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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1962

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Gilbert M Fair Is Under Probe In Brazil

New York and federal authorities probe Edward M Gilbert for alleged unauthorized withdrawals of 1 953 000 from Brice Co Federal officials served Gilbert personally Thursday. He resigned as president of Bruce a sewing company before fleeing to Rio de Janeiro. Officials say they are examining all facets of his sprawling finances. No charges yet. Gilbert, 38, remains in Brazil as investigators seek records and extradition avenues.

New York Bally and Exchange Commission District Attorney's Office Bdward Gilbert Bruce Rio de Janeiro Dist Alty. Frank Hogan Jerome Kidder Buraag

Stock Mart Slips Again In Steady Decline

New York stocks extended losses as early gains evaporated under selling pressure. The market hit a multimonth low, repeating a pattern of modest morning rallies followed by further declines, with no clear news driving the drop.

New York

Waterloo Man Is Critical After Fatal Head Wound

Thomas Allen Hayes, 24, was shot in the head in Waterloo following a scuffle shortly after midnight and is listed in critical condition at a local hospital. Henry E. Wood, 29, of Cedar Pills, is being questioned as the investigation continues. Police say Wood drew a pistol and fired during the altercation.

Kennedy orders action to halt Republic Aviation strike

President Kennedy directed the Justice Department to seek a court order stopping the strike of machinists and other workers at Republic Aviation, supplier of the F105 jet fighters. The walkout began April 2 over contract terms including job security and severance pay, risking 7600 layoffs as government orders declined. A fact finding board saw a deadlock, and a cooling off period was sought.

Washington Kennedy Justice Department Republic Aviation Republic

Anamosa Prisoners Escape Work Camp

Four Anamosa Reformatory prisoners fled the work camp near the Yellow River Forest area early today. Warden Bay Purcell and the men used a 1861 Ford pickup from the State Conservation Commission to reach a brother in Charles City after one escapee, Eugene Osier, 41, of Greene, was returned by his brother. Osier faced an 11 year term for forgery. At large are Eldon Manser, 41, Algona, serving for breaking and entering. Raymond Decker, 42, Des Moines, for robbery. and Merlin Foote, 23, Newton, for embezzlement.

Anamosa Anamosa Reformatory Mrd Cam Yellow “River Forest Town Bay Purcells State Conservation Commission Eugene Osier Greene Charles City Osier Dickinson County Purcell Eldon Manser Algona Humboldt County Raymond Decker Des Moines Polk County Merlin Foote Newton Jaspar County

Debt Ceiling Victory May Be Short Lived

Washington sources say the House passed a debt ceiling bill for 308 billion dollars by 21 to 192 and sent it to the Senate. The measure faces a Senate battle as President Kennedy’s position remains at stake after a GOP led push for 105 billion in limits.

Washington House Nennedy Serate Senate

Hoover to Attend West Branch Library Dedication August 10

Former President Herbert Hoover and his two sons will attend the dedication of a new Hoover library and museum at the Hoover Birthplace Foundation Park in West Branch on August 10, Hoover Foundation president W B Anderson said. Admiral Lewis L Strauss will preside. About 56 trustees and 100 guests will join Hoover family members for the event, with arrives in Cedar Rapids and a luncheon to follow.

Hoover W. Branch West Branch Herbert Hoover Hoovers Birthplace Foundation Foundation Hoovers Proplam Lewis L. Strauss Secrery Atomic Energy Commission Fiver Howard Hull Cedar Rapids

Heir to Duke Fortune Inman Bequeathed Vast Estate

A 10 year old boy, Brunson, is named heir to a major fortune from Nanaline Duke. The will awards him over 20 million of the 340 million estate. The will was admitted to probate in a New York Surrogate Court. The boy is grandson of Mrs Duke and Dr William Inman of Atlanta.

Brunson 3. C South Carolina Young Inman

Boston Firm To Study Iowa Development

A Boston consulting firm was hired by Gov. Norman Erbe to review Iowa’s industrial development potential. Richard Preston of Economic Development Associates, Inc. will conduct the privately funded study for Town advisory committee. The aim is to identify ways to enhance industrial and economic development and halt adverse trends.

Boston Iowa Des Moines Norman Erbe Bostion Consulting Frm Citizens Committee For Industrial Growth of Millen Kapp Dubuque Richard Preston Economic Development Associates Ing Kapp

Senate Hearing Details Abuse and Child Custody Fight

Anita Lopushok testified at a Senate subcommittee hearing about threats and coercion by night club operators and a waitress to sign away custody of her baby. She described intimidation, forced sexualized labor, and a pattern of coercion linked to alleged crime syndicate activity within the AFL-CIO AGVA.

