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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1968
Page
2
A commentary argues that a 25.4 billion dollar 1968 fiscal year deficit, the largest since World War II, reflects long standing overspending. It notes 23.1 billion borrowed from the public, rising prices, pressure for higher rates, and retirement-savings erosion, blaming Washington fiscal policy and urging tighter administration.
The 1923 scenes feature Hitler and Mussolini asserting rise to power and threatening minorities, while Stalin consolidates Soviet leadership. A parallel note recalls the U S era, 1963, with cultural novelty “Yes We Have No Bananas” and discussions on unemployment and work ethic.
Senator Everett Dirksen and GOP leaders get free input on the 1968 platform. The piece ridicules overlong drafts, urges a concise pro Constitution stance, a hard line on Vietnam, city livability, law and order, and strong support for farmers, youth, and labor while avoiding commitments that could haunt the party. It ends with a call for firm, unambitious wording and possible sharing with Democrats.
A reader asks if Pap tests indicate cancer or other infections. The doctor explains Pap smears detect cells, with atypical cells not definite cancer. Infections may appear, including trichomonas, and a second test in 2–3 months helps clarify risk. Early cancer, if present, remains treatable.
A widow calls for preserving free parking on Muscatine's riverfront and opposes meters, praising the area as a city asset and riverfront beautification. She cites public praise from travelers and local merchants, notes a potential city finance reshuffle, and recalls Mark Twain's link to the area. The editor notes the council already dropped riverfront parking meters.
In Dayton Ohio AP reports Wright Patterson Air Force Base conducts heat endurance tests on airmen in a four foot oven with 300 and 400 degree Fahrenheit stages. Subjects tolerate up to 15 minutes at 300 but only a few minutes at 400. Conclusions include possible survivability of re entry cooling failure and implications for spacecraft systems and future high speed flight. Captain Grant Callin notes body perspiration protects skin and weight loss is minimal, with only ear blistering as injury.
A column recalls past local notes with references to Rev J Bass of the African M E Church leaving for the annual conference in Detroit Michigan on the thirteenth. It also notes 75 years ago bunting for K P decorations at Lilly and Hines and other items including Harold Lee Janney naval leave and Lt Robert E Ostrander’sSilver Star award.
On this date in 1963 key world leaders signed a treaty in Moscow banning atmospheric space and underwater nuclear tests. Notable past events include completion of the first trans Atlantic cable in 1858 and the U S government taxing income in 1861. Major items recount Khrushchev in 1968 seeking a Peking East West summit and Eisenhower’s 1969 hospital admission.
A devotional prayer passage reflects on facing adversaries with courage and faith. It cites Numbers and invokes divine guidance through Jesus, ending with Amen. The text blends archaic phrasing with exhortation, urging reliance on spiritual strength.
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