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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1964
Page
1
A sign warning others of past traffic violations hangs on the car of University of New Mexico student Doug Godfrey, 18. Albuquerque Municipal Judge James Mahoney ordered it mounted, saying it would do more good than paying a fine after Godfrey was found guilty of three traffic violations in two months.
Berkeley researchers announce an expanding cement that, when added to ordinary cement, can prevent cracking from drying shrinkage and enable chemically self stressed concrete elements. Alexander Klein leads the study team of faculty and graduate students.
A Nebraska woman who recalls US hospitality in 1917 sent 500 to the Fort Dodge United Fund. Rose Blumkin, 71, of Omaha, founder of the Nebraska Furniture Mart, came to the United States with four children in 1517, lived in Bart Dodge two years, then built a business empire. In a letter with the gift she said the contribution honors her first home in the United States and the community that showed friendship when she arrived.
Some 4.75 million veterans will start receiving 224.5 million dollars in GI insurance dividends by year’s start. Faster methods accelerate payments once annual policy anniversaries. About 210 million goes to World War I veterans, 44.5 million to veterans of World War II. Korean War policies lack regular annual dividends.
Deputy Sheriff Henry Sapinski performs a solo during the Milwaukee Symphony's 1812 Overture. He fires 12 volleys from 28 Police Specials into a 53 gallon drum, citing reload time and cue delays. Sapinski calls the debut close enough as the audience gives an ovation.
Washington reports the Public Health Service expects no major winter flu epidemic this year with few local outbreaks of Asian or other influenza strains. Officials urge vaccination for high risk groups and advise against crowded places if illness appears, while stressing general health precautions.
Muscatine Iowa edition announces Good News Today in the Muscatine Journal dated Saturday December 26 1964. This brief item records the paper's name and establishment year, noting the local paper's tradition and historical lineage.
Public Safety Commissioner William F. Snoppel proposes a 1965 law requiring driver education for Iowans aged 15 to 21 with an 18 year old minimum license for those lacking training. The bill would fund school courses from license fees and extend private and commercial training standards. Existing learner permits would remain for those as young as 14, while 16 year-olds could obtain driving privileges after approved course completion. In addition, Duke of Windsor Christmas hospital stay follows abdominal surgery on December 16.
Opal Tanner, new head librarian at P. M. Musser Library in Muscatine since January 1, 1944, discusses her move from Des Moines, her duties including cataloging, bookkeeping, and coordinating books, and the value of library work. She notes opportunities for trained librarians, the need for staff, and scholarships supporting Iowa students.
Incomes rise and personal savings grow signaling December retail gains and consumer confidence. Savings up 28.5 billion in nine months, incomes at 502 billion annual rate, tax cuts boosting take home pay and spending while debt climbs modestly. Stock plans expand. SEC notes stock holdings fell 1.5 billion though NYSE reports strong regular plan growth.
A two year Comprehensive Mental Health Plan study in Iowa, funded by a 101 400 grant from the U S Public Health Service, examines shifting care from state hospitals to local communities. Led by the Iowa Mental Health Authority, it identifies needs for community centers, with sixteen centers already operating and potential funding via state matching programs.
In Coblenz Germany a four legged crew member survived the sunken Rhine barge disaster as salvage teams work this week. The Dutch skipper carried Peter the ship's three year old mascot from the wreck to a veterinarian for care.
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