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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1966
Page
2
Richard Speck, 24, accused of slaying eight student nurses in Chicago last July, will have his trial moved from Chicago. Judge Herbert C. Paschen granted the change of venue to ensure a fair trial amid publicity. Trial location to be announced December 19.
The piece argues Harold Wilson risks global turmoil by pressing a comprehensive Rhodesian embargo under Articles 41 and 42, potentially triggering UN action and straining Anglo American ties. It warns of American economic and political fallout and urges reconsideration of Johnson era policies toward Rhodesia and the UN Afro Asian bloc.
A compact recap of local social and civic notes from Muscatine featuring past events: Miss Jeanette Hudson hosting a San Souci club gathering with ten-served luncheon. Mr and Mrs C C Montgomery hosting a birthday tribute for J K Montgomery. Rhode Bible class plans Christmas party and gift exchange with guest Olive Dahlberg. Y W C A discussion at an Evangelical and Reformed church meeting. and a Muscatine junior college chorus Christmas program at Hotel Muscatine.
Washington reports Bill Moyers leaves the White House after years as press secretary to become publisher of Newsday, amid speculation on his motives and President Johnson's term plans. Moyers, 32, cited personal ambition and family needs, with questions about whether money or access to influence drove the move. Johnson’s stance on a second term remains a parallel topic fueling ongoing intrigue in Washington.
Dr Crane and Roy T Combs discuss banquets for 50 sales personnel and hotel managers. Dr Glenn Frank defends salesmen as civilization’s sparkplug, noting they bring products to homes and support living standards. he contrasts youth reluctance with sales career appeal. Uncle Sam’s policy is criticized.
Dr Glenn Frank warns that heavy taxation and red tape are pushing innovators toward clerical work. He cites Woodrow Wilson era tax shifts, Edison Ford and Goodyear focusing on future advances rather than receipts. He laments payroll tax duties, Social Security deductions and fringe benefits pressuring employers and graduates toward desk jobs and civil service.
A collection of Abigai Van Buren Dear Abby letters and responses. Topics include a church couple's behavior during service, guests insisting on not going to trouble, and an elderly widow planning a Hawaii Shriner convention trip with male companions. Responses address manners, phrases, and social perceptions.
New York AP reports actor Steve McQueen, a high school dropout who now commands about 750000 per film and a share of profits, recalls his rough youth. He worked as a deckhand, lumberman, farmhand, carnival barker, pen salesman, TV repairman, and Marines recruit before finding acting in 1950 Greenwich Village life. He values farm honesty, recalls a $40 restaurant trust, and credits a pragmatic view: obstacles protect, do the job you love, and manage money wisely.
A devotional prayer citing Jeremiah 23 5 and praising God for wisdom in drawing all to Him through Jesus Christ. The text expresses gratitude for the human incarnation and the message of redemption. Amen.
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