A Christmas Greeting From the Icebound Mississippi
Dear Aunt Sadie writes from Muscatine describing a cold winter week before Christmas. Shoppers fill stores as snow covers the ground, with decorations and busy mothers planning gifts and cards. Handel’s Messiah is set for a Sunday performance, and anecdotes about a waterproof watch highlight holiday stories from family.
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Sadie
Gus
Mississippi
Iowa
Emil
Conesville
Thie
Why Not Consider Multiple Uses
Washington announces a civil defense plan seeking 700 million dollars at Congress for shelters and survey work. Four to five hundred million would aid public institutions, with shelters for at least 50 people stocked with essentials. Architects will evaluate existing buildings for fallout havens and potential multi use. Parking spaces and other uses could accompany shelters to improve public support and practicality in emergencies.
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Washington
Congress
State colleges to operate on calendar year basis
The three state higher education institutions may run on an around the calendar basis allowing three semesters a year or four quarters to accelerate degree completion. The move aims to maximize facilities and accommodate rising enrollments with substantial campus investments at Iowa State University, the State University of Iowa, and State College of Iowa.
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Iowa State University
State University of Iowa
State College of Iowa
Errors in assessing foreign developments drew criticism
A Herald Tribune piece questions Herbert Matthews of the New York Times for his Cuba coverage and Castro praise. It argues Matthews misled Ambassador Earl Smith, cites Matthews admissions of error, and questions U.S. reaction, CIA activity, and incomplete cases like Katanga and Albania.
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New York "Herald Tribune
Herbert Matthews
New York Times
Castro
United States
Cuba
Earl B. T. Smith
Smith
Matthews
State Department
Ambassador Smith
Switzerland
Earl E. T. Smith
Muscatine Journal publication and contact details
The Muscatine Journal issue includes publication notes and office details for the Associated Press and Muscatine office. It lists staff positions, advertising contacts, subscription rates, hours, and special delivery service terms for missed papers.
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Jann & Kelley, Inc
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Atlanta
Kansas
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Hermes
Daly Journal
Wear
Muscatine
Paar
Wives as Sales Mentors Promote Morale and Morals
A Hopkins Syndicate piece argues that the best sales managers are intelligent wives who support their husbands. It cites meetings, morale boosts, and prizes for wives, urging firms to include spouses in sales conventions and training. Also noted is a Greek court ruling allowing Rev Spiros Zodhiates to use the title reverend in Greece, challenging Orthodox clergy restrictions.
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Eptist
Silés
Wivex
Hue Wilt
America
The
Hopkins Syndicate, Inc
Athens
Greece
Spiros. Zodhiates
New York
Grogs
Caristlas and Consumption in New Book Opinion
Rev. Dr Robert W. Spike argues in To Be a Man that Christmas has shifted from holy Incarnation to conspicuous consumption, praising human cleverness in a modern festival.
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New York
Robert W. Spike
Associated Press
Membership of Boston Church Girdles Globe
Boston church outreach spans 40 years with the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Larger Fellowship. Members in Alaska and abroad receive bi monthly sermon packets and counsel from Rev. George N Marshall. The church operates by correspondence with no central building and includes Junior Fellowship programs for youths.
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Boston Church
Girdles Globe
Pitts
Ihe ‘Unitarian. Universalist Church
United States
George N. Marshall
Marshall
Cedar Valley WSCS Meeting at Morgan Home
Cedar Valley Woman's Society of Christian Service met Wednesday at Charles Morgans home with Mrs. John Johnson assisting Lossess. President Mrs. Paul Derman led prayers, Hark the Herald Angels sung, program and devotions titled A Christmas Card given by Mrs. Albert Heigler and Mrs. Roy Merchant. Special feature Refugees helping Refugees by Mrs. Guy Plater. Officers reports, boxes to be packed for older members and shut ins next Saturday December 23 at Morgans. Cookies or candy to Morgan by Friday or Saturday morning. Latin America study begins January 10 morning with afternoon meeting. Plan to buy a copper percalator for the church. Voted $25 to junior college fund in Muse caine W. Attendees listed.
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Cedar Valley
Cedar Valley S
Charles Morgan
John Johnson
Lossess
Paul Derman
Herald Angels
Albert Heigler
Roy Merchant
Guy Plater
Hami
Morgan
Dear Abby column on finding a nice man and dating tips
Abigail Van Buren answers readers on love and dating. A 42 year old seeking companionship is urged to become attractive through volunteer work and avoid costly marriage bureaus. A milk loving 19 year old is advised to order milk on dates to lead the moment. A wife complains of sister in law conflict. Abby advises limiting contact with the in law.
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Abby
Lonely Hearts’ Club
Dea
Jonely
Lonely Hearts
Farthermore
Muscatine County and Local Business News Highlight
The Muscatine area reports mixed economic notes with 6.5 percent syrup production for the region and sections meeting their needs. Local officials discuss a mine at Muscatine and a fire at Automatic Bute Ton plant, while various church and civic leaders are named. 10 years ago notes include dairy herd records and community roles.
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