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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1962

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Des Moines Cherokee Man Claims Long Life at Father’s Day

Luis Carrizales a Cherokee resident of Des Moines for about 40 years says he is the oldest father in the state with children aged 82 to 9 and claims a 103 year old body. He was born in 1859 in Sapulpa Oklahoma and says his father was Chief While pects. He attributes longevity to work and dietary discipline and notes past marriage to a 24 year old Des Moines woman and wide press coverage.

Carrizales Des Moines Luis Carrizaler

Weather Outlook With Cloudy Skies Sunday Thunder Showers

Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday with scattered thundershowers. Readings show Friday high 81 low 62, river stage 10.9 and sunset at 8:21. Sunday sunrise at 5:21 with a 11:00 am reading of 78.

River Stage

Gilbert Hopes to Pay Everybody Back in Brazil

New York financier Gilbert admits unauthorized withdrawals of 2 million from KE L Bruce Co. before fleeing to Brazil. He says he hopes to repay creditors and restore all, yet admits no clear plan. He vows not to flee U S justice and plans to return only after considering matters with family and counsel. Meanwhile authorities investigate the case amid market turmoil from Blue Monday. Also, Hawkeye Girls State opens at State College with 200 participants. governor to inaugurate, elections set, and Norman Erbe to speak.

Rin Des The Brazil Herald Kile United State Justice Gilbert New York District Attorney’s Office U. S. Securities Exchange Opinmon Wall Street Flo E. L. Bruce Co Cedar Falls Hawkeye Girls State State College of Town Iowa Amer Legion Auxiliary Girls State Norman Erbe

Tighten Alert Procedures for Penal Officers

Iowa officials tighten state alert rules after an inmate escape from Anamosa Reformatory prompted a breakdown in communication. State Penal Director Ben Baer said institutions will now notify state officers directly when escapes occur, replacing shared duties at the hospital and reducing delays.

Cedar Rapids Ih Ben Baer Des Moines Baer Charles Ringo Anamosa Reformatory Iowa City Baey

Hunt Youth Robbed Latviansician in Iowa City

Police search for a curly haired blond youth who stole 38 dollars from Olga Seriogin, a 26 year old Latvian hospital worker, after threatening her with a knife in her Iowa City home. She arrived in the U.S. about a year ago and works nights at University Hospitals. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon as she woke to find a man in her room demanding silence.

Latvia Olga Seriogin United States Ned

Two Iowa Girls Drown in Cedar River

Two northeast Iowa girls Marta Brousseau twelve and her cousin Carol Stocks one and half died after they slipped into a hole in the Cedar River in Waterloo. They were daughters of Waterloo residents James and Mrs Brousseau and Charles and Mrs Stocks of LaPorte City.

Waterloo Iowa Cedar River Marta Brousseau James Brousseau Carol Stocks Charles Socks LaPorle City

Pro-Western Premier Song Quits Korean Post

The Pro-Western Premier Yo-Chan Song quit his post today as the South Korean military government announced the resignation had been accepted. The junta also said Finance Minister Chun Byung-Xyu resigned, while other cabinet members reportedly stepped down, with only Song and Chun named in the official statement. General Fark expressed regret over Song's departure, noting his significant contributions during a difficult period.

Seoul Song Yo-Chan South Korea Chun Byung-Xyu Song Chun Fark

Baby killed in two car accident near Sutherland

A two car crash near Sutherland left Jeanette Jones, an infant, dead. Jerri Jones, 26, and two other daughters were hospitalized along with Lyle Fogelman, driver of the other car, who was also hospitalized.

Sutherland—iii Jeanette Jones Jerri Jones Sutherland Here

Gas Main Explosion Shocks Columbus Area

A gas main exploded in a northeastern Columbus field early today, sending flames high into the sky and prompting fears of a plane crash. The blaze burned for miles but was brought under control with no injuries reported.

Columbus Ohio AP Photofax

Final Overtures To Nationalists In Algeria Clash

Arson and violence erupt in Algiers as European and Moslem leaders hold talks toward a possible amnesty tied to Algerian independence. Secret army strikes target city hall hospital dam while officials debate evian accord changes and a general amnesty in return for halting destruction.

Algiers European Secret Army Organization Secret Army Algeria Paris Rocher Noir Belkeem Krim Dhe Abder Stow dean-Jacques Susini Evian Secret Herit Giers Chateauneuf Jane France

2 U S Officers Die in Ambush Near Saigon

Saigon, South Viet Nam two U S Army officers were killed in a Communist Viet Cong ambush of a government convoy thirty miles north of Saigon. The captain and lieutenant, members of the U S Military Advisory Assistance Group, had names withheld pending next of kin notification. Earlier this week a U S Army sergeant was killed in Central Viet Nam. This raises U S combat deaths to six since renewed aid to President Diem’s forces last December.

