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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1971
Page
8
In Iowa the southern corn leaf blight remains “still very slight” per Iowa State University’s blight committee. The weekly report notes no major change, though the potential for serious damage is described as “very great,” with localized severe blight in eastern Town.
Partly cloudy tonight with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, low 64 to 69. Mostly sunny Sunday with hot humid conditions, high in the low to mid 90s. Light easterly winds tonight. Rain chances 30 percent tonight and 20 percent Sunday. Friday high near 92 and overnight low around 69.
Apollo 15 astronauts Scott Irwin and Worden show atypical postflight signs, including irregular heartbeats and dizziness. Dr Berry notes the issues are not life threatening but may affect future flight plans and the Skylab program, with possible changes to Apollo 17 and 18 missions.
Mississippi Governor John Bell Williams and Louisiana Governor John McKeithen voiced support for Alabama Governor George C. Wallace as he defies federal busing orders. Williams said Wallace has drawn a line in the dust while McKeithen warned he may use police power to block desegregation efforts. Wallace ordered limestone County schools reopened and allowed freedom of choice for New Hope pupils, challenging federal court orders on desegregation.
In 1952 Newell Heights was developed by Johan D. Smith with Harold Rosenberg. Smith honored his wife’s maiden name and her father's memory. In 1964 Wallace urged a white junior high pupil to attend a near all white school, while Nixon sought minimal busing, drawing criticism from Williams and McKeithen. NAACP counsel Clemons sought an injunction to stop interference with desegregation orders.
North Vietnamese forces opened a new barrage near the DMZ as a U S helicopter supporting South Vietnamese troops was struck by ground fire. Seven Americans died in the crash while four Marines were killed and five wounded in clashes near Fire Base Sarge. U S B 52s intensified raids while Thieu accused Ky of libelous remarks over national institutes.
The Muscatine streets named after residents include Amy Drive on Roscoe Avenue named by Robert Bosch for his daughter Amy in 1960 as he cut a street. Virginia Drive honors Virginia Ellis of Route 3. Wilson Drive derives from Fred Hocking naming a street after Willard Wilson, Kent Feeds executive.
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