Scenic River Road Highlighted From Muscatine to Davenport
Midwest residents praise the River Road scenic drive along the Mississippi from Muscatine to Davenport. The 30 mile route offers bluff views and fertile valleys, attracting national notice through a magazine feature and Congressional Record mention of funding to develop the Great River Road for public recreation. Senator Humphrey quotes urging preservation for future generations.
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Midwest
Muscatine
Davenport
Mississippi River
Wyoming Hill
Mississippi
Jack Frost
Iowa
Congressional ‘Record
Senate
Secretary of Commerce
Hubert Humphrey
Minnesota
One Vote Needed At Democratic Convention
Delegates at Atlantic City face light duties to formalize Lyndon B. Johnson as presidential nominee and to confirm the vice presidential pick. Only one major figure is seen as needing to yield for Johnson, leaving delegates ample time to enjoy the convention.
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Atlantic City
Lyndon B. Johnson
Lyndon Johnson
Goldwater Near Unity Amid GOP Ranks
Senator Barry Goldwater appears to be unifying the Republican ranks as Hershey, Pennsylvania, and San Francisco events shape the path toward party unity. The souring debate has eased, with Nixon, Ike veterans, and others signaling forgiveness while New York’s press and broadcasting bias hint at a broader eastern establishment plot to keep the party cohesive for the South and West. Johnson faces the remaining challenge of Kennedy organization loyalties and southern defections, but Goldwater seems to be pulling the party together for now.
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John Chamberlain
Lyndon Johnson
Barry Goldwater
Johnson
San’ Francisco
Goldwater
Eisenhower
Fisenhower
San W
Bob Taft le
Scranton
Unity
Weiting
Henry Cabot Lodge
Rachel
California
Keating
Lindsay
New York
San Francisco
Hershey
Barry
Atlantic
Kennedy
Bobby Kennedy
South
Congress
Muscatine Journal Family of Newspapers and Services
The Muscatine Journal, part of the Jéwa Daily Press Association, lists staff including Nelson publisher Walter Russell editor in chief Talbot business manager Gilbert Dietz managing editor Souw Walwer circulation manager and Carl Wara advertising director. It mentions daily delivery by carrier for forty cents a week, mail rates for Muscatine and outlying areas, office hours, and a special delivery service dial 260-2932.
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Nelson
Walter Russell
Talbot
Gilbert Dietz
Johnson Pushes Broad 1965 Civil Service Agenda
President Johnson fights for a sweeping 1965 program package including medical care for the aged, Social Security boosts, and a wage policy overhaul for industry. He faces choices between options while Congress boosts spending, extending the national defense education act and funding for poverty and regional development programs.
The Worry Clinic on Hypochondria and Love
A Hopkins Syndicate feature discusses worry warts or hypochondriacs who seek sympathy through illness. It notes Harry G aged 42 feigns illness to win his wife’s affection, aided by psychological fretting and a drug habit. It also advises diverting elderly attention to outside topics to avoid inward health talk. The 1959 World’s Fair time capsule was buried in a 50 foot shaft.
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Harry
So-hee
Grandpa
The
Hopkins Syndicate, Inc
New York
The Homeowner Struggles With Summer Painting Dilemma
Tulsa readers face the summer painting task as a common home upkeep chore. Descriptions detail color debates with spouses, budget constraints, and the mismatch of paint shades across brands. The piece humorously notes the effort of painting amid stairs, ladders, and splashes, concluding with thoughts on cutting back beer to save money.
Prayer reflection on loneliness and faith in hardship
A devotional prayer echoes John 16 32 about abandonment and divine presence. The petitioner thanks God for Jesus' loneliness and suffering and asks for faith to cling to Him in weakness, closing in Jesus name.
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Jesus
Freight to Town Center Fair at Half Fare
Our Yesterdays notes RoCo and MR agreed to carry freight free to the Town Central Sanitary Fair and offer half fare for fair passengers. The half-fare days will be announced later. 75 years ago a Turner Opera House dance drew about 75 couples with music by the Five Stars. 05 years ago ships in East Asiatic waters joined the British squadron. Rural school openings in Muscatine county set for Aug 28 or following week. Richard E. Martin, 17, enlisted in the Army Corps of Engineers. The Toyne Family reunion was set for Weed Park.
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RoCo
Town Central Sanitary Fair
Turner’ Opera House
Germany
East Asiatic
West Liberty
Martha J. Rowlen
E. T. Etokes
Muscatine County
E. D. Bradley
Richard E. Martin
Ernest Martin
West Eighth Street
Army
Des Moines
Corps of Engineers
Toyne
Weed Park
Coo Wawa
Dear Abby Advice Page From A Daily Doc Clip
A collage of Abigails letters and reader questions about modesty in medical care, waiting periods after a spouse's death, and couple invitations. The page includes a cryptogram puzzle and a brief feature note, presenting the usual column style and domestic concerns of the era.
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Modest
Jess
Abby
Pensacola
Hame
Los Angeles
Calif
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