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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1968

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U S Working Toward Proposal On Peace System

Paris reports the United States pursues a peacekeeping proposal to back any Vietnam settlement. neutral Asian nations would run a system to supervise, aiming for stronger oversight than the Indochina Control Commission. Talks bogged over bombing north of the 17th parallel but officials say progress remains possible as sessions adjourn to Saturday.

Paris U.S Indochina Control Commission India Poland Canada Thuy

Eden Wins Night Prize in Muscatine Journal Contest

Carroll Eden of Wilton Junction Iowa won the night on the town prize offered by the Muscatine Journal in cooperation with the Pepsi Cola Iowa vacation contest. Eden is employed by Eastern Iowa Light and Power at Wilton.

Carroll Eden Wilton Junction Iowa Muscatine Journal Pepsi- Cola Eden Eastern Iowa Light and Power Wilton

Chub Bain Pancake Breakfast Sunday at Hayes Cafeteria

Pilot Club of Muscatine hosts its eighth annual Chub Bain Pancake Breakfast Sunday from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Hayes High School cafeteria to raise funds for Community Service Projects including the City wide All School Science Fair. Tickets available from Pilot members or Elsie Spie th at the door. menu features orange juice pancakes smokie links eggs French pastry rolls coffee or milk.

Pilot Club Chub Bain Hayes High School Marilynn Pilgrim Grace Meercink Cochairman Margaret Griffith Hayes Pilot Club of Elsie Spieth

President Lands Bill on Cost of Credit, Consumer Victory

Washington AP reports an eight year Capitol Hill fight ends with final conferees reaching a compromise on cost of credit disclosure. The measure would cover about 106 billion dollars yearly in loans and installment purchases and is expected to be approved next week with President Johnson likely to sign soon.

Washington Capitol Hill Johnson Senate House House Senate

Hayes Game Postponed to Friday in River Cities Tilt

The Hayes Catholic Fort Madison Aquinas baseball game scheduled for today was postponed to 4:30 p.m. Friday at Tom Bruner Field. It is a first round game in the River Cities conference tournament.

Hayes Catholic Fort Madison Aquinas Tom Bruner River Cities

Iowa Mayors at Governor's Conference in Des Moines

Mayors from Iowa's 16 largest cities met at the YMCA in Des Moines on Wednesday noon to 5 PM for the Governor’s Conference. Attendees included Mayor S Burns and Fr Joseph Sparks of St Mary’s Church Muscatine. The session featured reports on town activities and a program kickoff for summer camping and youth programs.

Iowa Des Moines S. Burns Joseph Sparks St. Mary's Church Muscatine Governor’s Conference of Towa Y.M.C.A

Enrollment Meeting Tonight for String Instrument Classes

The meeting at Muscatine High School explains federally financed string instrument instruction for public and parochial schools. It covers summer classes for kindergarten and third graders, with attendees including Paul Johnston and Jack Fulton. Mayor Burns notes this follows March city briefings on urban crisis measures in Muscatine’s largest communities.

Muscatine High School

Muscatine Journal Details Publication Scope

The Muscatine Journal states it is published daily except Sundays and holidays by The Muscatine Journal, a Lee Enterprises property. It is incorporated at 301 E 3rd St, Muscatine Iowa 52761, entered as second class matter, with AP providing exclusive local news use.

Muscatine Journal Lee Enterprises E. 3Rd St Muscatine Iowa Uader Associated Press

Subscription Rates for Muscatine Daily Paper

Rates list daily carrier and mail options for Muscatine and surrounding areas. In city price is 2.00 per month in advance, outside city 40 cents a week, mail within fifty miles 15.00 per year, towns with service 18.00, over fifty miles 20.00. All mail subscriptions payable in advance. Office hours and contact details provided.

City of Muscartine Muscatine Biuscairne Dial

Eight Licenses Suspended in Muscatine Area

The Town Department of Public Safety suspended eight drivers licenses in Muscatine area. Names include Clarence Reed 22 rural Muscatine 60 days for serious violation. Dennis Mosley 17 816 E 6th St 30 days for serious violation. Robert Burke 1004 E 10th St 6 days for operating while intoxicated. Richard Goodrick 24 rural violation. Barton Beckey 19 1916 Hamman Drive 3 days for serious violation. Reed Causey 19 1454 Devitt Ave 30 days for serious violation. Richard Bohling 18 608 E 8th St 60 days for serious violation.

Muscatine Area Town Department of Public Safety Clarence Leroy Reed Muscatine Dennis Eugene Mosley E. 6Th Street Robert Wayne Burke E. 10Th Street Richard Larry Goodrick Barton Bradley Beckey Hamman Drive Reed Lane

Classified Ads Offerings From Tonight's Journal Page

A compact collection of listings appears in this issue of the Journal, featuring items for sale employment notices and services. Shoppers can find real estate vehicles and miscellaneous bargains across multiple categories with prices and contact details where readable.

