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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1951
Page
4
The Indianapolis speedway Memorial Day race saw no fatalities among 33 starters, marking the fourth consecutive year without a death. Drivers are skilled, tire quality is high, and pit safety and car design emphasize speed with minimized risk on the track compared to highways.
The American Red Cross sponsors a free Learn to Swim school starting Monday June 11 at the Muscatine pool. Courses aim at beginner and advanced swimmers, with junior and senior life saving added if interest remains high. Registration is ongoing and closes June 8.
Charles City Press notes a evolution in graduation ceremonies with a surge in awards for scholarship and extracurriculars compared with twenty five years ago. The piece contrasts modern pomp with past simplicity and reflects on how merit recognition shapes student achievement.
Fairfield Ledrer argues that General MacArthur’s March 24 cease fire parley was within his rights and that military moves for peace must occur on the battlefield, citing history as the rule with no known exceptions.
Washington reports U S Ex-Im Bank has disbursed over 79 million of the 125 million loan package to back Argentine banks and firms tied to American lenders. Banks and firms face collection bills after shipments, while power utilities in Argentina may seek further U S government loans to fund expansion amid looming expropriations.
Crossword puzzle entry lists many clues for horizontal and vertical words across a grid. It includes instrument depiction at 1 5 and various letter count hints such as Greek headland and seasons. The puzzle features standard crossword clues like container and domestic slave with related abbreviations and prefixes.
Oklahoma Senator Kerr sells his public stance against General MacArthur claiming fear of troop use by theater commander could threaten civilian control. Pace’s assurances to keep the 45th division intact are cited, with Kerr railing at political interference and warning of broader military politicization.
Gov Fuller Warren vetoed a Florida bill that would have criminalized printing or transmitting horse race information used in bookmaking. The House sustained the veto 47 to 44, just before midnight. Rep Wolfe A Williams Jr. pledged to seek an override requiring a two thirds vote. The bill, drafted by Atty Gen Richard Ervin, aimed at curbing illegal gambling.
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