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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1975
Page
2
A Press-Citizen reflection urges tolerance amid divergent views. It cites an alumnae column about differing perceptions of life and everyday tasks, arguing mutual understanding can ease public disagreements and help us eat dinner together with more openness.
Tale from Industry Week recounts Kalumar’s wealth turning to scarcity after leaders levy taxes to fund free circuses and welfare. The Wise Man replies in Kulumese with TANSTAAFL meaning there is no free lunch. Strong entities include W.J. Campbell and Industry Week reference and the fictional Kulumar realm.
Iowa attorney general says the Legislature illegally removed the governor from appointing magistrates by shifting power to district nominating commissions. Rulings remain valid but ouster is unclear. AG recommends commissions advise the governor on current acting magistrates. Sensible balance between expert input and constitutional requirement.
In Muscatine county residents are urged to support the new Community Blood Program replacing the former blood bank. A Wednesday blood drive from noon to 6 pm at the Red Cross office seeks to enroll donors, clarifies coverage for those who need blood, and notes costs are often covered by insurance plans. Also covers local Moon group fundraising and the city’s permit rules for religious solicitations.
In Dayton Ohio the federal push into health care grows, singling out Kettering Medical Center for a HEW validation of its JCAH accreditation. The hospital faced costly, disagreeable demands over airflow, wastebag liners, and security windows, with potential Medicare and Medicaid funding cuts if noncompliance continues. Many hospitals faced similar scrutiny, risking widespread bureaucratic expansion and higher costs for patients and taxpayers.
Yesterday’s 100 Years Ago notes reveal Harvey Baker and Mrs J A Mallecoat were omitted from the published Fourth of July committee list and were appointed in Fulton Township.
On June 21 historic milestones are noted, including the US Constitution taking effect after New Hampshire ratified it in 1788 and Cyrus McCormick receiving a patent for the reaping machine in 1834. Other entries cover events from 1898 Cuba, 1919 scuttling at Scapa Flow, 1942 Tobruk surrender, 1945 Okinawa surrender, 1963 Paul VI election, and past recallings from 10, 5, and 1 year ago. Birthday notes list Jane Russell and Judith Raskin.
A brief devotional prayer passage references Lamentations and Philippians, asks for guidance as ages pass and for wisdom, understanding, and contentment. The text centers on waiting for the Lord and hearing his voice in the night, concluding with Amen.
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