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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1962
Page
2
Observers anticipate a light turnout in Iowa as few state level contests exist and weather aids farming. in Muscatine three candidates seek two constable nominations, with a single constitutional amendment on judges before voters. The piece warns against eroding ballot rights and urges participation Monday to honor the privilege of voting.
Kiwanis sponsors the second annual Midwest Square Dance Festival underway Friday night and running through Sunday afternoon. At Muscatine airport the Experimental Aircraft Association hosts a fly-in today and Sunday with contests open to public viewing. Welcome visitors and may they wish to return.
A banker argues for a transactions tax to replace income withholding. He notes tax evasion under current systems, cites Switzerland and other jurisdictions, and suggests simplifying the tax while considering a broad transition. Senator Douglas favors withholding but acknowledges evasion and explores a transaction tax as a rapid, enforceable alternative.
The Muscatine Journal lists delivery to city by carrier and mail options with weekly forty cents for carrier, daily by mail rates at $20.00 yearly, and Muscatine city delivery. Subscriptions require advance payment and a special delivery service is noted.
The Iowa primary shows only four statewide contests amid rising campaign costs. Key races include governorship where William H. Nicholas seeks to unseat Norman A. Erbe, and a Democratic fight over liquor by the drink with Harold Hughes and Lewis Lint. Also on the ballot are Republican bids for Secretary of Agriculture with Loyd Van Patten challenging L. B. Liddy, and U S Senator Bourke S. Hicklenlooper facing Herbert Hoover. County races include Mahaska voters deciding to abolish the county recorder role and a nonpartisan plan to reform judge selection and retention.
A 1960s college run quotes executives saying graduates seek higher level positions and benefits, not bottom jobs. A Family Economics Bureau survey notes 1962 grads earn higher starting salaries across arts, business, and science, with engineers earning more and PhD holders up to 2000 dollars monthly. The piece contrasts postwar optimism with the 1930s job market, recalling a personal anecdote of a first job paying $62.50 monthly.
The column portrays Jesus of Nazareth as a skilled educator and psychologist, citing biblical episodes to illustrate his use of the Compliment Club, Reversible Why, and parables to engage audiences. It frames his early life, family, and interactions with scholars as evidence of social influence and teaching prowess.
Abigail Van Buren offers Dear Abby advice about a 22 year old woman obsessed with uniforms and a man unrelated to relationships. The columnist discusses tendencies, legal angles on theft of affection, and a clinical angle for emotional burnout while guiding readers with practical counsel.
Our Yesterdays recalls Muscatine and Chicago figures with stray notes on insects and berries. Nearby items mention Fred Herman resigning as deputy treasurer to join Hawkeye Pearl Button Co., with Charles Herman appointed to fill the vacancy and Wayne Strickland noted. Descriptions cover grasshopper threats on Muscatine Island, city staff changes, and fishing fee payers.
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