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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1971
Page
3
As the holidays arrive vigilance is advised against gyp artists who push charity scams, unordered merchandise, door to door fund drives, or fake brand name cosmetics. Consumers should buy from reputable firms, verify warranties, and beware of too good to be true bargains and misleading directory solicitations.
In this critique, Ernest B. Furgurson argues that right wing groups including Young Americans for Freedom and John Birch Society supporters are not neutral as they view Nixon’s moves toward China and the United Nations as mere image management. The piece details tensions over diplomacy, industry deals, and the potential long term shift in Cold War power, portraying activists as influenced by political gamesmanship.
A Washington columnist analyzes the Rhodesia settlement with Britain and Salisbury, noting power dynamics, potential reforms, and the clash of Western ideals with Rhodesia’s tribal realities. It contrasts sanctions, violence, and reform, drawing lessons on governance and hypocrisy.
A reader asks if men can get breast cancer and about lump risks. Dr Thosteson notes male breast cancer is rare, usually in older men, and a long-standing lump with no other signs likely non malignant. Mammography or lump removal can confirm. Other letters discuss fiberglass particles, static cling, and fabric softener. and artificial insemination via testicular biopsy is not practical.
Lewis E. Bergen argues against alternate parking on arterial streets like Eighth Street and Cypress in Muscatine. He cites narrow streets, risk of accidents, improper parking near curbs, and insurance concerns, urging a traffic expert to reduce hazards and allow parking on Mulberry's width with both sides.
A historical note recalls sleds loaded with dressed hogs drawn at noon in a 100 Years Ago item. It also mentions 75 50 25 and 10 year items including a hog marketing, a jury case in Iowa City, a garage remodel permit on Cedar Street, a newborn son at University hospital, an Advent film and comedy show for Lutheran Homes residents, and a late game overtime victory for Cardinal Stritch of Keokuk over Hayes Catholic Muscatine.
On this date notable events include the 1943 Pearl Harbor attack, 1542 Mary Queen of Scots birth, 1787 Delaware ratification, 1403 James Madison election, 186 Van Buren win, 1944 U S carriers sunk, 1963 Johnson White House move, 1971 Soviet nuclear hints, 1976 Syria calls for overthrow, and 1970 James Farmer resignation from HEW.
A devotional message cites Matthew 7 13 14 RSV urging believers to seek the narrow gate and life in Christ. It requests guidance and strength in following Jesus as pilot and savior, ending with a blessing.
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