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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1963

Page

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Liquor Measure Advances Through Senate to Governor Hughes

The Iowa Senate voted 25 to 13 to approve a liquor by the drink bill, after accepting House amendments and sending it to Governor Harold Hughes. Debate drew half the galleries, with supporters arguing temperance and local option limits, while opponents warned of broader alcohol impact. Local option would apply only outside cities and towns.

Senate Jack Schroeder R-Bellerdorf Towa Nie

Integration Leaders In Strategy Sessions In Birmingham

Negro integration leaders met in strategy sessions in Birmingham to map new demonstration plans as tensions rose over a fragile truce. Dr Martin Luther King Jr and Rev Ralph Abernathy faced jail for parading without a permit as protests continued with police enforcing tight control.

Birmingham Ala Southern Christian Leadership Conference Marin Luther King Jr Ralph D. Abernathy Fred L. Shutllessworth King Abernathy

White House Watching Birmingham Crisis Narrowed

President Kennedy kept a close watch on the Birmingham truce as federal advisers discussed options to deepen intervention. Possible moves included a civil rights suit, a high level federal visit, federal injunctions, federalizing the Alabama National Guard, withholding federal funds, and action under civil rights laws.

Washington Kennedy Birmingham Ala White House Ata Nogro Justice Department Birmingham Mets Elas Justice Firent Alabama National Guard George Wallace Alabama

Groundbreaking for Area Six Community District school on Colorado Street

Two busloads of pupils from Union Eight, Pine Bluff, Patterson and Mount Grove rural schools watched the groundbreaking ceremony for a new Area Six school on Colorado Street. District chairman George Reesink and county officials led the event with Superintendent Frank Ralson and architect John Parrish present. The 5 1/4 acre site, donated by H. J. Heinz, will replace 22 centers with two new buildings on Muscatine outskirts. General contractor H Eugene Smith started work today.

Area Six Community District Colorado Street George Reesink Herbert Sywassink Davis Buchele Frank Ralson John Parrish C. E. Richardson and Associates Davenport Union Eight Pine Bluff Patterson Mount Grove Muscatine America A. A. Johnson Fred W. Johnston Mark Collier County Board of Education H. Robert Ale Edward S. (Kelly) Burns H. J. Heinz Company A. Wayne Eckhardt H. Eugene Smith Mount Pleasant Journal

Rock Island Merger With UP Debated

New York The Union Pacific and Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroads have declined to shed light on reports that a merger agreement is firming up. A spokesman said no agreement has been reached and negotiations continue. The latest version says the two lines will present a concrete process to their boards soon, potentially giving the Southern Pacific certain Southwest trackage.

New York Union Pacific Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Reel Island Southern Pacific Wall Street Rock Island Rock I Island

Iowa Senate Sends Revenue Measure To House

Iowa Senate approves a revenue bill boosting sales and use taxes to fund property tax relief and state aid. The plan hikes sales tax to 3 percent, extends to hotels, raises corporations tax, and adds a 2 percent surtax on dividends and interest. Gov. Hughes signals possible veto without withholding proposal.

Iowa Senate House Des Moines M— A

Victory in Europe parade honors De Gaulle in Paris

President De Gaulle led the flag bearers during the Victory in Europe celebration at the Arch of Triumph in Paris. The commemoration marked 18 years since Germany’s unconditional surrender on May 6 1945 ending hostilities in Europe, with AP photographer Fox capturing the moment.

President de Gaulle France Europe Paris Rheima

Two Potential Nominees At GOP Fete Dinner

Washington audiences dine at $1,000 two plate event to view George Romney of Michigan and Barry Goldwater of Arizona as potential presidential nominees. The dinner aims to raise over $400,000 for 1964 campaigns and fosters informal talks on New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller's future.

Washington George Romney Michigan Barry Goldwater Arizona New York Nelson A. Rockefeller

Des Moines House Approves Liquor Permit Book Bill

A liquor permit book abolition bill passed the Town House by 64 to 5 and moves to the Senate for concurrence. Proponents argue the measure eliminates outdated liquor controls while opponents say amendments are ineffective in countering contraband.

Des Moines Senate Minay

Gov Hughes May Veto Senate Revenue Bill

Des Moines reports Gov. Hughes said the Senate passed 45.3 million revenue measure lacks income tax withholding and misuses extra funds. He urged 4.5 million more for agricultural land tax credits and 15 million more for school aid, contending the bill’s provisions are unsatisfactory. He criticized the use tax on used vehicles while keeping 5 percent on new ones.

Des Moines Harold Hughes Senate Nefora House Hughes

Miami Herald says U.S. intelligence curbed in Cuba

The Miami Herald reports U S military leaders are upset by reduced intelligence on Cuba. Low level flights paused since February 9 and high altitude U 2s kept to minimum. Leaders fear Russian tents missiles rail lines and Cuban cave hides a major Soviet camp.

U. S Washington Cuba Beyon Underground Herald

Kennedy pessimistic on atom test ban this year

President Kennedy warned that a new U S Soviet nuclear test round seems likely unless a test ban treaty is negotiated this year. He expressed little hope for movement since December and warned progress must come soon or the genie may be out of the bottle.

Washington Kennedy United States Soviet Union

Car Hits Sign Killing Two Men in Rock Island

Rock Island authorities report a Night collision on a curve near Rock Island. R. Cavlett, 29, was killed and Matthew Balwing, 26, was seriously injured when their car lost control and struck a roadside sign. Both victims were residents of Rock Island.

Rock Island Loyal R. Cavlett Matthew Balwing

Lack Data On Weapons On Island

Senate investigators said the official estimate of 17 500 rubles in Cuba is a minimum figure and that strategic weapons may or may not be in Cuba. The 34 page interim report warns Soviet forces in Cuba shield insurgents and deter invasions while noting intelligence chiefs doubt a direct threat if weapons were removed. Some sources suggest up to 40 000 Soviet personnel in Cuba.

Washington Senate Cuba United States Latin America Th Subcommittee Pix Reluzee

Rockwell City Men Die in Separate Motor Mishaps

Two Rockwell City men died in separate crashes. Paul Fiz, 29, died in a hospital early today from injuries when his motorcycle went off Highway 1 about five miles north of Rockwell City. Joseph E. Schmidt, 48, was killed Wednesday night when his car struck a parked vehicle in Rockwell City.

Paul Fiz Here Joseph E. Schmidt Hockwell City

Cooper Inches Toward 22 Orbit Mercury Flight Plan

Mercury program sets Leroy Gordon Cooper for a 22 orbit mission lasting about 34 hours 19 minutes next Tuesday. He will travel roughly 600000 miles circling latitudes 25 north to 32.5 south and cover over a million square miles of terrain with limited luggage beyond dehydrated food.

Cape Canaveral Fla Leroy Gordon Cooper Te’s Mercury Travel Agency Cooper Globe Charleston D.C Santiago Chile Shanghai China Sydney Australia South America Asia Africa Ausralia Red China Jon America Cooper A Afghanistan United States

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