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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1968
Page
2
LaCrosse Tribune reports on John Herrington proposing a two day national police walkout to protest public apathy after a Cleveland funeral for three officers slain by snipers. He warns that without police, cities like La Crosse would lose traffic control and emergency services, risking chaos from vandals and criminals.
The piece argues Sen. George McGovern correctly seeks the Democratic nomination but faults his claim that Robert Kennedy died for two goals. It contends Kennedy’s death resulted from an Arab assailant angered by U S policy on Israel, not Vietnam or domestic race issues, highlighting a distinctions some liberal candidates overlook.
Weil from the Richmond News Leader notes Liechtenstein held an advisory vote on female suffrage. Parliament later may debate permanent rights, but the first plebiscite went 2,582 to 2,152 against. Women reportedly preferred home chores to voting, an ironic plea for change.
U S Representative Fred Schwengel drew a standing ovation from about 250 attendees at a Louisa County Republican dinner at L M High School. Supporters cited his opposition to a Senate plan to widen trucks and weights on the interstate system. The article notes lobbying contributions and calls for further study, and mentions a local school board race with Dorothy Dahl not seeking reelection, urging female candidates.
A Food and Drug Administration hearing on regulations for vitamins and minerals stretches over years. David H. Harris presides as examiner with a growing roster of witnesses and objectors. Costs soar to millions as dozens of attorneys and experts toil through 1960s proceedings, with new tables and witnesses planned into 1970s.
Mrs A B asks about patch testing before tetanus shots and hereditary allergy. Dr Molner says skin tests protect against rare anaphylactic reactions, though foreign protein reactions can occur later. children should receive tetanus protection. A nurse misinformed Mrs LJ about trichomoniasis. Dr Molner notes dangers of not curing and invites readers to request acne booklet for teens.
Abigail Van Buren answers letters from readers on teen dating overbearing mothers left handedness at dinner forgotten wedding man’s generosity and a serviceman’s advice on exchanging a fiancée for a diamond. The column offers blunt guidance urging personal judgment and prudent etiquette in each scenario.
Our Yesterdays notes the perseverance of Judge Jacob Butler in securing a sturdy brick sidewalk in front of his Second Street properties. It also mentions Edwin Brown of West Liberty visiting his daughter Mrs Detwiler, E W Smith notary public handling insurance deeds and mortgages, Glen Boone leaving for an overseas port, and past items about local residents including Tony Sutton Jr Merle Pulliam Howard Stolley and Al Collins who was named Mr Florida after a summer reading program.
A summary of notable events on this date in history includes Germany declaring war on Russia in 1914, Cromwell defeating Royalists at Preston in 1648, Davey Crockett's birth in 1786, federal bombardment of Fort Sumter in 1863, and a Viet Nam war death toll milestone from the previous year.
A devotional prayer asks for bold speech for servants to proclaim thy word from Acts 4 29 and seeks divine hearing of petitions with praise and gratitude. It pleads for guidance toward thy will and perfect judgment while asking blessing on believers as they strive to please thee in daily life.
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