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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1963

Page

2

Fair Skies and Showers Mark Muscatine Weather Day

Showery conditions edged along the Mississippi Wednesday and were expected to move into northern and west central towns tonight, with most areas seeing light to moderate rainfall through Friday. Southeast towns could reach upper 80s Friday with tonight’s lows 63 to 68. A high of 83 was recorded Wednesday, then cooler by nightfall. District Judges Nathan Grant, Lowell D Phelps, and Kenneth Gutheil attended the Muscatine County Bar picnic at Henley College, hosted by New Era Church members. about 25 people enjoyed a chicken dinner after an afternoon of fellowship.

Muscatine Missouri Mer’cury Nathan Grant Ane Lowell D. ‘Phelps Davenport Kenneth Gutheil Maquokera Arthur Janssen Maquoketa Muscatine County

Damage Suit Defendant Files Counter-Claim

In Muscatine district court Roger Lewis seeks $190 for damage to his 1953 model car after a collision with a 1961 Ford driven by Vivian Foster on May 30 near Spring and East Fifth streets. The Fosters sought $950 for car damage and loss of use plus $5,000 for Vivian Foster’s injuries. A jury trial was requested.

Muscating Roger’ Lewis Keith MM. Foster Vivian Foster East Fifth Streets Fosters

France to Pay Over $200 Million on Foreign Debt

Paris reports the French government will pay more than 200 million dollars on its foreign debts ahead of the due date. Most funds are expected to go to the United States. Minister Alain Peyreutte announced the decision after a weekly cabinet meeting with no further details provided.

Paris United States Alain Peyreutte

Union Starch Names Hunter Vice President of Manufacturing

Hunter, son of Mrs Velma K Hunter of Muscatine and the late W Hunter, is named vice president of manufacturing for Union Starch & Refining Co. He previously directed manufacturing at the Granite City plant and heads executive offices in Columbus Indiana with a Edinburg packaging plant and foreign interests in Mexico City and the Philippines. A graduate of Iowa State University, he joined Union Starch in 1950 after roles at DuPont and Michigan Chemical. He and his wife live at 42 Sunset Drive, Edwardsville, with their three children.

Granne City Jy Hunter State University of Towa Hunter Union Starch & Refining Company Granite City DuPont Company Michigan’ Chemical Corporation His Wife Sunset Drive Edwardsville, I

Dispensers Urged to Follow Liquor Rules at Muscatine Meeting

County officials Gerry Woodward and Robert H. Wixson led a Muscatine meeting advising liquor dispensers to abide state liquor commission rules. The discussion covered hours, penalties, and enforcement, with talk of daylight saving time affecting opening and closing times and possible legal clarifications.

County Allormney Gerry Woodward Robert H. Wikson Tne Iquar Feunil Inual Birne Wilsor

Native Honored in Recognition from Major General Donnelly

The Defense Atomic Support Agency awarded a recognition to a Muscaie native for 21 years of service in field command and development. Begun in 1942 with flight training, the recipient has contributed to technical, logistical and training support to Army, Navy and Air Force atomic weapons programs from Sandia Rose.

H. C. Donnelly USAF Division of Research & ‘Development Dasa Defense Atomic Support Agency Washington, D.C At. Sandia Rose Army Navy Air Force Co. Hazlet

Vandals Strike Wilton and West Liberty Homes

Sheriff Dick Oppelt reported weekend vandalism in Wilton and West Liberty. In Wilton, tar smeared on siding and windows of a home on vacation. In West Liberty, a 10 day occupancy break in a house included broken windows destroyed electric fixtures and a damaged bathroom among scattered damages.

Dick Oppelt Wilton West Liberty

Employment in Iowa Factories Higher in 1963

Iowa manufacturers employed an average of 177.9 workers during the first five months of the year, up from 371,200 in the same period in 1962, according to the Iowa Manufacturers Association. The association said this year’s average represented 25.9 percent of the state's nonagricultural workers.

