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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1962
Page
2
A reflective commentary warns that centralized federal power expands through grants and programs in U S life from money to licenses. It argues ongoing federal influence erodes local autonomy, citing a proposed federal boat license as a model and urging awareness of rights across states.
The piece weighs Nixon's chances for California governor against Democratic strength and Republican fractures. It notes a half million in his primary foe’s camp may withhold support, while Pat Brown’s standing improved since the Kennedy era. The analysis predicts a difficult path for Nixon against Gov. Edmund G. Brown.
The 1943 memorandum by Davies questions Stilwell’s real power in China and the State Department’s view of allies among rivals. It notes China’s long fight against Japan, the uneasy balance with the Soviet Union, and Davies’s critique of relying on Stilwell to lead a broader political shift while emphasizing his military role and potential Chinese offensive.
The Muscatine Journal outlines newspaper operations, pricing, and delivery options. It notes early evening publication, daily city delivery by cartage, and mail subscriptions with regional rates. Office hours and special delivery for missed papers are listed along with staff roles.
The speaker questions extrasensory claims citing a Duke University program and a 24 year old American Psychological Association poll. He recalls three near-mystical incidents involving Cayce in Virginia Beach and his own family, including a bedside light appearing and a mother’s death, with a late phone call confirming her passing.
The Iowa judicial amendment moves toward national attention, seen as a model for others. The plan creates a nominating commission for the Supreme Court and district courts, removes partisan election of judges, and requires retention votes after each term. Supporters cite reduced politics and a stronger system, while passage depends on two consecutive legislative sessions and a public vote.
Buffalo Prairie Michigan Prairie chapter of OES held Past Officers Night with officers in place for the evening. Named roles include Worthy Matron Elinor Mewes and Worthy Patron Leroy Mewes among others, with festival seating by Knightship attendees. Members later attended a Keithsburg chapter meeting on Thursday evening.
Hal Boyle humor column surveys quirks of daily life from jokes about weight and mood to observations on coffee, education, fashion, desserts, and social behaviors. It playfully questions stereotypes and common foibles with light, wry commentary.
Dear Abby columns discuss a newlywed's temptation toward her brother in law while husband serves abroad, plus a 100 year old Stradivarius violin mystery, and concerns about a cat in the home endangering a baby. The letters cover honesty, warning against crossing boundaries, preserving family heirlooms, and seeking expert appraisal for the violin.
A compact retro of Muscatine history noting events from 100 years back about Company A of the Second Cavalry sending home two monthly checks, to 10 years ago when Bert P. Olsen resigned as mayor amid flood memories, plus 25 and 50 year old mentions of engineers, locals, and community happenings.
Cryptogram puzzle sample runs across the page with letter substitutions and hints. It includes a dated quotation by Browning and a brief note about yesterday's solved quote Earth changes but thy boys and God stand sure.
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