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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1969
Page
2
State Fire Marshal Wilbur Johnson issued guidelines for home Christmas tree safety. He urged fresh firm-needled trees, proper trimming, water, flameproofing, US made lighting, careful decoration, prompt disposal of wrappings, and a fire emergency plan with alternate exits and immediate evacuation followed by a call to the fire department.
A column argues that unions push for wage hikes beyond productivity while government inflation cures fuel price rises, risking consumer pain. It cites Lindblom’s 1943 warning, notes Nixon’s stance, Fed critique, and GE resistance, and contemplates a GE cave-in as a bellwether for U.S. capitalism amid looming elections.
In Stockholm Premier Palme challenges U.S. lack of an ambassador, arguing Washington should place envoys in troubled capitals. He notes Sweden’s nonalignment on other wars, acknowledges Sweden’s criticism over Vietnam, deserters, and Hanoi recognition, and warns that U.S. friendship with a small nation requires honest discourse rather than blanket approval.
In this column Dr Thosteson answers readers on Pap smear necessity after partial hysterectomy noting cervix presence keeps risk and annual testing wise. He clarifies heart terms for a nephew's death, defines cardiac arrest, myocardial infarction, coronary arteriosclerosis, and cardiac decompensation, and suggests his booklet for more detail.
The House passed a separate measure for a 45 percent Social Security benefit boost awaiting Senate approval. The conference aims to finalize changes to tax reform before Christmas. The main hurdles include a minimum payment rise from 35 to 100 and a potential increase in the personal income tax exemption, with price tags around 64 billion dollars annually. Economic officials warn of tax collection impacts if Congress adjourns before January 1.
Historical items from 100 75 and 25 years ago record a private grand lodge session in the city a Muscatine visitor Wm Gros sklaus welcomed a bouncing baby at home a discussion on wood versus coal at a Bloomington Township literary gathering and local service members missing in action naval ratings and a rabies-confirmed skunk near the Hoopes farm conclude the roundup
Today in history for December 16 highlights events from 1773 Boston Tea Party to 1969, noting Napoleon’s divorce, a New York city fire, Lillian Russell’s birth, Rasputin’s murder, Mindoro invasion, 1960 airliner crash, Japan U S forces legality, Johnson poverty program, and the Navy freeing Vietnamese prisoners.
A devotional prayer invites sensitivity to others needs and willing service in the name of Jesus Our Father in heaven. It asks for wholehearted gracious action and concludes with the traditional Amen and blessing.
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