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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1963
Page
1
Washington legislators debated a Kennedy civil rights package as the government moves to tighten nondiscrimination rules for federal project hiring. Witnesses cited a before-award standard for contractors, while GOP senators pressed for limits on federal power and a 14th Amendment basis for public accommodations.
Walter Conway former Muscatine mayor and current State Board of Control chair says he told Governor Hughes he will resign from the board July 1 unless an urban Democrat is appointed. He cites need for urban representation and urban voices in state government while defending Crawford’s interim appointment and criticizing the lack of urban balance on the board which oversees six state mental institutions, two juvenile facilities, two children’s homes and a veterans’ home.
Vatican City announced that the Roman Catholic Ecumenical Council will reconvene September 20 in Rome. More than 2,300 bishops worldwide are expected to attend the historic assembly, revived after Pope Paul VI’s election and John XXIII’s initial call for Christian unity.
Rainfall was spotty with some areas having heavy showers and others little. Measurements showed .05 inches at one station and about .25 inches near Dam 16. Temperatures rose to the 90s with a 70s dip overnight. Southeast Town expected scattered showers and winds and heavy rains hit western Iowa overnight. Siu City reports damaged wires from strong winds.
The Rev. William Heber, a Roman Catholic priest from Dubuque Iowa, was killed when his car ran out of control on the Ohio Turnpike. A seminarian was critically injured. Rona Friedall, 22, of Dubuque, a student at Loras College, was in critical condition.
Frankfort Ky a legal showdown loomed on Gov Bert Combs executive order ending segregation in late licensed businesses and professions Louisville Tavern Operators Association attorney Lowery called the order unconstitutional Civil rights leaders hailed it The governor’s office sought U S attorney general advice and says the order is valid and enforceable Practically every retail outlet in the state and almost every public service is affected with two months for effect Motels restaurants and taverns would see the broadest impact Rather predicts the state supreme court will uphold the action if challenged
Sioux City native Mayne elected president of the Town State Bar Association at its 80th annual meeting. Howard M. Remley of Anamosa named vice president as members canvassed ballots. Mayne has served on the association's board since 1958 and practiced after attending Harvard and Iowa law schools. He worked with federal law offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco during 1941 to 1945 and was a Navy supply officer on a destroyer escort in multiple theaters from 1943 to 1946.
The Rock Island Lines board voted unanimously to approve a merger plan with the Union Pacific Railroad. The directors endorsed the proposal at today’s meeting, signaling a major step in the potential railroad merger.
Easton Connai After a bustling life Helen Keller plans a quiet 83rd birthday. The mail brings flowers and greetings from President Kennedy and admirers. Keller remains a consultant to the American Foundation for the Blind and enjoys calmer days with secretary Evelyn Seide.
Des Moines law clarifies implied consent procedures under the new law effective July 4. Attorney General Evan Hullman ruled that officers may obtain breath, saliva or urine samples to assess intoxication when a driver is arrested, even though only licensed physicians or nurses may withdraw body substances, if blood is not used.
Maurice A. Hutcheson president of the Carpenters Union AFL-CIO lost another round in his fifth appeal against a contempt of Congress conviction for refusing to answer questions before the Senate committees. The U.S. Court of Appeals upheld the District Court's refusal to grant Hutcheson a new hearing.
President Kennedy toured Dunganstown the home of his Irish forefathers, joined by Mary Ann Ryan and cousins for tea in the barnyard, then greeted thousands at New Ross and Wexford. He joked about joining the Albatross fertilizer plant and promised not to visit more often than every decade. The trip featured open-car rides, a holiday in Wexford, and gifts for Kennedy from local officials.
Berlin reports speculation that Khrushchev may bring Soviet spacewoman Malantina Terestkaya to attract East Berliners amid Kennedy's West Berlin visit. Observers doubt a dramatic impact. Goetting notes Kennedy and Khrushchev visits cannot be compared. Khrushchev to land at Schoenefeld and proceed to East Berlin city hall before visiting Ulbricht.
London reports prime minister Harold Macmillan named 49 year old Joseph Godber to succeed the discredited Profumo as Britain's war minister. Godber, a Conservative MP since 1951, has spoken at the United Nations and East West disarmament talks and has no military background. Profumo resigned in June after admitting he lied in the House of Commons about an affair with Christine Keeler, who was also linked to a Soviet naval attaché.
Architects presented a 3,525,000 Currier Hall expansion at Town State University to include a circular lounge. The board approved the plan subject to lounge determinations, noting round rooms save space and cost but women’s dorms require more lounge space and furnishings. President Hareher praised Burge Hall as a model, while the board prepares a committee to advise on a new SUT president.
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