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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1973

Page

3

Women Smokers Face Higher Health Risks Says Iowa Experts

Dr Elizabeth Procter of the Iowa Inter-Agency Council on Smoking and Health notes women quit attempts are harder due to emotional addiction. She cites higher mortality from lung cancer and cancers of mouth and esophagus, doubled heart disease risk for midlife women, and more pregnancy complications. The Iowa Heart Association offers free quitting literature, write to 529 36th St Des Moines IA 50312.

Elizabeth Procter Iowa Inter- Agency Council On Procter The Iowa Heart Association Iowa Council 36Th St Des Moines Iowa

Disorderly conduct case tied to activist speaker

Ernest Burgurson critiques a Virginia Arlington prosecution of atheist activist Baird for disorderly conduct after a confrontation with a police officer outside a National Conference of Catholic Bishops meeting. He argues the charge stems from publicizing views on abortion and free speech, not clear unlawful action.

Washington Aglingon Commonwealth Baird Bulletin W National Conference of Catholic Bishops National Airport Loo Wer Philip Hirschkop U.S National Conference of Catholic Bishops Arlington Bishops Hirschkop Long Island United States Patrick Henry Thomas Jefferson

The Curious Case of Shield Laws and Press Trust

Washington column argues investigative reporters depend on confidential sources to expose public issues and face a chilling effect as courts and public opinion resist shield protections. It cites CBS in Atlanta and a Supreme Court rejection, urging judges to recognize the public's right to know.

Washington CBS Atlanta the Kleinerman Kleinerman Legion Supreme Court Justice White Congress

Reader letters spark offense and praise in Journal

A reader denounces a December cartoon about a former president as offensive and calls for apology, while another letter thanks the U S Postal Service for timely Christmas letter delivery from Fort Simpson to Muscatine jurisdiction.

U.S. Postal Service Fort. Simpson Northwest Territories Canada Marlyn Smith Climer St Muscatine

Through the Decades A Muscatine Chronicle Snapshot

A 100 years ago a child of Wm Halter nearly died from green pasteboard poisoning but Dr Thompson saved it. 75 years ago in 1897 the Commercial Hotel hosted 13 150 guests. 50 years ago Alderman William Toborg reunites after a Muscatine visit. 23 years ago Harold Keele heads a rent advisory board. New Year party and officer installations planned at First Presbyterian church. Rural Teachers Federation met at Mrs Mills home. 10 years ago Walter Freebern, 73, prominent Muscatine businessman and McColm's store manager, died after a long local residency and civic involvement.

Wm. Halter Dr. Thompson Jos. Markham St. Louis Davenport William Toborg Oregon St Muscatine Harold C. Keele West Liberty Fivemenmer Tighe Woods First Presbyterian Church Lane Boynton Bernice Len Kate Keatling Carrie Liebbe Iva Bosten Lola Folson

Today in History Highlight 1973 Pacific War Manila Capture

Today in history notes key events on January 2 including the 1942 capture of Manila by Japan, Granada retaken in 1492, Georgia ratifies the Constitution in 1788, and the first White House stenographer Alice Sanger in 1890. Also mentions Open Door policy in 1900 and Johnson signing a Social Security bill five years earlier. Includes Pat Nixon Liberia goodwill trip and Renata Tebaldi birthday.

Philippine Manila Georgia U.S White House Alice B. Sanger Indianapolis China John Hay Lyndon B. Johnson Pat Nixon Liberia Africa Renata Tebaldi

Muscatine Journal Publisher and staff credits

The Muscatine Journal lists William L. Fahy as publisher and Max Christy as controller with Gil. Dietz as editor and Harold Blake as managing editor. Advertising sales manager is Wendell Grinstead and circulation manager is David White.

William L. Fahy Max Christy Gil. Dietz Harold Blake David White Mgr Wendell Grinstead

Venereal disease myths and advice from Dr Thosteson

Dr Thosteson warns that baths after intercourse do not prevent venereal disease and urges readers to learn how V D is transmitted tested and treated. He cites rising cases in San Francisco and stresses education for youths. He notes obesity can hinder ovulation but not always, tampons do not cause virginity loss, and pinworms are a common pediatric issue with a booklet offered for more guidance.

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