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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1964
Page
4
December brings holiday cheer and Christmas season shopping as people prepare gifts and cards. Since the 1890s a Christmas health seal sticker funds tuberculosis and respiratory disease campaigns. Thousands in the county have received seals to place on gifts to support health efforts. Use them freely to aid community health and awareness.
In Saigon, American officials say a tiny faction of Buddhist monks drives unrest and mob action that challenge the Vietnamese government. Thich Tri Quang and Thich Tam Chau push campaigns and threats of self immolation to pressure General Khanh, while debate swirls over whether they are aligned with the Viet Cong or acting independently to topple the regime.
A clipped quote from The Cherryvale Kansas Republican warns that many Americans fear living within their means more than debt, framing fiscal restraint as a harsh fate rather than a personal choice.
A brief note records two Quakers passing through General Grant’s lines toward Richmond to urge peace with Jett Davis. It reflects a historical plea during the Civil War era and mentions the route and purpose of their mission.
Republicans confront a disadvantaged position for gaining voter appeal as Democrats hold the presidency and larger majorities in Congress. The piece argues party unity is elusive, with Goldwaterites and others split, and notes past Democratic control shaped by leaders like Johnson and Rayburn. It warns of a tenuous minority status for Republicans if rifts persist.
Matthew age three asks a sponge riddle about holding water full of holes and inspires a discussion on creativity. The piece urges parents to pause and praise, then reverse questions to foster child curiosity and scientific thinking.
A reader laments a father neglecting family activities while prioritizing friends, prompting Abby to suggest tenderness. Another letter asks how to respond to nosy questions about a new baby. Additional pieces cover dating concerns for teen drivers and a tall bride asking about wedding footwear with her fiancé.
A devotional prayer asking for a sense of concert among believers to reach those living without Christ. It seeks to bring joy and relief to someone as they discover Christ, expressed in a petition to the Savior.
A humorous inventory of quirky Christmas souvenirs lists unusual items such as a lifelike Santa figure, an 18 inch electric back scratcher with fast fingers, glass eye cufflinks, antique-looking toothbrush holder, cozy duster slippers, a long handled shoe buffer, and red felt gift garland. The writer notes practical and playful benefits, imagining holiday chaos and personal touches.
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