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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1966
Page
1
State Senator David Stanley reports more than 3,000 Cedar Muscatine County residents signed nomination papers for his gubernatorial reelection campaign. He filed as the Republican candidate and thanks supporters for the strong district backing amid a past filing date and a 1964 landslide history.
A heavy stabilizer used to pulverize roadway on Gilbert street near Hershey avenue veered into a ditch and struck Ralph E. Bartelt's parked car at 109 Gilbert street about 9:30 a.m. Edward Vanderboom of Milwaukee drove the machine back under control. No injuries reported. Seaman Corp., Milwaukee, owns the equipment.
Dr. John R. Cavanagh a Catholic University of America professor reports from Marriage magazine survey of 2 000 rhythm users that abstinence during fertile periods harms women and fuels marital discord He warns such disharmony may affect offspring psychologically Church commission to Pope Paul VI report pending Also notes Air Force ROTC trainee Michael S Shield of Muscatine Iowa in Gunter AFB Alabama training and future Iowa City SUL plans
Six weary students from the French West Indies arrive by bus from Detroit with a U S State Department escort for a three day inspection of Muscatine institutions industry and life. They visit Muscatine Community College The Muscatine Journal Kiwanis Elks City Hall and later tour Laura Musser art gallery Mississippi River Kent Feeds plant and H J Heinz. The group includes three from Guadeloupe one from French Guiana and two from Martinique with a broader U S itinerary ending in Washington and Miami.
Muscatine Police Chief Glenn Axel spoke to the Rotary club at Hotel Muscatine about the June 13 Supreme Court ruling on suspect rights. He argued the ruling will hinder police work and burden the public, insisting investigations will require more evidence before arraignment and noting the department aims to avoid releasing suspects on technical rulings.
The Dean Nissen family Mr and Mrs Dean Nissen and children Timothy four and David two are featured with the Muscatine Jaycees. Dean manages Thorp Nissen at 601 E 10th St and serves as a Jaycee. Karen is vice president of the Jayceeettes, former social secretary of the Newcomers club, and attends the Women’s League at Our Savior Lutheran. The family moved from Ames to Muscatine in June 1965.
A witness led Muscatine police to Roy Irvin Magerkurth 18 of 410 18th Street Moline who was arrested for leaving the scene of an accident at East Sixth and Cypress. He faced charges of leaving the scene and violating a restricted license. The incident involved a convertible damaged on the right side. Other youths were cited for traffic violations including a light infraction and dimming headlights.
Col Hal G Moore Jr addressed about 650 residents at a Bardstown reception honoring Viet Nam veterans and families, urging continued prayers for those still serving and for the fallen. He urged a minute of silence, contrasting with planned parade festivities and a “Hal Moore Night” at a Stephen Foster pageant.
The Muscatine county district court clerk's office issued 29 marriage licenses in July under Clerk Mrs. Florence Hetzler. Five divorces were filed that month. Total July receipts reached 24,729.28 including 16,703.79 for child support and 5,547.48 for publication and witness fees. Other funds totaled 771.05 district court, 898.77 probate, 273.09 fines, 35 sheriff fees, 8 reporter fees, 114 miscellaneous county funds, 143 document copies, 87 licenses, and 247.50 transcripts and certificates.
In Muscatine 65 migrant workers elected a 12 member advisory committee and a 3 member board of directors for the local Migrant Center. Manuel Balli Tomas Trevino and Victor Zuniga won seats on the board from 18 candidates, with Trevino securing a seat by one vote after four recounts. The Rev Philip Ruffrey chairs the board, and the advisory group will oversee services including the migrant center, day care, school and staff, seeking migrant input on programs and staffing.
Check transactions in 11 large Iowa cities rose 5 percent from a year earlier per the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Muscatine surged 24.7 percent, Quad Cities 15.6, Burlington 14.3, Waterloo 13.9, Clinton 11.5, Mason City 10.5, Dubuque 7.6, Ottumwa 4.6, Des Moines 3.85, Cedar Rapids 2.2, and Sioux City 0.1 percent. The rise signals stronger business activity.
Werner Tice of 1004 East Seventh Street moved from Veterans' Hospital Iowa City to Americana Nursing Center Davenport Ta after a stroke. He is now able to walk again.
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