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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1960
Page
2
On the 57th anniversary of the Wright brothers first flight experts note advances in aviation from jet propulsion to radar and long-range airliners. Yet recent crashes in New York City prompt questions about human or mechanical error and demand safer air travel.
Community announces stronger support for the Muscatine United Fund for 1961 after an initial shortfall. Leading groups increased their subscriptions, setting an example in line with the Christmas spirit and aiding local agencies reliant on United Fund aid.
A column critiquing the U S State Department argues for reorganization, warning of bureaucratic inertia and hidden communists, and calling for congressional investigation. It discusses Dean Rusk as incoming secretary, Chester Bowles, and political dynamics under Kennedy, with references to China policy and Senate oversight. The piece reflects midcentury debates on civil service, foreign policy, and leadership.
The Muscatine Journal lists staff positions including Publisher Harold L Nelson Editor Walter Russell Gilbert Dietz New Editor Bauer Manager Edwin Wagner Circulation Margarey Griffith Mer Gen Advertising Carl Walter Advertising Director Jann Kelly Inc Chicago New York Detroit Atlanta Los Angeles San Francisco and more. It outlines delivery details and service, pricing for daily and mail subscriptions, office hours, and associated associations including Associated Press and local bureaus.
A letter to Aunt Sadie from Gil Dietz discusses local ambulance service within city limits, possible cooperation with the county, and upcoming Messiah concert led by Charles Kreeb. He reflects on war toys, Christmas expectations, and life in California contrasted with their town, ending with affectionate family notes.
An oddly written piece blends religious ethics with a tale about an efficiency expert in Hades. It argues selfishness worsens hunger while urging outward charity and the Golden Rule, citing Silas Marner’s transformation and contrasting religion with tranquilizers. It ends promoting Dr. Crane’s booklet offer.
A fragmentary local report notes council action on Walnut Street near Third Street for a driving course and mentions the Moscow bridge inspection. It references multiple community items including school closings, police orders, a Christmas Seal fundraiser, and new directors for the Mascatine Chamber of Commerce.
Democratic members of the Iowa Legislature name Se. Andrews and Rep. Scott Swisher of Iowa as leaders of the minority in Des Moines. Swisher will hold the same House leadership post as in 1959, while Sen. George O'Mall did not seek re-election as Senate minority leader.
New York AP report notes peace on earth as a Christmas card theme, with 750 million religious cards stressing the message. Greeting Card Association director Stephen Shannon cites world tensions and a shift toward ongoing peace, as Madonnas remain the top religious design followed by large scenes. Bethlehem imagery and religious motifs rise in popularity.
Korean War veterans were urged to file war bonus applications by December 31. The Iowa Korean Bonus Board may ask the 1961 Legislature to extend the deadline to June 30, 1963. About 7,000 veterans are thought eligible but have not filed. The board has paid nearly 29.6 million dollars in bonuses, averaging about 245 dollars per payment. Mass outreach continues as officials consider possible extensions.
Reflection cites Luke while urging the wideness of kinship in God’s family. It emphasizes two conditions for true kinship to God: belief and obedience, and invites faithfulness and evangelistic enlargement on the Lord’s Day. Prayer asks Gracious God to help believers be dutiful children and to grow the church.
Letters to Dear Abby discuss midlife flirtation with a supermarket clerk and a 76 year old husband. Advice urges nip attraction early, consider annulment if misled, and notes all mail to Abby is opened. Readers respond with questions about handling health-related marriage issues and seeking companionship within moral bounds.
A brief column notes that a woman who constantly interrupts a man is either married or never will be. The item then jokes that a neighbor with a noisy old car is less disturbing than one with a new car, reflecting early 20th century social commentary from Tristate News and The Anchor of Springs.
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