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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1963

Page

2

Naval Commander Douglass Posted to Australia for Legal Office

Muscatine native Commander Dee W. Douglass US Navy has been assigned to Australia to establish a legal office in Canberra. The liaison will handle criminal jurisdiction issues involving US armed forces, civilians, and tort claims, and support the status of forces agreement with Australia. Douglass, commended by Defense officials, will oversee agreements on imports, duties, and military exchanges.

Velma Douglass East Eighth Muscatine Sec Dee ‘W. Douglass US. Navy Navy Australia Canberra United States Cade Douglass Department Defense Department ‘of State Status Af Government of Iece Naval Northwest Cape Innational Oe Uo Cdr Muscatine High “School Muscating Community College State University of Iowa State of Iowa Court of Military’ Appeals Bar Supreme Court

Boundary Rift Settlement Nears Quietly in El Paso Case

Washington moves toward settling a long running boundary dispute over 1 million years of land along the Rio Grande near El Paso. Negotiators reportedly resolved compensation for property and costs of resettling U S citizens as the border area reshapes after the river’s course change dating back to 486d.

Washington —i United States el Page TLS U.S Rio Grande el, Paso

Burial Insurance Sold by Mail Advertisement

This ad promotes a mail order burial insurance policy from Old Line Legal Reserve Life Insurance. It targets ages 40 to 90 with no medical exam and promises $1,000 life coverage to ease funeral costs. The offer invites readers to send name, address, and birth year to the Fort Worth Texas office for free information.

Legal Reserve Life Insurance Central Security Lie Insurance Co West Rosedale Fort Worth Texas

Licenses Sought Under New Liquor By The Drink Law

Fourteen taverns clubs and the Sunset Inn pursue beer licenses under the new liquor by the drink law. City council meets at 780 tonight to consider requests needing state approval, with bond and liquor shop insurance checks possible. Also, Sunset Inn’s application approved by the County Board, first under the new law, as rural tavern licensing rules shift from lot division to new standards.

Jocal Taveern Councit State Liquors Commission Park Lane Gulf Club Farmers Riverview Inn Muscatine Tap Winky’ ‘Tavern Freese -Int Manjorie's Corner Laver Biks Lodge Geneva Country Club Friendly County Board of Supervisors State Commission Sunset Inn Sunset

Linden Gunman Admits Killings After 8 Hour Rampage

Coleman, a 36 year old Negro truck driver, sits in jail as authorities prepare a mound of charges for the Linden spree. He admits killing his wife Millie, 37, and his sister in law, wounding three others, abducting and raping Mary Kaminsis, 18. He faces charges including the slaying of a slater inlaw Ruby Coleman, 45, rape, pistol whipping, and three Lothar shootings. The crime spree began Friday afternoon when Coleman was enraged after his wife planned to leave him.

Linden Ve Pichard Toldy Coleman Coleman Mary Kaminsis Joseph C. Monico Millie Monico

Cash Taken From South Side Tavern

The South Side tavern at 607 Grandview Avenue was entered after 5 p.m. Sunday with the front door forced. About $45 was taken along with six or seven cartons of cigarettes. A blue suitcases full of clothes was reported stolen Sunday morning.

South Side Grandview Avenue Chris Nolan Waukegan Cedar Street James ‘A. Johnson Roby Johnson Chester McKillip Lowe

Mississippi River barge traffic slows on low water at Lock 16

Barge movement on the Mississippi River dwindled due to low water, with about 70 barges reported idle near Lock 16 and in the Keithsburg area. Water levels remain below normal after minimal rainfall, while Davenport saw a 4 inch to 5 inch rise in the past day as crews monitor river conditions and traffic.

Mississippi Keithsburg Muscatirne Davenport

Rotary Club Convention Reports Given

Rotary International Convention held in St Louis in June drew 11 000 attendees from 50 nations. Marlin Schaaland and Volger along with their wives spoke of the event and Rotary House of Friendship duties. Directors approved the club budget for the new year starting July 1.

Rotary International St. Louis Rotary Club Incheon Marlin Schaaland St.Louis Ehub Sehauland Rotary House of Friendship Schauland Volgar Waa Ape

Iowa Corn Loan Borrowers List 1961 Field Report

A Muscatine man among 30 Iowa producers receiving more than 25000 in price support loans for the 1961 crop. Howard Smith pledged 22620 bushels to receive 26918 dollars. The top loan was 189699 dollars to W P Adams I of Odellot for 7878 bushels. 1962 crop figures will be released next year.

