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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1963

Page

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32 Die as Brazilian Plane Explodes and Crashes

A Cruzeiro do Sul two engine airliner plunged to the ground near Sao Paulo after takeoff Friday night, breaking up and striking a partially built apartment block. Thirty two people died including a Uruguayan GE Brazil director James Goss Hughes and Deputy Miguel Baht. many others were injured or missing as crowds hindered rescue.

Sao Paulo Brasil M— O James Goss Hughes General Electric Brazil Miguel Baht Rena K. Consore Rio Emilton Batista

Haiti Pre sident declares martial law amid revolt threat

Haiti and the Dominican Republic line up under tense fear as President Francois Duvalier declares martial law and imposes an 8 p m curfew to head off a rumored revolt. Reports from Santo Domingo warn of possible killings and reprisals while the Inter-American Peace Mission seeks to limit violence.

Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Haiti Francois Duvalier Evistay Naitians Duvalier Temo Republic Cete Gorship Lawi Washington Duvaliey Part Au Prince Duvalige Qace Port Au Prince Organization of American States Duvalley Lier Cmmaassy Thaiti Seave Incest Hispaniola Waili

Woman Defers Ocean Flight to Australia Solo Leg

Honolulu to Oakland to Australia flight plan updates show 27 year old pilot Bailey Milley postponed the second leg by 24 hours due to repairs on a twin engine Piper Apache. She cited communications issues and weather as factors after reaching Hawaii from Oakland. A new dawn departure is planned for Sunday.

Honolulu Hawaii Baily Milley United States Australia Santa Monica Calif Oakland Cali

Cooler weather to arrive tonight with storms

Cloudy skies and light sprinkles reported this morning. Friday’s high reached 75 with a low around 62 at night as colder air moved in. Tornado near Randall damaged barns and sheds on Arlen Hougland and Herman Hougland farms, killing poultry. Weather Bureau forecast showers and thunderstorms statewide with cooler air over the weekend.

Cutler Randall Arlen Hougland Hougland Herman James Thompson Farm

Tax Reciprocity Bill Vetoed by Governor Rolvaag

Gov Marl F. Rolvaag vetoed a bill that would tax workers in their home states for income earned outside Minnesota. He warned the measure could cause about 43 million dollars in revenue loss for Minnesota.

Mitiny Lie Marl F. Rolvaag Riday Nihgt Minnesota

Seize Mexican For Smuggling Of Cuban Arms

Mexican authorities arrest Antonio Conde at International Airport for attempting to smuggle Cuban arms into Mexico. He carried a machine gun a shotgun pistols and microfilm in luggage from Havana. Officials note Conde is linked to the purchase of a yacht used by Castro and associates to cross the Gulf of Mexico in 1956.

Fidel Castro Cuba Mexica Ustoms Antonio Conde Havana Conde Castro Gulf of Mao Cuban Condo

Thieves Sweep Zenobia Co Payroll Heist

Two robbers stole 3000 dollars from Zenobia Co pistachio importers in Manhattan Friday. Owner Joli Germack 62 found six office employees including three women bound, while the gunmen looted the payroll and fled.

New Yorks Tm Tt Zenobia Co Manhattan Joli Germack G62 Igneh Germack

Armless Tot Learns to Feed with Battery Arm in Michigan

Wendy Jo Stocker, a three year old girl born without arms and a patient at Children's Hospital and Orthopedic Center in Grand Rapids, is learning to feed herself with a battery powered artificial arm developed by Northwestern University. Dr. George T. Aitken describes the device, its shoulder driven mechanism, and the center’s plan to train her over the next two weeks for self feeding.

Grand Rapids, Mich Marlon Wendy Jo Stocker Fred J. Stocker Children's Hospital and Orthopedic Center George T. Aitken Northwestern Aitken Wendy Jo Lion Wendy Gaige

Police Dogs and Fire Hose Used on Birmingham Demonstrators

Police dogs and high pressure water streams were used on Black protesters in Birmingham as racial demonstrations escalated. Leaders including Martin Luther King Jr and others vowed more large scale actions, with hundreds arrested and the city facing national attention as the march for desegregation continues.

