Jaycees offer Easy Way to Free Homes of Fire Hazard
Jaycees in Muscatine organize a citywide tree disposal drive for discarded Christmas trees. On Monday January 2, trucks will collect trees placed near the curb by 9 30 a m for bonfire disposal. Fire Chief Alex Bender endorses the safety measure to reduce fire risk. An optional envelope attached to each tree invites a small donation.
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Jaycees
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Record Hopes Traffic Toll Not To Be Reached In 1961
The national Safety Council warns the 78 hour New Year period may bring 340 traffic fatalities and 14 000 disabling injuries. A comparable non holiday period would see about 810 deaths. Hopes rise that warnings cut deaths as 1961 begins.
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National Safety Council
Safety Council
Usefulness of the Electoral College Doubted in 1960s discourse
A reader argues the Electoral College is obsolete and impossible to abolish without a constitutional amendment. The piece critiques state ballots, party influence, and the lack of constitutional provisions for parties, while noting televised campaigns and the shift toward national perception of elections. It reflects doubts about electors switching votes and questions the College's relevance in modern democracy.
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Muscatine Journal publisher, editors, and staff listing
The Muscatine Journal outlines its staff including Publisher J Nelson and Editor Walter Russell, with circulation manager Edwin Walwer and advertising chief Margaret Griffith. It notes daily publication evenings except Sundays, city delivery by carrier, and mail rates within and beyond Muscatine, plus an APS.
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Kennedy's Public Relations Awareness Shown Often
Associated Press notes President elect Kennedy's strong public relations sense guiding timing and publicity. He broadcast news conferences, fielded questions with careful messaging, and announced cabinet picks day by day to maximize coverage while avoiding sharp public opposition. Johnson’s measured approach signals a potential middle-ground administration.
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Dr Crane Worry Clinic Helps Introverts to Extrovert
In a clinical style discussion, Dr Crane outlines that introversion is not fixed. He cites childhood influences, social training, and career fits, urging gradual personality remodeling through daily compliments and practice in social settings. He promotes a pamphlet program from the Hopkins Syndicate with a stamped return envelope.
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Sally
Yesterdays notes and local events reflected in Muscatine area
A patchwork of local items reports tax issues, supervisor remarks, candidates for overseer of the poor, anniversary plans for Excelsion Hose, and social updates. It notes a South Muscatine incident with injuries, changes in dance teaching, sports chatter about the Muskies, and newly elected officers of the Thonaay club in Grandview with names of officers and attendees.
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Excelsion Hose Company
Frank Whompson
South Muscatine
Order of the Moose
Millions Seek Success In Coming Year Says Hal Boyle
New York columnist Hal Boyle argues most seek wealth as success but few achieve it. He notes hard work and planning, not luck, as the rule, while mocking easy paths like marrying the boss’s daughter or inheriting money. Self help books rarely deliver real wealth or happiness, he adds.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Curbstone
Jesse James
Jacques Casanova
Stevens
Iseminia
Abby
Daily Meditation on Christ as Beloved Son and Call to Righteous Life
The meditation highlights God’s pleasure in Christ and in those who follow Him, urging a responsive life aligned with righteousness. It cites John the Baptist's teaching and the oil of gladness of the Gospel, asking forgiveness for slothfulness and urging better Christian conduct in dealings with others and patrons.
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Christ
John the Baptist
Dear Abby Advice Nuggets From A Short Reader Missive
Dear Abby answers readers about dating hard bachelors and meeting the mother, a new bride-to-be, baby talk fatigue, nagging children, posture bracing, and a note about half-truths with wedding pamphlet offer.
Comment and Opinion on License Suspensions and Reentry
The piece argues the state can suspend a driver for a year at most and a worst records driver may regain a license soon, reflecting on public safety policy. It notes a lost chance sentiment from Tribune and a quote about hesitation from the Saturday Evening Post, with broader observations on rising government costs.
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State Department of Public Safety
Names Tribune
Saturday Evening Post
Too Much Garage Car Gift Sparks Dilemma
Local man buys a compact car for Christmas and immediately worries about the space back home. His remark hints at a humorous, practical challenge of making room in his garage as printed in the Burlington Hawkeye.
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