Muscatine Iowa Crop Corp Agriculture Department Howard Smith Commodity Credit Corp W. P. Adams I Odetolt

Rural-Urban Cooperation Cited by State Rep Stanley

State Representative David Stanley of Muscatine County urged rural urban cooperation at the Muscatine County Angus Association gathering at the James Van Nice farm. He noted the 1963 legislature authorized the Iowa Development Commission to spend 100000 dollars to promote industrial use of farm products and create jobs for Iowans.

David Stanley Muscatine County Muscatine Stanley Towa Development Commission Towa

Railroad Passenger Travel in 962 United States

A historical note states that railroad passenger travel in the year 962 equaled a 107 mile trip for every person in the United States, indicating the scale of rail use in that era.

United States

Admitted and security details in daily report notes

The list records admissions at University hospital Town City including Frank Mallie and Susan Elchélberger among many others from Columbus Wapello and Muscatine areas. It notes eye surgery for Ruth Mucha, births at local addresses, and multiple court actions including temporary support, injunctions, and fines.

Frank Mallie Arthur Hill Evans Willliam Lark Columbus Susan Elchélberger Martha Witeke Ray. Yocum Conesville Mary Snyder Paul Freund Fort Wort Donald Linda John Johnny Schaaf Mulberry Ard Veer Cassabaum Brenda Sue Wels Grand Ave Lucille Martin Gus’ Allchin Marvin Binsnert Arthur Elliott Pauline Strong Ohio University Hospital Town City Ruth Mucha Woodlawn Sam. Snyder Lioyd Smith Roy Hintermeister E. Fifthy Tra Crow W. Fulham John iHerwig Edna Cantor Crestline Merritt Conklin Tackson Herman. Suhl Jakd Washington John Wince Pond Eunice Murphy New Boston Orville Reeves Cline Favl Stelaner David DeVore Wapello Steven Sult Lucas Randy Reuurer Reynolds Don Stapp Innetson Alvin Allmandinger Taylor Ridge Welden Howerton First ‘Ave Brian Lessenger Julietson Mary Frierden James Shoemaver Richard Eichelberger Som Elster Drahaus Nebraska Ray Yocum Nenneth Ross Sycamore

Muscatine High Receives North Central Certificate

Muscatine High School earned a certificate honoring 90 years of continuous membership in the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The association accredits schools and Muscatine is among the few in the state with 50 year membership. Dr. J. E. Me Adams of the University of Town signed the certificate as a former chairman.

Muscatine High’ School North Central Associations of Colleges and Secondary Schools North Central Association Muscatine JE. Me‘Adams University of Town North Central ‘Association

Fireworks Climax Holiday Winners of Contests at Weeds Park

Fireworks capped a weekend at Weeds Park with Jaycees led events ending postponed July Fourth activities. Children from ages six to eleven competed in sack races footages rope jumping and football throw with multiple winners and ties listed including Diane Kemper Debbie Garvin Jim Lykam and Lloyd Havelmann. A teenage dance followed the rain interrupted festivities with Duane Hopkins and Mary Brunner winning the dance contest.

Weeds Park Roger Lande Werd Park Diane Rick Hanson Tom Thomas Randy Fisher Jim Lykaci Doug Randleman Tom Maxfield Debbie Garvin Cynthia ‘Stover Debby, Fisher Darla Garvin Sandy French Roxanna Harifox Carl Stover Dennis Eaton Charles Graham Jackie Lee Bill Randleman James Wleindorp Jim Lykam Roxanna Harifox Mike Yo. Com Lloyd Havelmann Leslie Wilmack

County Attorney to Explain New Iowa Liquor Law

County Attorney Garry Woodward will explain the Iowa liquor control law at an 8:20 p.m. meeting Wednesday in the Muscatine city hall council chambers. The session targets groups seeking on premise liquor permits under the July 4 effective act and invites city and town councils and the board of supervisors to attend.

Iowa Garry Woodward Woodward Muscatine City Hall Muscatine County Board’ of Supervisors

College Office Opens Tuesday at Muscatine JC

Muscatine Community College on Grandview will open for registrations Tuesday from 7 to 9 30 p.m. under Dean James P. Lopez. The office will also be open in mornings through Friday, and will close from July 13 to July 29. Summer registrants will attend classes in the new junior college building on Colorado Street which is nearing completion.

Muscatine Community College Grandview James PF. Lopez Colorado Street

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