Des Moines Iowa Maiufacturers Association

Trains Collide Block Burlington Line Near Alexandria

Two Burlington freight trains collided at a junction near Alexandria Missouri blocking the main line for about three hours Wednesday night. No engines derailed and no injuries were reported among the crew or passengers.

Alexandria Burlington Railroad Kenkuk Town

Germany seeks fleet of hunter-doller submarines report

Allied diplomats quote West Germany aiming for a fleet of hunter type submarines up to about 4,000 tons. Bonn defense chiefs plan first postwar ocean-going subs of up to 4,700 tons. Kiel constriction facilities are reportedly being prepared for build.

London Diplo Mats West Germany Hunterdoller Bonn Kiel

Soviet and Chinese Delegations Fail To Resume Talks

Moscow reports say Soviet and Chinese negotiators did not appear at the hilltop villa for talks today after arriving before 10 a m in past sessions. Western observers guess the discussions may be recessed again amid ongoing ideological differences.

Moscow

Work Upon Tax Bill Resuming in Congress

The House Ways and Means Committee will begin work on President Kennedy's tax cut Monday, aiming to dampen speculation it will be sidetracked by civil rights legislation. The key issues include tax rate reductions and the question of dividend taxation.

Washington House Ways and ‘Means Kennedy

City Bids Sought for Parking Lot as Paving Nears Finish

City council to meet at 5 pm to receive bids on West Second Street parking and East Second Street segment by Walnut Street. Projects cost about 40000 dollars as 1963 permanent paving nears completion with Poruland cement pouring on Briarwood and West Eighth street done. Woodbury Contracting to fix driveways and backfill with small crew. Mississippi Drive six blocks to add four traffic lanes and two turning gates. Relocation of signals and property lines, storm drainage at Chestnut and Sycamore Streets, and weather affect progress. Aug 3 target for Park Avenue works. cement work near completion on Second and Park. street paving advances toward Yourtane artery. North half of Stad Creek Bridge pending. Mad Creek channels exposed after rains. rock blasting underway. riprap to cover channel sides. Final sewer connections nearly done. Public hearing on lateral sanitary sewer assessments set for Aug 1.

West Second Street East Second Street Walnut Street West Eighth Street Woodbury Contracting Company William McElwee Mississippi Drive Gstreet Ighway Commission Chestnut Sycamore Second Park Avenue Provement Park Avenue Sevond Yourtane Stad Creek Mad Creek H. J. Heinz McElwee

Eclipse Dangers Warn Viewers In Iowa For July Eclipse

Iowa Society for the Prevention of Blindness warns there is no safe way to view the July sun eclipse. Infrared rays can burn the retina even through sunglasses or smoked glass. Recommend using a simple pinhole projector to observe safely away from direct sun.

Des Moines Iowa Iowa Society For the Prevention of Ars Fthur H. Thawning, MD the Jews Society Iowa Society Jows Society

Itch Relief Promised in Fifteen Minutes at Grimm Drug Co

An advertisement claims a remedy to relieve itching in fifteen minutes using drying anti septic action to treat eczema foot itch and other surface rashes. It promotes Grimm Drug Co as the place to buy the product.

Grimm Drug Co

Cleveland Racketeer Surrenders in Slay Case

Cleveland racketeer Shon Borins, 58, surrendered to authorities amid questions in the gangland style killing of investment promoter Mervin Gold, 33. Sheriff’s officials say Birns met with investigators in Garfield Heights on Cleveland’s East Side and was taken for questioning, with Gold’s body found in a car trunk after a staged crime scene.

Cleveland Alex Shondor) Birns Mervin’ Li Gold John Rocevar Ol ‘Ficer Cuyahoga County Burns Ko*eavar Birns PBL Gubwhan Solon

Athlete's Foot Treatment Ad Offers Quick Relief

An advertisement for a product available at Henderson Drug Co promises rapid relief from athlete's foot. The copy claims itching and burning ease within minutes and skin recovery in 3 to 5 days, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied, and urges purchase at local drug stores.

Henderson Drug Co

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