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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1972
Page
4
The Kewanee Star-Courier critiques the CBS show All in the Family praising its blunt, revealing portrayal of a racist and his world. It argues Bunker is a mirror of society, exposing flaws while using sharp humor to force self reflection.
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled the Iowa High School Athletic Association beer rule invalid as too broad and unconstitutional. It held that authority to regulate high school athletics lies with the State Department of Public Instruction and local boards, not the state association, urging fair, reasonable standards by local authorities.
An Iowa article notes The Grower magazine calls the middleman a vague term for all costs between farm and table. It argues packaging transportation warehousing and other steps take 62 cents of every food dollar. The piece emphasizes consumer awareness and the work behind price tags.
Muscatine advances with a $6 million Mississippi River bridge project by the Town Highway Commission, a rebuilt Highway 38 route, and a $1.5 million Washington Elementary School under construction. The city also notes author Al Christman and his Navy rocket history, while Davenport deputies seek escapee Bill Monroe from the county jail after a rooftop exit.
Washington notes George Wallace emerges as a major factor in 1972 politics after surviving an assassination attempt. He gains influence by shaping policy, with victories in Maryland and Michigan boosting his delegate clout and altering party dynamics despite no nomination.
Letter writer PM Flanagan of 606 Maple Ave Muscatine argues gun controls infringe rights of law abiding citizens and calls for harsher penalties for murder. He likens gun regulation to threats against automobiles and other tools and insists legislation should target the act of murder, not the method.
Recurring items recall school picnics on Second Street led by a marshal band. Rev N W Burtner heads to Toledo Iowa for United Brethren General Conference. Mrs R G McVeay and children Bobbie and Ruth of New York honored at dinner hosted by Misses Marie Lenora and Florence Ellman. Loren Eugen Lewis of Columbus Junction observes 60th wedding anniversary with family dinner and open house. Lindley B Hoopes, Muscatine High School vocational ag teacher, noted for long service. Muscatine named site for 1963 fall meeting of Iowa Chamber of Commerce Executives.
This recap lists events on May 26 across years: Lincoln signs the Homestead Act in 1862 granting western settlers land. Columbus dies in 1506. a 1773 Mecklenburg declaration precursor. Mill born in 1806. Lafayette dies in 1834. Lindbergh’s 1987 solo flight. 1938 treaty on extraterritorial rights. Kennedy’s 1962 Medicare rally at Madison Square Garden. MIGs and North Vietnam coverage. Soviet Jewish trials in 1989.
Readers ask about aiding someone during an epileptic seizure and about white spots on nails. Advice emphasizes keeping the person safe, turning the head, avoiding forcing objects between teeth, cushioning the head, and remaining calm. The column also notes that breathing may pause briefly and urges rest after the seizure. Additional tips address nail spots likely from polish or injury and advise dermatology input for possible fungus.
Muscatine Journal lists its independent status and names publisher William L. Fahy, controller Max Christy, editor Gil Dietz, managing editor Harold Blake, advertising manager David White, and circulation manager Wendelle Grinstead as part of the local paper’s masthead and staff acknowledgments.
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