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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1971
Page
2
Cedar Rapids Gazette notes West Central high school seniors produced a 14 page report on public reaction to a flying saucer hoax. The paper cites belief, disbelief, suggestibility, media influence, and the danger of overreaching when inquiry blinds good judgment.
The Burlington Hawk-Eye argues the Iowa House tax boost is reasonable as the tax table shows no rise for those under 4000 dollars and minimal for under 10000. A 15000 dollar earner would pay about 100 more, offset by federal deduction, net 78 dollars, viewed as cheaper than higher property or sales taxes. The piece notes the outcome depends on legislative use of the funds.
A Detroit era report describes a dashboard device by the Department of Transportation and General Motors conceived to stop cars if the driver cannot enter a sequence of numbers after starting. The meter flashes digits, three tries allowed, then blocks start for thirty minutes, prompting concern for memory and accessibility.
Congressman Scherle accuses Senator Hughes of responsibility for violence in Washington while Hughes denounces violence himself. He urges Hughes to bear blame for recent events, while Scherle and allied supporters claim credit for actions in Vietnam daily.
A Muscatine school fundraiser raised 1102.31 dollars to send 4084 mice to college for cancer research. Jefferson elementary led with 137.94 dollars, followed by McKinley and several other schools. The letter also notes parental support and broader budget debates.
The piece argues the ongoing critique of J Edgar Hoover ignores the deeper need for effective FBI leadership in a dangerous world. It contends Hoover’s strength lay in tough policing, surveillance when needed, and readiness to confront terrorism, urging a successor with similar resolve.
A reader asks if nerves can affect breathing and heart rate. The doctor explains hyperventilation linked to anxiety, notes CO2 balance, and suggests slow breathing or a paper bag technique. Relaxation and reassurance are advised. small chance of postvasectomy sperm noted.
A reader laments drift from faith and the American Dream, urging officials and students to unite for peace. The letter riffs on faith, liquor and smoking as modern idols, cites scriptures, recalls personal salvation, and warns that neglect of God could fuel continued national unrest and war.
A brief prayer following a gospel scene asks forgiveness for betrayals by unconcern and an unforgiving spirit toward fellowmen. It reflects on personal remorse and calls for mercy toward others.
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