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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1972
Page
2
The article describes Woodsy Owl as the new national symbol for a quality environment. Created with help from the Forest Service and USDA, he aims to promote pollution abatement and environmental awareness across America.
Miami Beach during the 1972 campaign hosts talk of Rent-a-Zippie and similar agencies to shape a candidate’s image. The piece notes crowds, parties, and protestors at the Coral Hotel, with references to George McGovern, Nixon strategy, and Secret Service posture. It compares the era’s paid demonstrators to 1968 tactics and hints at potential costs and political impact.
A collage of vivid images spans summers and cities from Illinois to Tokyo. It evokes a teenage gaze, aging contrasts, nature scenes, and urban rituals, capturing a mood of fleeting moments and restless observation through poetic vignettes.
Vivid images capture a sunlit day from fireflies to jet planes and a white ship on blue horizon. The piece weaves childhood play, meals, summer heat, and everyday scenes into a lyrical panorama. A mother duck, roses, corn, raspberries, and a restless, hopeful mood accompany pedestrians and families in a warm, reflective setting.
A collage of summer images and scenes from daily life. A girl in Mary Janes and pink dress, a boa constrictor of traffic, golf balls arcing, a rusting shovel, and a piano practicing softly behind lilting curtains. Executives leave early, trains pant, and rain drums on rooftops as the season shifts.
The Muscatine Journal lists its leadership with William L. Fahy as publisher, Harold Blake as editor, and Harold Blake joined as managing editor. Max Christy serves as controller, Gil Dietz as editor, and David White as advertising sales manager. Wendell Grinstead is the circulation manager.
New York AP notes quips on aging art love and work life. It jokes about detectives wanting to act and vets players losing legs. It contrasts old bosses who roared with modern cool bosses who quietly end careers with a shrug and a mysterious prop.
100 Years Ago Postmaster Brent donated hymn books to supply all free seats at the Methodist church. 25 Years Ago Bill Toyne of Lake 4-H club won the Muscatine County H club safety tractor rodeo at Weed Park. The Past Presidents of the American Legion Auxiliary meet at 7:30 pm Friday at Mrs. Mabel McBride’s home to make bandages for hospital use.
On this date in history the Spanish Civil War began in 1936 under Gen Franco, Florida was ceded to the United States in 1821, Spanish forces surrendered at Santiago in 1898, the British royal family changed its name in 1917, Roosevelt was nominated in 1990 for a third term, Arco Idaho powered by atomic energy in 1955, B52 strikes in Vietnam began in 1965, Medicare bill killed in 1965, railroad strike end legislation in 1970, Agnew comments in 1973, Emperor Haile Selassie age 80, and a thought for today by James Barrie.
A reader in her late 70s asks Dr Thosteson about two long standing facial sores. She describes sores near the eye and on the forehead that form scabs and leave red raw patches, wondering if hereditary factors exist and seeking a cure. The letter notes skepticism toward scare tactics and asks for careful guidance.
A reader asks about skin spots possibly cancer and urges seeing a doctor for diagnosis and removal if cancer is present. The column covers deet repellent, methotrexate for psoriasis, and eye flare with headaches, recommending an eye exam and blood pressure check.
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