Muscatine Science Fair Rules Outlined for Year
The Pilot Club of Muscatine sponsors the citywide science fair with four junior high and high school divisions in biological and physical sciences. First place earns $25, second $10, third $5 per division, plus top 15 ribbons and a $100 “best of fair” cash prize. New for this year is a research paper category with prizes $25, $10, and $5. Winners advance to Cedar Rapids regional fair. Muscatine entries performed well last year.
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Pilot Club of
Muscatine
Biafra Tragedy Sparks Senate Critique of World Powers
Washington reports quote Senator Kennedy pressing for action on Biafra as famine and death toll climb. Taft warnings on moral bias and hypocrisy frame global powers, with U.S. funds and aid questions over Nigeria rebuilding road sections and military moves.
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Senate
Biafra
Edward Kennedy
U.S
London
Moscow
Kennedy
International Committee of the Red Cross
Red Cross
Teddy Kennedy
Biafran
Americans For Biafran Relief
United Nations
Nigeria
Haiphong
North Vietnam
Senster Kennedy
Gift certificate swap ends in four new cards
A husband sought the perfect gift for his wife but she returned every item as either too large or small, gaudy or dull. To avoid another disappointment, he gave a $100 department store certificate. She later traded it for four $25 certificates, saying nothing yet.
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American Legion Magazine
Calling the Signals Why shouldn't women be umpires
The Indianapolis Star argues that women could serve as baseball umpires, noting women have long called signals on men as wives and mothers. The Vailey Fails Kansas newspaper teases about miniskirts not being blown over by wind, playful remark about attire.
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The
Indianapolis Star
Vailey
Kan
Pungent Prayer for Christmas Reflection
A short prayer from Too Busy Not to Pray asks for a child centered Christmas marked by wonder. The request asks God to inspire patience and shared gift making, inviting children to participate in cookies and giving to those with scant celebrations. It emphasizes teaching the meaning of Christ’s birthday and aligning thoughts with God.
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Jo Carr
Imogene Sorley
Abindon Press
Bee sting desensitization advice and voice lessons
A reader asks about desensitization for a bee sting on a child and the risks of allergic reactions, with expert guidance that desensitization is appropriate for sensitive cases. The column also covers periods, chlorine in drinking water, and voice lessons for a 12 year old, encouraging readers to request Dr Thosteson’s menopause booklet.
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Dr. Thosteson
Dr. Thesteson
Thosteson
Letters Editor Supports Retarded Children Fund Drive
A letter from Mrs. D B Bullemer, secretary of the Louisa County Association for Retarded Children, thanks the newspaper for supporting the recent fund drive and promoting the group’s message that mentally retarded individuals can be helped to reach their maximum potential.
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Louisa County Association For Retarded Children
D.B. Bullemer
Sec’y
Louisa County Association For Retarded Children, Inc
California holiday blues
Linda Deutsch writes of new Californians facing holiday blues as warm weather near Palm trees clashes with traditional winter imagery. They miss snow, struggle with shopping mania, and feel nostalgia amid smog while adjusting to sunny celebrations and unfamiliar Christmas customs.
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Linda Deutsch
Associated Press
LOS Angeles
Sunset Boulevard
Dayton
Des Moines
California
Plymouth Rock
Wisconsin
Davenport Ferry Still Running as Yesterday
A historical note recalls the Davenport ferry continuing its trips. Retracing memory, local vendors offer an array of Christmas gifts including umbrella jars and baskets. Army families share updates from England as two Niles sons visit briefly in wartime. Twenty-five years ago a local air force family and a wounded son are mentioned along with a civil notice about a political speaker at Hotel Muscatine.
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Davenport
Frank Schaeffer
Robi
la Grille
Black and Rosenbaum
McCorm Dry Goods Co
Rest Niles
England
Forrest
Signal Corps
Dale
Pvt
Andy Kassives
Gust Kassives
Cedar St
Germany
December 5 1969 in history and Rome strike recall
Today is Friday December 5 1969 the 339th day with 26 days remaining in the year. It marks the 1933 ratification of the 21st Amendment ending Prohibition as Utah becomes the 36th state to approve. One year ago workers and students paralyzed Rome for 24 hours in a strike.
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Utah
Rome
Prayer Reflects God’s Power Not Ours as Pots of Clay
A devotional prayer acknowledges human emptiness and divine empowerment. It cites 1 Corinthians 4 7 NEB and asks God to fill believers as clay vessels for his glory and kingdom. The prayer ends with Amen.
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Jesus
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West Liberty
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