Massive Cleanup Faced In South's Flood Areas
The Associated Press reports widespread flood damage across five southern states as rivers recede and cleanup begins. Thousands return to mud coated homes. 15 dead, 5 missing, and areas in Kentucky and West Virginia declared disaster zones. Rescue efforts included a Greyhound bus trapped by flood waters and amphibious vehicles aiding evacuations. Weather and river levels remained volatile with ongoing repair costs mounting.
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Kentucky
West Virginia
Kennedy
Tennessee
Virginia
Alabama
Prestonsburg
Paintsville
Greyhound
Chattanooga
Tenn
Forrest F. Darnell
Memphis
Highway 64
Tennessee Valley Authority
Dais
Gyandottes
U.S. Army Engineers
Feguer Report Calm as Execution Hour Nears
Victor Feguer, 21, faces dawn Friday execution at Iowa State Penitentiary for kidnap slaying of a Dubuque physician. The first under federal kidnapping laws in Iowa, it is the third gallows death in eight months. Last minute petition for clemency sent to President Kennedy cites insanity. warden notes calm demeanor and planned presence of a Catholic chaplain and prison officials.
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Fort Madison
Victor Harry Feguer
Feguer
Dubuque
Iowa State
Iowa
Gallows
Kennedy
William N. Plymat
Des Moines
Jawans
Denial Clears Air On US Ship Fire Near Norfolk
State Department rejected a Soviet charge that three American warships fired on a Soviet trawler last Friday. Six destroyers conducted gun practice 70 miles east of Norfolk, five miles beyond their anti air range. a surface ship’s identity remained unknown. Moscow denounced the incident as dangerous, while Lincoln White noted possible live or dummy shells. A formal reply would follow.
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Norfolk
State Department
Soviet Union
Bve
Moscow
Lincoln White
U. S. Navy
McNamara Defends General Dynamics TFN Award
Secretary Robert S. McNamara defends the General Dynamics contract award for the TFN warplane, arguing a potential billion-dollar saving. He says he bears full responsibility and will not back down amid criticism from the Senate Investigations subcommittee, as discrepancies are noted with earlier sworn statements. Hearings resume in March.
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Robert S. McNamara
TFN
General Dynamics Corp
Boeing Co
McNamara
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
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Navy
Boeing
General Dynamics
John L. McClellan
Dark
Subcommittee
McClellan
Longer Truck Bill Passes Iowa Senate
The Iowa Senate approved a measure to allow longer trucks on highways at least 22 feet wide by a 32 to 18 vote. A prior version failed 21 to 35. The bill would raise legal limits to 53 feet for semi trailers and up to 60 feet for automobile and boat transports, with two trailers for some configurations.
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Des’ Moines
Iowa
Senate
Rushing the Season Opens Water Skiing Season
Mike Marty of Dubuque and two companions spent an afternoon skiing on the Mississippi river. He noted the water was about 34 degrees and his rubberized suit kept him dry and warm while dodging ice floes. He claims to be among the first to open the water ski season in these ports.
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Mike Marty
Dubuque
Mississippi River
Mika
Mike
AP Photofax
Draft Law Clears One More Hurdle
The four year extension of the peacetime military draft won unanimous approval from the Senate Armed Services Committee. Chairman Richard B Russell said he expects Senate action Monday and then Kennedy would sign to extend current authority until July 1 1967. The House earlier approved the extension 367 3.
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Senate Armed Services Committee
Richard B. Russell
Senate
Kennedy
N Inductien
House
Acting Head of Congressional Committee Dies
Washington Rep. Clyde Doyle D Cal died in his sleep at 75 while serving as acting chairman of the House Committee on Un American Activities. He was found by his wife in Arlington Virginia at 1 30 a.m. Doyle represented California 93rd District and had been active in recent days including attending an American Legion banquet with Mrs. Doyle. He was ranking Democratic member of the Un American Activities Committee and had been acting chair due to Rep. Walter illness.
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Washington
Clyde Doyle
D-Calif
Doyle
American Legion
Arlington
California
Los Angeles County
The
Un-American Activities Committee
Francis E. Walter
House Armed Services Committee
Fraud Charges In Mail Realty Sales Reach Three Miami Men
The Justice Department indicted three Miami men tied to Lake Mead Ranches Inc for fraud tied to mail order land sales in Arizona. The suspects Dory Alterbach, David Prosser Randell, and Irving Gottlieb, all officers of the Miami Hollywood company, face charges based on a department investigation of mail order real estate operations. The federal grand jury in Phoenix, Arizona returned the indictment.
