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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1952
Page
4
Editorial notes that Hungarian Olympians and others from behind the Iron Curtain seek liberty beyond borders. It cites planned post Olympics tours, missing teammates, border crossings by train and air, and the Polish consul in Chicago resigning to seek asylum. The piece critiques complacency about freedom in America.
An AP report from New York describes the rapid change of the current Mrs Tom M Manville who flew to Mexico for a divorce earning about 100000 in gains and tax free bonuses. The piece jokes about future owners of the title and suggests an association of ex wives of Tommy Manville could form as speculation grows over the next Mrs Manville.
Virginia politics show possible Rebel stance as governors, delegates weigh backing Stevenson Sparkman. Virginia law could force a second state convention or petition to place a Democratic ticket on the ballot, with two Democratic brands possible if the national nominees prevail.
Dr. Otto Rattner of Northwestern School of Medicine says baldness is linked to superior mentality. The comment suggests political candidates need not fear shiny pates affecting television audiences or female voters.
Clues span movies actors Lupino Hayward andrews Baxter Mae McKinney and Day among many others with vertical and across entries including places like Muscatine Iowa and references to The Associated Press and local news. Puzzle includes definitions for nouns verbs and adjectives with a wide mix of foreign language and general knowledge terms.
A Chicago convention analysis notes Stevenson delaying campaign plans to dodge Truman attacks on foreign policy. It warns that embracing Truman's defense of postwar concessions could trigger GOP attacks linked to Acheson and Hiss, risking Democratic standing in key states.
Members of Jows Daily Press Association Des Moines news and business office at 18 Shops Building Telephones Private Branch Exchange Number M Wren operator enewerseens for eepert.
Des Moines report says a burglary at the Iowa State Liquor store in Armstrong, Iowa, netted 54 cases of whisky valued at $3,018. Thieves removed a rear window bar to enter, taking 44 cases of pints and the rest in fifths, all bearing the Iowa seal, including eight cases of Old Stag, five of Old Sunnybrook, and five of Seven Crown.
The Iowa Tax Commission directs county auditors to levy a property tax of .48 mill for next year to pay principal and interest on $5 million 1949 World War II bonus bonds. The levy covers the bond issue to be paid over 20 years. This is the only state property tax required this year.
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