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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1963
Page
3
In This Mechanical Age the author notes how people rely on mechanical devices for warmth and comfort especially the automobile and home heating. Sub-zero weather exposes dependence on electrical systems and heating, contrasting past heating methods with present dial controlled warmth. Winters remain inconvenient yet modern systems require functioning equipment to deliver comfort.
Muscatine Community College plans a series of evening adult education classes starting next week. The program aims to provide credits toward a college degree and to supplement other learning for personal enlightenment or pleasure. Availability depends on student demand, with courses for which there is sufficient interest to be organized.
A provocative piece argues that pressure for compulsory union membership could force a union shop in arbitration. It cites labor leaders like Reuther on dues as taxes, warns of government-like power and potential slavery if unions gain blanket employment rights.
The Muscatine Journal lists wartime era operating details and subscription prices with delivery options and office hours. It notes Associated Press affiliations, staff roles, and advert ising representation while outlining daily circulation terms and mailbox service.
Washington reports a widening rift between France and the United States over Europe unity and nuclear defense. De Gaulle rejects an Atlantic partnership while Kennedy presses for a Common Market, prompting Belgian frustration as France blocks Britain’s entry. The clash signals a troubling crack in Western solidarity during the Cold War.
A vintage UP Newslea feature by Vivian Brown presents a humorous quiz for newlyweds unsure how to entertain at home. It offers multiple choice prompts on hosting, budgeting, graciousness with inlaws, table settings, and balancing domestic duties with marriage.
Richmond plans a special study program by the Presbyterian Church in the United States Southern for church officers and the dead, with the first training session this summer at Montreat North Carolina.
The Rev. Joseph A. Keiper, U S Air Force chaplain, travels the Atlantic Missile Range from Canaveral to Pretoria, logging about 200000 miles yearly to minister to 1500 workers. He holds services in mess halls and bars, though he now avoids the latter, and works with diverse faiths in a space age setting.
A devotional prayer asks the Holy Spirit to constrain believers with a deepening sense of mission at home, school, street, shop, and community. It seeks to lead the world of our time to learn of Christ, accept Him as Savior and Master, in His name.
Yesterday's notes include a ferry accident description with a boat sinking in shallow water after winter storage. City officials up for election listed. Increased telephone cable needs announced for Cedar and Lucas streets. A theater cast for Mama's Baby Guy is named, with Miss Mary Louis Hendrickson directing. Cherry pie contest set for Feb 14 at Journal building. Iowa Farm Bureau reports members surpass 300,000 with weekly gain, reaching 105,218 toward 156,085 quota.
Dear Abby column humorously weighs matters of love money and honesty with readers. Abigails responses stress actions over words warn against spying and advise direct questions while noting social expectations about marriage and family roles.
A cryptogram puzzle sample hints that letters substitute for others and word length guides solving. The page mentions quotes about youth, manhood, and aging, and references yesterday's cryptogram about confidence.
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