Voters consider four year terms for Muscatine leaders
Muscatine electors will vote October 22 in a primary on extending alderman and mayor terms from two to four years. The plan, driven by Muscatine Chamber and Junior Chamber petitions, would affect seven aldermen and the mayor for the next administration and beyond. City officials note the move aims for continuity, with detailed term assignments across wards and at large seats. The council awaits the canvass results showing 279 valid signatures of 341 needed. Aldermen votes were set to appear on the ballot.
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GOP to Tell Need of Lid On Spending
Washington dispatch reports senior Republican John W Byrnes pledges to oppose President Kennedy's 11 billion tax cut until a spending cap amendment is attached. The House Republicans conference endorsed the Byrnes amendment and Byrnes speaks on ABC CBS and Mutual networks with Thomas B Curtis joining NBC broadcasts.
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Happy To Be Home Says Miss Roberts in New York
Soprano Margherita Roberts on return from a European tour with four new dolls for her daughter’s collection. She praised Hungarian audiences and described touring behind the Iron Curtain, noting Soviet satellite conditions and amazing reception. She said she is happy to be home and would consider another invitation to return.
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Birmingham Welcomes Peace Plan Amid Church Bombing Fallout
Mayor Albert Boutwell welcomed a presidential commission on racial peace for Birmingham after a Sunday church bombing that killed four Black girls. Kennedy spoke with Black leaders. Birmingham leaders would meet Kennedy in Washington. Boutwell praised Earl Blaik and Kenneth Royall for the mission, urged unity, and noted outsiders stirred tensions.
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Cycle Crash Kills Youth in Monticello Intersection
Eldon Stadimueller 19 of Center Superion died Thursday when his motorcycle collided with a car at a street intersection in Monticello. The incident occurred at the junction near local streets, and authorities are investigating the crash details and contributing factors.
Complete Support Urged for Lodge in South Vietnam
Senate demands full backing for Ambassador Lodge amid reports he is not securing cooperation. Senator Mansfield cites need for administrative discipline and agency cooperation to salvage U.S. policy in South Vietnam and warns changes may fail without swift removals where needed.
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Goldwater Maintains Opposition to Nuclear Ban Pact
Sen. Barry Goldwater says he will vote against ratification of the limited nuclear weapons ban treaty, even if it ends his political career. The Arizona Republican, seen as a 1964 presidential hopeful, told the Senate he was warned voting against the treaty would be political suicide, but declared his conscience dictates opposition to the pact. His remarks closed another long debate day dominated by treaty opponents.
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Jordan Declares Opposition to Nuclear Test Ban Vote
Senator B Jordan, from a Washington district, today announced opposition to ratification of the limited nuclear pact. He becomes the 15th senator to oppose the measure.
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Senate reaches unanimous consent on treaty preamble
Senate agrees to a consent motion to amend the ratifying preamble to spell out the right to future amendments. Sen Richard Russell of Georgia reportedly backs modified language for inclusion. The preamble would not be distributed to all signatory nations.
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Castro Backers Burn Warehouse Strife Sparks Debates
In a volatile scene, Castro supporters clash with local authorities near a warehouse as tensions rise over alleged revigorism against American businesses. Officials report property damage and hold discussions on next steps amid evolving community tensions.
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Charges Follow Fatal Accident in Burlington
Authorities filed charges Thursday of failure to yield half the traveled portion of the road against Cecil Morris, 36, Evansdale, whose truck was involved in a fatal collision Wednesday with a car driven by Mrs Mildred Archibald, 55, at West Burlington. Archibald died shortly after the crash.
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Storm Watch After Gulf Coast Floods From Cindy
The Weather Bureau warned of possible new storm or hurricane formation in the Gulf of Mexico after Cindy dumped heavy rain across the Texas coast. Wind up to 39 knots. tides to 6 feet. small craft warnings from Port Arthur to Brownsville. About 3,000 people evacuated to shelters in the Orange Beaumont Port Arthur area.
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Space coop pledge by Kennedy at UN sparks moon joint dream
President Kennedy outlined a path toward U.S.-Soviet space collaboration and a moon mission representing humanity rather than one nation. He urged a broader disarmament effort, stronger UN cooperation, and a tested framework for future arms control.
Pickets Along Kennedy Route Rally at United Nations
President Kennedy walks from his hotel to address the United Nations as pickets march along the Kennedy route. Demonstrators claim to represent groups including the Congress of Racial Equality the Socialist Workers party Progressive Labor Movement Young Socialist Alliance National Committee for Freedom Now and the Birmingham Group.
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Kennedy calls for joint moon shot and summit on disarmament
The speech outlines a possible joint expedition to the moon with the Soviet Union as a path to dramatic Cold War cooperation. Kennedy frames it as a worldwide project stressing shared effort with allies while signaling U S concerns over Soviet actions in Germany Cuba the Congo and at the United Nations. He also notes the U S stance against racial discrimination.
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Indonesia Eyes Better Ties With Britain After Unrest
Indonesia seeks to mend frayed relations with Britain amid demonstrations and a government pledge to protect foreign property. An angry crowd targeted the British Embassy area, with mob leaders distributing lists of embassy personnel residences. Officials stressed no further demonetization and asserted efforts to preserve colonial-era influence in Southeast Asia.
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Broad U.N. Role Pins Hope on Kennedy Proposals
United Nations leaders in New York hear President Kennedy propose expanded UN functions. Key ideas include a world health center to combat epidemics, regional medical research centers, a global satellite system for communications and weather, and worldwide conservation and food distribution programs. Delegates enter the assembly hopeful Kennedy’s speech eases East-West tensions after Gromyko talks.
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Swisher Admits Tax Dishonesty Across Five Years
Swisher admits failure to file federal income tax returns for at least five years ending around 1961 while the IRS claims a longer period. He says past due taxes for 1960 61 and 62 have been paid and returns filed for 1958 1959 and 1960s discussions continue with authorities.
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