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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1955

Page

4

Editorials Link Brainwashing of U S POWs to Education Gaps

AP columnist James Marlow cites evidence that inadequate grounding in American fundamentals leaves soldiers vulnerable to communist brainwashing. A Washington University study of a 25 year old sergeant shows indoctrination can create internal conflict and abnormal behaviors after return. The St Louis doctors warn Korean returnees may face more psychiatric issues than WWII POWs due to camp ideologies.

James Marlow Journal U. S American Medical Association Neuropsychiatry Department Washington University School of Medicine Peter S. Santucci George Winokur St. Louis

U S Labor Today finds workers better off than in 1954

A Labor Day summary notes unemployment fell from 3.3 million to 2.4 million and total employment rose from 62 million to 65 million. Wage rates rose to 1.88 dollars per hour in key industries while the cost of living edged up.

Washington NEA Basic Steel Industry General Motors U.S. Steel General Electric United Auto Workers Ford Michigan Connecticut

Government should curb spending to slow economic boom

In a Chicago Tribune opinion, the writer argues that the government can temper a boom by strict spending limits. Hold foreign aid, defer capital outlays, postpone public works, and lay off many workers while jobs remain plentiful, since the government is the largest buyer and employer.

Left out by advice to keep cool in heat

A Marshalltown Times-Republican note comments that people who follow the psychologist's advice to avoid discussing heat feel excluded from conversations as hot weather persists.

Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues

A cryptic style crossword puzzle with across and down clues covering varied themes and wordplay including phrases like The morning to you and beware the Ides of March. Answers reference seasons, objects, and names while filling a grid with standard crossword conventions.

Muscatine Journal and News-Tribune Subscription Rates

Subscription terms listed for daily and weekly delivery. Rates include 30 cents weekly, 9.00 yearly inside mail, 15.00 yearly outside mail, with advance payment required. Office hours and delivery service details provided.

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Spain's Areilza Faces Dual Role as Diplomat and Sherry Promoter

Spanish Ambassador Areilza, serving Franco and promoting Spanish sherry, must navigate Cold War tensions with the United States. He aims to maintain alliance links and expand trade while avoiding social missteps at White House events and managing Franco's position amid shifting U.S. policy toward Russia.

United States Franco Areilza Moscow Khrushchev Eisenhower White House California Nixon Warren Pennsylvania Avenue France Spain Madrid

Buffalo in a bustle as commerce fills the town

Our Yesterday recallsBuffalo 75 years ago when lumber dealers ship goods, merchants bustle to tie up inventory, blacksmiths forge, glass works buzzes, butchers stay busy, schools buy desks, and doctors report a healthy city. Emerson Hoopes loses a buggy full of melons as a frightened team runs away but causes no damage.

Buffalo Jupiter Emerson Hoopes Schreurs Schwertferger

Mulberry Runaway Parade Disrupts Block

A horse owned by Harry Schreurs frightened by an auto caused a lively chase on Mulberry Street. The buggy swept along scattering fruit and watermelons, colliding with an iron hitching post in front of Welk grocery before stopping. 25 years ago Weed Park clubhouse razing proceeded with foundation remaining and plans awaited.

Mulberry Harry Schreurs Welk Weed Park J. D. Diercks Park Board

White House plans push RC toward private plant sales

The Reconstruction Finance Corporation aims for rapid disposal under White House strategies, proposing sale or lease to private manufacturers. The plants cost about 15 billion dollars to build and are expected to sell for less.

White House Reconstruction Finance Corporation

Army releases 252 plants to industry for civilian goods

Washington reports the Army offered 252 war plants to industry enabling civilian production and jobs. By declaring the government owned plants surplus no longer needed for tanks radar airport engines and shells the Army contributed 1.5 billion dollars toward the government's goal.

Washington

State Bank wins $1452.92 plus seven percent from last sales

District Court awards the State Bank of Seaton $1 452.92 plus seven percent from last sales against Ray and Arvilla Van Zandt on a note dated June 9 1954 payable to Art Ryan and later transferred to the bank. A preliminary inheritance tax report was filed in the estate of Elmer H Martin who died June 21.

State Bank of Seaton Ray Arvilla van Zandt Art Ryan Seaton Bank Elmer H. Martin

Deeds Recorded in Muscatine Transfers

P. A. and Marjorie Bixby deed Lot 32 Block 10 Park Place to J. W. Clark. George B. Stych assigns joint tenancy on part Lots 2 and 3 Eighth Street Addition to Claude R. and Helen E. Farrell in Muscatine.

P. A Marjorie Bixby J. W. Clark Park Place Muscatine George B. Stych Claude R Helen E. Farrell Eighth Street

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