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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1961
Page
6
Muscatine hosts hundreds of square dancers for the Kiwanis sponsored Midwest Square Dance Festival. Weather permitting, dancers in western garb perform Saturday and Sunday nights along Last Fourth Street near the courthouse. Spectators may not catch all calls but will enjoy a colorful, lively display and a warm invitation to return.
Senator Bridges of New Hampshire condemns the United Nations contribution of about half a million dollars to Cuba for agricultural research. He calls Castro an enemy of the nation and warns many taxpayers will share his view that the gift is nonsensical and excessive.
A reader from Lynbrook urges more frequent use of the National Anthem in theaters like Jones Beach Maine. The piece argues patriotism shapes the soul, contrasts internationalism, and cites Israel and Germany as examples, urging flag and anthem symbolism to restore American character.
Advertising representatives Jatin and Kelly Dye handle subscriptions and ads for The Daily Journal. Rates list daily and mail subscriptions with a special delivery option, and mention offices in Muscatine Iowa with contact AM 3-2391. Publisher Harold L. Nelson and staff assignments are noted along with Associated Press affiliation.
Premier Khrushchev repeats the 1958 Berlin settlement demands in a new push. He warns of a six month deadline and threatens to turn East German supply routes over to East Germany if the Allies press through. The article traces past summits, broken talks, and the likelihood of another summit as 1961 approaches.
The piece argues parents are key to a child’s success in school. It describes Terry, wrongly labeled, and explains how frequent moves disrupted learning. It urges parental tutoring, daily reading, library habits, and home-based reinforcement to boost grades and future college readiness.
Laurian Rugambwa, born in East Africa and raised in the Bastia tribe, rose from jungle curate to cardinal in 17 years. On a U.S. visit he will speak at the National Press Club in Washington after receiving his red hat from Pope John XXIII.
Abigail Van Buren answers reader questions on divorce rumors neighborly envy and marriage woes. anecdotes include a host embarrassed by gossip, a neighbor stealing flowers, and a humor loving husband, with Abby offering humorous and practical guidance.
An army estimation outlines daily consumptions and transport needs totaling 1,800 tons of provisions for a week long march. Indian ponies from Ross and Benton's herd are being sold to Muscatine buyers amid rough handling by drivers. Local resident Williams Easter loses naturalization due to language issues but plans another attempt. Muscatine county 4-H leaders named for rally. Dr Sod Mrs Ls A Royal plan a motor trip east. Midshipman John B R Healey to graduate from US Merchant Marine Academy. Prize winners named at Streeland Methodist church picnic.
The reader is presented with a cryptogram puzzle for the day. It explains letter substitution hints, notes a sample mapping, and references yesterday's quotation about death and taxes by Franklin. The item is an advertisement from King Features Syndicate.
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