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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1963
Page
4
The article notes wage cuts by a Minnesota meat packing plant to reduce expenses, with nearly 1,000 workers voting for a two hour pay reduction. It parallels Sioux City’s plan to shut a plant employing about 1,100 with a $7,000,000 annual payroll, due to continuing heavy losses and higher production costs than rivals. The piece argues a business must earn a profit to meet payrolls.
Walter Lippmann argues the tax program aims to please all groups but ends up pleasing none. He notes the plan seeks tax cuts and raises, causing public confusion and skepticism about its economic soundness amid rising federal spending and deficits.
A critical column urges conservatives to end intramural fights over individualism versus community. It notes many conservatives gain influence, including Frank Meyer, while vast civic activity exists across private schools, Kiwanis fundraisers, foundations, churches, unions, and volunteer groups, showing broad community engagement beyond ideological battles.
Muscatine Journal details morning circulation and mail subscription rates within and beyond 50 miles. The page lists staff roles including publisher editor managing editor and advertising director with pricing for daily newspaper delivery and annual subscriptions.
President Kennedy meets six Latin American presidents in Costa Rica to address communism and economics, with focus on Castro's influence, regional integration, and a Central American common market. Senator Humphrey lauds intra-regional growth as a hopeful development. leaders seek ways to advance economic progress and curb communist influence through gradual methods.
SAM DAWSON reports business and finance leaders call for corporate tax cuts to 42-45 percent to spur investment, with NAM and ABA urging reductions while labor argues for lower brackets to boost consumer spending. The debate centers on long-term growth versus immediate relief and how Congress should shape the Presidents plan.
Mabel Kral of Conesville was surprised on her birthday at a party hosted by Mrs. Elmer Forbes with Mrs. Yne Forbes as co host. Three tables of bid euchre provided afternoon entertainment with prizes for high Miss Mabel Kral low Mrs. Lawrence Forbes and traveling Mrs. Raymond Westfall. Attendees included Mrs. James Swailes of Ainsworth and several residents of Lone Tree and Conesville.
A humorous medley of quick facts and tall tales from HAL BOYLE notes women talk faster than men, Ireland’s marriage rate, a midget in the Soviet Union taxed from freedom, a Bible concordance skewing to love, bootleg liquor harms, and other trivia. Includes a Conesville address update for Linn Brown and a Census Bureau stat about dwelling stability.
A devotional prayer asks for the name of Jesus to save believers from sin. It praises God's amazing love, acknowledges the cross, seeks cleansing of sinful hearts, and requests all to know Christ's forgiveness in His name. Amen.
Three miles from the city a train from the East struck a herd of cows on the track. Five cows were killed and several injured. Six of ten cars derailed and suffered heavy damage. Three miles from the city a similar incident once again disrupted service.
Letters opposing nursing home care clash with supportive notes praising Abby for recognizing the difficult choices. Readers argue about duty, costs, and dignity as aging parents require professional medical attention. Some share personal relief after placing relatives in nursing homes.
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