Birmingham Alaid Bir Mingham Martin ‘Luther Sing Ex King Southern Christian Leadership Conference Yale Netroes Sted Teonager Otiers Robert F. Kennedy Washington

Six Die in Indiana Home Fire After Dryer Blazes

Rockville Indiana reports six youngsters at the Johnson Home for the Retarded perished from a Friday night fire. Firemen and volunteers evacuated others. one child escaped. A fireman noted limited escape due to severe handicaps among victims. The page also mentions a separate British ship incident involving the Diamond destroyer and Seagaard missile refitting near London.

Rockville Ind Noa Johnson Home Bill Zarly Indiana

Soviet Reveals Kozlov Illness

The Soviet Communist Party announced the illness of Frol Kozlov, once considered heir apparent to Premier Khrushchev. The official notice gave no details beyond a history of heart trouble, marking an unusual public disclosure of a senior party figure.

Moscow Soviet Communist Party Frol Kozlov Khaushchev Communist Party

Boy Drowns In Skunk River Rescue Underway

A 15 year old Ames boy, David Barnhart, drowned when a rubber raft he steered capsized in the Skunk River. Rescue efforts continued as authorities searched for the body. he is identified as son of Mr and Mrs C J Barnhart.

Ames Ameniie Ald Ames Skunk David Barnhart C. J. Barnhart Barnhart Watt

Ten Freedom Marchers Jail in Alabama Crossing Line

Ten freedom marchers five white men and five Negroes were jailed after crossing the Georgia Alabama line near Rising Fawn Alabama patrols halted the group following an egg pelting incident at lunch. The march, begun by Baltimore Postman William Moore killed near Atlanta on April 2, aimed at integration. chaos and injuries were reported as the group faced arrest and police obstruction.

Fort Payne Alaie Alabama Georgia State Line Freedom Mikey Rising Fawn Baltimore William Moore Aitalla Ala

Iowa liquor by the drink bill nears Senate approval

After a 48 to 4 House vote the liquor by the drink bill advances with House amendments. Leaders expect a Senate review Tuesday and a possible conference committee to resolve dif ferences including local option and implied consent provisions and license limits.

Rigler Senate House George O'Malley Des Moines Richard Turner Council Bluffs Reji David Stanley R-Muscatine Hay Stanley Lorne Worthington D-Lamont Worthington

Major liquor measure advances through House vote

A bill to legalize bar sales in all counties unless blocked by local authorities would require drivers to consent to chemical tests, set license limits and fees, enforce a 1 to 7 a.m. closing rule, require beer permits, and impose a 10 percent sales tax on all drinks.

House Senate Robert Rigler Ben Hampton Rigler Iowa Des Moines AP Photofox

Missing bomber plane with four aboard hunt continues

At Mountain Home AFB Idaho two Air Force planes collided during midair refueling near West Yellowstone Montana on Friday night. One aircraft landed safely. the other is presumed down with four crewmen aboard. A search began in snow covered terrain near the Idaho Wyoming border as fog and heavy snow hindered early efforts. The other plane with five aboard landed without injuries. An Air Force spokesman said the missing bomber suffered wing damage. the aircraft was based at Mountain Home. Fremont County sheriff’s office reported the bomber believed down near the Idaho Wyoming border about three miles east of St Anthony.

Mountain Home Air Force Base Idaho Air Force West Yellowstone Mont Bonster Souhwestern Idaho Fremont County Sheriff's Office St. Anthony West Oscane thedaho-Wyoming Des Nations

AEC Chairman Praises Iowa Nuclear Lab Progress

Dr. Glenn T. Seaborg, head of the Atomic Energy Commission, spoke at Ames cornerstone ceremonies for the new $4.6 million reactor building at the AEG Laboratory heat Ames. He praised the lab's ability to translate research into practical applications and highlighted support from Washington and Chicago officials and Rep. Neal Smith.

Ames Iowa Atomic Energy Commission Glenn T. Seahong AEG Laboratory Seaborg AEC Washington Chicago Swe Board of Re Fews U.S Neal Smith Lowa Jioh Ames Laboratory

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