Successful West Liberty Fair Sets Attendance Near Record
The 116th West Liberty Fair drew 76,000 attendees over five days, nearly matching last year's record. Grandstand capacity was reached nightly as judging divisions reported the most entrants in fair history, including about 400 junior beef and dairy cattle entries. Weather was ideal with no rain, and 100 volunteers helped run the event efficiently.
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Nixon Nixon Humphrey parallel hints at Chicago trap
The piece argues Nixon faces a repeatable agony in selecting a running mate and indicates Hubert Humphrey faces similar political traps. It compares Agnew’s appeal with Johnson, Wallace, Lindsay, Hatfield, and McCarthy factors, noting mutual South, age, and Vietnam positions.
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Flag burning debated by lawmakers and public
An Independence Bulletin Journal excerpt notes Iowa congressman who calls the flag a symbol with no sacredness, while patriotic Americans support criminal penalties for flag burning. It cites Woodrow Wilson viewing the flag as embodiment of history and argues for strong opposition to flag burners and defenders in Congress.
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United States welshing on pledge to pensioners abroad
The United States reportedly failed to honor a pledge to about 10 000 pensioners who worked in US steel mills and coal mines before returning to Poland Hungary Czechoslovakia and other countries. Congress last year passed a bill stopping Social Security payments to these retirees to pressure their home nations to provide similar benefits to Americans living abroad but who return to the United States.
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Czechoslovakia
Congress
Nixon Agnew ticket stirs debate as strategy shapes campaign
The Nixon Agnew choice sparks a floor fight and mixed reactions from civil rights leaders and politicians. Analysts see strategic value in appealing to the South, balancing conservatism with broad appeal, while warning the ticket will face ongoing charges of racism.
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Feet and ear care from a diabetic to a stomach ulcer note
A reader asks about diabetic foot care and Dr Matner stresses strict glucose control and good foot hygiene. He warns about infection risk, advises nail trimming, proper footwear, and careful washing. He also addresses recurring ear boils and lifestyle factors in ulcers, urging medical evaluation and treatment.
The Lonely TV Repairman
A string of jokes targets a TV repairman named Benjy as customers vent about stubborn sets and clever quips. The humor blends Nixon, television icons, soap operas, and family antics to lampoon service calls and the discoordination of home electronics.
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Muscatine Academy to move into former Medical Union quarters
In Muscatine the rooms once used by the Medical Union in Butler's building are being prepared for the Muscatine Academy, offering improved facilities. Mrs Edward Fogarty and children of Omaha are visiting Muscatine relatives. An excursion for the German Congregational church is announced for tomorrow.
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Today in History highlights major world events
The Aug 15, 1968 note recalls events on this date: the Panama Canal opened to traffic in 1904, Napoleon born in 1769, Will Rogers and Wiley Post killed in 1935, Allied invasion of southern France in 1944, India and Pakistan formed in 1947, Korea proclaimed in 1948, Berlin Wall began in 1961, and recent flood damage in Fairbanks Alaska a year earlier.
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Pakistan
Republic of Korea
Berlin Wall
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Lebanon
United Arab Republic
Fulbert Youssou
Congo Republic
Fairbanks
Chena
Prayer text from Luke 11 admonition and prayer fragment
A devotional excerpt begins with Luke 11 1 RSV and records a disciple addressing the Lord in prayer. It reflects growing spiritual strength and asks for guidance to please God as darkness clears and the day shines with divine light. Amen and thanks to the Lord are included.
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