Nad Als. Genet Brink’s Donald Hoagland Hoagland Norridge Brink St. Anthony's Catholic Church

Massive Cleanup Launched In Flooded Western Areas

Massive airlift moved food and repair gear into stricken northwestern California as a major disaster response. Aerial missions faced snow and icing while 400 to 500 people were stranded along the Klamath and Salmon rivers. Dozens of helicopters operated near Yreka but weather hampered offloading.

California West Pocket Klamath Salmon Yreka Calif Oregon Border

U S Agrees to Sell Egypt Surplus Wheat Amid Tensions

Washington authorized a $16,994,000 sale of surplus wheat under the Foods Peace program five days after President Gamal Abdel Nasser told the United States to remove aid. The Agriculture Department will pay cash for the wheat on the open market while Egypt covers the currency exchange.

Washington Egypt

Pipeline seeks OK for gas storage in Louisa County

Associated Press dispatches report a Chicago pipeline company seeks federal approval to add storage in Louisa County Iowa and two other Illinois counties Kankakee Coles and Douglas. The plan includes 481 miles of new pipelines across Texas Iowa Illinois Oklahoma Louisiana and New Mexico and would raise daily gas sales capacity by 185 million cubic feet to 2.154 billion cubic feet.

Louisa County Pipeline Company , of America Federal Power’ Commission Muscatine Town Electric Light and Power Co Associated Press Illinois Kankakee Coles Douglas Texas Iowa Oklahoma Louisiana New Mexico

Southern Rail Strike Called

Washington The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen announced a systemwide strike against the Southern Railway to begin at 5 a.m. CST today. AFL-CIO vice president J. W. Jennings said the walkout stems from a company move to operate without firemen. Negotiations are scheduled for January 12, 1965, to resolve the contract breach dispute.

Washington Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Southern Railway J. W. Jennings Afl-Cio Union

New Italian President Takes Oath

Rome announces Giuseppe Saragat 66, first Socialist president, takes oath before Parliament for a seven year term after a 21st ballot. He succeeds Antonio Segni who resigned due to illness. Pro NATO and antiCommunist, Saragat benefited from Communist votes. the president remains largely ceremonial but can name a premier and dissolve Parliament in crises.

Rome Giuseppe Saragat Janniculum Antonio Segni Saragat

Iowa Democrats Split On Repeal Of Right To Work Law

A 1965 Iowa survey shows Democrats mostly oppose repealing the right to work law, with Senate opposition and House support. Gov Hughes hints at limited reforms by allowing contracts that join unions after employment. Contingent changes would require union dues payment by nonmembers if represented.

Des* Moines Iowa Democratic Party Tec Thes Associated Senate The House Democratic Harald Hughes Lawant Hershin

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