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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1963

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U S Integration Actions Spur Alabama Resistance

Justice department suits seek integration of schools attended by federal employees children in four Southern states. Alabama Governor George Wallace vows strong resistance, calling federal action a threat to funds and traditions. Suits filed in Birmingham Mobile Jackson Shreveport challenge segregation affecting Redstone Brookley Keesler Barksdale AFB areas and involve military and civilian federal workers. Kennedy says federal interest aims to end unconstitutional segregation without dictating desegregation, funds at stake under a 1950s program.

Associated Press Justice Department Alabama George Wallace Wallace U. S Mississippi Louisiana Georgia Birmingham Ala Redstone Arsen Madison County Mobile Als Brookley Air Force Base Jackson Keesler Afb Harrison County Shreveport Barksdale Afb Bossier Parish Washington Robert F. Kennedy Kennady

Laborites Face Job of Picking New Chief

London Labor party mourns leader Hugh Gaitskell who died at 58 after a two week illness. His death during a political crisis leaves Labor to choose a successor as Britain debates the European Common Market and faces potential elections this year. Leading contenders include George Brown and Harold Wilson with others from the middle bloc.

London Labor Party Hugh Gaitskell Britain Gaitskell Suez Gaitskel Laborites Harald Macmullan Gailskell Macmillar George Brown Foveign Harold Wilson James Collagehan Patrick Cordon Walker

Moscow Beijing rift widens as Chinese delegate challenged Soviets

In East Berlin 2500 delegates heard Wu Shiao-Chuan defend that the Soviet Union is soft on capitalism while Soviet leader Kossygin was absent visiting a TV factory. Soviet press largely ignored Wu's speech, signaling growing strains within the communist bloc.

Berlin Communist Party Congress Wa Shio- Chuan Soviet Union Moscow Vass Ying International Communist Movement Kousachev East Berlin Berlin Wall

Ninety More Cuban Refugees Reach U S by Plane

Nineteen eighty refugees from Cuba arrived in Miami aboard a Pan American World Airways jet, with 38 U.S. citizens and 52 Cuban dependents among the group. Details on whether Toore or other prisoners will leave by air remained unclear as the second special Cuba flight of the week ended.

Miami

Six children die in Lavigny Home fire in Switzerland

Six children perished today when a Lavigny Home for Epileptics building burned down in Aubonne Switzerland. Two children escaped from the wooden structure as flames swept through the facility.

Aubonne Switzerland Lavigny

Kennedy to unveil $6 billion five year school aid plan

Washington reports the Kennedy administration drafts a five year school aid program totaling over six billion dollars. The plan, sketched in a recent message, would fund classroom construction and teachers' salaries and pave the way for substantial multi year expenditures. A welfare official notes the initial 144 million in the first year is part of a staged expansion.

Washington—ii Skennedy Congress Kennedy Welfare Department

Kennedy Party Nets Million For Democrats

Washington reports the Kennedy party raised about 1 million dollars at an inaugural anniversary event for President Kennedy. Chairman John M Bailey urged immediate, sustained effort until the 1964 election, citing 20 million unregistered adults, mostly Democrats, and stressing voter registration and turnout.

Washington Kennedy Cairman John M. Bailey Nea Party’ National Committee Joling Polis

Patrol Cites Speed In Purdue Star Bloom Death

The Ohio Highway Patrol blames excessive speed for a one car crash on Interstate 70 west of Vandalia that killed 21 year old Thomas E. Bloom Boilermaker halfback and drafted by the Cleveland Browns. Passengers Tom Fugate and Wallace Florence were treated. Fugate released after, Florence discharged. The car struck a concrete bridge abutment and was demolished.

Bloom Tom Fugate Halfvack Springfield Ohio Wallace Florence Exst Orange N. J Fugate Florence Tom Bloom Purdue University Wierton W.va Dayton AP Photofox

Atlantic Alliance Faces New Crisis as De Gaulle Talks Loom

French President Charles de Gaulle and German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer prepare for talks in Paris starting Monday as Paris seeks to redefine Western Europe. U.S. officials fear De Gaulle may isolate France from Atlantic cooperation, risking Britain's Common Market entry and Atlantic unity.

