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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1971
Page
2
Rep. John Mendenhall argues against a supermajority for municipal bonds in the Iowa House, warning the 18 year old vote would saddle property owners with taxes. He questions young voters’ stake in bonds and urges the Senate to reject the idea as ill advised.
The Iowa league announces a three year project funded by a $55,000 grant from the national league education fund and Carnegie Corporation to explore how to engage under 30s in state and local government. A steering committee of young Iowans is formed as they seek a qualified director to lead the effort.
A year after a Nixon funding cut cancer research received a $100 million boost bringing total to $332 million. Public petitions spurred by Ann Landers columns and widespread letters to the White House led Nixon to restore and personally oversee spending, amid belief that intensified research will pay off.
A Muscatine letter laments two Chanters singers out sick as the city eyes a big weekend concert the 2d annual show with a Dietz boat theme. The piece argues Iowa lawmakers should drop the referendum on federal low rent housing funds, cites Senator Tapscott and Rep Culver, and notes Culver’s political future amid 1972 race considerations.
Alton Blakeslee explains four main drug classes and their effects for parents guiding discussions with children. Marijuana is not a narcotic and carries psychological dependence risk. LSD and other hallucinogens can cause intense, frightening experiences with potential fatalities. Barbiturates and depressants risk dependence and dangerous interactions with alcohol. amphetamines provide temporary energy but end in a crash. Heroin is highly addictive with physical dependence. sniffing glue exposes children to toxic vapors.
Washington reports the FTC will resume hearings on phosphorus detergents regulation. Critics warn mandatory warnings may haunt sales, while scientists urge long term wastewater solutions over quick bans. Industry explores non phosphorus substitutes amid ecological concerns and consumer demand for clean clothes.
On this date in 190, World War II battle of France began. Other notes include 1865 first performance of Onward Christian Soldiers in Harlebury, 1781 American troops capture Augusta, 1872 Grant nominated by Republican National Convention, 1917 draft registration nears nine million, 1947 Marshall Plan outlined, 1968 Kennedy shot, 1958 Meredith walk for black voter rights, 1969 Kennedy Macmillan Vienna talks, and 1971 Kennedy and Khrushchev Vienna talks reference.
Our yesterdays 100 Years Ago notes a Mission Circle sociable to be held at Rev A B Robbins residence on Wednesday evening June 7 with ice cream and strawberries provided.
A devotional reflection cites Philippians 2 5 7 TEV noting Jesus humbled himself taking the form of a servant. The prayer thanks God for the gospel example and asks for grace to find joy in serving others Amen.
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