Monsanto expands Muscatine plant and research ties
In May 1962 Tom K. Smith of Monsanto hinted at growing his firm's Muscatine operations. A January 1963 announcement confirms construction of pre emergent herbicide facilities, doubling production capacity and signaling broader industrial growth. The Muscatine move aligns with Monsanto's St Louis research and ammonia plant expansion noted by Smith. Meanwhile Iowa traffic deaths near 1956 levels in 1963 prompt cautions for winter driving.
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Muscatine
Tom K. Smith
St. Louis
Monsanto Chemical Company
Monsanto
Mr. Smith
Ttig
Eaton's Foresight About Railroads Better Than That
John Chamberlain analyzes Cyrus Eaton's rail and coal bets versus Robert Young, noting Eaton backed coal while Young pursued passenger schemes. The piece argues socialism under Khrushchev cannot yield foreign-trade surpluses, and questions Eaton's hope for Soviet deals despite his sharp instincts in other ventures.
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Eaton
John Chamberlain
Interstate Commerce Commission
Atlantic Coast Line
Seaboard Air Line
Chesapeake and Ohio
Baltimore and Ohio
O. Cash
Cyrus Eaton
Cleveland
Ohio
Robert R. Young
Anc
Young
New York Central
the Central
Cornelis Vanderbilt
Uneava
Quebec
Krupp
Germany
Soviet Union
Alwailys
Greenland
Hamburg
Bremen
Kinushchev
Khrushchev
Muscatine Daily Journal subscription details
The Muscatine Journal outlines circulation info with delivery by carrier in Muscatine and surrounding area, weekly price and mail rates, office hours, and special delivery service. The notice lists staff roles and advertising contacts and notes the Associated Press affiliation and local news operations.
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Jain & Kelley
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Atlanta
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Dallas
St. Louus
San Francisco
Carrie
Muscat
Office
Definite Pattern Yet To Be Set For President Johnson's Press Conferences
Washington reports on President Johnson weighing how to hold news conferences. The piece compares Johnson with Roosevelt Truman Eisenhower and Kennedy, noting Johnson may mix coffee sessions with televised meetings. It analyzes past volumes and formats of presidential briefings and their public access.
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Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry S. Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
John S. Kennedy
Roosevelt
Truman
Eisenhower
Kennedy
Prize Contests as Fun Educational Hobby
Dr Coleman a Knoxville dentist advocates prize contests as an engaging hobby that widens interests and teaches through reading encyclopedias and commenting on slogans. He notes prizes range from electrical appliances to cash, often $5 to $100, and believes contests motivate students and retirees alike to participate and learn.
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Coleman
Tt Sidens
Attraut Fonk
Hovktet
E. T. Coletan
Knoxville
Tenn
Crane
Northowestern Universion
L Elters
Chocolate Cake Hazardous for Daughter Age 6
A humorous household fragment by Bob Salmon from Boston discusses a six year old girl Bootsie attacking a chocolate layer cake. The narrative details frosting everywhere including wrists and nose, the challenge of digging frosting from the middle, and the toll on the narrator’s nerves after another chocolate dessert night.
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Bob Salmon
Boston
Karen
Bootsie
Guest Party Held at Wapello
WAPELLO The TIT guest Christmas party and dinner was held in Fellowship Hall of the Methodist church Tuesday with five members and guests attending. The program followed dinner served by the Rebecca Circle chaired by Mrs Dewey Small. Mrs Jackie Wiele greeted attendees and Mr Harland Gant offered the response. A group of Christmas songs was performed by three high school chorus members directed by Miss Sue Johnson. Mrs Phyllis McCulley and Mrs Laurene Bumgardner played an organ and piano duet, with further organ music by Mrs McCulley. The Magichaders parade was staged by members and a magic chair gift exchange closed the evening.
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Wapello
Fellowship Hall
The
Methodist Church
Rebecca Circle
Dewey Small
Jackie Wiele
Chapter 6
Harland Gant
Sue Johson
Phyllis McCulley
Laurene Bumgardner
McCulley
Sara Zackman
Lucky Lockman
Dorothy McNeil
Laurence Bumgartner
Musica Chair
Prayer text amid old sermon note
Fragmentary religious reflection cites John 9 25 and urges Jesus to dwell in believers. The note invokes renewal through divine command and a Christ centered petition in simple devotional language.
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Jesus
Our Yesterdays and Local Happenings Through Time
A compilation of past items notes a 25 years ago fire at 913 Newell Ave destroying four summer kitchens and damaging a porch, a 10 years ago remark about Chillanooga’s winter quarters, a 7 years ago fatal accident of a farmer’s son, and 50 years ago Dr. F R Halstead expanding his office and a parole of James C Anderson after a murder sentence.
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William van Zyle
Newell Ave
Chillanooga
Titte
Willam H. Gagel
Scott County
Muscatine
F. R. Halstead
James C. Anderson
Cornell Blofis
Ft. Madison
Dear Abby and Worried Wife Columns on Family Strife
A set of Dear Abby excerpts covers abuse in a marriage over a puppy, inlaws who spoil gifts, and a teen girl seeking attention from a popular boy. The Worried Wife warns abuse persists after dog removal. inlaws’ gift overload is critiqued. a girl with self-doubt seeks dating advice. Abby cautions against overhelping and suggests self care.
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Abby
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