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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1962
Page
4
The annual Red Cross Learn to Swim program starts in a week at Weed Park swimming pool. Four weeks of classes run June 11 to July 8 with sessions for Muscatine residents on Tue Thu Sat and non residents on Mon Wed Fri. Junior and senior lifesaving classes available with competent instructors guiding enrollees.
A survey finds about 60 percent of Iowa primary voters will use voting machines. Counties with heavy populations largely adopted machines for faster tabulation. dating back to 1908 in Town county and Muscatine county since 1923. Proponents cite long familiarity after decades of use and compare to everyday dial phones and other devices.
A large-scale study by The Mark Institute for Biological Studies under the National Foundation and March of Dimes, led by Dr. Jonas Salk, aims to define life at the cellular level. Researchers seek how a fertilized egg dot becomes a complex organism and how to extend healthy life, viewing biology as a path to cure disease and reduce suffering.
The Muscatine Journal lists publishing details and staff roles including Harold L. Nelson publisher Walter Russell Robert Bauer and others. It notes subscription options daily and weekly rates, and delivery policies for mailed and city carriers with hours and advertising reps.
James Marlow surveys a paradox filled world with markets mixed signals and political chaos. Kennedy wrangles Congress while Khrushchev fumes over communism. China, Laos, Geneva incidents and Hong Kong refugees reflect a era of policy flip flops and risky moves.
Maj Anne M Toowing is one of two U S Army nurses in Saigon, the only American military women in the country among 5,000 U S servicemen. Born in Haiphong to a French father and German mother, she grew up in Texas and Georgetown. She joined the WAC in 1943 and has served in Australia, New Guinea, Levele, Manila, Tokyo, France, and Washington D C. Now back in her homeland for 18 months, she studies Vietnamese and reflects on the contrast between Saigon and her long military career.
MAL BOYLE notes that many people fear harmless things as phobias. The piece lists absurd examples such as acrophobia fear of heights gephyrophobia fear of crossing streets and rhabdophobia fear of being beaten. It reassures readers that most are just socially acceptable phobias while joking that chromatophobia the fear of money is the rare one you might not have.
A reader seeks Abby’s help over a 64 year old widow in conflict with her sister who is dating the reader’s 29 year old nephew. The sister treats him like a boyfriend, raising concerns of boundaries. Abby suggests both siblings may need help and offers general guidance on godparent duties and personal letters.
Mr B Hershey released a large 318 page bound catalogue detailing the Hershey Hece-Ford stock farm herd. It describes about 330 imported thoroughbreds with pedigrees. Nearly 10 animals marked sold. A valuable reference for breeders and a strong Muscatine advertisement.
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