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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1976
Page
2
A Burlington parent praised the Hawk Eye for its stance on open negotiations and teacher demands for four day weeks, while editors report backlash from teachers and public silence from parents. The piece argues fear of speaking out harms school democracy and notes teachers should welcome outspoken students, while criticizing apathetic parents.
The Quad City Times argues that bargaining between school boards and teachers occurs largely behind closed doors. It notes teachers seek large raises and extra benefits while boards must account for public funds amid inflation. Only Clinton and Iowa City hold open sessions. law changes urged for public accountability.
Mason City Globe-Gazette weighs risk perception as China tests prompt mild worry. The piece compares radiation from tests to chest X rays, notes past U.S. testing, and questions influence over nations. It cites about 200 per explosion may die in future generations, including 20 Americans, due to cancer or genetic issues, while affording a dark, resigned tone.
A letter from Gil Dietz in Muscatine Iowa discusses cold weather and freezing ice on Second St as well as a push for flu shot makeups at the Muscatine Mall on Dec 20. It also reviews TV specials The Carpenters McCartney Wings and a Rogers tribute, plus a blood donation appeal urging churches to recruit volunteers for a blood drive with a goal of 190 pints.
In Washington, critics push for bold moves by President Ford amid transition. They urge tariff removal to create free competition, claiming steady leadership is needed to curb steel price hikes and protect American industry.
A collage of past notes and opinions cites historical events distant in time while railing at Gerald Ford. It links steel price effects to broader economic shifts and sketches a political what-if about Ford’s Senate plans, ending with reflections on his presidency ambitions.
Letters to citizens urge Muscatine area churches to supply 190 pints of blood. Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at Wesley United Methodist Church December 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donors age 18 to 65 may donate, 17 with parental consent. Call 263-6124 for questions or to sign up by 4 p.m. December 13. Richard M. Paulus.
The year’s anniversaries include Germany and Italy declaring war on the United States in 1941 the 1816 entry of Indiana as a state and Louis Napoleon’s 1848 election. Mussolini’s 1937 withdrawal from the League and Rockefeller Jr. offering Manhattan land for the UN are noted. George Sauer age 66 birthday. Thought by Edison. Washington’s 1776 crossing noted.
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