Letter to Dear Aunt Sadie on Muscatine dining and dollars
Gil Dietz writes from Muscatine praising local merchants and urging residents to spend money at home. He laments poor highway food in Iowa, notes Clarion’s greasy chicken in a basket, and argues local spending sustains taxes, services, and community life while urging loyalty and shop-at-home habits.
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Sadie
Mississippi River
America
Towa
Clarion
Highway 3
Muscatine
Muscdline
Calling the Kettle Black
A critical view questions federal advertising honesty in government campaigns. It cites the U S Travel Service misrepresentations that lure European tourists with low weekly costs and overlook higher lodging and travel expenses. The piece argues federal credibility mirrors broader societal honesty.
Falling Stars and Studio Chaos in Hollywood
A Hollywood studio fired a glamorous star for slacking on reporting to work on an expensive film. A second star refused to work with a replacement, causing the project to be scrapped. The boss of another studio complained that the star system has run amok, allowing inmates to run the asylum. The note recalls big name performers flaunting public taste and facing consequences.
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Hollywood
Picture
Steps to Restore Confidence and Spur the Economy
A critique of President Kennedy's Yale plan and suggested measures to revive the economy. Advocates include immediate tax cuts for corporations and individuals, reductions in government spending and foreign aid, and a strong stance against inflation. Warns that inaction fuels fear while stressing need for clear, decisive policy and public confidence.
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Kennedy
Yale
Millown
Russia
Muscatine Journal advises readers on print standards
The Muscatine Journal declares its second class status and describes its AP Association membership and Iowa Daily Press connection. It lists staff positions including Publisher Nelson and Editor Russell, notes offices in Des Moines and Muscatine, advertising directors, and delivery terms for daily or mail subscriptions with regional rates.
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ETO
Jann & Kelley
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Atlanta
Kansas City
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Termato
Daily Journal
Sun~ Dey
Muscatina
Muscatine
Daly
The Worry Clinic Karthag and the Newspaper Route
The article extols teen newspaper carriers, noting 500 000 youths in America work routes annually. It emphasizes training in economics, merchandising, and finance, urging parental support and college scholarships for diligent couriers, both boys and girls, as future workers and spouses.
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America
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Hopkins Syndicate, Inc
Things Left Undone Reveal a Life’s Measure
WAL BOYLE writes that a person’s identity lies not only in deeds but in what remains undone. The piece lists curious, revealing vignettes of experiences one might have and contrasts them with memories of encounters, risks, and missed chances, inviting readers to consider what they have yet to do.
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Wal Boyle
New York
Abby
Sue
Theater Guide: Uptown Listings and Weekend Premieres
The Uptown theater guide lists Spartacus starring Laurence Olivier Jean Simmons Charles Laughton Tony Curtis and John Gavin opening week. Also on view are Twist Around the Clock with Chubby Checker and Dion, plus Westerns featuring Audie Murphy Dan Duryea and Joan OBrien in The Six Black Horses. Cartoon offerings include He Man Seaman and Gabby's Dinner as Cabinet of Galigar and Rand of Death run midweek through Saturday.
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Uptown
Kirke Douglas
Laurence Olivier
Jean Simmons
Charles Laughton
Tony Curtis
John Gavin
Chubby Checker
Dion Vick
Spencer
the Marcell c
Clay Cole
Audie: Murphy
Dan Duryea
Joan O'Brien
George Wallace
He Man Seaman
Dear Abby columns on love, marriage and manners
Abigail Van Buren dispenses advice to readers about teen romance across religious differences, an unhappy marriage, unwanted financial control, door to door religious preaching, and dating pitfalls. The column includes multiple letters, guidance, and a notice about requesting personal replies or Abby’s booklet.
Fragmented Yesterdays and Local Notes Recall then and now
A compact recap of snippets from the past including Wendell Phillips comments, pond drainage plans for Rabbit's Pond toward Eighth Street, and a 30 year look at St. Ambrose pastor appointment. Mentions of University of Iowa bar admissions, local civic leaders, a 100th Bliven family anniversary, and assorted community notes.
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Wendell Phillips
Jefferson Davin
Abraham Lincoln
Rabbit's Pond
Eighth Street
Linn Street
James Welsh
St. Ambrose Academy
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
West Liberty
Wilson
Muscatine
University of Iowa Law School
Harold L. Kautz
Towa Avenue
Robert K. Stohr
Oregon Street
Towa City
Carl V. Riley
Laurent Council
Bliven
Columbus Junction
Nathan
Lucinda Wheelock Bliver
Alex McCullough
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