Washington Anita Lopushok Jenna Fatima Senate Kinger Chicago Joe, Smill Lopushok Onion Afl-Cio American Guild of Variety Artists AGVA Willy

Air Engineers Debate Strike Amid Kennedy Appeal

Flight engineers debated today whether to bow to President Kennedy s appeal to cancel a strike threat against Pan American Eastern and Trans World Airlines and submit their jet crew job claims to arbitration. The International Association set up a 2 pm news conference for a decision amid uncertain walkouts. Kennedy criticized the engineers at a news conference after stalled government talks that ended in deadlock.

Washingtone Kennedy Flight Engineers International Association Wheaton Pan American Eastern Trans World Airlines

Miami Accident Kills Iowa Girl

A year old Iowa girl, Rebecca Lee Kline of Ames, was fatally struck by a car while crossing a street in Miami Florida on Thursday. Police said two friends halted in the street to let traffic pass but she did not. Detective E Es Bergquist noted the Klines were en route to a square dance.

Miami Fla Iowa Rebecca Lee Kline Ames E. Es-Bergquist Keith Kline Miami Beach

Solvents Corp President Denies Estes Deal Collusion

Commercial Solvents Corp president Maynard C Wheeler rejected a House subcommittee charge of a three way collusion with Billie Estes and the Agriculture Department calling it preposterous and unfounded He noted Estes received grain storage contracts and that the assignment of storage payments to Solvents was approved in Dallas and mailed after the first contract term The testimony continues as investigators expect two Agriculture Department figures tied to the Estes case to appear next week

Washington Commercial Solvents Corp Billie Lo] Estes Department of Agriculture Maynard C. Wheeler Ross Bass de Tenn House Tesles Estes Bass Wheeler Department Dallas Tex J. HH. Fountain D-N. C Agriculture Department Eisenhower James A. McConnell Walter C. Berger Berger McConnell Commodity Credit Corp

Escapees From Rock Drowned? Three bank robbers feared drowned

San Francisco prison official Fred Wilkinson says three Alcatraz escapees Frank Morris and brothers John and Clarence Anglin are believed to have drowned after their getaway. No evidence of life found, though two swimmers may have reached Angel Island.

San Francisco Alcatraz Fred T. Wilkinson Wilkinson Angel Island Frank Leo Morris Johm Anglin Clarence Anglin

Iowa Vehicle Deaths

A June 15 1961 Associated Press report notes multiple fatalities in Iowa vehicle crashes. Details on locations victims and circumstances are limited in the provided scanned text. Authorities emphasize road safety and investigation ongoing.

Iowa The Associated Press

Kansas Teacher Named to Train Iowa Workers

Des Moines reports Harold Norris, an Emporian bank teacher, will head Iowa's training program under the federal Manpower Development and Training Act. The first class likely starts July 1 in Des Moines with under 20 students, though up to 1500 may be eligible statewide as federal funds permit.

Kansas Iowa Des Moines Harold Norris Emporian Bank Towa George W. Moore State Employment Security Commission

Raid nets 30 bottles booze three arrested Fort Dodge

Fort Dodge authorities freed on bond after a Thursday raid at Nick's Bar and Lounge netted 30 bottles of liquor. Proprietor A. G. Nichols of Fort Dodge and bartender Richard A. Hanson of Des Moines faced kegging liquor charges, while Hanson's wife Rowena was charged with bootlegging. Fort Dodge police and a state agent's liquor purchase prompted the raid amid multiple complaints.

Fort Dodge Nick's A. G. Nichols Richard Aa. Hanson Des Moines Hanson Rowena Howard Halton

Estes Renounces Claim to Liquidation Residue

Estes renounces any claim to residue from liquidation in a U S District Court plan to operate his properties for profit and pay excess above debts into a trust for 4-H farm youth. The Pecos home and tools are excluded. Receiver Harry Moore reports income of 142584.44 and expenses of 1119 017.78.

el Paso Yex Billie Sgl Estes R. E Thomason U. S Estes Pecos Harry Moore SUIS

Diefenbaker accuses Khrushchev of meddling in Canadian election

Prime Minister Diefenbaker charged Soviet Premier Khrushchev with meddling in Canada s election as Ottawa prepared for Parliament s return. The Soviet note warned of counter measures if warheads were placed on Canadian territory, prompting swift rejection by Ottawa. Party leaders denounced the Soviet move as interference while Canada weighs nuclear basing options at North Bay. The vote nears with polls suggesting Liberal gains against a still tight race.

Otawa John G. Diefenbaker Khrushchev Diefenbaker Khrush¢chhev A. A. Aroutunian Kremlin Union Lester B. Pearson Teader T. C. Douglas New Democratic Party Krushchev Social Credit Robert Thompson Canada North Bay Ont United States

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