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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1971
Page
2
A U S insurance company notes nearly 1000 lightning deaths yearly plus over 100 million in property losses. Seek shelter in a closed, steel topped car to divert current, unless touching metal. Avoid lone trees, high objects, fences, poles, beaches, or water. seek low ground like a ravine if exposed.
A long editorial voice questions Nixon and Johnson era decisions in Vietnam. It argues the Times revelations show covert plans and that the leadership pursued secrecy over clear strategy. It recalls military maxims, criticizes escalation choices, and notes the public’s stake in governance and war policy.
A reflective memoir of a man drawn to the sea since youth. He recalls childhood and moving to Sea Bright New Jersey, sea views from a seawall, and encounters with waves, gulls, crabs, and tides. He lists ships he sailed on including the United States and Midway, then describes a Caribbean cruise aboard the Boheme and the hypnotic sea’s colors and rhythms.
Reader asks about removing visible hand and arm veins. Dr Thosteson explains these are not diseased varicose veins and not suitable for injections. Spider veins can sometimes be obliterated by skilled injections, but hand circulation would be disrupted and result in worse streaks. He notes most people pay little attention to their veins and offers a constipation booklet for 25 cents.
A columnist shares reader notes on forests boosting oxygen production, links overeating to cancer risk, cites rat studies on diet and tumors, and tours topics from wedding mills in Lenin grad to quotes from Bob Hope. It also notes butterfly migration, sun risk for lip cancer, potato salad wisdom, and origins of few crops like sunflower, blueberry, cranberry, and pecan.
A note from yesterdays 190 years ago records Chester Weed sending six head of fine horses to Philadelphia. Three were blooded and bred in his own stock, reflecting strong demand for Muscatine county horse flesh.
On this date in history events span from 1788 Constitution ratified by New Hampshire to Cyrus McCormick patent in 1834 and wartime naval actions in 1898. Further notes include Tobruk fall in 1942, Land’s 3:58 mile record in Turku, pope Paul VI in 1963, and various diplomatic and criminal items.
A brief prayer invoking thanks to God for life and all possessions. The supplicant expresses humble gratitude and reflects on living with a grateful heart, concluding with Amen.
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