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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1961
Page
4
Muscatine Red Cross sponsors a Learn to Swim program at Weed Park pool starting next week. The effort promotes water safety for beginners and advanced swimmers with junior and senior life saving classes, plus indoor YMCA YWCA options for year round practice. Enrollment blanks are in today’s Journal.
National leaders tout plans to curb farm surpluses but data from economists show surpluses may endure for a generation. Since World War II, administrations have tested flexible price supports, soil bank, and conservation reserve with limited success. The latest plan to boost feed grain supports for acreage cuts remains untried as farmers finish signing up.
James Farley denounces postwar U S policies as dangerous appeasement. He argues on comparing Democratic stance with Hoover era, warning against accommodating communism. The piece cites Farley’s anger and partisan defense of Roosevelt era, urging scrutiny of Teheran and allied decisions.
Advertising representatives Jann and Kelly list rates for daily and weekly mail subscriptions. Publisher Harold L. Nelson, Editor Walter Russell, and staff names appear with the Muscatine Iowa newspaper's mailing and circulation details. The notice notes AP membership and Des Moines bureau contact, with a phone exchange number AM 3231.
Washington notes Kennedy is in strong standing after latest talks with De Gaulle Khrushchev and Macmillan. The piece compares his likely TV speech strategy with Eisenhower and Truman, stressing continuity in policy and a cautious approach to avoid provoking domestic factions. It recalls Eisenhower’s 1953 broadcast and warns against overpromising amid wary public sentiment.
Dr George W Crane argues against giving babies sleeping drugs citing barbed parental pressure. He urges parents to prioritize child training, church attendance, and shared parenting duties, comparing child-rearing to a teaching job and advising consistent routines and rewards over showy behavior.
Actress Sophia Loren shares her method to stay relaxed during fame and work. She says to please herself and avoid unwanted duties, explaining she avoids routine drudgery and remains motivated by activities she enjoys. Loren describes her diet, work ethic, and the need to stay self possessed while pursuing a demanding career.
Abigail Van Buren fielded a reader letter about a married couple pursuing an affair with a professional ball player. The note questions legality across state divorces, while other columns address a woman injuring herself after wearing painted shoes and a patriotic stance at a National Anthem moment. Readers are offered Abby's guidance and a wedding planning pamphlet.
A retrospective recaps events from various years: 100 years ago Massoud troops and Gen Lyon battles with losses. 75 years ago C Kranz arrival of the first patent items. 50 years ago St Mathias school graduation at Opera House with three named graduates and ambulance plans. 25 years ago Cam Weber’s Mississippi Mage deflammatory contest prize. 40 years ago Mrs. Woolston’s birthday. 10 years ago Don Nichols elected president of Muscatine County Beer Producers and Hines Shaw named acting commandant at Town Soldiers Home, plus city council purchases for fleet and gear.
A cryptogram quotation presents a substitution puzzle where letters stand for others and coda letters vary daily. The sample shows clues like A for the three Ls and X for the two Os, with the solution line hinting at a familiar line about glimpses of forgotten dreams.
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