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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1964
Page
4
Owners urge caution as annual signs warn against aquatic danger at local gravel pits. Drownings in past summers cited, plus theft from a locked car during swims. Debris and sharp edges near pits pose foot injuries. Pools with supervision offer safer options, questioning pleasure versus peril.
An Iowa mother was killed and her two children injured when she hit a halted truck during a highway survey near Iowa City. Last summer four people died after stopping for a survey on I-80, prompting criticism of the Town’s Highway Commission. The commission plans new survey methods and added protections, possibly with Highway Patrol aid, to reduce such accidents.
Four major anti Castro factions in the United States differ in aims and methods, including Manuel Bay, Gutierrez Menoyo, Manuel Artime Movement, and the Student Directoria. They anticipate multiple revolts in Cuba with uncertain U.S. and CIA backing, while small raids continue from Central America and Florida.
The Muscatine Journal lists office staff including publisher editor and advertising, with subscription prices for local daily, mail within city, and out of town delivery. Special delivery offered until 1:50 PM. Dial 260 2691 for missed papers.
U S weighs steps to halt communist expansion in Laos amid its landlocked geography and neighboring tensions with Red China and North Vietnam. The analysis highlights Laos vulnerability, potential guerrilla threats, and the impact on U S prestige and Southeast Asia security, including ties with the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization.
Dr. Cranes Worry Clinic recounts a rural Indiana town near a summer home that persuaded three young dental surgeons to set up a clinic. They train to prevent cavities, urge dental hygiene, and advocate schoolteacher led dental education, warning parents about permanent teeth eruption and fluorine treatments.
New York essayist argues movie stardom is imprisonment not freedom, noting lack of anonymity, constant recognition, and the fear of losing status. He contrasts stars with hobos for genuine liberty and recalls a Hollywood bulldog scene where fame fails to aid nonhuman actors.
A devotional prayer passage cites scripture from Ephesians 5 18 and seeks transformation through the cleansing power of Jesus blood. It asks for renunciation of self and full surrender to the Holy Spirit for Jesus sake and glory.
A 19 crop report notes warm weather and ample planting despite labor scarcity. Judge C M Waterman arrived from Davenport. G M Titus bought a premier residence and D W Jackson plans another. Martin Bitzer builds on East Fourth Street. City council lets the Dale and Walters streets grading contract for 1833 dollars to Fuller and Kinsley. 25 years back SL Mathias alumni gather for banquet planning. Ezra Watson, former Muscatine resident, critically ill in Oskaloosa. C W Opel shows improvement at Bellevue. 16 years ago Mrs J G Epperty hosted dinner guests Art Brookeharland and others. Mrs Joe Hogan admitted to Mercy Hospital Iowa City.
Abigail Van Buren offers blunt advice about overbearing city relatives forcing summer child care, inviting two week limits to avoid abuse, and advice to a teen whose mother clogs the phone line with long calls. Also notes on wedding showers and how invitations should not presume wedding guest status.
A page fragment presents a cryptogram puzzle with letter substitutions and hints. It includes a sample mapping for letters, a daily changing code, and a quotation marked as Goethe. Also shown is yesterday's cryptoquote: Too much scruple is only pride.
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