Letter to Aunt Sadie critiques Muscatine welfare policy
Gil Dietz argues Muscatine County spends about one million dollars annually on welfare without addressing poverty causes. He cites ADC expenditures, praises Head Start and a four county work training plan, and notes the need for adult education, job training, and stronger follow up through schools to reduce dependence on welfare.
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Policy reflections on Cuban exodus and its risks
An opinion piece critiques the Cuban sea lift, warning of long term risks to Cuba, the United States, and the hemisphere. It argues the exodus aids Castro by clearing loyalists, likens the threat to Vietnam era subversion, and questions U.S. policy for containment of communism.
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Cuba
Fidel Castro
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Cambodia
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
Red China
Florida
Danger of One Man Rule in Johnson's Inflation Fight
The article criticizes President Johnson for using executive urges to curb inflation by directing price cuts on aluminum and copper. It argues this approach bypasses law or congressional power, forcing industry cooperation under threats of unspecified force, portraying a drift toward one man rule.
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Johnson
Congress
Princess Margaret Visit to America Mystery
The Globe Gazette notes the purpose of Princess Margaret and the Earl of Snowdon’s US trip remains unclear. They met celebrities, enjoyed events, and displayed royal charm, with the London Mirror speculating the entourage cost and the number of ordinary Americans seen.
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Globe Gazette
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Dean Martin
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Princess Margaret
Carrying A Sign in a Street Rally Opinion Note
A St Louis Post Dispatch excerpt argues that street rallies feel active but fail to shift minds and that effective democracy requires engagement in formal policy processes. An accompanying Hamilton Tex Herald News quote notes the trouble with school dropouts is not seeing the handwriting but reading it.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
River News And Local Notes From A Century Ago
A historical roundup highlights the steamer New Baston’s last river trip and winter quarters at Rock Island with few boats running besides Independent steamers. Other items recount resignations, city water works praise, lodge elections, livestock show travel, hospital admissions, and Muscatine basketball ticket sales for 1940 42.
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River News
New Baston
Rock Island
Masonic Temple
John McConnaha
Harry Reed
Phillp Jarrett
Chicago
Bammer
Mulberry
Grant Hospital
Muscatine High
Fraternal Grief Among Parents After Loss of Child
Dr Cranes Edith R aged 36 describes deep shock and loss after her high school daughter was killed in an auto wreck. A Chicago mother shares similar grief. her son George Washington Crane IV, named for family, died in a rear impact during a Glenview Air Show squadron incident.
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Edith R
Chicago
Classroom of Life Lessons in a Cosmic School
A preacher reflects on discipline, purpose, and danger of self destruction, urging readers to fulfill earthly assignments. He warns against alcohol, drugs, and suicide as escape, arguing that failing to learn life lessons here could affect the afterlife and future relations.
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Earth
Barth
Edith
Red China Opposes Soviet Peace Bids Stance Probed in Viet Nam War
Washington reports say Communist China is burning bridges to block Soviet peace efforts in Viet Nam while preparing for possible military support if fighting escalates. U S officials view Beijing as more defensive after its 1963 nuclear test and note strained ties with Indonesia and Moscow. Chinese broadcasts attack U S troops as weak and warn against U S or NATO advantage, underscoring Beijing’s insistence that North Viet Nam can defend itself.
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Anathy Appreciation Is Always Welcome
DEAR ABBY. A reader asks if a thank you note to a doctor is appropriate. Abby says appreciation for compassion and comfort isn’t in the bill and a sincere thank you is fine, with a playful reminder to enclose a fee. The column confirms doctors are people who offer more than services.
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Abby
Chaplains Bring Holy Aid to Britain's Stage Clergy
London scene features Rev. Christopher P. Bryan guiding actors at the Prince of Wales and Garrick Theatres alongside the Actors' Church Union. The union, founded 1899, covers chaplains worldwide, offering congregation services, lodging lists, and pastoral care for performers and crew.
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Passion Flower Hotel
Prince of Wales Theater
Beginni
Christopher P. Bryan
Britain
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St. Thomas
Dean Finsbury Park
West End
Prince of Wales
Garrick Theater
Actors’ Church Union
Finsbury Park Empire
Down 2 Venomoar Reddish and Exclanat
A fragmentary sports card reads Down 2 Venomoar and Reddish with brown and 3 noting an Exclanat entry. The readable portion hints at a scoreboard line or roster snippet from a game or event.
Daily Prayer Invocation for Guidance and Strength
The Daily Prayer presents a biblical affirmation from 1 Timothy and a petition to the Spirit. The prayer asks Jesus Christ to come into the world to save sinners and requests divine descent to cleanse and guide the heart, seeking comfort, strength, and gratitude.
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