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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1960
Page
4
The Wall Street Journal notes rising cocoa supplies and a larger cocoa crop in Africa boosting world output. Candy makers may raise bar sizes without price changes as US peanut and pecan output climbs while sugar and coconut prices ease.
Nationwide turnout fell to 64 percent of 107 million eligible voters, with Japan and most European countries reporting higher participation. Hawaii stood out at 93 percent amid excitement over statehood, while discussions floated disenfranchisement and reentry to boost future turnout.
An editorial voice argues against censorship by officials and courts, defending aggressive press criticism. It laments legal fears, praises personal journalism, and warns against labeling critics as Communists, urging broader exposure of public evils for a free press.
The Muscatine Journal lists staff roles with publisher Nelson and editor Walter Russell, notes advertising and circulation management, and provides city and subscriber information. It includes pricing for daily and mailed subscriptions, office hours, and a request line for department or person inquiries.
AVO article outlines two core U N weaknesses in the Congo crisis: financial shortfalls and reliance on voluntary member funding. It notes fears that withdrawal of troops by key states could undermine U N authority and prolong danger in Africa.
Dr. Crane urges parents to cultivate the library habit to boost mental growth and college readiness. Advice covers home reading routines, selecting age appropriate books, and gentle reading prompts, with examples like Dickens and Swiss Family Robinson and a push to involve librarians and schools.
A weekend blizzard dropped eight to ten inches of snow, improving sleighing but affecting holiday trade. Georg Bebreson West Hill home burned today. Moose prowls the woods. T Rickey’s East Second Street shop attacked by a moose, forcing a name change to Moose Barber Shop.
Ms Melvin reports Dierks and two sons Byron and Erie sane leaving for Denver to establish homes while Mr Dierks takes a similar role in Denver. At Mrs Margaret Tange home the anniversary of Daughters of An Jim was observed. Veterans’ tribute held yesterday afternoon. A West Liberty show named a Louis Maes beaver trap champion weighing 70 pounds. Ed Knott possessed a large beaver, part of a two week Iowa trapping expedition near Columbus Junction. Church council elections at Stoley Martins, with Wendell Day, Lillian Whitley, and Lanis Koskives elected to trustees for three years.
A column fragment riffs on mailbag musings while clipping a vague reward note for shooting a bandit and killing one. It blends jokes, trivia, and quotes with references to public figures and agencies, ending with a mention of James M. Landis to study federal regulatory bodies.
A devotional reflection cites Psalm 6 9 about the Lord hearing supplication. It notes most worries are borrowed and rarely materialize, urging readers to tell a friend or relative and seek a serene, service focused life in Christ. Gracious God grant faith patience and to place troubles in thy hands. Amen.
A letters column shows varied views on barbers cutting children's hair on Saturdays. Some moms complain about scheduling and car access while barbers and wives argue for weekday visits or family dynamics. Readers urge consumer choice and discuss pay, labor, and tradition around barber shops.
Rural grade and small high schools do not rate as high as larger elementary and high schools in achievement according to Butt News Tribune. The Advertiser notes political platforms favor one party to stand on amid debates in Nora Springs.
Cryptic crossword style clues and a DAILY CRYPTOQUOTE puzzle prompt unfold. The sample shows letter substitutions with hints like AXEDUBAAXE for daily code letters and guidance on how to map A X L and other letters to solution words.
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