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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1964
Page
4
A fatal Iowa City crash after a survey crew set up red flags and signs warning of an inspection ahead. Four Cedar County deaths last summer followed similar setups. Authorities suggest a patrol officer or flagman or movable stop light could improve warnings during vehicle inspections and halted traffic.
A former Pacific Airlines pilot repeats a 3 year old call for locked bulletproof cockpit doors following last week's California crash that killed 44. He was wounded by a passenger firing at the controls. The piece argues that current cockpit protection and passenger separation already exists, and advocates stronger doors to prevent a repeat incident.
New York columnist John Chamberlain discusses Arthur Krock and Alfred Avins, arguing for a constitutional amendment to define exceptions to the 13th Amendment. He cites anti-prayer and gun laws, reflects on language meaning, and recalls Vivien Kellams and Martha Taft anecdotes, criticizing Supreme Court language and urging caution in legal interpretation.
French comments question succession after De Gaulle as nation ponders a new leadership figure. The piece notes his sudden illness highlighting the issue and suggests growing inquiries into a capable alternative to sustain grandeur and rationalism.
The Muscatine Journal, published daily except Sunday, lines up staff and ROPs under Lee Enterprises. It lists editors Harold L Nelson and Walter Russell, with circulation chief Towin Walwer and ad director Carl F Walter. Subscriptions run 40 cents weekly or 12.00 yearly within city, 18.00 beyond, and delivery includes missed-paper service until 6:00.
Foreign ministers of 19 NATO members meet in The Hague to discuss internal strains and diverging aims amid Cold War tensions and shifts in leadership. The session follows decades of reliance on US leadership and prior rifts over Egypt and Cyprus, with Greece and Turkey at odds and De Gaulle's push for a Europe of sovereign states.
A reflective piece argues that tastes are formed by early life, citing memories of family meals and cooking. It notes disagreements over favorites like spinach and pie, and recalls how observation and mood influence eating habits, from mashed peas to special desserts. Candid anecdotes link parents, cooks, and meals to lifelong preferences.
New York columnist HAL BOYLE explores self-approval as a major factor in living well. He contrasts self-centered egotism with healthy self-esteem, arguing enthusiasm for one’s own life sustains youth and purpose, while loss of personal value leads to mental distress in midlife and beyond.
A devotional excerpt emphasizes the divine light entering the world and urges believers to live by it. The text asks for guidance for the mind to choose the light and to inspire others, concluding with an Amen.
The column recalls events from years past including church loyalty notices, artists exhibiting in Chicago, a railroad conductor visiting relatives, and a farmers group protest over potato reclassification. It also notes attendance records at Park Place school, a library closure for a day, and the death of Wilbur McFadon at Bellevue Hospital after a two month illness.
Abby answers reader questions on dog behavior during visits and wedding etiquette for divorced parents. Topics include guests dealing with a host's dog, where the father or his new wife sit at a wedding, and coping with suspicions in a troubled marriage.
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