Freezing Rain Strikes East as Storm Dumps Snow Across States
United Press International reports a major winter storm across the eastern half of the nation bringing crippling snow and freezing rain. Parts of Alabama and Mississippi log heavy accumulations with drifts up to three feet while Nashville and Chattanooga see rapid snowfall. Roads close in Birmingham and warnings extend from the South to New England as coastal tides rise. The system pockets ice on highways from the Appalachians toward New Jersey and closes bridges in New Orleans amid record cold across the Midwest and Great Lakes.
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Donations to Tippit family top 445 thousand dollars
The widow Marie Tippit and her three children received 445297.68 in donations after police officer J D Tippit was killed shortly after President Kennedy's assassination. Gifts funded a home, college scholarships, and advisors consider investments while IRS ruled donations tax free.
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Ottumwa suit dismissed by judge in Iowa
District court judge Roy Stephenson dismissed a 9000 suit against nine Ottumwa city and county officials, citing immunity in official duties. Betty Francis, Ottawa resident, claimed constitutional rights were denied in a liquor raid conviction. her federal rights claim was rejected. Francis’ related appeal on a disorderly conduct conviction is before the Iowa Supreme Court. Her attorney Gene W. Glenn faces disbarment proceedings.
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Ethics Committee
Iowa Bar ‘Association
Iowa sets strict liquor ad rules banning certain imagery
DES MOINES UP I. A new Iowa Liquor Control Commission rule set bans sexy depictions, athletes, and children in ads and bars billboard placement near churches schools parks and in dry counties. Direct mail aerial displays and school programs are forbidden. Exceptions include Star of David for Kosher wines and no ads exploiting holidays.
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Auto license sales surge before year end in Washington County
Auto and truck license sales soared in Washington County during the first two days of the week as owners rushed to beat the December 31 deadline. W. E. Howell's office logged 2,939 auto plates by midday Tuesday, versus 2,512 at year end 1962, and 818 truck licenses, up from 703 in 1962. Many cited tax exemptions and anticipated reductions for the next year.
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New Year's Toll Deaths Rise On Stormy Roads
A hazardous storm from New Orleans to New England raised highway dangers as revelers crowded venues. UPI tallied at least 43 traffic deaths by 7:30 am EST after New Year's Eve began at 6 pm local time, with Michigan leading at 10 deaths and Indiana reporting four. A Charleston grocery explosion left five dead and 14 injured, while the National Safety Council warned 140 to 180 road fatalities could occur in the 30 hours. Police increased patrols and toll authorities offered coffee to curb crashes.
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National Safety Council
Knerr boy may be Washington County New Year's Baby
A son born to Mr and Mrs Robert Knerr of rural route three Washington arrived at the Washington County Hospital at 1255 a m today He may be the New Year s Baby of 1964 and eligible for prizes from local merchants unless another claimant comes forward
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Khrushchev Hints At Limited Steps Toward Disarmament
UPI reports Khrushchev’s remarks offer cautious hope for 1964 as a year of possible improved East West relations. State Department notes focus on whether his proposals for disarmament and a non aggression pact translate into concrete actions and acceptable terms.
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Dean Rusk
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Weather Outlook From United Press Interna
Slow clear weather with minor changes expected through Wednesday night. Thursday will be partly cloudy and warmer with lows around 10 to 15 and highs in the 30s to 40s. Friday looks partly cloudy and mild.
Congress urged to form joint committee for overhaul
UPI reporters state that Senator Clifford Case and Senator Joseph Clark call for a joint committee on the organization of Congress to study its structure and procedures. They criticize current powers of chairmen that can block bills and press for reforms to curb minority or unilateral blocking, arguing public impatience with Congress’s performance.
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Rites Thursday for Mrs. Emma Van Horn
Funeral services for 93 year old Emma Van Horn who died Sunday at Muscatine General Hospital will be held Thursday at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Cairo. Burial will follow in Cairo Cemetery. Pierce Funeral Home of Morning Sun handles arrangements. Born Emma Humston in 1870, she was widow of William Van Horn. Surviving: son Floyd of Rock Island IL. daughters Mrs Lester Smith rural Columbus Junction, Mrs Bruce De Vore of Kansas, and Mrs Bernice Werner of Bloomfield. several grandchildren.
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Lester Smith
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Kansas
Bernice Werner
Bloomfield
Cyprus Crisis Deepens as Makarios Abrogates Treaty
Archbishop Makarios, Cyprus president, accuses Turkey of intervention and ends the 1960 treaty among Cyprus, Turkey, Greece and Britain. In Omorphita fires blamed on terrorists escalate Greek Turkish clashes, with about 200 dead and British troops patrolling. Vice President Fazil Kuchuk accuses Greek Cypriots of cease-fire violations and defends Turkish villagers.
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Fazil Kchuk
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Dees 21
New Year Celebrations Span Asia Europe And Americas
World revelers welcomed 1964 with temple bells in Asia, fireworks in Italy, and London bathers braving icy waters. Across the globe, reports describe cease-fires in Quemoy and Matsu, rising taxi fares, and millions of jelly doughnuts in Berlin. U S advisers in South Vietnam faced continued conflict as border patrols kept watch along the Iron Curtain.
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Trafalgar Square
Nelson
West Berlin
Beard celebration grows in Washington to mark city’s 125th birthday
Washington men prepare for a June 1964 community celebration to mark the city’s 125th anniversary. Harold Jarvis heads a beard growing phase and plans include a Brush Club with beard contests and a possible ladies auxiliary. Walter Farrell chairs the event as Journal photos by Dallas Kinney document the growing beards.
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