Saigon South Viet Nam Viet Nam U.S United States Ngo Dinh Diem

Bargainers Return For Ford Talks

Bargainers return to Ford talks in Detroit today over work quotas that could allow more than 50,000 Ford workers nationwide to return to their jobs. Ford halted the last assembly operations Friday citing an Ohio strike that blocked hood, door, roof and other part supplies. The Walton Hills stamping plant near Cleveland sparked the dispute eight days earlier, part of broader national contract talks with the United Auto Workers. By Friday end, all 16 Ford assembly units were shut and a battery plant closed. starting Monday 10,000 workers at Buffalo Chicago Dearborn and Monroe stamping plants were laid off.

Detroit Ford Motor Ford Ohio Walton Hills Cleveland United Auto Workers Buffalo Chicago Dearborn Monroe Mich

Watered Ham Label Ordered by Agriculture Dept

Washington Peine Agriculture Department orders smoked hams with water added labeled "ham water added" after Supreme Court voided earlier directive to mark hams as imitation. Freeman's initial mark was reversed, making the new labeling directive effective Friday.

Washington —Peine Agriculture Department Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman Supreme Court

Murder charge after Waterloo street scuffle

A murder charge was filed against 39 year old Henry Everett Wood of Cedar Falls for fatally shooting Thomias Allen Hayes during a downtown Waterloo scuffle. Hayes, 24, of Waterloo, was shot in the head with a .32 caliber revolver early Friday and died en route to Iowa City hospital.

Waterloo Henry Everett Wood Cedar Falls Thomias Allen Hayes Iowa City

Reuther Again Urges Tax Slash

Walter Reuther president of the United Auto Workers and AFL CIO vice president urged a $5 billion tax cut for lower and middle incomes after a White House discussion with President Kennedy. He said it would unleash high velocity purchasing power and provide real economic thrust for the nation.

Washington Kennedy Walter Reuther Reuther United Auto Workers Afl-Cio White House

Strike Threat Still Stands Over Major Airlines

Washington report says 1,700 Flight Engineers International Association AFL CIO keep a mid afternoon strike threat over Fan American Eastern and Trans World airlines. They face Kennedy’s arbitration plan after twice rejecting settlement. Core issue remains crew manning on jet aircraft. a strike could ground about 40 percent of U.S. air service affecting roughly 60,000 domestic and 200,000 international passengers daily.

Washington American Eastern Trans World Flight Engineers Internativen Association Afl-Ciq Kennedy

Urges Fighting Centralization Speech in Des Moines

Gov. Ross Barnett urged Towans to resist centralization of the federal government. He warned that danger comes when one branch invades another or when one branch is strong while another is weak. Barnett spoke Friday night as the Civil War Centennial Com missions of the Midwestern States featured speaker.

Des Moines Mississippi Ross Barnett Towans Barnett West

Solons Clash Over Privately Owned Space System Plan

President Kennedy proposes a private corporation to own a global satellite relay system, drawing Democratic opposition led by Mike Mansfield who warns much Senate time will be spent on debate next week. Critics like Estes Kefauver call the measure a taxpayer giveaway and push for government ownership alternatives. The House has approved a similar bill. The plan would offer stock at up to $100 a share with half public and half private sales.

Washington Kennedy Senate Democratic Mike Mansfield Montana Senate House Estes Kefanver D-Tenn Kefauver Crats Tennessee Valley Authority Bil

Letts Infant Dies After Friday Car Crash Near Letts

Annice Kay Mathis six month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Roger Mathis route 4 died at Muscatine General Hospital from head injuries from a Friday afternoon crash two miles north of Letts. Other passengers including Charlotte Ann Essex 12 and Mrs Iowa Goss received injuries. several children treated and dismissed. The Mathis car was heavily damaged and vehicle struck a concrete vine duct in a gravel mud.

Roger Mathis Muscatine General Hospital Letts Annice Kay Mathis Charlie Whisler George, M

Dies of Wounds Wife Charged in Murder Case

Des Moines reports Ernest Wile lig died Friday night from wounds suffered last Sunday at a local club he managed. Police say Bertha, 41, wife of the deceased, will be charged with murder. She is held on a 25 dollar bond on a charge with intent to kill.

Des Moines Iar Ernest Wilelig Willis

Ready To Relax On Vacation Daily Newspaper Laugh Line

Vacation readers can add daily humor from Muscatine Journal via AM 3.2231. Snuffy Smith features in a lighthearted humor promotion delivered to your vacation address.

Muscatine Journal Snuffy Smith Tal

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