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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1972
Page
1
Muscatine police logged 279 arrests in May, with 148 for speeding and 14 for intoxication. Other common charges included assault and battery, driving suspensions, curfew violations, and various traffic offenses. The report lists numerous specific offenses, from larceny and OMVUS to petty crimes, license issues, and safety violations.
Democrat candidate John Schmidhauser told a Weed Park forum in Muscatine that tax promises need clear delivery plans. He argues for a property tax freeze and lower taxes funded by eliminating tax loopholes and wasteful federal spending, including military outlays. He cites a six year study claiming 45 to 55 billion dollars in extra revenue could be raised by curbing loopholes like tax loss farming.
May 1972 figures show building and zoning administrator Carl Tiecke reporting $1,188.10 in fees from 42 building permits, 18 electrical permits, one plumbing permit, seven excavation permits, one demolition permit and a building code book. Humane Society finances for May show receipts of $420.50 and disbursements of $1,533.31, with bank balances as of May 1 and June 1 and cash in building and savings accounts totaling around $5,454.38.
May report from Bee M Logel deputy clerk shows court fines top the $6,000 mark with city fines $3,967 and state fines $2,596.60. Year to date city fines total $19,102 while state fines reach $11,802.57. Also listed are costs and bonds figures, deposits, bonds forfeited and converted, with end month bonds on deposit $4,172.01 and petty cash $50. State fines support the Muscatine county school fund.
Salvation Army operations in Rapid City coordinate clothing food water and sanitation relief with Captain Clarence Harvey in charge Emergency feeding runs in three schools and joint agency meetings Major William Medley died aiding flood survivors Funeral services were held in Chicago with a nationwide memorial to be televised in Rapid City led by Commissioner J Clyde Cox on Friday night Iowa time
The Muscatine drivers license department relocates from the county courthouse to the Montgomery Ward Plaza store starting Friday June 23. Entry before 10 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays via the automotive department. Licenses issued on the first, third and fifth Thursdays and every Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays 8 to 12:30 p.m.
Notice explains how readers can contact their carrier or the Muscatine Journal circulation department for missed deliveries. It lists phone numbers and specific hours, and provides office hours for the Muscatine Journal, affiliated with Lee Enterprises, Inc. in Muscatine Iowa.
Muscatine lawyer and Republican candidate David Stanley outlined state and federal tax incentives to spur private enterprise in rural Iowa. He urged helping small towns grow, retaining youth, and non-polluting businesses, with farm programs aiding young farmers.
The notice lists daily carrier and mail subscription prices for Muscatine residents and surrounding towns. Rates include $2.25 monthly for city delivery, $2.00 monthly for non Muscatine carrier delivery, and $20 to $27 yearly mail options depending on distance from Muscatine, with $20 for servicemen and $15.50 for nine months for students.
David Stanley, a candidate for the Alawie State Legislature, spoke to the Sertama club on taxes and tax reform. He urged voters to evaluate candidates on welfare and tax issues and to get active in local politics and vote.
Announcement outlines multiple events by Knights of Pythians and Pythian Sisters including a district picnic at West Liberty and memorial services for members who died in the past year at Maquoketa rooms No 60. The five group convention will meet at Walcott lodge rooms with exact dates to be announced as plans finalize.
The Muscatine Park Commission reports 104 people enrolled in the summer tennis program including 22 adults 12 high school 50 junior high and 20 grade school students. Registration continues at the courts with Jerry Lorimer the instructor. The second adult section starts the week of July 10 for three weeks with a 3 per person fee. A special over 25 class in the July 29 to Aug 5 closed tournament is under consideration. call 263-241 for details. The lamprey is noted as a long standing Great Lakes problem.
Donald Platt president of the Muscatine County Community Workshop announced that Dena Fossberg has been appointed the new workshop director. Fossberg will begin duties on July 5 and currently resides in Clinton where he has worked as a rehabilitation counselor for four and a half years.
Muscatine held a 50th anniversary observance for Triune Lodge No. 641 AF and AM with Grand Master Wandrow W. Morris in attendance. About 120 members and wives gathered at the Masonic Temple as Charles Weber welcomed guests and Robert Varney introduced the Grand Master. Charter members were honored, fifty-year members announced, and several long-term members recognized. New officers for Carver Enterprises Toastmasters were elected to serve July through December, with Bob Glenn as guest.
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