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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1964

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Khrushchev backs Arabs over Jordan water dispute

Soviet Premier Khrushchev voiced support for the Arab world in its clash with Israel over diverting Jordan River waters. Speaking to the United Arab Republic Assembly he warned Israel would rob its water and urged compliance with UN Palestine resolutions. He also condemned British bases in Cyprus and Aden and said foreign troops threaten regional stability.

Cairo Khrushchev Jordan Israel United Arab National Assembly Khrusacchev Khrusachev Palestine Khrusehchev Negev Des Cyprus Aden

Five murdered in Boise. man sought for quiz feared drowned

Five persons including three children were found dead in Boise on Sunday. Raymond A Reasons, a 54 year old man reported as a murder suspect, fled a car into a canal and disappeared. The victims include Reasons' wife Estelle and his children. Police say Estimates of motive and details remain under investigation as a search for bodies continues.

Boise Idaho Raymond A. Reasons Edna Reasons Reasons Estelle Reasons

Iowa Democrats' Funds Bolstered in 1904 Campaign Drive

Des Moines reports say seven freshmen Democrats gained money and morale at a Jefferson Jackson Day Dinner. Minnesota Senator Hubert Humphrey told attendees that President Johnson's popularity would aid Democrats in challenging congressmen and governors this year. The event, a pork dinner, drew about 1,700 attendees with over 2,000 tickets sold.

Des Moines Minnesota Hubert Humphrey Jefferson Jackson President Johnson Goverpork

US Transport Plane Crashes in Philippines Mourning 73 Dead

A U S military transport jet crashed during a rainstorm near Clark Field Manila killing 73 passengers and one crew member of 83 aboard. The aircraft departed Travis AFB California via Hawaii and halted at Hickam before vanishing from the runway upon impact. it struck a taxi in the vicinity injuring its driver and two passengers. Clark Field serves as Southeast Asia base for U S forces supporting South Viet Nam.

Manila U.S Air Force Travis Air Force Base Calif Hawaii Army Navy He Alo Clark Clark Field Southeast Asia Mth Air Force South Viet Nam Philippines Hickam Jn. Benwan

Strategy On Rights Bill Is Shifted

Washington U S officials report supporters shifted to a compromise package to win a two thirds Senate tally for the civil rights bill. Senate leaders Mansfield and Dirksen are coordinating a broad coalition as the bill, with 400 plus amendments, moves toward final votes after a long Senate debate and House motion. Confederate opposition remains uncertain about passage.

Washington Senate Mike Mansfield Montana Everett M. Dirksen Illneis Dirksen Dixie Robert F. Kennedy House Richard ‘Bo Russell D-Ga

Southeast Storm Outbreak Strikes Central Regions

The Associated Press reports severe storms sweeping the central and southern plains and the Southeast, with multiple tornadoes reported in Oklahoma and heavy rain across the region. Oklahoma City saw flooding in some areas, wind gusts reached 71 mph, and Enid recorded nearly 4 inches of rain in six hours, while Arkansas and western Tennessee also reported heavy rainfall.

Associated Press Southern Plains Oklahoma Bell Texas Nebraska Oklahoma City Enid Okla Arkansas Tennessee

Gun Found in Plane Crash Traced to San Francisco Man

Investigators traced ownership of a revolver found in wreckage of the Concord plane crash that killed 44 people. FBI traced the weapon to Frank Gonzalez, 27, of San Francisco, an expert crewing a yacht and Olympic yacht team member. Investigators probe potential crime aboard the aircraft and whether the gun fired six times. Washington sources note the gun’s origin is under review as top investigators pursue all angles of the crash.

Concord Calif Gariied Olivi Aeronablics Board FBI FBI ‘Nens Reithex Washington NBL Frank Gonzalez San Francisco Gonzales Teats San Byancisen

Oregon's Primary in Spotlight

Oregon's Republican presidential primary tops Friday's political agenda as Goldwater and Rockefeller run largely uncontested in Nebraska and New York. Write-in efforts for Lodge and Nixon are noted, while West Virginia backs Rockefeller with no write-ins counted there. Delegates to conventions are also decided.

Washington Oregon Barry Goldwater Nelson Rockefeller Arizona Nebbraskay New York West Virginia Goldwater Nebraska Lodge U.S South Viet Nam Nixon Rockefelier GOP Oth Senate Governas Rhode Island John 31. Chafee

CAB Tells Drinking By Pilot

The Civil Aeronautics Board blamed drinking by the pilot for a light plane crash near Spencer Iowa on February 11, 1963, killing three. Post mortem showed a blood alcohol level of 85 mg per cent, cited as the cause of diminished attention, judgment and control. Separately, a sixth railroad walkout ended as a federal court inquiry in Chicago halted a wildcat strike at the Pennsylvania Railroad that began Saturday night.

