Negroes Test Civil Rights Act Amid Resistance
The Associated Press reports scattered resistance as Negroes test the Civil Rights Act while leaders plan intensified Alabama campaigns. Martin Luther King Jr. says staff will assess Birmingham Tuscaloosa and Selma with the SCLC focusing on Alabama this summer. Ralph Abernathy urges nonviolence at Selma meetings as 85 activists are jailed across from the courthouse during a new voter registration drive. Judge Allgood calls for peaceful, orderly testing in Tuscaloosa and Birmingham with police restrained unless disturbances occur.
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Selma
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Clarente Allgood
Tustaloosa
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Minority Report Favors Cypress Street for Bridge
A minority report backs Cypress Street as the bridge site, arguing it would ease downtown traffic and avoid congestion, while Cedar Street supporters warn of higher costs and limited capacity. The debate centers on traffic patterns, right of way costs, and potential shifts in truck routes and parking.
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Second Street
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Velzer
John Butter
Cedar
Boy Who Took Car Arrested In Minnesota
An 11 year old boy who stole a car belonging to Monte Danielson of Conesville was charged in Minnesota. He was held on $1000 bond and received two consecutive days in jail for driving a car with faulty equipment and a stop sign violation. The incident occurred June 16 and Sheriff Dick Oppelt pursued the case in collaboration with local authorities.
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Minnesota
Monte Danielson
Dick Oppelt
Court of Justice, of the Peace
Harvey G. Allbea, Jr
Chamber lists not endorse Java Blind Sales say officials
Readers are cautioned that the Chamber of Commerce does not approve or endorse the Java Blind Sales. A journal story claimed approval. officials note the chamber only lists reputable agencies and does not act as an approving body.
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Chamber of Commerce
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Senate probes high cost of dying and funeral abuses
Senate Antitrust subcommittee hearings examine the funeral trade in Evanston and nationwide. Wilbur M. Krieger of National Selected Morticians testifies rules proposed to FTC to curb abuses, including hidden charges, secret kickbacks, and misleading price claims. He argues some criticisms are justified but many arise from isolated cases and harms to the elderly.
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A. Senate
Wilbur M. Krieger
National Selected Morticians
Evanston
Senate
Federal Trade Commission
Qadle Association
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Senate Antitrust and Monopoly Subcommittee
Philip “A. Hart
D-Mich
Gebhart Jury Trial Continues With Firearms Expert Testimony
Armia Gebhart trial resumes as defense calls Albin M Freeland a Rock Island firearms supplier and former small arms consultant. Freeland testifies on 32 20 caliber revolver velocity, noting bullet weight affects speed and that a deputy sheriff provided the murder weapon for examination. A demonstration bullet was fired to obtain an exhibit, with test bullets prepared by firing into rag-filled barrels.
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Mroscow
Albin M
Freeland
Rock Island,Til
E. W. Mead
Rock Isand
Muscatine
Sherriff
Gebhart
State Police revoke licenses of three Muscatine county men
The state department of public safety announced that three Muscatine county residents had their driver’s licenses revoked on June 24 for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Otto William Umlandt, 62, of 214 Park Avenue, received a four month revocation. George McCalla, 39, of 408 Sixth Street, West Liberty, and Russell Alvin Elge, 53, of 1010 Spring Street, each received a 60 day suspension. Clover Leaf Pals 4-H Club met at Ann’s home Monday evening July crurangs oe The club achievement show is set for July 20. Each girl will enter two of her own projects plus one club entry, with six members present for the skit and demonstration teams.
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Otto William Umlandt
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George McCalla
Sixth Street
West Liberty
Russell ‘Alvin’ Elge
Spring Street
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National League Nips American League in All Star Game
Johnny Callison drilled a two out three run homer in the bottom of the ninth as the National League edged the American League 7 to 4 at Shea Stadium. Willie Mays sparked the rally with a walk and steal, Cepeda delivered the tying hit, and Callison’s blast sealed NL victory. Slim details note Drysdale, Wyatt and Pascual pitchers and key early scoring by Fregosi, Killebrew, Williams, Boyer, and Colavito.
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Johnny Callison
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Dick ‘Radatz
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Angels
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Camilo Pascual
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Chris Short
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Phillies
Elston Howard
Yanks
Rocky Colavito
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Schmidhauser Attacks Schwengel as Vacillator in IowaRace
Iowa City attorney John R Schmidhauser, Democratic challenger to Congressman Fred Schwengel in the First District, labels Schwengel a vacillator citing shifting support on Goldwater and tax issues. He accuses Schwengel of flip flops on pay raises and votes against major regional priorities.
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First
Iowa
John R. Schmidhauser
Iowa City
Muscatine County
Schmidhauser
Schwengel
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
Scranton
Pennsylvania
Kennedy
Bridge Traffic Down at Muscatine in June 1964
Muscatine bridge traffic and revenue fell in June 1964 compared with June 1963. A total of 53,477 vehicles passed, 3,778 fewer than the previous year, with revenue dropping from 20,657.10 to 19,222.60. Disbursements for June totaled 17,260.85, including 11,976 for debt retirement and about 6,000 for operating expenses. The next commission meeting is scheduled for August 10.
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Muscatine Bridge
Jail Term Set for Eldon Thomas on False Check Charge
Eldon Thomas, charged by Elmer Tobias, pleaded guilty before Justice Harvey G Allbee to issuing a false check for 10.57 dollars. He received three days in county jail, time served, and was freed. Lincoln died. Thomas was credited with time served since his arrest.
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Lincoln
Justice of the Peace
Harvey G.allbee
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Elmer Tobias
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