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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1964
Page
2
A reflective piece weighs Congress and presidential politics, contrasting Johnson's 1960s record with Goldwater contrasts. It questions aims in Vietnam policy, domestic civil rights, and social welfare, while noting British editorial unease about an undefined U.S. Vietnam strategy and long war prospects.
The Wisconsin State Journal notes the Democratic platform as a vague, promise heavy document aimed at backing Lyndon Johnson’s presidential bid, with a ghostwritten appeal against Barry Goldwater. Observers say the rhetoric mirrors similar issues found in Republican platforms, differing mainly in names and details.
In Pemberton Ohio, a lone guppy in a four inch fishbowl was moved from a jar to a miniature tank. The fish's brief taste of liberty led to a swift return, illustrating that freedom implies responsibility and readiness to work for a better place.
Iowa faces seven different DST end dates from North Tow, to Oct 4 at Mason City, amid a mixed statewide experience. Retiming favors Oct 4 final date to align with eastern states. Advocates urge a uniform law to start and end daylight time nationwide progress continues as clocks move westward.
The piece argues that MLB has become a business arena with CBS purchasing the Yankees signaling a shift from sport to commerce. It laments payola and pay TV, warning that boxing and baseball risk graft and diminished public appeal as financial interests gain power.
The Sayville Suffolk County News reports on a nostalgic line about a woman knocking on doors to sell pots and pans. The Burlington Record notes a different take on when to start middle age for women, reflecting societal expectations.
The Boonville Cooper County Record notes the challenges of tolerance and the perception that open-minded people may be misunderstood in local discourse.
At the Democratic gathering in Atlantic City the word Liberal drew protest as Hubert Humphrey dodged the tag. The piece reviews Eric Goldman and other academics arguing for pragmatism over ideologies, while noting the upcoming campaign risks endless name-calling and blurred policy.
The Worry Clinic notes how words in proper places plus smiles and symbols shape sales and sermons. An example shows a shoe clerk turning a negative remark into a positive compliment to close a sale, illustrating slanting language and timing influence.
Educator Father Gerard Sloyan of the Catholic University of America advocates using English in Masses to enhance parishioner understanding. He notes past reliance on the priest and predicts revised rites within two to five years, with local bishops allowed to adapt worship to their languages.
The text presents a prayerful exhortation to dedicate life to God and to support the spread of Christ. It cites Acts 26 verse 16 in the RSV and asks for guidance to serve, witness, and build the kingdom. The prayer asks for acceptance of Christ as Savior and for divine help in ministry.
A compact roundup noting the arrival of the Oriale with watermelons in Muscatine, upcoming ward Republican caucuses, a World War I era day of prayer ordered by General Booth, Excelsior Literary society picnic details, a Walnut Street Baptist church watermelon party, a garage fire at 909 West Taird Street, and a Maquoketa judge presiding at the Muscatine County September term.
Dear Abby columns address a neighbor’s noisy dogs and a husband who mimics barking, a daughter in a costly lifestyle with her mother’s sacrifice, and a mother’s plea for guidance. The letter-writers seek practical steps, including reporting barking to authorities and considering moving out to ease family tensions.
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