05 Dec 1968
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Newspaper
Citizen Times
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1968
Page
1
A reflective piece argues the term Establishment means different things to different groups. It suggests discontent is universal and urges personal self improvement to reduce its impact, asserting individuals should develop attitudes acceptable to others and themselves.
A Pampas Texas Daily News item compares seeking government aid to recover liberty with asking a hanging man to cure a headache, using a blunt, satirical tone about policy relief.
A San Francisco News Call Bulletin note states junior and senior highs offered a splendid net meal for 35 cents per student at no cost to taxpayers, citing a government subsidy as partial support. This highlights a school meal program funded in part by public funds.
About 500 patients at the University of Iowa Hospitals will receive gifts from civic fraternal church groups and individuals. Donations include handkerchiefs stationary toys books and cash to buy gifts for patients while avoiding foods and gift wrapping due to diet needs. Gifts addressed to Christmas Committee University of Iowa Hospitals Iowa City IA 52240. Bertram and Edises represent two Oakland prostitutes appealing misdemeanor convictions saying they were not equally charged. may go to Supreme Court. Scripps-Howard notes prostitutes nationwide watch case.
The passage asserts that Americans must defend press freedom from all branches of government while keeping government as a servant, not a master, stressing civic responsibility to preserve liberty. It contrasts U S values with other nations where government dominates.
A Newfoundland scientist reports a UN symposium on subarctic wildlife noting Canada's wild reindeer population fell from about 1,750,000 in 1900 to roughly half that due to overhunting and fires that destroy lichen. The story links this trend to Santa's eight tiny reindeer.
United Nations committee recommends eventual independence for the dot of British territory in the South Atlantic. Napoleon died in exile on Saint Helena in 1821, six years after Waterloo. Today St. Helena has about 4,700 residents.
State Auditor team finishes audit of Linn county books in final stages. Field personnel expect completion by early January. Early findings suggest numerous cases of money mismanagement. The audit shifts from private firms to State Auditor Smith's team this year.
Public discussions push for anti poverty policy with boards in 600 U S communities required to hold hearings. A group seeking a spot in local Community Action Program also requests a hearing. Citizens may contact their Community Action Program office to attend or request information.
Average pay raises for U S factory workers have dwindled over five years per Labor Department data. A worker with a wife and two children paid 1 of every 10 earned in 1965 to federal income and Social Security taxes, versus 15 cents of every 19 in 1948.
The article cautions that some holiday charity solicitations are scams. It cites the Disabled American Veterans and Asthmatic Children's Foundation as examples of misleading mailings. It advises giving locally and checking with the Better Business Bureau of Des Moines for verification.
Atlantic Mutual records describe the 1858 Great Republic fire after a shakedown voyage from Boston. The blaze spread to adjacent buildings and docks as crews failed to move the vessel at low tide. Sparks enveloped neighboring ships, while the giant hull settled and burned for hours until extinguished. The ship later vanished after a final voyage in 1872 off Bermuda.
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