This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1964
Page
1
Swedish police say a man, a Hungarian described as a foreigner, was arrested near Haga Castle where Khrushchev stays during his five day visit. Authorities reinforced security as reports linked Ustashi Croatian extremists to the plot, with police authorized to shoot if threatened.
Thunderstorms swept across the state dropping up to five inches of rain and spawning tornadoes and high winds. Des Moines area reports include unroofed offices and damaged buildings, while Decorah recorded nearly five inches. Flooding affected Des Moines suburbs with evacuations and water over roadways as the weather system moved into Wisconsin.
Storms touched parts of Iowa with slight force and minimal damage Monday night. Rainfall near 0.6 inches, gusts up to 3 miles per hour, limbs blown down, and only minor reports from city services. Weather officials noted unconfirmed funnel clouds but pilots reported no funnel formation.
Police logged a report about a topless bashing scene that turned out to be a bikini incident. An officer noted the initial description was inaccurate and continued investigating.
Washington lawmakers debate administration readiness to widen Southeast Asia conflict with Red China. Senators Aiken and others question scope while Gen Harkins and officials face questions on Southeast Asian policy and funding.
Pan American World Airways jet from New York to Berlin defied a Soviet warning about safety over East Germany. The flight landed at Tegel at 1 27, with 77 passengers, and will continue on three weekly services via Keflavik Iceland and Prestwick Scotland. State Department officials in Washington did not view the warning as ominous.
Richards and Melrose tied for the nomination with 1574 votes each in the June 1 GOP primary. The state canvassing board drew lots to settle the issue and declared McHose the nominee. Richards sought a recount but the Story County Board denied it for lack of specific error allegations. Richards plans further action, possibly district court, unlikely to run as independent.
Washington report indicates the House Ways and Means Committee postponed action on social security reforms including a potential health care plan for the elderly. The panel remains largely opposed to the administration proposal and the bill’s fate was pushed at least 24 hours amid debates over a 6 percent benefit and tax increase.
General Evan Hultman called topless swimsuits illegal under the town law. Harold Hughes dismissed the latest fashion as ridiculous and immoral. Hultman asserted such attire would violate the law and could lead to charges, noting an 1897 ordinance bans nudists even in private areas.
President Johnson revealed Henry Cabot Lodge resigns as U S ambassador to South Vietnam and Maxwell D Taylor will succeed him. Alexis Johnson named deputy ambassador as part of changes in Saigon and Washington. Taylor to chair Joint Chiefs. Wheeler to replace him as Army chief. Johnson stressed continued aid to South Vietnam and renewed talks with Soviet Union on scientific sea water research.
Pope Paul VII said the Roman Catholic Church is studying the birth control issue in light of new developments but currently prohibits Catholics from using the pills. He urged prelates to limit public discussion and said published studies would appear soon. He indicated no approval for general use and noted plans for an upcoming Eucharistic Congress in Bombay.
The Supreme Court closed its 1964-64 session by overturning seven sit-in convictions on narrow grounds and avoiding a ruling on whether a merchant may refuse service to a Black customer who is later arrested for trespassing. Justices split over the core issue while upholding reapportionment or court rulings across several states. The term also overturned parts of the Subversive Activities Control Act banning passports for designated Communist members, marking the second major decision of the session after earlier rulings on districting.
District Court ruling that Iowa’s legislature is apportioned by population is affirmed in part by the Supreme Court. The ruling targets rural dominance and calls for population-based apportionment. A temporary plan remains in effect. a constitutional amendment is considered unlikely to pass.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.