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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1939
Page
5
An article discusses how citizens expect large government benefits yet contribute little personal effort. A Harvard survey of 103 people tracked daily 14 minutes for civic activities, finding negligible time spent on public affairs beyond basic routines.
Governor Horner vetoes a bill to ban double features at Illinois theaters. The editor argues public health concerns are overstated and the issue is a business matter best left to producers distributors and exhibitors. The veto avoids unnecessary court battles and keeps the law out of the public arena.
The author argues against mandatory national service and praises voluntary public duty as the essence of democracy. He contrasts regimes like Germany and Spain with the American ideal, noting the public reluctance to participate and urging citizens to organize and contribute actively to common good. If not, a figure may impose duties by force.
A New York Times critique notes radio sales pitches use extreme stress and tempo to sell groceries and soaps like Zowie and Winso. The piece questions whether a tearful voice is the best medium for long term sales, comparing ad delivery to Handel’s Largo and the Bunker Hill oration.
As You Were notes appoints members to a committee to plan a Wilsons Creek battle anniversary. The item references 25 years ago, wartime status of Germany and Austria, and neutral Italy. Also mentions Muscatine theater opening and social security figures.
J Stannard Baker notes most drivers adopt informal practices by watching others. He describes this as haphazard driving that rarely yields safe or efficient results and calls for better training and standardized habits.
Upward new deal sharps turn bullish about the last half of 1939 with forecasts of a 105 federal reserve average and unemployment drop toward seven million. The piece notes changes around Tommy Corcoran and James A. Farley, with Hopkins, Gouache, and others, and discusses plans to overhaul Latin American production and shifts in political influence.
A crossword style quiz lists multiple clues across and down about artists, metals, colors, body parts, and objects. The puzzle asks for filling names like Liberty sculptor and related terms forming a connected grid with hints ranging from anatomy to geography.
The 392 mile Colorado river aqueduct includes the San Jacinto tunnel begun May 13 1933 by 13 tunnel contractors. It aimed to bring 1000 million gallons daily to 13 Southern California cities. Water seepage from Mt San Jacinto created rainstorms inside the 18 foot bore with flows up to 39 800 gallons per minute. A dry stretch followed the flood. Tomorrow The Cursing Tax.
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