Washington Civil Aeronautics Board Oday Spencer, Towa CAB Chicago Gince Pennsylvania Railroad

Wirtz Probes Union Fees in Hoffa Case

Washington secretary of labor Wirtz opened an inquiry into use of union funds to pay legal fees for James R. Hoffa and co defendants. Hoffa faces a 3 284 count indictment alleging conspiracy to obtain 20 million in fraudulent loans from the Teamsters pension fund and diverting 1 million for personal use. Jury selected from 61 centrmen. eight union members. ages 34 to 64. one man is Negro. Jurors housed in guarded hotels between court sessions with limited phone access.

Chicago James R. Hoffa Teamsters Union Richard 8. Austin Wirtz Washington Tt — Secretary of Labor W. Willard Wirthegam Unnion Yearster James FR. Hoffa Hofla Teamsters Union Pension Fund Hoffa The Fune Athor Austin

Inside Today Editorials Spars Women Daily Report TV Leg

Fragmented text note shows brief items on editorials and television legislation. Contains sparse fragments referencing women and daily reports without clear events, dates, or named entities.

Anay Daily Report

Rusk presses Cyprus accord with Greek and Turkish ministers

In The Hague and at the U S Embassy Rusk urged Greece and Turkey to reach a Cyprus settlement to avoid a split within Allied ranks. He warned clashes could disrupt NATO unity as Fulbright travels Europe to convey President Johnson's messages with Stevenson and other officials watching. Fighting on Cyprus appears to have eased into a stalemate, sparing more lives.

Hague Netherlands E— U Sime Dean Rusk Geetce Turkey Oday Cyprus Rusk Sirevos Kostopoulos Feridun Erkin U. S Europe Sen. J. W. Fulbright D. Ark Johnson Fullbright Greece Fulbright Adlai. E. Stevenson United Nations NATO

Wallace Pushes Bid in Maryland Cambridge visit follows racial unrest and guard buildup

Wallace, the Alabama Democrat, campaigns in Cambridge as racial tensions flare after a Sunday night Negro demonstration with brick thrown at a school window. National Guard Maj. Feingold confirms stepped up forces under Gen. Gelston, with plans for a larger battalion ahead of Wallace's rally at the Dorchester Business and Citizen's Association. Gloria Richardson helps keep order while Wallace’s spokesman reiterates the planned speech.

Cambridge George O. Wallace Maryland Alabama Democrat Dorchester Edith J Tolley Negro High School National Guard Bernard Feingold George St Gelston Feingold Gelston Pete Sons Gloria Richardson Wallace Richardson Alabama

Weather outlook with cooler temps and showers end

Partly cloudy and cooler tonight with showers ending and lows around 50s. Tuesday will be partly cloudy and cooler with highs in the low 70s. Sunday high around 78 with a night low near 55. River stage 8.7 feet today at noon.

Iowa Traffic Toll Rises With Three Weekend Fatalities

Three weekend deaths push Iowa's 1964 traffic toll to 243. The victims include 15-year-old Timothy Quinlan of near Thornton, who died when his tractor overturned in Cerro Gordo County. Elizabeth Rowley, 50, of Dubuque, died after her car went off a street embankment. Michael Palmer, 44, of Grinnell, perished in a Highway 146 collision. Airman De R. Hansen, 22, of Anita, died in Washington state. John Nash, 3, of near Columbus Junction, died in Missouri after a car crash.

Associated Press Iowa Timothy Ray Quinlan Cerro Gordo County Thornton Helen Quinlan Elizabeth Ann Rowley Dubuque Michael Alen Plamer Grinnell de R. Hansen Anita Air Force Moses Lake Wash Washington John Nash Columbus Junction Wentzville

Explosives Seized In Plot Against McNamara

A Viet Cong plot to kill U S Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara was foiled after three suspects were arrested in Saigon. One suspect Neu Yen Van Troi leaped from a second floor window, injuring a leg and hospitalizing him in a coma. Police recovered high explosives and a mine hidden in mud by the river. General Maxwell D. Taylor arrived to join McNamara in war talks, while U S officials reviewed arrival plans and updated analyses with Premier Nguyen Khanh.

Saigon Viet Nam U. & Secretary of Defense Robert $. McNamara Neuyen van Troi Tyni Pouite McNamara U. S Henry Cabot McNamara Maxwell D. Taylor S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Taylor McNamara J Bayley Namara Washington Nguyen Khanh Babssie

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