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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1963
Page
4
From Tools magazine the American Bridge Toll Road Assn reports a Memorial Day weekend survey of 21 toll roads found only one fatality, despite record highway deaths. Officials credit built in safety features but warn that driver responsibility remains crucial after a four‑fatality I‑80 crash near Wilton.
Douglas Dillon asked Congress on Monday to grant a three month extension of the federal debt limit beyond August 31. The House Ways and Means committee approved the higher limit and leaders in Washington aimed for a vote next week. The debt stands around 305.9 billion and expected to rise by mid November.
Cy Barrett urges rapid action after a merger ends long term employment with the acquirer led by a former top executive who once assisted him. He warns other workers to stay positive, seek new opportunities, and maintain professional presence while pursuing reemployment. A reader asks Maxwell for small business loan options and details on floor plan financing and mortgages.
The Muscatine Journal announces its second class matter status under postal acts and lists staff including Harold U. Nelson publisher Walter Russell editor John Talbot business manager and others. It notes Des Moines news office contact and ad rates, with delivery options and price for daily and weekly subscriptions, plus service end dates and location notes.
The article recalls Bernard Baruch presenting the American plan for international atomic control, the Hiroshima bomb, and the ensuing fear and distrust. It notes Moscow talks, a limited test ban, and wary responses from France and China, framing the era as fragile progress amid persistent global tension.
The Worry Clinic discusses nudism and health with Hal, arguing nudist camps do not promote sexuality and may reduce sexual arousal. It condemns tanning as unhealthy, asserts clothing protects skin from UV and injuries, and cites Farmer attire as practical in sun and fieldwork.
HAL BOYLE asks what you haven’t done reveals more about you than deeds. he shares a partial catalog of missed acts from a man nearing fifty, proposing readers jot their own untried experiences to reveal a reverse biography and self insight.
A cow owned by Ralph Brown was fatally struck Tuesday night on Highway 93 by a car driven by Gene Mehr tens on Oakville road. The vehicle sustained considerable damage but there were no injuries reported. the cow wandered onto the highway and moved into the path of the car.
The Lord restored Job's fortunes after his prayer for friends. A prayer asks for heavenly guidance and care for loved ones, requesting the Holy Spirit's direction and drawing all to Christ Jesus.
A compiled recap notes Geo A Magoon of Company H 11th Iowa regiment reported good health of the troops stationed at Black River. Previous entries mention a record high temperature 133 degrees, curb work on waving Isel avenue, church bells at St Mathias, and Floyd C Mclntire's reelection as Muscatine county PMA chairman.
In this Abby Van Buren column, readers share marital woes and social quirks. Brokenhearted confronts a husband involved with a coworker. thinner, thinner, and dog owner letters add personal struggles. Abby advises cautious boundaries, personal resilience, and clear communication.
Daily cryptogram excerpt presents coded quotes and crossword fragments with letter-substitution hints. It includes sample mappings A for three Zs and % for two Os, plus a hidden puzzle asking readers to decode BREHH DPWWMERE and related phrases under varying daily letter shifts.
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