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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1966
Page
2
A Texas gun rampage by Charles Whitman renews debate on gun laws. Proposed bipartisan measures would curb interstate pistol sales and require affidavits for rifles and shotguns, but critics say such laws fail to deter criminals or impulsive shooters.
A Saturday Review piece by Mrs. Renee B Fisher argues against scrapping the national anthem for its perceived unsingability and warlike lyrics. The column defends the anthem as emotional art, cites other nations’ anthems, and praises the martial spirit while noting potential constitutional issues in criticizing its final stanza. The author urges a fresh poetic, musical revision rather than discarding the song.
The Tipton railroad is set to be put under contract as soon as possible, with broad support from interested parties. The public notice urges continued momentum on the project and highlights local backing for the enterprise.
FBI data show 95 percent of officers killed since 1960 and 57 percent of 9850 homicides last year were by firearms. The piece cites Carl Bakal on gun dangers, political calls for control, Chicago gun arrests, and a torch explosion injuring an Indianapolis welder from a .22 cartridge.
Dr. Crane's Frank P. speaks about becoming a luncheon club president and fears public speaking. The author argues that true cures lie in psychological preparation, not tranquilizers, noting fear sharpens thinking by accelerating heart rate and brain blood flow.
A guide advises speakers to avoid reading a speech and to prepare a word-outline on a small card. It suggests not hiding behind a microphone, keeping the device at neck level, and exposing the face to aid lip reading. It also urges seizing every public speaking chance, from Sunday school to college opportunities.
Abigail Van Buren advises that dating norms should shift as women work. A working woman could treat a man occasionally with a picnic, dinner, tickets, or a sweater. Readers discuss parental visits after divorce. columnist urges prioritizing the couple’s comfort and suggests guests rent a motel to preserve privacy.
HAL BOYLE argues that in a civilized world ownership binds people. He contrasts owners and renters noting the freedom of renting from home to car to possessions, suggesting the joys of owning are often illusory and that minimal ownership frees the spirit.
A prayer reflecting on John 8 12 and Christ as light, thanking God for His Son and asking for faith and courage to walk with Him in daily life and in the community.
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