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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1973
Page
2
A Davenport Times-Democrat article notes an insurer offering lower auto insurance rates to total nonsmokers who have not smoked for two years, joining years of reduced life rates for non-smokers. The plan relies on a signed declaration and actuarial research, with related safety benefits cited from studies.
The piece argues Japan excels in optics sound gear and motor vehicles while America struggles with emission standards. It notes GM Ford and Chrysler seek a 1975 extension, unable to meet rules, while Honda and Mazda meet U S government standards and pass the 80 000 mile test, urging a shift toward “Made in America.”
The passage argues rising meat prices threaten American meals while praising meatless days. It urges housewives to embrace fish poultry cheeses and vegetables, imitate the French practice of sauces and talent in cooking, and cook well at lower cost. It asserts homemakers can aid the economy by refusing to pay high prices and learning improvisation.
A letter details the CS Ranch in Cimarron New Mexico marking a century since its 1873 founding by Frank Springer. It notes Springer’s Iowa roots Muscatine and Wapello links to Ben Hershey of Muscatine and traces the ranchs lineage from Springer to present owner Les Davis and the MaxwelL Land Grant connections.
Kilpatrick argues meat prices reflect supply and demand as farmers face hard times yet benefit from rising demand as households gain purchasing power. He notes small ranchers, large producers, and government factors while criticizing consumer boycotts that could hurt producers. The piece contrasts rural income with urban costs and questions policy effects.
A humorous meditation on aging and changing life as a man grows older. It notes gray hair in a son, hints of grandchildren, wiser wives, and shifting interests. The piece muses on weather talk, gossip, work as refuge, and reflections that reveal getting older.
A compact digest of anniversaries engagements appointments and civic updates from Muscatine area history including a 1948 Red Cross fund total $14214.48 toward a $18642 goal and Harvey G Allbee becoming a utility board member. Also notes on bailiff William Cooper improving from illness and Lanice Wagner engaged to Virgil D Godfrey with a planned April wedding at the Wagner home.
On March 21 historical milestones include the 1854 US Japan treaty opening two ports, Haydn's birth in 1732, the Eiffel Tower opening in 1889, the US Virgin Islands possession in 1917, a 1931 Managua earthquake, Rotterdam shipyards raids in WWII, and notable political events and birthdays such as John J. McCloy turning 78 and Henry Morgan at 58.
The Muscatine Journal lists staff roles for its independent LEE newspaper edition including publisher William L. Fahy, controller Max Christy, editor Gil Dietz, managing editor Harold Blake, advertising sales mar David White, and circulation manager Wendell Grinstead.
Reader asks about hysterectomy as birth control. Dr Thosteson weighs options noting hysterectomy is major with longer recovery and no future children, while tubal ligation is simpler with quicker recovery. Menstruation ends after hysterectomy. after ligation periods remain unaffected. No change in sex life expected. many myths exist about hysterectomy. PRAYER and Biblical verse included.
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