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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1964
Page
4
Iowa’s primary election ran on central standard time rather than daylight saving time, pushing polls and tabulation an hour later. Observers note 13 hours of opening from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. is outdated and suggest shorter hours like 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. to align with modern transport and efficiency. The piece voices reform calls for a standard eight-hour voting day.
Chairman Martin of the Federal Reserve Board notes credit demand remains weaker than expected after an 11.5 billion tax cut, arguing rumors have misled markets. March installment debt rose by 524 million to about 53.8 billion, with new purchases near 5.5 billion and repayments around 4.9 billion, a record.
A column notes anti-Castro leaders like Manuel Artime and Manuel Ray uphold individual rights and reject mass coercion. It cites Artime's resignation from Castroism over state control aims, praises his humane stance, and contrasts U.S. treatment of anti-Communist exiles with deportation risks for Haviv Scheiber.
Old Muscatine newspaper masthead lists staff, rates, and service terms. It notes circulation by carrier, mail rates for local and distant subscribers, advertising contacts, and office hours. The page includes publisher and editor names and a public notice of delivery and service specifics.
James Marlow reports from Washington on the California Republican presidential primary. Goldwater, Lodge, and Rockefeller compete as Eisenhower weighs in, with Lodge and Rockefeller moderates aligning to challenge Goldwater. A dramatic shift from New Hampshire to California shapes the path to the convention next month.
A speaker condemns wasteful university spending on what he calls asinine projects led by Dr Zee. He cites a Midwest Psychology Association talk about a survey of first-time mothers, claiming the conclusion was trivial and money better spent on practical, competitive American business minded research and stronger college offerings.
HAL BOYLE notes humorous observations on domestic roles and habits. He riffs on who runs the home, differences in gendered behavior, fashion and furniture trends, and odd societal shifts. The piece surveys everyday life quirks with a witty tone and pointed contrasts.
Fragmentary OCR cites criticism of modern teaching style. Mentions boring teachers and polysyllabic talk. Advocates practical knowledge for living down to earth rather than scholastic obscurity.
A prayer asking guidance for worshipers to value unseen spiritual realities, enter the church not as sightseers but as lively members of the body of Christ, in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Extracted snippets show past local events and appointments with names such as Dr John Hurley and Col Worton. References include Wapello delegates to a state convention on the 18th at one, June socials at Mrs Ryan’s West Third Street, and a Waltman and West Market opening on Mulberry Ave. Also noted are Mascaline representatives, Hawkeye Boys State Camp at Fort Dodge, and Fourth of July parade plans at Weed Park.
A reader asks how to handle guests whose children dominate social evenings. Abby agrees with the reader on preserving adult conversation. A nurse describes caregiving strain for her husband’s friends who gamble and drink, and a girl asks who should offer a phone number. The column includes a cryptogram puzzle and quotes.
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