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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1939
Page
4
On the eve of a national election Congress resists pressure groups and repudiates leftists within the Democratic Party. The body backs private industry over expanded government, while farmers retain influence, signaling shifts for 1940 elections and a revived Republican liberal bloc.
Byline credits Journal Printing Co as publisher with Clyde Rabeadeaux and Walter Russell in leadership roles. The masthead lists Rabeadeaux as publisher and Russell as managing editor in the local news organ.
Roosevelt clings to pump priming as a fiscal strategy but House opposition defeats an $800 million housing bill. Senate had trimmed the lending measure, yet the House vote blocks its passage, signaling a political shift as critics demand accountability from those who opposed the bill.
A Florida coast guard rescue was sparked by S O S calls claiming a ship in flames. No wreckage or casualties were found, prompting ongoing vigilance for a possible hoax that endangered crews and civilians who rely on rescue services.
The piece recalls Roosevelt era spending, two postwar pump priming attempts, and the later use of hidden debt via independent agencies. It argues the public mood is turning away from repeated stimulus failures and toward abandoning the approach as relief costs and unemployment data worsen.
A look back at Muscatine notes from 50 25 and 10 years ago includes the Muscatine Fence company starting with 25000 in stock officers Gobble Schmidt Cowell Munroe Gruber Welch Thompson directors and the 1925 gas plant expansion 5000 attendees at the Fairport US Biological Station dedication led by Dr. R E Coker 1930 camp highlights include the snake box and Scouts Charles Reed Cyril Baker Joe Manjoine Paul Geibel Dick Wilson and ro reelected Chautauqua board head Charles C Hagermann plus Roosevelt Farley exchange referencing the president's remark.
A compact clue list reveals a crossword style puzzle themed on a famous London abbey with numbered across and down entries including terms for daily life and historical references.
The note recalls a royal decree that levied a swearing tax based on status with five shillings for gentlemen two shillings for non gentiles and one shilling for soldiers sailors and laborers. It also mentions the Tyler County Booster obraiding advance planning and prewritten news by J H Willard before summer vacation.
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