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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1961

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Erbe Calls for Tightened Liquor Commission Rules

Gov Erbe urged the State Liquor Control Commission to tighten procedures in a special meeting with three commissioners. He ordered no sample liquor or seals be issued to anyone and all unused seals returned. He directed turning over all sample liquor and prohibiting any bonus liquor or free cases as a deal.

Deg Moines Nor- Erbe State Liquor Convo Commission Hae Aha Commission

Drowning of Boy After Log-Boat Mishap Near Montpelier

A fishing trip near Montpelier ends in tragedy when Charles H Rhodes Jr, 9, falls from a boat in the Mississippi River and drowns. Father Charles H Rhodes, a polio sufferer, alerts rescuers who search with 10 to 18 boats. body recovered near Seven Sisters area. Rhodes family mourns at Muscatine home. funeral set for Monday.

of & Father Mississippi River Mascatine Charles Harry Rhodes Seven Sisters Montpelier Jig Lather Earl EB. Peters Muscatine County Hoy Shorty Dick Oppell Muscatine Buffalo Chayley Rhodes Chile Midway Beach Rhodes Avator

Monsanto to build anhydrous ammonia terminal near Muscatine

Monsanto Co will construct a 15 000 ton per year anhydrous ammonia storage terminal four miles south of Muscatine on the Mississippi River. The site spans about 10 acres with rail and barge access, part of Monsanto’s Midwest expansion to supply fertilizer chemicals.

Monsanto Co Muscatine Monsanto Chemical Co St. Louis Here Mississippi River Tomi Smith Monsanto Agricultural Chemicals Luling

Youth sought in Muscatine car theft case ends escape

Muscatine police hunted an 18 year old Washington youth named John Anderson Jr after learning he was wanted for automobile larceny. He was last seen leaving the city hall police station with four other teenagers. The group had stolen a 1949 car in Washington and later a 1956 model near Mercy hospital in Iowa City before being picked up in Muscatine. Investigators traced Anderson to Crawfordsville and Crawfordsville route before his capture. The car and Anderson were to be turned over to Washington or Johnson counties.

Muscatine Washington City Hall John Anderson, Jr Cedar Street Ms. Pas Lowa’ City Towa City Cartier Anderson Your Aoene Towa 'City Mercy Hospital Muscaline Johnson County

Urges Approval of Funds for Levee Projects

Washington and Noah Sehrock of Burlington Iowa, president of the Upper Mississippi River Flood Control Association, urged a Senate appropriations subcommittee to approve construction funds for two levee projects. He requested 300000 dollars for the Muscatine Island and Muscatine Louisa County levee and drainage district, and the same amount for the Iowa River Flint Crock Levee District.

Washington Noah “Sehrock Burlington Senate Muscatine Island Muscatine Louisa County Flint, Crock

Father of Nine Dynamites Self Destruction Shocks Amarillo

A Texas man in his sixties, John H. Alston, a carpenter and father of nine, strapped dynamite to his waist and blew himself up Thursday night before his trainer home as his wife and children were away. The tragedy occurred in Amarillo, Amarillo TexipiAnsun area.

Amarillo John H. Alston

Senate Passages Assured On 61-Billion Housing Bill

Kennedy clinched final Senate passage of the 61 billion housing bill after a marathon session. Gore forced a defeat of a key 40 year mortgage provision, then Sparkman crafted a substitute readding the provision with a down payment of 555 dollars on a 15000 dollar home. The measure now heads to the House for action Monday.

Washington Kennedy Senate House Albert Gore Tennessee Gore Varm Jal Sparkman Moor Eloakrooms Sparkman

Coads Decision Lets Iowa Dems Breathe Easier

Des Moines Iowa voters breathe easier as Rep Mervin Coad announces reelection and clears the field for Neal Smith in 1962 after the legislature merged districts, avoiding a year sty battle between two congressmen.

Coad Iowa Demos Des Moines Iowa Mervin Coad Boone Neal Smith Altoona Washington Wilnet Feek Smith Congress

Weaver Elected President of Iowa Bar Association

W G Weaver of Wapello named president of the Town State Bar Association at the annual meeting. Lloyd Kart of Webster City elected vice president. Directors named: C H Taylor Guthrie Tener, O B Hollerar Clinton, Philip H Cless Des Maines, J S Bauch Gladbrook, James P Kelley LeMars. New officers to be installed tonight.

W. G. Weaver Wapello The Town State Bar Association Lloyd Kart Webster City C. H. Taylor Guthrie Tener O. B. Hollerar Clinton Philip H. Cless Des Maines J. S. Bauch Gladbrook James P. Kelley LeMars

Stevenson Faces Opposition on South American Tour

Adlai E. Stevenson, envoy for President Kennedy, encountered strong opposition in Montevideo Uruguay as Cuban Castro supporters protest U S policy. He arrived from Buenos Aires to an almost desert airport and a crowdless route. El Popular announced a rally at National University.

Montevideo Uruguay Adlai JE Stevenson President Kennedy Fidel Castro U. S Buenos Aires Argentina City el Popular National University

Trujillo Era Official Report Claims Uprising Violence

Ciudad Trujillo reports that Rhadsines Trujillo, son of the slain dictator, allegedly ordered machine-gun fire on a crowd of political prisoners. Authorities termed the event fantastic as published in the report.

Ciudad Trujillo Dominican Republic Aday Rhadsines Trujillo

No Comment on Reds Plans to Defy Court Ruling

The Justice Department reserved comment on the American Communist Party's intent to defy the Supreme Court ruling requiring registration as a Soviet-controlled organization. Officials indicated readiness to pursue legal action if needed while Atty. Gen. Kennedy's aides review recent court actions upholding registration and the conviction of an active member connected to advocating violent overthrow.

Washington Justice Department Supreme Court Robert F. Kennedy

Talks for Laos Ceasefire Continue Amid Violations

Harriman and Gromyko push for Laos talks with Kennedy approval while the conference stalls over cease-fire breaches. May 3 saw a proclaimed ceasefire as clashes rise near Luang Prabang. Western allies demand stronger truce enforcement before resuming sessions.

Harriman Lom Washington Kennedy Soviet Union Laos Britain Cochairman Luang Prabang Truce Commission

Castro Promotes Balanced Diet Amid Catle Shortage

Cuban government promotes a well balanced diet featuring black beans white rice roast bananas lettuce and crackers amid a cattle shortage caused by indiscriminate slaughter. Canadian Press reporter Jack Best filed from Havana noting the campaign to curb meat intake with a catless menu.

Toronto Fidel Castro Cuba Jack Best Havana

President Kennedy Seeks Rest and Swim for Back

Palm Reach Florida reports President Kennedy, recuperating from a lumosacral strain since May 16, follows a doctor’s orders and prioritizes heated saltwater pool swimming. Dr Travel accompanies the president, noting rest and warm-water swimming as key to a rapid recovery after a ceremonial tree planting in Canada.

Palm Fla Kennedy Janet Washington Dr. Travel Wrightsman White House Travel Canada

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