River swimmer touts river cleanliness and future voyages
Alan Jones, author of Quiz Is A Four Letter Word, continues his 2,000 mile river swim toward St. Louis with partner Thompson. He reports lower pollution than expected, crediting wastewater controls and plants, and plans to push toward New Orleans next year. Jones promotes Bicentennial fitness, advocates honey energy, and aims to raise funds for the Sister Kenny Institute.
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Kite Fliers Theme for Preschool Story Hour at Musser Library
The Muscatine community will host Preschool Story Hour at 10 a.m. Wednesday with the theme Ben Franklin and Other Kite Fliers. Activities include acting out kite antics, a reading of Millions of Cats by Wanda Gay, a screening of Dorothy and the Kite, and Sesame Street puppets enacting Ben and His Kite. Folk guitarist Wendell Wright, a 1976 Muscatine High School graduate, will perform. The Giant John Drama group for ages four and up meets at 9:30 a.m. Story hour is led by Duffy De France and Lindy Hugill with Gina Ricketts assisting. Two new tennis courts in Musser Park are now open under city rules limiting play when others wait, and the Reservoir Park court on W Fourth Street has been resurfaced.
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Muscatine Park
Four police hurt in park bottle-throwing incident
DES MOINES AP Four policemen and another person were treated for injuries late Sunday when officers tried to investigate a bottle-throwing incident at Union Park. Two 15 year olds, one black and one East Indian, were involved as they played basketball. Patrolman Michael Woolman said the aim was to take names and not escalate the matter.
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Housing board trial delayed for one week in Muscatine
The Muscatine Low Rent Housing Commission case on negligent damage and illegal condemnation of leased houses was postponed to June 14 in Muscatine County District Court. The Johnsons seek up to 27000 across three divisions against LRHC the City of Muscatine and Campagna.
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Light Iowa primary turnout expected with no statewide races
DES MOINES AP Iowans vote Tuesday in a primary lacking races for governor and other top offices due to a constitutional change. Secretary Melvin Synhorst predicts only about 215000 of 19 million eligible will vote, a turnout possibly the smallest for a primary since the 1940s with polls 7 am to 9 pm.
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Mexico City Quake Jolts Central Mexico
A strong 6.6 magnitude quake struck central Mexico from coast to coast, rattling Mexico City for over a minute. Police reported no immediate casualties, but windows cracked and elevators trapped people. power cuts caused traffic jams as engineers checked for damage.
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Muscatine High School Class of 1936 Reunion Highlights
Muscatine High School 1936 graduates and spouses gathered for a 40th reunion at the Elks Lodge with a boat ride, city bus tour, and brunch at Genevea Golf and Country Club. The event honored 23 deceased members, featured faculty remarks, and included dancing and a prize sequence. Debut of deeds noted for several local land transactions and a toast by Freese Steinmetz Worst.
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Myron Jacobs
Morning Swim Opens at Weed Park Pool Weekdays
Weed Park pool will operate weekday mornings from 6:30 to 8:30 for swimmers and joggers. Park officials say no charge for pool courts or locker rooms, with 10 cent coin lockers available. Jogging route is .6 mile around the bathhouse. Monday adult night runs 9 to 10:46 p.m. at 5 cents. church youth night is Wednesday 9 to 10:30. Contact curb offices for details.
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