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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1971
Page
7
An elderly Muscatine woman was induced via telephone to withdraw 1800 dollars to aid a bank employee in catching a supposed teller thief. A second call urged another 2200 dollars, but the man failed to appear. Police chief Glenn Axel cautions residents to verify any firm mentioned and contact authorities before acting.
John Chamberlain argues that Ralph Nader began as a libertarian opposing public housing subsidies in 1962 Winsted Connecticut. He later supported stronger government regulation, criticizing the FTC and FAA while promoting safety, and warning against expanding the bureaucratic state.
Attorney General Mitchell acknowledged corruption among wards and allies impeding heroin control in Southeast Asia. The piece details drug abuse among U.S. troops in Vietnam, local opium issues in Burma Laos and Vietnam, and calls for discreet leverage against officials involved while urging immediate action.
A physician letter explains how ovarian cysts form from hormones and other secretions, noting simple benign and malignant types. Dermoid cysts are a rare, strange variety containing layers of tissue such as bone hair skin and teeth. Large ones can perforate the bladder and shed tissue in urine, with bone and tooth tissue detectable on X ray.
The column blends a daily prayer with a reader question to Dr Thosteson about the difference between semen and spermatozoa. It explains sperm as male germ cells stored in the seminal vesicles and semen as the prostate fluid that transports and nourishes sperm.
New York dispatch notes a paradox where flattery aids advancement on earth. The piece lists witty compliments and lines to use, suggesting daily praise can move people from poverty to influence, with examples of flattering quips and a warning to beware excess in social graft.
A century ago it was reported that engineers would be assigned to the Mississippi and Muscatine Western Railroad line the following week, signaling resumed attention to rail infrastructure and regional transport.
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On this date rioting over the Civil War draft killed about 100 in New York in 1863. The Northwest Territory ordinance was enacted by Congress in 1787. Greek forces defeated the Turks at Thermopylae in 1822. Britain's R34 completed its Atlantic crossing in 1918. Ayub Khan visited Washington in 1961. Two Czechoslovak diplomats were foiled spying in 1966. Israel proposed talks with Egypt for peace in 1970.
Robert Rigler new member of the Iowa Highway Commission says the current pay as you go road program benefits contractors over the public and calls for a massive speed up. He urges bonds funded by vehicle taxes to finance more extensive building, noting this year’s plan includes 130 miles of primary highways and 50 miles of Interstate highways at 17 million.
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