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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1973
Page
3
Editorial warns that storing gasoline in home cans is highly hazardous. It cites Iowa public safety commissioner Charles Larson on gasoline’s explosive potential and explains leaks can ignite from common sparks. The piece urges storing fuel only in a car’s tank and planning routes to avoid Sunday shortages.
In a medical Q and A column Dr Thosteson notes no proven harm from long term birth control pill use and no established time limit for stopping. A reader asks about tremors with otitis media. the doctor explains balance effects, potential deafness if untreated, and that drainage and antibiotics can often correct the infection.
Wilton Community Foundation discussed converting the old Wilton College building, donated by Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Norton, into a community center with a 25 meter pool. The plan requires $100,000 in pledges by end of 1973, with Norton and wife pledging $15,000 and Wilton Savings Bank pledging $4,000 after deed.
Leonard P. Plessy a former Muscatine resident aged 85 of 14950 Webster Rd Milwaukee Oregon died at home. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Teake Funeral Home Milwaukee. Born January 11 1888 in Muscatine he married Ann Ziegenhorn June 6 1922. He worked for Huttig Manufacturing. Surviving wife one daughter Marion Wilkins Milwaukee Ore two grandchildren and several relatives in Muscatine.
Blackhawks improve to 3-0 with a 10-5 win over Swift Sticks as Lat Kine scores seven and Jesse Trevino nets three. Wildcats roll to 3-0 by blanking Nagues 17-4 with Scott Conad at 11 points. Rolling Angels edge Rolling Ghosts 7-6 as Cory Oxley scores five for the winners.
Robert Morley of the State Department addressed the Muscatine World Affairs Council on U S and Soviet trade. He noted U S business needs, government support, and flexible practices for deals in socialist states, including currency and credit considerations. A panel discussed farm exports and Soviet internal politics amid expanding trade.
Markets dent notes a Bandag inc panel on opening a Soviet market with letters from 1965 showing hurdles before deals. Panel drew many questions showing mixed views on trade, especially agricultural goods, but experts agreed expanded trade benefits US economy and tensions. Tape of the program available. Sen Dick Clark unable to attend. National Stockyards report lists hog, cattle, sheep receipts and price ranges, plus a local obits and birth notice.
Multiple theft reports include a stereo tape player from 1215 Oregon St in EF 9th St area and two red gas cans from 1020 Iowa Ave. A green white 20 inch Huffy bicycle was taken from 1218 Orange St while a yellow black Montgomery Ward 10 speed was lifted from Istave. A union meeting for Local 451 of the American Federation of Musicians was set for 6 30 tonight at the AFL C I O Hall at 222 W St. The notice lists Catholic Daughters of America and the Altar and Rosary society involvement. An obituary notes surviving husband a son Edward M Morgan Jr and siblings with extended family tallied.
Local letter describes a stolen Pomeranian near Atalissa six miles north of town. The dog was recovered Sunday evening, allegedly returned by a drunken man in Muscatine. The pet is very ill, and the writer warns neighbors to beware of cruel men and urges vigilance for others’ safety.
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