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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1966
Page
2
Mrs. Tsabe Johnson, Sears Muscatine telephone saleswoman, retires July 31 after 21 years. She notes knowing many customers by their numbers and addresses rather than sight, having sold a wide range from baby clothes to diamonds and even garage doors. Her daily prompt Sears May I help you may echo at home briefly.
Rock Island district corps of engineers opened bids for Mad Creek repair near New London. Rouge and Walker Construction Co. was low bidder at 27610 with work to start Aug 1 and finish by Sept 24. Bid covers channel cleaning, debris removal, flood damage repairs, levee fill, and equipment leasing with operators.
The Iowa String Quartet departs from Iowa City for an eight week European tour under the U.S. State Department cultural program. Violinists Allen Oimes and Ferrell, and violist William Preucil are named. cellist Joel Krosnick is ill and replaced by Charles Wendt of the Pittsburgh Symphony. Wendt will join as a permanent member in September when Krosnick moves to the University of Massachusetts.
Two cars suffered heavy front end damage in a collision on Wear Fourth and Chestnut streets. Police charged Neomia Jackson, 18, of 203 West Third Street, with failure to yield the right of way after she halted at a stop sign and then struck a westbound vehicle driven by Barbara A. Musgrave, 20, of 411 Pine Street. The 1944 Jackson car and the 1857 Musgrave car sustained major front-end damage.
Sixty first annual Iowa summer picnic will be held Saturday Aug 13 at Recreation Park Long Beach Calif Harry Rutledge former Green president 1955 1965 will introduce officers and directors of the Iowa Association of Long Beach Also taking part are Lon Peek Waterloo Vice Mayor Robert Crow Long Beach and others Marshall Craig Allison master of ceremonies Paul Diefenbach Waterloo program director plus two Long Beach councilmen The Salvation Army Temple band and Boy Scouts will provide music and ceremonies Guests will register by county and colleges attended
Muscatine youth pleaded guilty to breaking and entering at the Cricket club on Grand View avenue. Larry Grosvenor and Thomas Essex, both teens, were sentenced to six months in county jail with two months to be served and one year parole. Judge Stohr warned they face possible up to ten years at Anamosa reformatory for further offenses. All three teens also paid fines for minor beer violations.
University of Iowa students will offer oil paintings water colors prints drawings ceramics blown glass bronze and jewelry at a Thieves Market in the Union Terrace Lounge from 1 pm to 5 pm. Proceeds go to the students with prices kept low by avoiding gallery commissions.
The Muscatine Journal is issued except Sundays and holidays by The Muscatine Journal, a member of Li Enterprises, at 391 E St Muscatine Iowa. It is entered as second class matter at the Best office in Muscatine under the act of 1899. The Associated Press content is exclusive to this paper and distributed on local news channels.
The Muscatine paper lists daily delivery by carrier at 92.00 per month in advance and a daily rate. annual mail options cost 12.00 extra. Details show misprints and unclear sections but indicate pricing and service terms for home delivery by carrier and mail.
Alfred Lee Gatton, accused of first degree murder in his former wife’s shooting on July 2, will undergo a psychiatric examination July 25 at the University of Iowa psychopathic hospital. Judge R. K. Stohr ordered the examination in Mascatine district court on Friday at his attorney 4 W Conway’s request, with the psychiatric report to be placed in Conway’s hands.
Alderman Harold Pat Finnegan has earned a certificate from the International Conference of Building Officials for completing two short courses on the international building code and its interpretation by correspondence during the winters. Fire Chief Alex Bender also received a certificate for completing the latest course.
A regional rally at the American Legion Hall in Muscatine drew about a dozen attendees as ACP candidates pitched their platforms. Robert Dilley of Des Moines criticized the Viet Nam war and federal policies, urging abolition of the Federal Reserve and the UN. David Quiner of Dows urged the Liberty Amendment to reduce federal authority, while Merle Thayer of Davenport and Robert Fredrigslie of Des Moines also spoke.
Dr. Bryce L. Munger, 98, of Chicago, has been chosen to head the academic department at Hershey Medical Center of Pennsylvania State University.
Jean Pierre Marchant a 28 year old French hiker seeks a 50 mile traverse of Death Valley California starting at sundown Wednesday. He plans to walk at about 4000 feet over the Panamint Range this weekend and descend toward the valley floor likely finishing the 10 mile valley crossing Monday night. A support party camps along his route delivering supplies by truck at least every two days.
New York AP report states President Johnson pushes Congress to cap rising rates affecting bank time deposits and mortgages. He contrasts monetary and fiscal authority, urging a legal ceiling on deposits of 10 000 or under and 100 000 or under, while bankers urge restraint on inflation via credit tightening. The House Banking Committee will review the Treasury proposal next week.
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