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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1963
Page
1
President Kennedy warned that the economy would face downturn and disaster if Congress rejects proposed tax cuts and budget limits. He argued that tax cuts must be paired with realistic debt limits and prudent budgeting to avoid wrong policy choices.
Secretary of the Navy Fred Korth said he recommended General Dynamics version of the TFX fighter with no dictation from Defense Secretary McNamara. He rejected Boeing’s all purpose fighter for cost and carrier suitability, backing GD for lower cost and commonality.
Washington reports Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson accused partisan attacks of undermining confidence in Kennedy’s presidency. Republicans, led by Dirksen, rejected the charge, affirming criticism is proper. Kennedy blamed 1957 1960 policy choices for today’s sluggish economy and higher unemployment, urging bipartisan lessons and broader support for his economic agenda.
The United States and Great Britain adopt a shared plan for a North Atlantic strategic nuclear force. They pursue two avenues: a Polaris armed surface fleet with mixed crews from Atlantic Treaty nations, and Britain’s plan to integrate existing nuclear assets into NATO command. Leaders Merchant Macmillan Home signaled mutual support after two days of talks.
The Associated Press reports massive floods and tornadoes across Kentucky and neighboring states. Water rationing begins in Harlan Kentucky as 30,000 residents lose homes and water supply. Red Cross opens disaster headquarters in Huntington to coordinate aid.
White Plains N Y retired Methodist bishop Bromley Oxnam died Tuesday night at the Burke Rehabilitation Foundation. A leader in the World Council of Churches he once presided over DePauw University Greencastle Ind and held posts in Washington New York Boston and Omaha. Oxnam served in Omaha from 1929 to 1936 during a period linked to the Omaha district.
The United States cut proposed on site inspection coverage for underground nuclear tests from 270 308 square miles to 193 square miles hoping for a Soviet response. Soviet delegates dismissed the move as a technical tactic to derail talks.
Des Moines reports Senate consideration of a Retirement Act that would force retirement of Supreme Court and District Court judges at age 73. The House gave unanimous approval after amending an effort to include municipal and superior court judges. The measure would retire two Supreme Court justices and ten district court judges this year. The Town House reconsidered passage of a bovine brucellosis control bill, amended and repassed it 99 to 0, mandating vaccination of native breeding cattle over eight months and establishing quarantine provisions for cattle moved into the state for breeding feeding or dairy use.
The Soviet Union charged three U.S. warships fired dummy shells at a Russian fishing vessel about seven miles east of Norfolk Virginia last Friday. Washington protested as the Soviet note said the action violated international law and navies standard principles. The U.S. Navy denied using dummy shells saying live ammunition is used in practice.
Washington reports an official Navy inquiry began into an Atlantic incident near Norfolk, Virginia, where Tass said four shots were fired at a Soviet trawler. Moscow asserted the trawler was fishing when approached by two U S cruisers and a destroyer, with no confirmation yet from U S authorities.
Clinton supper club the Chateau raided Tuesday night by police acting on a warrant based on undercover state agent work. Proprietor Peter Rankins, 36, was charged with keeping liquor in a place holding a Class B beer permit after 19 bottles were confiscated. No customers were arrested. Rankins was released on $500 bond for Municipal Court appearance.
U S sources report slow Soviet pullout from Cuba with two days left to meet Khrushchev pledge. Pravda notes four ships sailed carrying troops, a fifth loading, with ships Grazia Georgia and Naksimov identified among departures. Estimates place Soviet personnel in Cuba at 17,500 when withdrawals began, down from October peak.
Davenport Morning Democrat publisher Hook after a six week world trip calls Red China a greater threat to peace than Russia. He notes China’s 7 million back to democracy lessens the danger posed by 250 million Russians under the Red flag. He and a study group praise Free China and cite financial influence via the Bank of China in Asia.
Des Moines reports twelve of Gov Harold Hughes appointments to state posts were confirmed by an 80 minute Senate session. Confirmations include William F Sueppel as public safety commissioner N K Kinney to State Conservation Commission John Chrystal Melvin Wolfe to State Board of Regents and other officials across agencies. No other appointments were discussed per Gov Mooty.
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