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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1961
Page
6
Secretary Ribicoff announced ten administrative changes to the federal state public assistance program. The changes aim to curb abuses, tailor relief, and strengthen family life through joint funding and expected state cooperation. He warned that noncompliance would prompt tougher action.
One week remains for residents to enter the Christmas Home Decorating contest sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Awards include 150 in U S Savings Bonds and 40 in cash with two divisions religious and novelty. Deadline is December 19 and judging Friday night December 22.
United Nations faced with a looming budget shortfall as secretary general U Thant warned the organization could end the year hundreds of millions of dollars in the red and deficit projections for mid 1962 rise. Soviet Union among nations not meeting financial obligations, risking the UN’s effectiveness.
The text analyzes rightist and anti communist currents in the United States, arguing mass movements hinge on positive ideas rather than mere reaction. It critiques Newsweek’s coverage, notes breadth of anti Marxist thought, and contrasts leaders like Bob Welch and Dr Fred Schwarz with scholars.
The Muscatine Journal issue describes its Daily Journal as a evening paper published every weekday except Sunday with carrier delivery in the city and mail subscriptions. Rates include 40 cents weekly, 10 dollars monthly within 50 miles, 18 dollars annually within 50 miles, and 10 dollars per year beyond. Office hours and contact details are listed along with advertising staff and department access.
James Marlow analyzes the Kennedy Izvestia interview and its ambiguous effect on Soviet readers. He notes Izvestia printed the full interview while Khrushchev’s son moderated questions, shaping crossfire dialogue and offering Moscow a chance to show openness to outside views.
New York column by Jim Sishop recalls jokes from various greats and anonymous quips. The piece casts humor across figures such as Bob Hope and Buddy Hackett, with memories of Texan jokes about toll bridges and millionaires, plus playful exchanges with police and doctors.
A column of humorous, late era musings touches on generosity of plump women, hospital nurses, art, calling annoyances, and everyday quirks. It offers quick quips about temper, appetite, luck stories, and social foibles, reflecting a light, opinionated tone.
Abigail Van Buren advises that moral standards come from home not campus life. Readers discuss a coworker preying on a young woman and the need for caution. A reader shares a cake recipe tale, and Abby offers personal replies and a wedding booklet offer.
The land assessment per acre figures list Muscatine at 7.30 dollars, with Lee 8.45, Scatt 8.41, Henry 7.20, Van Buren 7.48, Dubuque 7.49, Des Moines 8.21, Clinton 6.41, Cedar 6.40, Washington 7.11, and Dickinson at 1.70 the state’s lowest. (Year not stated)
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