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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1961
Page
1
The Soviet Union announced the sudden death of Deputy Premier Mikhail Khrunichev, chief of the space program. Tass did not provide a cause, noting his long career from army service to directing Soviet war plants and serving as aviation minister after 1957.
United Nations reports a weeklong rampage by Congolese soldiers in Kivu Province with mass arson and the massacre of Bashi tribesmen. Refugees flee to the mountains as Malayan troops leave Nyagezi area, where 93 bodies are found and more than 100 believed killed. no whites reported among victims.
Clarence Z. Riegel 60 a sanitation department employee since 1948 was fatally injured at 3 25 a m today when he fell beneath the rear wheels of a sanitation truck in the 900 block of Hoffman street Riegel died about 6 16 a m at Muscatine General hospital where he was taken in city emergency ambulances His death was the second traffic fatality this year in Muscatine County six persons have died in Muscatine County traffic accidents so far this year The truck was backing to Oak street when Riegel fell from the back platform Weikert 48 of 113 Foster street backed the vehicle to Oak street Riegel died of crushing injuries Survivors include wife son Raymond in Japan two brothers Fred and another brother and two sisters all of Muscatine and one grandchild Funeral services will be held at 130 p m Monday at the George M Wittich funeral home with Rev B J Hageman in charge Interment will be Greenwood cemetery
Rep. William E. Miller of New York was elected chairman of the Republican National Committee. The 47 year old lawyer, a moderate Republican, succeeds Thruston B. Morton and becomes the party’s second Catholic chairman since its founding. Miller helped Q expand GOP gains in Congress and will lead efforts against Kennedy’s program. He supported Nixon for the GOP nomination in 1960 but remains neutral in 1964.
Harold Kistner Jr. of Sheldon pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting a $2 million embezzlement at the Sheldon National Bank, now defunct. He also pleaded guilty to fraudulent sale of stock of Northern Biochemical Corp., of which he was a former president.
Seven defendants from West Liberty and Cedar Rapids appeared in Mayor Ralph Tivans court on Thursday night over an attack on Evereth Wray and Marvin Swoenka at the West Liberty fairgrounds Tuesday night. Wray sustained a jaw fracture brain concussion and facial injuries. Swoenka was with him but not seriously hurt. Thur ness fined 100 and costs for assault and battery. others fined 10 and costs for being accessories. Hepker fined 25 and costs for accessory assault and battery. ages ranged from 2 to 23 years old.
Ten major railroads notified the Interstate Commerce Commission of a July 1 fare increase proposal. Agencies named include Santa Fe, Burlington, Rock Island, Chicago Great Western, Milwaukee Road, Missouri Pacific, St. Louis San Francisco, St. Louis Southwestern, and Wabash. The plan covers phasic passenger coach rates across these systems.
President Kennedy and President De Gaulle issued a communique affirming Western rights in West Berlin and stating no use of force to modify those rights. Kennedy, en route to Vienna for talks with Khrushchev, stressed avoiding miscalculation that could lead to war and expressed confidence in allied unity and understanding of each side’s aims.
President Kennedy delivers a muted self intro at a Paris press club luncheon. He jokes about not introducing the man who accompanied Jacqueline Kennedy, saying it would be redundant, and observes that Khrushchev and De Gaulle share a view on Western powers steering events.
Cedar Rapids charges Waterloo's disposal plant dumps domestic sewage into the Cedar River, worsening taste and odor of water. Waterloo officials deny pollution, while a state health representative reportedly found Waterloo's plant operating at 400 percent efficiency earlier this week.
Foulks, 19, received a 30 year prison term for second degree murder from District Judge Frank D. Gillon. He had pleaded guilty to stabbing 77 year old Edith Welsh, a resident of a rooming house run by his mother, last October 24. No motive was given.
Generalissimo Rafael Leonidas Trujillo's son Rafael Jr. was named commander in chief of the Dominican Republic's 25,000 man armed forces by President Joaquin Balaguer as the dictatorship’s rule continues. Reports said the elder Trujillo, 69, was killed while driving to his country estate, prompting an official pledge to pursue policies aiding western democracies and anti Communist goals.
A federal judge ordered four Freedom Rider groups to halt tests of racial barriers in Alabama while further court action proceeds. Judge Frank M. Johnson Jr. also issued a sweeping no-violence order in Montgomery against police, the Ku Klux Klan and four individuals, and warned he could jail both Black and white leaders if racial rioting recurs. The temporary injunction requires Montgomery police to protect Freedom Riders in the future.
President Kennedy proclaimed Wednesday June 14 as Flag Day and directed that the nation’s colors be displayed on all government buildings.
Premier Khrushchev arrived in Austria and went to Vienna for weekend conferences with President Kennedy. He said the aim is personal contact and exchange of views on U S Soviet relations. He added that goodwill can achieve progress quickly and noted desire for reduced tensions and world peace. Talks followed with Czechoslovak Communist leader Antonin Novotny, with Czech reports claiming complete agreement.
Washington reports President Kennedy will use a plastic domed car with an elevator back seat. The design aims to give dignitaries a better view as Kennedy travels, reducing the need for spectators to crane their necks.
Washington The House Appropriations Committee today approved a major spending package totaling 14.41 billion dollars for the Agriculture Department and independent federal agencies. The plan, two bills set for action next week, falls 342.14 million short of Kennedy’s request but exceeds current year funding by 1.85 billion. Major allocations include 3.98 billion for agriculture and 8.43 billion for independent agencies, with the Veterans Administration receiving 4.88 billion. Wurzburg Germany An Army private first class has been identified as the victim in a fatal automobile crash this week. Private David St Baxter 19 of Hedrick died when his car struck two trucks and hit a third, with his vehicle catching fire.
Pratt Kansas area reels as Dr Zane Gard, just earning his degree at Kansas City College of Osteopathy, survives a fateful highway crash that claimed his wife Becky 4 and two children, plus his father in law Herbert Weseman. Three other children injured. three truck drivers treated for shock. Gard had begun an internship in Phoenix after a long nine year struggle through school. Long trip details include gusty winds and a trailer causing a collision on US 34 near Pratt.
The emergency feed-grain program will add over a million to the economy of Muscatine and Louisa counties. By June 1, farm owners have cashed sight drafts totaling more than $430,000 and will receive the balance as land taken out of corn and sorghum production is verified. Final payments expected in summer as more certify their fields. The Louisa program covers 599 farms with 47,866 acres of corn, 15,973 diverted to grassland, advancing $267,278.83 and redeeming $220,000 so far.
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