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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1972
Page
2
A reader discusses the rising share of Americans over 65 and Iowa’s high rate, noting strong corporate and governmental support for retirement at 65. The piece cites Social Security data, pension ties, low post 65 employment, and the aging population’s impact on welfare costs, urging a closer look at the policy.
Washington dispatches describe Anwar Sadat’s expulsion of at least 5000 Soviet military advisers from Egypt as a pivotal move. It signals a shift toward reduced Cold War tension, clearing a path for potential Israel Egypt negotiations and aligning with U.S. urging to curb superpower influence in the region. Moscow’s quiet acceptance reflects a preference to avoid war while preserving leverage via arms parts and influence.
James J. Kilpatrick writes from Washington that Senator George McGovern's proposed defense plan, published in February, overestimates or miscalculates costs and capacities. Kilpatrick says Laird's rebuttal exposes flaws in the 170000-troop homecoming proposal and criticizes the plan as rough butchery rather than prudent trimming.
The Muscatine Journal lists its publishing staff including William L. Fahy as publisher Max Christy as controller Gil Dietz as editor Harold Blake as managing editor and David White as advertising sales manager Wendell Grinstead as circulation manager in a standalone masthead.
Readers are told letters reflect community views and do not imply journal endorsement. A Muscatine reader recalls two lost stamped letters and gratitude to a kind stamper, Mrs Elmer Banner and daughter Whiness City IM for mailing them.
A note from John Koehler announces readiness to deliver bread citywide. Leave orders at the Koehler bakery to arrange service.
New York AP essay contrasts old timers and old fogies. Old timers gain respect from experience while old fogies are mocked for resisting change. The piece notes social outcomes at parties and office water cooler talk, urging kindness to avoid bitterness.
A devotional excerpt recalls King David entering the Lord’s presence and praising God for his lineage. It includes a prayer asking God to fill the speaker’s name with power to deepen allegiance and to live in Christ as taught by Jesus.
Readers inquire about life expectancy after kidney removal in youth and the possibility of breast transplants. The doctor notes one kidney usually maintains health, offers cautions, and explains breast transplants are not currently possible due to complex blood supply.
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