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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1952
Page
4
Editorial argues independents largely lean Democratic in practice despite self descriptions. It cites poll trends showing a 3 to 2 Democratic tilt, notes loose loyalties but decisive in the ballot box, and suggests a candidate who can quell doubts may win sustained support from this growing group.
Trygve Lie calls for more equitable distribution of the Korean war burden. He asks other nations to send more forces, echoing American desire to reduce the long toll on U S troops who have fought too long.
Washington reports a fierce federal state quarrel over offshore oil rights for Louisiana Texas and California. Officials estimate existing royalties under 100 million with about 12 million yearly current payments. Texas owns one marginal offshore well while Louisiana faces complex coastlines and competing claims.
National Catholic weekly Sunday Visitor notes Catholic voters in major cities tilt toward Democrats but cites practical city vs rural dynamics in deciding electoral totals. It highlights Irish Polish and Italian blocs, and cites Truman’s Southern stance and Eisenhower Stevenson contrasts as influencing patterns.
Louisa County records show deeds: Christianson to Thompson in Oakville and Thompson to Christianson in Parsons addition Oakville. Bergen to Oberly in Wapello. New registrations include Estice Hopkins and others in Wapello, multiple makes and owners, plus marriage licenses to Ray Scoggins and Ellen Frances Lott.
Comment criticizes President Truman as a high pressure salesman for his own prosperity formula. The piece argues his talks avoid mentions of high taxes and the 47-cent dollar, while claiming people are told they never had it so good under the Fair Deal.
Crossword puzzle page features a Montana theme with horizontal and vertical clues. Key entries include capitals, state markers, and common crossword terms such as expunger, organs of smell, goddess of dawn, and robe related words. The puzzle lists multiple clue entries and a filled answer grid.
In Gettysburg Pennsylvania a two hour reenactment marks the 89th anniversary of Lincoln's 1863 National Cemetery visit. Actor Ray Middleton portrays Lincoln and delivers the Gettysburg Address with period detail including dress and transportation methods.
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