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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1972
Page
2
The 1972 season raises Golden Agers rates to 50 dollars from 37 50, a 33 percent hike unlike other memberships. HS and student rates rise to 40 dollars, adults to 80, couples to 115, while family stays 150. Cart fees jump from 25 to 50, drawing protest from retirees reliant on fixed incomes and tax history.
In Kingdom Come Kentucky Tony Boyle and UMW officials face federal charges of embezzlement and conspiracy as the legacy of World War I era labor conflict unfolds. The piece threads miners’ hardship from years of wage cuts and pension changes to a community’s stubborn hope amid legal action and economic strain.
The piece argues against building a one billion dollar aircraft carrier OVAN-70, contrasting carrier advantages with nuclear submarines under Admiral Rickover. It cites U.S. and Soviet submarine power, 41 Poseidon-capable subs, and the threat of overreliance on surface carriers. It notes existing Nimitz Eisenhower Enterprise fleets and questions the carrier’s strategic value.
The Muscatine Journal identifies its independent status and lists key staff including publisher William L. Fahy, editor Harold Blake, managing editor David White, controller Max Christy, advertising sales manager Wendell Grinstead, and circulation manager Gil Dietz. The masthead reflects a traditional newspaper leadership structure.
A compact news item notes low cistern water and April assessments amid a display of seasonable goods. It references Rothchilds and EJ Zeidler's Dry Goods, plus a 25 year old wedding anniversary at 917 Oak Street. The piece mentions Dorothy Hathaway’s upcoming ceremony as Rose Croix Shrine ritual leader and Beach Lumber and Supply Co. being named Brand Name Retailer of the Year after judging in New York.
Hal Boyle argues maturity comes from saying no and sticking to it. The piece lists invitations that lead to trouble and urges readers to reject pressure from friends family and partners while weighing choices and maintaining personal direction.
The feature lists events on this date across history. It notes Eisenhower's 1945 Western front defeat claim, Maryland's first settlement in 1654, St. Petersburg's founding in 1708, Japan leaving the League in 1933, Hitler’s demand in 1989, Yugoslavia politics in 1941, Alaska earthquake damages in 1964, Syria army takeover in 1964, a 5 year earlier rail merger delay, and East Pakistan clashes a year ago.
Daily devotional meditation cites Acts 10 38 about Jesus of Nazareth anointed with the Holy Ghost and power. It asks God to grant His goodness so believers may act beyond activism, living as the Lord did for the benefit of others. Amen.
A reader asks why nothing can be done for cervical cancer while uterine cancer is operable. The doctor explains early detection with the Pap test makes cervical cancer highly curable, often without surgery, and radioactive implants or hysterectomy may be used if spread occurs. Emphasizes Pap test usage to catch disease early.
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