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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1968
Page
2
A survey catalogs common habits and conditions to show how people resemble the majority. Back pain affects about 80 percent at some point, half of adults are overweight, 74.1 percent drink, and 18 million Americans suffer regular headaches. Dentures, deodorant use, and aspirin consumption are also common.
The piece argues the franc's distrust helps the dollar but warns the easing balance of payments is temporary. It endorses Senator Hartke's bill to aid small exporters via tax exemptions and equity pooling, aiming to cut deficits while urging faster action before a new crisis. It cites The Van Horn Advocate and The Scotland Neck Commonwealth.
President Johnson authorized a campaign to pressure steelmakers raising prices by directing the Defense Department to avoid buying from firms with boosts. Defense Secretary Clifford urged shifting orders to price-stable suppliers to curb inflation and protect defense costs amid Vietnam era needs.
A reader asks for tubal sterilization guidance after a refusal by her obstetrician and Planned Parenthood. The exchange discusses contraception alternatives and the broader debate on population growth. Other letters cover topics from fistulas and psoriasis to aspirin intolerance, cortisone moon face, and leg cramps.
Readers in Moscow criticize inconsistent government choices about keeping the Post Office open. They note residents invested in mailboxes and urge clear actions, while another letter thanks HON Industries for the Operation Enterprise program and attendance at a management seminar.
Our Yesterdays notes the prairie chicken time limit ends next Saturday allowing a flood of birds to reach markets. Mentions H Jones of Atalissa and a bustling street scene with a strolling band collecting nickels. Also reports policy change permitting more women with brothers in the army to serve overseas. News of Tech Sgt John William Roach Jr. death in North Africa, and Maureen Wacker of Wilton leaving Aug 28 for Hunter College training. 10 years ago items highlight Caryl Werling and Janice Erickson chosen as Muscatine County representatives for West Liberty Fair Queen of the Furrow contest.
A roundup of historical events on August 2 including Hitler becoming dictator in 1934 after Hindenburg’s death, Henry IV of France’s 1589 accession, Fifth Avenue opening in New York, early WWI invasions in 1914, Harding’s 1927 death, Einstein’s 1939 appeal, Nixon’s 1959 Warsaw visit, regional political shifts a decade or five years prior, and Humphrey's 1968 Marshall Plan proposal amid unrest.
Prayer emphasizes bearing witness through church buildings and every believer. It asks for sincere and compassionate testimony, invoking guidance from the words of Acts 1 8 and the RSV.
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