Washington Paris Charles de Gaulle Nonad Adenauer Europe United States U.S de Gaulle Kennedy France North Atlantic Treaty Organization U. S Adenauer de Gaule West Germany Dé Gaulle Britain Western Europe

U S Aligns With Britain and France on Market Entry

Brussels said Washington will push for Britain's Common Market entry or a multinational NATO nuclear arrangement. De Gaulle delayed final decision after two days of talks, with French partners agreeing to resume negotiations January 3. An implied U S pressure tactic and Ambassador Bohlen's Paris speech aimed to ease French resistance and keep Atlantic leadership.

Brussels Belgium United States Fas Charles de Gaulle Washington NATO de Gaulle Trading Alliance Britain U. S Charles E. Bohlen Paris France-Etats Unis. Association

Peril Seen Five Mill Tax on Moneys and Credits

Des Moines reports a bill to remove the five mill tax on moneys and credits draws criticism from state official Prentis nan of the State Tax Commission. He warned the governor it would cost counties over 7 million dollars in property tax relief if enacted. The measure would keep a one mill tax to fund Korean War bonus payments. Revenue from the five mill tax is allocated 20 percent to county general funds, 30 percent to city or town funds, and 30 percent to school district funds.

Des Moines X. 7 Prentis Nan State Tax Commission Prentis Mrail

Snow and Cold with Drifting Across Iowa

Snow accompanied by sub zero temperatures covered much of Iowa with near blizzard conditions. Lows ranged from one above at Burlington to 14 below at Sibley. Five to seven inches fell in central areas with up to four more inches expected in southern regions. Winds 14 to 20 mph caused drifting as the cold persisted tonight.

Iowa Burlington Sibley Cenwal

Winds and Snow Sweep Wide Areas Across Plains States

Severe winds and heavy snow hit the nation’s midsection with near blizzard conditions in Kansas and Texas. Plunging temperatures below zero spread across Nebraska, Montana, Colorado, and the Dakotas, closing rural schools and making highways hazardous.

Jet turns back as motor fails off California coast

United Air Lines DC-5 with 76 aboard suffered engine trouble 730 miles from Los Angeles en route to Honolulu. Captain L W Sherman shut down the vibrating engine and returned to Los Angeles, with all passengers safe after about 90 minutes in flight.

Los Angeles California United Air Lines Dcs Honolulu L. W. Sharman

Iowa lawmakers start brisk session digest governors notices

Iowa legislators in Des Moines begin the 1963 session with rapid committee appointments and a busy first week. Republican leaders praise early progress as 47 bills and 2 resolutions are filed while House rules are set overcoming a bid to end secret voting in steering and sifting panels.

Iowa Des Moines Senate Robert Rigler House John Mowry Marshalltown Mowry Svel Korman Erbe Harold Hughes David Stanley R-Mustatine

Snow event coats Iowa with heavy flakes and frigid temps

Snowfall began around 4 am and continued through the morning as the Weather Bureau warned of 5 to 7 inches of accumulation. Temperatures hovered near zero with lows dipping to 4 below. Sunday highs suggested 3 below to above 3, while road crews battled blowing snow and packed highways across the state.

Weather Bureau Iowa Mercury Moscatine Sioux City Burlington Rafe Towa

Group Seeks State Juvenile Court System in Iowa

Deg Monnes and supporters in the Iowa Legislature will push for a statewide juvenile court system with exclusive jurisdiction over under 18 offenders. They propose courts in all 21 districts with specialized judges, noting most district judges lack juvenile experience. Currently Pak County Des Moines has the sole separate juvenile delinquency judge. The plan was outlined by the Citizens' Advisory Committee on Juvenile Court Laws at a National Council meeting.

Deg Monnes Iowa Rep A. L. Monsing R-Lowden Pak County Des Moines Citizens’ Advisory Committee On Juvenile Court Laws Citizens Action Committee National Council of Crime and Delinquency

Bid For JFK To Make Stop In Spain Looms

Reliable sources say Spain and the Spanish government are weighing inviting President Kennedy to Europe in April. Embassy and American officials expect negotiations on renewing the defense pact with Spain, which expires next September, to be underway by then.

JFK Spain Magna Kennedy Europe

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