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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1968
Page
1
The Muscatine Journal uses a front page year end edition heading “City On The Grow” reproduced from actual computer punched tape. Rows of holes in the tape encoded signals show how change and progress are dramatized in this feature.
The Rasmo Casini family marks Jay Casini’s first birthday on December 9 with candle blowing photos and new toys. He enjoys family attention and playful moments as he grows.
The Soviet government granted about 9 million workers in building trades a wage increase up to 25 percent as a New Year bonus. Construction workers’ weekly pay rises from 29 to 36 rubles, about $31.90 to $39.60 at the official rate, reflecting growth in material incentives in the planned economy.
Subscriptions cost 27.09 per month in Muscatine delivery by carrier. Other rates include 0.40 weekly outside Muscatine, 15.00 yearly within fifty miles, 19.00 in towns with carrier service, 20.00 beyond fifty miles. Special delivery for missed papers. Also features Rasmo Casini and Kathleen Maher Casini. Muscatine High biology teacher, nurse, St Matthias church.
Muscatine learned that no state funds are available to prepare a transportation plan for the area. J R Coupal Jr of the Iowa Highway Commission said funds are not yet available for cities over 25 000. With 1986 population at 22 194 Muscatine would likely be ineligible. If local planning proceeds the state will recognize such plans. No plan has started. An outer belt by pass route is under discussion.
Mrs Noel Moorly of 519 W Third has received notice that her husband Noel K Moody entered the Navy on December 9. His address is Noel K Moody Sr B 634717 Co 849 NTC RTC San Diego California 92133.
Muscatine introduces a centralized purchasing system approved by the council in October. Gordon Jaeger is purchasing agent. department heads submit needs for the year. requisitions of 1500 dollars or more require council approval. Emergencies go through department heads with agent authority. petty cash funds set at 50 dollars per major department. purchases under 10 dollars paid from petty cash. receipts filed with city clerk. tax liabilities noted. invoices trigger monthly bills for council payment.
The Muscatine Public Library continues a grace period allowing returns with no fines through December 31. The library will close at 5 p.m. December 31 and be closed all day January 1.
Iowa Senate Majority Leader David Stanley announces three Republicans Arthur New Richard Stephens and James Potgeter will join the seven member Senate Ethics Committee. The panel must draft a code of ethics, propose lobby rules, and investigate complaints within thirty days after the 1969 session begins. The committee includes two members appointed by the minority leader and two by the Chief Justice.
Muscatine city council finance committee meets at 5 p.m. today at city hall and regular meetings proceed at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Park board meets at 5 p.m. today in the park board office on the third floor. City offices close New Year’s Day. City clerk Florence Mason retires Tuesday, succeeded by Norbert Liebbe as deputy clerk January 2, and assistant clerk Erma Bender is replaced by Isabel Hoffmaster today. New city telephone number will be 264 1550 on Thursday.
Airman Lowell L. Snyder, son of Mr and Mrs Delbert E Snyder of Muscatine Iowa, has completed basic training at Lackland AFB Texas and is assigned to Chanute AFB Illinois for fuel services training. He is a Muscatine High School graduate.
Plans are complete for the 3rd Annual Area Art Exhibition at the Laura Musser Art Gallery and Museum. The exhibit runs from February to February 28 with works by artists 18 and older within 60 miles. entry fee is one dollar per piece, two per artist, with a 45 inch frame limit and commissions of 10 percent. Judging by Donn Young of Cedar Rapids Art Center, prizes funded by local donors will be awarded in the donors’ names.
City refuse hauling will be picked up starting at 1 am on New Year’s Day to let workers finish early and have time off with families. Residents on the Wednesday schedule should set out their cans before retiring Tuesday night.
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