Seven year old boy aided by Shriner Hospital care

Jimmie Kent of Muscatine a seven year old injured in Waterloo November 4 and paralyzed in the neck receives specialized treatment at Shriner Hospital for Crippled Children in Chicago. He and his parents travel with Shrine support and his progress is reported as improved with braces and a walker. The Shrine system funds 18 orthopedic and 3 burn treatment hospitals in North America without tax dollars or federal aid.

Chicago Muscatine Jimmie Kent Melvin Kent Jimmie Waterloo University Hospital of Iowa City Muscatine Shrine Club North America Shrine Chicago Shrine Hospital Ed Riley Shrine Club Albert Kemper Paeine Club LaMoyne Ja Oeeds Kemper Mr. Riley Pital America Shriners Shriner Shriner Hospital For Crippled Children North Oak Park Avenue

Local Tavern Beer Permit In Question

Muscatine city council weighs a possible revocation of the Blue Note Lounge beer permit after the state suspended its liquor license for 60 days from May 6 to July 5. Mayor Burns plans no council report, insisting any city action be by resolution, while aldermen had asked for a formal staff recommendation. The suspension notice came via a letter from the state Liquor Control Commission.

Blue Note Lounge Muscatine Blue Note State Liquor Control Commission E.S. Burns

Bandag Reports First Public Quarter Gains and Plans

Bandag Incorporated reports a 49.8 percent rise in sales and income for January to March, reaching 2,563,952 dollars with earnings after taxes of 171,589 dollars and 29 cents per share on 592,000 shares. President Stephen A. Keller cites record high order backlogs and plans a plant expansion and a new East Coast rubber plant aimed for completion next November to meet strong demand.

Bandag, Incorporated Mus‘eating Today Bandag Stephen A. Keller Europe Keller

Lightning and Wind Damage Reported in Muscatine Thunderstorm

A severe thunderstorm in Muscatine caused two house fires from lightning wiring in Byron Massey’s attic at 3100 Cedar Street and damage to a Garvin Oil Co. switch box near 618 Clay Street. Wind downed a tree blocking Iowa 2 east of town, and a tavern sign at the Muscatine Tap blew over. Rain totaled 1.39 inches.

Muscatine Mad Creek Mississippi River Byron Massey Cedar Street Garvin Oil Co Clay Street Iowa 2 Muscatine Tap Mississippi Drive

Shoplifting Case In Muscatine Prompts 30 Day Term

Ronaie William Kulp of 1207 Hershey Ave Muscatine received a 30 day term in county jail on a shoplifting charge for about 18 dollars of assorted meats and fruit from Sun Mart. He was found by store employees beneath a coat carrying duck roasts sausages bananas and other items. Judge Ray L Pace noted possible fines up to 109 dollars or 30 days in jail for future shoplifting cases as similar incidents rise in Muscatine.

Ronaie William Kulp Hershey Ave Muscatine South End Sun Mart Ray L. Pace Kulp Pace Steve Slack

Iowa Tuberculosis Association Renamed to Respiratory Disease Group

The Iowa Tuberculosis and Health Association renamed Thursday to the Iowa Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association to better reflect its work against emphysema chronic bronchitis smoking and air pollution. F W Capper of Des Moines was re elected president for a third term. Dr William Galbraith of Cedar Rapids and Dr George Spellman of Sioux City were named to top positions in the medical arm, the Iowa Thoracic Society.

Iowa Association DES Moines Iowa Tuberculosis and Health Association Iowa Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association F. W. Capper William Galbraith Cedar Rapids George Spellman Sioux City Iowa Thoracic Society Association

University to Offer Graduate Extension Courses in Muscatine

The University of Iowa will offer two graduate level extension courses in Muscatine this fall. Courses include Supervision of Intermediate Grade Reading taught by Dr. Bagford and Audio Visual Teaching Methods led by Dr. Wyman. Tentative start is Tuesday evening Sept 24 at Muscatine High School. Each course carries three semester hours credit with a $24 per credit hour fee. Further information from Mrs. Lawrence Douglas at 263-1568.

Bagford Wyman Muscatine High School Lawrence Douglas

Socket Set Stolen in Muscatine Theft Report

Muscatine police investigate theft of a $50 socket tool set from Fred Lorber at 1140 Lucas Street, reported Wednesday evening. The case involves a likely residential burglary with no further suspects named at this time.

Muscatine Fred Lorber Lucas Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Elaine Banta Margaret Mathes Elsa Bain Journal Photo Eden Wins Night Pective School West Junior High School President Bill State Superintendent of Public Instruction Paul Johnston Jack Fulton Burns the Journal Iowa State Bank Fred Biere Middle Road Leo's Clark Park Ave University University of Iowa Sinclar Ken Heizler Agency Menage Muscatina, Lowe Sencour Ae Stafford Sinclair E. 2Nd Street Garvin Oil, Co Adams Pever Elvis WACM Paneneion Metmbesion
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