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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1963
Page
2
Government data show payrolls up by 1.5 million and factory pay rising to a record 101.09 weekly, with 2.49 hourly and 8 cent gain. Manufacturing profits exceed last year by over 10 percent as December sales near record levels. Dividend payments pension fund outlays and savings interest lift consumer purse totals, signaling a strong season for Santa and late shoppers.
The editorial lament, published by the Filowburg Sentinel, condemns attempts to blame the American public for President Kennedy’s assassination. It argues Oswald acted alone as a Communist sympathizer and warns against generalizing guilt to the nation amid hate at venues from Jackson to Little Rock.
The Berkshire Eagle argues that East West disarmament requires addressing the economic fallout of reduced military spending. It notes heavy reliance on missiles, production shifts, and political fear of job losses, urging proactive preparation for peace as earnestly as decades of wartime readiness.
Washington sessions judge Hawy L. Walker ruled that entering a telephone booth and using the pay slot grants the same privacy as at home. The Missoula Missouthan notes concern that this may curb discourtesy of line cutting and loud talks.
An analysis argues that success stems from strong faith in ideas knowledge or something beyond selfconfidence. It contends that denying faith undermines achievement and that lack of positive faith leads to failure in all endeavors. The essay cites general observations from the Mass statesman.
The Defense Department proposed closing several military installations prompting Congress uproar. Senator Keating argued retraining expenses to create new jobs in high unemployment areas offset any claimed economy. He warned that shrinking government would trigger automatic job creation with higher defense costs.
The Callinswood Herald notes comedians in the Digital Society makin gags about a fictional little black phone number and address book used by pay blades to track numbers. The blurring joke suggests everyone will need a similar black book to store contacts.
The Waterloo Courier argues against abolishing the ag land credit but calls for re examination of taxing the general public to aid only one property owner type. The piece proposes review while not endorsing full elimination.
A partial masthead from the Muscatine Journal shows Associated Press affiliation and editorial staff roles. It lists publisher Harold L. Nelson, editor Walter Russell, business manager John Talbul, managing editor Gilbert Dietz, circulation manager Edwin Walwer, and advertising director Carl Walter, among others.
Advertising representatives Jain and Kelley announce daily home delivery options in Muscatine and surrounding areas. Weekly subscription costs forty cents, yearly mail subscriptions priced at 12 dollars within a 60 mile radius and 28 dollars beyond. Special delivery service guarantees paper by 6 40 AM with options for missed issues retained until addressed.
A chaotic reader’s letter dated December 21, 1963 from Aunt Sadie and Uncle Gus sending Christmas wishes to nephews, friends, and many named individuals in Muscatine. The message lists numerous recipients with holiday cheer, personal greetings, and gratitude for volunteers, teachers, and elders, closing with warm wishes for Christmas and the year ahead.
Marian Rice argues for teaching reverence at table grace and youth events, warning that neglect by parents harms children. A 1000-student rally observed only eight bowed heads during a Jewish prayer, prompting questions about youth response to interfaith services and public prayers in New York City.
A humorous look at pipe smokers and social quirks in Wick Temple Little Rock. The piece notes reactions from spouses and bosses, the evolving habit from experiment to hobby, and the sentimental value of beloved pipes. It outlines four main pipe types Briar Meerschaum Calabash and Corncob with MacArthur cited as a historic moment for pipe culture.
Sen. Jack Miller of Iowa called for a Senate investigation into possible unethical or illegal activity in soybean trade after an Agriculture Department report reportedly showed a drop from earlier estimates of 167 million bushels. He urged Secretary Freeman to explain what appears to be an inaccurate 1963 soybean forecast.
University of Missouri researchers report sorghum reaches unusual heights of about 18 feet and can yield near 21 tons of silage per acre, highlighting potential forage advantages over corn in trials at Columbia Missouri.
A brief devotional prayer asks God to help believers make Christ known to someone today. It reflects on God speaking through His Son Jesus Christ and closes in Jesus name.
Ten years ago farmers from Minais used the free bridge to haul produce into the city yesterday, sleds drawn by hand across the ice. Also noted, M. W. Griffin left the hospital today after illness, and a 23 year ago note mentions a motion picture at First M E church. A 50 year reminder recalls From the Manger to the Cross five reels shown at First Baptist. An Air Force B29 crash at Ogden Municipal Airport killed the co pilot and badly injured two crew members.
An 28 year marriage with three children faces infidelity temptation as a wife admits growing affection for a widower while defending loyalty. Abigail Van Buren counsels against giving in and urges steady commitment, noting husbands showing possessiveness should be addressed, not yielded to.
A cryptogram quotation puzzle presents a substituted letter code. It echoes classic newspaper cryptograms with an example and a Cicero quote fragment often used as a clue for solvers. The sample shows one letter stands for another and hints guide word lengths and formations.
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