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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1966
Page
9
AP News analysis contrasts views on economy with competing signals. Optimists see steady growth at a healthier pace, while pessimists cite slowing activity and rising prices. The piece notes stock swings, inflation debates, high interest rates, and mixed production and sales trends.
Des Moines AP reports that the Iowa Supreme Court refused a rehearing in Harold Painter custody dispute, clearing the way for a U S Supreme Court appeal. Painter, reaching from Walnut Creek California, urged review to obtain a broader ruling. The court offered no reason for denial in a brief order signed by Chief Justice Theodore Garfield. The decision last February placed Painter’s son Mark eight with maternal grandparents in Ames.
Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman aims to correct misunderstandings about farm programs during a Saturday dedication of the Arlington watershed on the Little Sioux River near Moville Iowa He plans farm area visits to report on agricultural achievements since 1960 and to answer questions He may be joined by Gov Harold Hughes on the trip to Maquoketa and Spencer. The Southeast economy shows strain in April from labor shortages higher Social Security taxes and tougher mortgage conditions per the Atlanta Fed review
The Polaris submarine George Washington Carver will be commissioned in Norfolk Virginia on Wednesday. Named for the agricultural chemist who rose from slavery to renown, the Carver will be the 37th Polaris vessel to join the fleet.
Officials announced the 1966 soapbox derby will run on West Third Street hill with the finish line moved higher up the incline. East Second Street hill was sought but not approved by the highway commission. The race is set for Sunday July 20.
Two Muscatine teams reach the Iowa State Team Handicap Bowling finals as 43 men’s teams compete at Val Lanes Des Moines with a $1,000 prize and $1,500 for national finals. Cook’s Music Shop and Mike’s Electric Service lead, with players listed. Projections include enterprising late starts due to factory shifts in Easley Maryland and a 16 team 48 player Saturday league.
Ohio State coach Marty Karow saved ace Steve Arlin for the starting nod against USC after a 4-2 first round victory over Oklahoma State. Arlin, 9-1 with 103 strikeouts in 89 1 3 innings, will start vs top-ranked USC. Mike Swain held Oklahoma State to five hits with 13 strikeouts in support. Southern California beat North Carolina 6-2 in their opener.
Dennis Ralston, top American Davis Cup contender, barely beat Osamu Ishiguro 6 3 7 5 to reach the second round at the Queen's Club tournament in London. Rain softened courts, and other stars also showed uneven form as Wimbledon seeds near announcement. Cliff Richey edged Daniel Contet 7 5 6 8 6 4, while Emerson, Stolle, Riessen, McManus, and Copper advanced in a day of mixed results ahead of Wimbledon.
An advertising blurb promotes Toro power mowers emphasizing reliability and low repair costs. It invites readers to choose Toro for trouble free operation and easier summer weekends.
Billy Joiner, 191, of Cincinnati, knocked out Neil Brownfield, 20, of Pittsburgh, in Cincinnati. Dick Wipperman, 198, of Buffalo, stopped Ed Fletcher, 214, of Niagara Falls, NY, in six rounds.
West Liberty B leads a six-team Pony Baseball loop with Wilton and Durant squads. Standings, results show WL B and WL A plus Durant A B and Wilton teams. leading hitters include Crewe and Mecklenberg with multiple hits as pitching notes list L Atkinson and Lange among winners.
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