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Justice Department
Miami
Fla
Arizona
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Setensy Ants
Dory _ Altrbach
David’ Prosser Randell
Irving Gottlieb
Lake, Mead Hanchcros,Inc
Hollywood
Largest arms purchase bill passes House in historic vote
The House approved a $15.5 billion defense authorization for aircraft, missiles, and ships, plus $363.7 million to add two RS7D planes. The measure, backed 374 to 33, faces Senate review with partisan debate over defense funding and budget cuts.
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Washington
House
Armed Services Committee
Secretary of Defense
Robert §. McNamara
Senate
Grand Jury Here Returns With No Bill
The grand jury reported at 4 45 p m Wednesday to Judge Matthew Westrate in Muscatine district court and returned a no bill on all proceedings. Foreman Vernon Shepard announced the seven member jury had been convened at the courthouse after being summoned by County Attorney Garry Woodward. The no bill indicates no indictment was returned and the subject remains undisclosed unless an indictment is issued.
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Matthew Westrate
Muscatine District Court
Vernon Shepard
Garry Woodward
Armour Will Close Sioux City Plant
Armour and Company meat packers announced the closing of its main Sioux City plant effective June 16. The facility employs over 1,200 workers with an annual payroll around 7 million dollars. General manager Gilbert D. Lewis cited continuing heavy losses due to higher production costs than competing plants and other Armour locations.
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Armour’ & Co. Meat Packers
Gilbert D. Lewis
Armour & Co
Tracks Blocked By Derailment Near Main Line
The Rock Island Railroad main line was blocked for 18 hours Wednesday after a freight train derailment halted traffic. Four cars derailed with no injuries reported and cleanup teams responded to clear the tracks.
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Gadan
Rock Island
Proposed Act Would Curb Authority Over Personnel
A Senate bill would abolish the state personnel director's office and place living and firing control under the State Executive Council, a partisan move backed by some Republicans. Gov Hughes opposes, noting civil service as an alternative, while Democrat R. E. Conner argues Republicans seek to control hiring.
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State Exective Council
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Jack Schroeder
R-Battendorf
Earl Elijah
Clarence
Norman Erbe
Herschel Loveless
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Tax Commission
Executive Council
R. E. Conenor
Rehearing Denied in Stump Second Murder Appeal
Des Moines court denied Ronald Stump rehearing in his second appeal of a second degree murder conviction and 75 year sentence. The 5-3 January ruling upheld the conviction. Stump, 23, of Keokuk, was accused in the June 9, 1961 fatal shooting of Michael Daly in Des Moines as Daly left a party with Leanna Skullery. Skullery identified Stump as the slayer. Stump argued he was en route to Ottumwa.
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Supreme Court
Ronald Stump
Stump
T. G. Garfield
Keokuk
Polk County
Michael Daly
Daly
Leanna Jean Skullery
University of Iowa
Miss Skullery
Oltumwea
Rail Negotiations Collapse Sparks White House Interest
A nationwide rail labor dispute collapsed after a Wednesday bargaining session ended in breakdown. Five unions and railroads blamed each other as talks on featherbedding rules stalled. President Kennedy’s potential involvement could delay a strike, with 85,000 jobs and $600 million at stake.
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White House
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Brotherhood of Firemen and Enginemen
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U.S. Supreme Court
Burlington Man Put on Commission
Five appointments were sent to the Senate for confirmation by Gov. Harold Hughes. Burlington Republican Derby D. Thompson, 57, was named to a four year term on the Town Highway Commission starting July 1. Walter E. Edelen, 51, Garner Democrat, was appointed to a one year term on the Liquor Commission. Fred H. Moore, 42, Spencer Democrat, was chosen for a six year term on the State Board of Parole. Albert A. Augustine, Des Moines Democrat, to the Appellate Board on State Institution Construction Contracts for an unexpired term ending June 30 and a four year term beginning July 1. Arthur L. Johnson, 56, Grove Republican, to the Appeal Board for a term ending June 30, 1965. Thompson, Edelen, Moore, Augustine, and Johnson bring diverse backgrounds in business, farming, finance, accounting, and law to state commissions.
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Town Liquor Constrol Commission
Senate
Harold Hughes
Derby D. Thompson
Burlington
Highway Commission
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Keosauqua
Walter E. Edelen
Garner Democrat
Liquor Commission
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Oskaloosa
Drake University
Johnson
Ida Grove
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