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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1968
Page
2
NASA study results show astronauts can receive up to half their calories from fat without adverse effects in inactive workers, and up to one pound of fat daily for those with extensive physical activity. The finding challenges common diet beliefs and emphasizes fat's high calorie density for long space missions.
In Indiana on a bitter cold day three Democratic contenders biked through towns to court delegates. Eugene McCarthy spoke to sparse crowds in Whitlow and other towns, Roger Branigin led large turnouts in several stops, while Robert Kennedy taped with his wife and mother then pressed policy and campaigning through Bloomington Bedford and New Albany. Kennedy faced rough weather, staged a notable raincoat moment, and finished in Indianapolis after a strenuous day that left Branigin still ahead but Kennedy gaining.
Associated Press reports that Negro voters are gaining power in northern cities with Cleveland and Gary seizing city control and New York, Cleveland, and St. Louis districts likely to elect Negro congressmen. Nine total could serve in the 435-member House, while redistricting and urban growth push further gains toward 1970.
Dear Dr Molner describes heart attack mechanics from blockage to muscle death and scar, immediate rest and drugs, long recovery with 75 to 80 percent returning to work, and how some attacks go unrecognized as heart events. He offers a booklet for 25 cents and notes his column cannot answer individually.
Janette McLeod, 17, Miss Teen International hopeful from Australia, represents her country in Los Angeles. She weighs 127 pounds, stands 5 feet 8 1/2 inches, and hopes victory launches an international film or modeling career. She notes American teens’ vitality, comments on Viet Nam, and praises U S hospitality while craving White House and Disneyland visits.
A retrospective digest of past events from the Muscatine Journal notes: 100 years ago a man was found drunk on Water and Chestnut Streets and escorted to the calaboose by Marshal Scott. 75 years ago Huttig couple traveled to Chicago. Butter and cheese factory work progresses. 50 years ago draft of 3,000,000 men sparks Red Cross funding appeals in Muscatine. 25 years ago Paul McCormac promoted to major in U S Army dental corps at Gunter Field after Town University grad and Cincinnati internship. Citing wartime material restrictions, the Journal limits some pictures. 18 years ago Morgan Construction Co wins bid for saphaltic concrete resurfacing on highway No 61 between Wapello and Muscatine, per Iowa Highway Commission.
On April 30 dates mark Washington's 1789 presidential inauguration in New York. Other milestones include the 1798 Navy Department creation, the 1803 Louisiana Purchase, 1812 Louisiana statehood, 1900 Vaughan train wreck, 1939 World’s Fair opening, 1945 Reichstag flag, Eisenhower’s 1955 note on economy, 1963 New Hampshire lottery authorization, 1968 tornado toll in Minnesota, and related calendar items.
The prayer asks for humility, meekness of spirit, purity of heart, simple faith, and integrity of mind through the Lord Jesus Christ. It requests spiritual grace and end with Amen.
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