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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1972
Page
2
A Wisconsin State Journal note explains that a businessman’s personal letter costs more than postage alone. Estimates range from 6.50 to 15.00 depending on efficiency and equipment use, reflecting time, mail handling, space, and depreciation.
The Iowa Conservation Commission four members block approval for the Qued-Cities nuclear plant near Cordova, despite support from Illinois and Iowa pollution panels. The group rejects staff opinions while noting Riverside coal plant grows pollution from higher coal use. Stanley Nelson argues no proven thermal pollution from the nuclear site.
A National Association of Real Estate Boards team led by J Thomas Hoegen visited Hermosa Beach California and found that the city’s main asset the beach is also a major liability. With 18000 residents the town spends one third of its 2 million dollar annual budget on policing and parking costs. The team suggested charging non residents for beach use, warning other beach cities could face similar pressures.
The Rockford Register Republic reports a study comparing mental health in Manhattan residents and 1,000 Northern Illinois residents near Hennepin. Rural participants showed lower nervousness, less worry, better appetites, and healthier reactions to distress.
A Muscatine Cub Scouts outing features a stranger’s $5 gift for treats and a local donation memory for Girl Scouts. Iowa legislators advance bills on tax exemptions and formation of a State Department of Environmental Quality to fight pollution and protect the environment.
The Iowa Senate and House approved a 160 page court reform bill ending 550 justices of the peace and 200 mayors and police courts by July 1 1973. It creates 30 fulltime magistrates and 190 parttime lay judges to handle civil matters up to 1000 dollars and 12 man juries. Critics call it a setback for state justice though supporters say reform is fair to municipal personnel. Senator Rabedeaux opposed the compromise.
Prayer voice thanks the creator for a creative gift and asks for the desire to use it daily for fulfillment. Names William L. Fahy publisher Max Christy controller Harold Blake managing editor David White advertising sales mgr Wendell Grinstead circulation manager appear in the byline.
Janet K. Battey of the National Hairdresser's and Cosmetologist Association argues that cosmetology training hours are misrepresented, noting diverse required skills and practical experience. She urges updated teaching methods and explains tax parity with barbers, defending professionals against blanket criticism.
The article notes St Patrick's Day ceremonies at the Catholic church highlighted by an imposing procession around the church. It also mentions a 15 years ago note about a speedy delivery wagon and a 25 years ago marriage announcement of Letts-Joseph M. Wood’s daughter, Barbara, to Dale Cocklin with a April 3 wedding planned. It covers 10 years ago Yale language study by Derek R. Fick as part of Air Force training.
Today in history marks March 18 with events across eras including Hawaii becoming the 50th state in 1959, Washington’s troops occupying Boston in 1776, Berlin insurrection in 1848, New London Texas school gas explosion in 1987, and Farouk’s death in 1985. Earlier milestones include Cleveland’s birth in 1837? and Mexico’s 1938 move on foreign oil, Evian cease-fire in 1954, and Soviet expulsions in 1980s.
Reader asks about relief for ear pain during high altitude flights. Dr Thesteson explains Eustachian tube function and methods to equalize pressure by yawning or swallowing, warns ear plugs and tissue packing are ineffective, notes chewing can help, and suggests nose drops and possible specialist evaluation if persistent.
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