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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1966
Page
4
The Monroe Jews Star discusses Sweden’s shift from rapid welfare expansion to inflation and trade deficits. Marc Wallenberg warns of rising public spending, while wages surge and living costs climb, signaling potential economic deterioration and the need for corrective measures.
A hostile essay contrasts conformity in business with Creative dissent. It rails at Beatnik culture as a rigid, insistent collective, praising organizational work that blends diverse skills and viewpoints while condemning uniform, ritualistic speech and behavior. The tone laments loss of individual inquiry to group consensus.
The U S Public Health Service grants Washington University in St Louis four million dollars to study environmental contamination. Factors include insecticides nuclear fallout urban growth and overpopulation. Goal to keep the earth fit to live on and gauge long term government environmental efforts.
An editorial notes that West Germany now mirrors American burial costs. It recalls prewar practice of simple coffins shaped by a carpenter and local help, contrasting it with rising modern expenses and the changing approach to death.
The piece notes funeral prices rising as licensed undertakers remove the dead from homes, place them in factory made coffins, and transport to the cemetery at burial time. Coffins grow fancier and more costly, highlighting trends in human nature.
The piece argues Kennedy may leverage his New York and national influence to shape 1968 Democratic nominations and possibly position for a Nixon Johnson ticket. It notes Gallup showing high popularity but cites his lack of Vietnam decisions and potential to split the party, with speculation on him challenging Humphrey for VP.
An August report traces Arizona's 1962 shift to elected senators, Hayden's illness and recovery, and the clash between appointive and elective fills. It notes a 1962 constitutional amendment, political maneuvering by Govs. Goddard and Fannin, and a Clem study showing vacancies in the Senate since 1919.
The piece portrays Representative Otto Passman as a watchdog on foreign aid who calculates a 1966 request of 9.16 billion, far above the projected 3.38 billion, by including long term Ex-Im credits and other items. It notes unreconciled unspent funds totaling 16.9 billion, bringing total potential outlay to about 26 billion, and argues for tighter control by Congress to prevent economic harm.
The article surveys how nightmares, high blood pressure, and nocturnal anxiety affect sleep. It notes nocturnal dyspnea from heart disease, bleeding risks during sleep, and common pains cramps numbness and a rare acroparesthesia in women. It also lists insomnia delirium somnambulism hypnagogic hallucinations night terrors and sleep paralysis along with other nervous complaints.
Billy Graham discusses the prevalence of alcohol problems among women and men, noting social taboos push women to drink in secret. He advises husbands to show love, share activities, and lead the family in devotions to address underlying insecurity and reduce drinking.
A health tip warns against smoking while refueling a lawn mower to prevent fire hazards. The guidance emphasizes avoiding ignition sources near fuel during maintenance activities.
The Monroe News-Star declares second class matter status at Monroe LA post office since June 1 1909 under the act of March 8 1879. It outlines publishing schedule and office location and lists staff roles and Associated Press rights and ad representatives. It describes itself as an independent newspaper printing news impartially and opposing wrongs regardless of party.
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