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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1965
Page
4
Awards illuminate downtown and residential areas in Muscatine as decorations go up for Thanksgiving. Six prizes in religious and novelty divisions offered by the Chamber of Commerce include a 360 Savings bond for first place, a 25 bond for second, and four 5 cash awards for runners-up. Entry notices due by December 15 with judging on December 17.
Secretary McNamara announces 149 U.S. bases to be closed or reduced in 39 states the District of Columbia and 10 foreign countries. He cites annual savings of 410 million dollars with 1.5 billion total savings projected and says military effectiveness will remain unchanged. Opposition from affected communities is noted while government circles consider economies.
James J. Kilpatrick argues conformity battles surge as schools ban extreme dress and beards. He reviews Richmond Professional Institute's beard rejection, cites judges upholding dress codes, and laments shaving as a subtle erosion of freedom, warning of looming uniformity in public image.
A heavy snow storm yesterday delighted residents with anticipated sleighing. People on the street enjoyed the festive mood and expected wholesome winter amusement.
Washington AP reports Charles de Gaulle failed to secure a majority in France’s presidential election and faces a runoff. Critics argue his seven years did not yield a mature political system, as France endured repeated crises and political instability before his 1958 return. Noted observers say his ego and stance on NATO, the Common Market, and world leadership undermined Western unity without offering a solid alternative.
Laverne Laverne argues for balanced child development beyond reading urging Freddy to enjoy sports and physical growth, warns against overexposure to television and speed of spoken dialogue. She emphasizes eye reading to form independent viewpoints and guard againstcharismatic manipulation.
An op ed arguing readers shape democracy more than TV viewers. It warns against TV addiction weakening Independent thinking, urges parents to tutor children in reading, dramatize books, and emphasize print media as the nation’s hope.
Dear Abby responds to a reader who describes a two year old eating mistletoe berries and becoming violently ill. The letter urges parents to warn others about mistletoe’s poison risks and keep packets out of reach during the holidays.
HAL BOYLE surveys oddities from daily life including child obesity risk, reindeer antlers, early ice cream pricing, French water habits, Rock and roll spending, gun safety, Arabic word roots, animal quirks, and famous figures. notes errors and myths with playful tone while delivering curious data points.
The text presents a religious verse from Isaiah about vision and hearing, followed by a prayer praising God for sending His son and asking for guidance to keep devotion without earthly troubles. It ends with an Amen in the name of Christ.
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