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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1963
Page
4
U S Senate passed a measure raising the national debt ceiling from 305 to 307 billion dollars in a move viewed as Congress admitting its inability or unwillingness to curb spending. The increase, with a July and August record max of 307 billion, reflects rising federal outlays despite administration arguments that debt mirrors future growth.
Sioux City dispatch notes Woodbury County supervisors weighing public sentiment on buying 136 voting machines. If polls favor, machines could be ready for municipal elections this fall. Muscatine has used voting machines for four decades but not in municipal races. Woodbury aims to maximize use.
A long noose about government’s reach argues that the state now meddles in cheap goods and housing, while parks in New York City suffer from crime, filth, and lax policing. The piece warns omnipresent welfare risks turning cities into jungles rather than improving services.
The Muscatine Journal issues daily on weekdays with home delivery by carrier and mail options. Subscriptions cost 40 cents weekly, 12.00 yearly within 50 miles, and 18.00 yearly beyond 50 miles, with offices and staff listed for main advertising and circulation.
James Marlow argues that the South’s desegregation is part of a worldwide wave. He blames nationalism, money, education, and real estate desires, noting Stalin’s death spurred Soviet changes, China’s split with Moscow, space race tensions, and Africa’s push toward unity amid postwar nationalism. Cuban and Latin American disparities threaten explosive social upheaval.
A persuasive critique urges parents to adopt correct English at home to boost a child's reading ability and college prospects. It argues that neglecting proper grammar harms high school completion, reading skills, and readiness for college, urging parents to model proper speech for toddlers.
A playful look at double talk and its literal translations shows how everyday phrases mask meaning while sounding polished. Examples cover social graces, misunderstandings, and wishful humor, highlighting how language can charm or confound in common exchanges.
Rekindle the gift of God within us as St. Timothy urges, not a spirit of timidity but of power and love. A prayer asks the heavenly Father to strengthen Thy Kingdom, dedicate talents and all we have, and grant courage to stand for what is right through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
A compilation of brief notes from public school picnics to civic events and local contests. Highlights include a 100 year reference to a grove picnic, 75 year notes on delegates from Cedar Falls, 50 year memorial day ceremonies and crop association elections, plus modern mentions of music scholarships and community sports results.
A reader asks how to respond to questions about diamond carat weight. Abby advises a simple no comment reply. Several letters discuss marriage dynamics, college, and parenting, with experts urging boundaries and seeking outside guidance.
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