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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1964
Page
4
Muscatine gears up for children returning to classrooms after summer break. First-time students and kindergartners will travel streets, increasing safety risks. Motorists should stay alert near crosswalks and stop signs, as children may ride bikes and use nonstandard routes.
The piece notes Kennedy plans to become a New York resident to seek a U S Senate seat, following Pierre Salinger and similar moves. It discusses reactions from observers over potential two brothers serving as senators from neighboring states, with mixed alarm and interest among voters.
Atlantic City columnist Joan Chamberlain analyzes Lyndon Johnson's delay in picking a running mate, framing it as a search for political consensus between Hubert Humphrey and Tom Dodd. The piece traces alliances, ADA and Kennedy influences, and Johnson's effort to balance southern, western, and midwestern support while considering the broader Democratic strategy.
James Matlow AP analyzes an early season where tone tightens, riots threaten ambiance, and attacks volume rises between Johnson and Goldwater aides. Burch and Miller defend integrity while Johnson pivots to fear and smear. Humphrey counters with sharp charges. The weathering of rhetoric hints at a destabilizing race.
A humorous educational column explains estimating IQ from reading enjoyment and schooling. It contrasts high versus low IQ with items like comics and sports, noting that schooling isn’t sole IQ proof and that estimates can mislead. It cites Ellen Crane and references Army Alpha origins.
Japan launches official campaign against tipping as column highlights varied social trends and quotes. The piece touches on marriage, divorce rates, gender work differences, taxes, and notable quotes. It also includes a daily cryptoquote feature and a feature on education and health topics with light historical trivia.
A devotional prayer asking for discernment of God’s will and guidance toward tolerance generosity compassion and Christlike character. The prayer seeks divine presence and participation in daily pursuits and redeeming influence.
A patchwork of notes recalls social concerns about toilet preparations among young women, fashion vanity, and late hours. It also mentions a sermon on Words of Sea Captains, a luxurious steamer trip offering river scenery, and a simple church wedding. Delinquent sanitation bills in Muscatine County are slated for assessment.
A reader asks about keeping skunks as pets and another teen wonders how to learn a boy's religion without direct questions. Abby urges caution with pets and encourages open questions about faith, advising clear communication and honesty in dating.
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