Israel Turns 25 A Nation’s Tenacity and Hope
A Wisconsin State Journal commentary notes Israel’s 25 years as a nation since the 1947 UN partition vote. It highlights wars, border tensions, and persistent pursuit of sovereignty despite regional conflict and stalled Middle East peace efforts. The piece praises Jewish resolve and spiritual commitment shaping Israel’s survival.
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Israel
United Nations General Assembly
Palestine
Middle East
General Assembly
Free World
Addiction to work warned as new social threat
Fort Dodge Messenger cites Dr. David Lanham saying workaholism is a medical trouble akin to drugs and gambling addictions. A doer admired by society, the workaholic cannot relax or play and drowns sorrow in constant labor.
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Fort Dodge
David Lanham
Washington, D.C
Bermuda
J school makeover at Iowa journalism program
Davenport Times-Democrat recalls Gordon Sabine’s 1967 push to restore practical basics at the University of Iowa journalism school. Sabine aims to broaden to a news editorial program emphasizing basic gathering writing editing under deadline pressure with professional input, by next fall.
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Davenport Times-Democrat
Gordon A. Sabine
University of Iowa State of Journalism
Sabine
Collge
Dangerous Muscatine Bridge traffic signals debated
A letter warns that when the Muscatine Bridge opens traffic will lack signals at the bridge approach and 2nd Street, forcing drivers into four lane highway 61 92 with no left turn protection. Local officials urge signals, but the Iowa Highway Commission rejects them citing low traffic counts, while long term plans show a future cloverleaf interchange. A public meeting Monday at 7 p.m. will update on a proposed Muscatine Community Health Center with university and local medical leaders present.
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Sadie
Muscatine
Mississippi River
2Nd St
E. &. (Helly) Burns
Muscatine Light and Power
James Fuller
Iowa Highway Commission
Light Board
Muscatine Power and Water
Highway Commission
Free Press in a Free Society Faces Modern Strains
James J. Kilpatrick surveys press freedom in America tracing it to Jefferson and the Bill of Rights. He notes TV’s rise as a First Amendment player, legal changes expanding liberties, and enduring need for balance between free expression and public order.
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America
Jefferson
Frank McGee
Ston
John Adams
Anthony Comstock
Community Health Seals Drive Moves To Automation
Muscatine readers were urged to obtain Christmas Seals as the Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association begins preliminary steps to switch the annual campaign to an automated computer system. Volunteers are invited to help in new directions, as the group aims to improve service reach across Muscatine County with Seals that fund public health services. Readers who did not receive Seals may contact office secretary Mrs. Richard Schumacher in Muscatine or reach the Des Moines office, or call toll free 1-800-362-2058.
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Pias
Iowa ‘Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association
Muscatine County
Tuberculosis and
Richard Schumacher
Oliver Steet
Muscatine
Iowa
Iowa Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association
Highy Street
Des Moines
Marilyn Bekker
Tuberculosis and Health Association
Goodbye to nothing by Hz and Boyle satire notes
A humorous polemic lampoons modern annoyances from pretentious comments to fashion trends and televiewing habits. It lists absurdities such as people who boast of past predictions, middle aged show tunes, and canned cat food, closing with a pompous Amen.
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Grand Canyon
Hiffel Tower
Taj Mahal
Elvis Presley
Funeral for Mrs E Hershe set for tomorrow
A notice records the funeral of Mrs. E. Hershe to be held at 11 a.m. from the residence of J.A. Bishop on Sth St. Friends of the family are invited without further notice.
Muscatine Journal Independent Local Paper Details
Muscatine Journal lists its editorial staff and key executives with William L. Fahy as publisher Max Christy as controller Gil Dietz as editor Harold Blake as managing editor David White as advertising sales manager Wendell Grinstead as circulation manager in a market overview note.
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William L. Fahy
Max Christy
Gil Dietz
Harold Blake
David White
Mgr
Wendell Grinstead
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