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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1972
Page
3
The piece recalls past calls for thrift during economic cooling and argues Americans now are urged to spend more while $7 billion is withheld annually from paychecks. It notes the desire to avoid tax-time shortfalls and the lure of refund checks for vacations rather than immediate spending.
Industry spokesmen deny apologizing for beef prices and argue current levels simply catch up with the broader economy. They cite historical highs and decade averages at Omaha and Chicago, noting costs have risen even when beef prices did not, and say recent increases come after a long gap in raises for producers.
A Kansas City high school student was shot dead by a police officer while fleeing the school early in the morning. The officer said he warned the youth several times to stop before firing into the back of his head. The victim had been nominated to the Air Force Academy, and why he was at the school at an unauthorized hour remains unclear. The debate on capital punishment and military weapons is invoked, arguing for nonlethal options and criticizing lethal force. The piece questions justice in the city and references Attica as a historical comparison.
A six year dispute between Muscatine city county and the Iowa Highway Commission centers on an outer belt around Muscatine. Residents propose an outer loop to divert truck and through traffic, while the commission questions state responsibility and internal city use. A new study by Delean Cather is under way to reassess functional responsibility and future growth projections.
Kilpatrick argues for a proposed federal act to curb court ordered busing, ban race based teacher assignments, and fund basic instructional services for low income students. It would require clear evidence before increasing busing and preserve neighborhood school assignment. The piece weighs merits, noting potential clashes with judges and how the plan could reduce tensions and aid minority education if passed.
Dear Dr Thosteson advises that there is no truly salt free diet and warns that most people still receive sodium from natural foods. For those with high blood pressure a low salt intake is advised and salt tablets may be unnecessary unless symptoms of sodium loss occur. If needed, one tablet might be used cautiously and discussed with a doctor. A reader also asks which liquor is worse a vodka or bourbon with a playful reply.
A West Branch plot to elope a married man with a maid was thwarted. The item comes via the West Liberty Enterprise, noting the village’s unusual serenity after the plan was stopped.
On March 25 across history Greek patriots began a revolt in 1821 leading to Greece's independence. Other events include 1634 Maryland settlement, 1865 Fort Stedman capture, 1947 coal mine disaster, 1954 color TV production, and Nixon’s 1965-66 Europe trip aftermath. Birthdays: Nancy Kelly and Jerry Colonna. Thought for today: marriage is an adventure like going to war.
A writer argues farm payments and welfare programs are necessary evils tied to producers’ profits. He urges farmers to manage production costs and warns that ignoring financial fundamentals will hurt the economy. The piece ends with a biblical prayer and a note about publication errors.
The Muscatine Journal lists staff positions including publisher William L. Fahy, controller Max Christy, editor Gil Dietz, managing editor Harold Blake, advertising sales manager David White, and circulation manager Wendell Grinstead as part of its independent LEE newspaper branding.
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