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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1952
Page
3
Governor Stevenson worked with Republicans to share state tax receipts and push road and mental health programs. He sought to rewrite the 1908 constitution, faced criticism over mine safety, tainted beef exposure, tobacco tax stamps, and pension funding, and vetoed bills he deemed politically motivated while expanding agency duties.
Gail Ramer, 24, of 313 East Third Street, paid the maximum $100 fine and costs after appearing before Police Judge Nathan Hoefflin on traffic ordnance violations. He allegedly drove around a barricade on Main Street near Grandview Avenue, tearing up new surface. Also in court, Raymond D Cole of 1207 Park Avenue was fined $5 and costs for intoxication.
In San Jose California a female flagpole sitter sleeping 35 feet up watched thieves sledge away at a nearby café office then hammer open a safe and escape with 2572 dollars. Laverne Lamb, the stunt promoter, later told police she hadn’t heard the noise and joked I need my sleep.
In Islington England scientists at Harwell laboratories test how far a fly can travel after drinking an atomic brew. Insects released from the pest lab are captured at varying distances while Geiger counters detect the atomic trace. The farthest distance recorded is three miles and researchers seek a cross country champion.
Members of the VFW Auxiliary host a potluck supper at 6 p m August 5 at the VFW hall with department president Jean Sprott in attendance for an inspection. All officers are asked to wear white. The Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid will gather for a sewing session Thursday afternoon at the parish hall.
Mrs Frank Brown of 1077 Her shey Avenue entertained the COC class of Musserville Methodist church Tuesday evening. Sixteen members and a visitor, Mrs Florence Beckey of Rock Island, attended. A Bible lesson was given and a mission offering collected. A follow up meeting is set for two weeks at Hoopes Hall with supper at 6 30. Committee in charge includes Mrs Ed Huber and Mrs George Springcorn.
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