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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1963

Page

8

Morning Sun Wrestlers Top Wilton 26-14

Morning Sun defeated Wilton 26 to 14 in a dual meet with wins by Jim Griebal and Tom Snider. Mor ning Sun scored three draws led by Tom Starble gon and winning decisions from Jim Wolfe Randy Lee Dan Johnston and Martyn Swanson. Morning Sun hosts Winfield Mount Union next Monday as Wilton meets unbeaten Camanche on December 2.

Morning Sun Bob Darrah Wilton Jim Griebal Tom Snider Lone'gin Tom Starblegon Jim Wolfe Randy Lee Dan Johnston Martyn Swanson Lee Swanson Winfield Mount Union Dale Kriemeyer Wilton Grapplers

Steelers Sign Rookie Roy Curry From Jackson State

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced the signing of Roy Curry, a rookie back from Jackson State College in Mississippi, to a 1963 NFL contract.

Pittsburgh Pittseburgh Steelers National Football League Roy Curry Jackson Miss. State College

Fight Canceled After Cut Eye Sidelines Smith card

Worcester boxing card at Mechanics Hall canceled due to eye cut suffered by Johnny Collins of Jersey City. Collins was listed as one of the Scativre fighters on the scheduled bill, forcing the postponement of the event.

Worcester Mass Mechanics Hall Johnny Collins Jersey City N. J

Bowling Briefs Kansas City All-Star Finish Figures

Kansas City reports Joanne Chapman of Blencoe Iowa finished seventh in the women’s finals of the $190,000 All-Star bowling tournament. She swept five games against Marge Merrick of Columbus Ohio to reach that placing.

Kansas City Joanne Chapman Blencoe Iowa Marge Merrick Columbus Ohio

Brevity And Brief Negotiations In Louisville Trade

Business consultant C. C. Hicatt from Louisville pressed a New York firm for a deal. Repeated inquiries went unanswered and in frustration he sent a note to “Dear 5 Jene.” The next reply arrived as “Dear Sirs Soon.”

Louisville C. C. Hicatt New York Hicatt

Drag racing report prompts patrols on 34th Street

Police in St. Petersburg received a report of two drag racing cultp trucks on 34th Street. Officers could not locate the vehicles but will monitor the area each morning.

Thaps & Real Drag St. Petersburg Fla 34Th Street

West Liberty Office Set By Assessor

The Muscatine county assessor will operate an office in West Liberty city hall from February 1 to 15 to handle 1963 assessments and exemptions for residents. Hours are 8 30 a m to 5 p m including noon and Saturdays, with a special opening on Lincoln's Birthday February 12. The office will process home stead and military exemptions, personal property and money credits, dog taxes, and remodeling/new building reports for 1962. Livestock owners must report, and merchants received forms due February 15. Brell homestead exemptions require deeds or contracts to prove ownership.

Muscatine County West Liberty, City, Hall John Graham Lincoln West Liberty

Automobile time trial results at Plymouth event

City racing data shows Plymouth entries from CHEVROLET and FORD in multiple tests including quarter mile and kilometer runs. Times noted include 18.06 for CHEVROLET, 20.53 for FORD, and 2:98.67 for FORD in the Classic class, with various economy and highway passing measurements and speeds.

Plymouth Ford Chevrolet Riverside Cal

Poll Taken for Republicans Favored Liquor by the Drink

Des Moines reports a Central Surveys poll of 268 Republicans 274 Democrats and 58 independents shows 63 percent of respondents favor liquor by the drink with 20 percent opposed and seven percent undecided. The survey, financed by GOP committees, also notes wide urban support and rural resistance.

Harrison Weder Tows Republican State Central Committee Norman Erbe Sourke B. Hickenlooper Harold Hyugher Denyverat Joe Erbe George Nagle Towa City Towa Fidger- Laws Central Surveys Polinkers

Salinger to file report on New York printer strike

Pierre Salinger in New York told reporters he would formally brief President Kennedy on talks with striking printers and publishers of several city newspapers shut for 49 days. He met separately with both sides and emphasized he did not come as the President's emissary. Joint negotiations resumed but no progress was reported as talks recessed.

New York White House Pierre Salinger Kennedy Maror Salinger

Press Efforts To Get Shipping Service Started

New York i Mediation machinery sped to win more union and industry ratifications for selling the 33 day old Atlantic and Gulf Coasts dock strike. Hope grew that some shipping might resume before the weekend though major ports like New York would need days to return to normal. Union spokesmen reported quick approvals of the peace pact on the North Atlantic coast with more to come. In Mobile Alabama, longshoremen rejected the peace pact citing a local issue. The dock union wants a contract clause for pay when rain stops work.

New York Atlantic Gulf Coasts Nore Mal North Atlantic Mobile Ala

Firefighters in foam blast at Miami Beach drugstore

Miami Beach firefighters rushed into a drugstore blaze to find a wall of shaving foam and hair spray as numerous aerosol bombs exploded, showering the scene with thick foam while they fought the flames.

Miami Beach Fla Grats Wenrangen Neuermeduern Srs Tareaer Necaeethsnet

Liquor by the Drink Faces Mixed Public Opinion

A surveyed sample of 600 polled people shows 60 percent of men and 2 percent of women favored liquor by the drink. Among occupations, 70 percent of business and white collar workers support it, while 71 percent of laborers oppose. Farmers split, with 48 percent supporting and 45 percent oppose. Overall, the only clear opposition comes from the retired group, while the youth show the highest support at 74 percent in the Ave segment.

Adtrunk Uate Yninn Ape

Collision damages two cars at Iowa avenue and Seventh street

Police reported a two car collision at 3:54 p.m. Wednesday on Iowa avenue and Seventh street. No injuries. Louis C. Gaeta, 18, route 2, Lens, northbound on Iowa, and Rev. J. Arthur Eveland, 347 East h street, westbound on Seventh, collided as Eveland turned south into Town avenue. Left front of Gaeta car and left rear door and fender of Eveland car damaged. each over $100.

Iowa Avenue Seventh Street Louis C. Gaeta Lens Towa Avenue J. Arthur Eveland East H Street Seventh Eveland Town Avenue Gaela

Fat Overweight Ad Promises Quick Weight Loss

An advertisement touts ODRINEX a non prescription weight loss pill claiming seven day fat reduction without strict dieting. It warns against exercise laxatives or chewing gum, promises appetite suppression and meal enjoyment, and offers a money back guarantee with return of unopened packages.

Ovrinen Odrinen Odi Nix ix

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