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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1967
Page
2
Florida meeting of labor groups rejects voluntary wage controls to accompany price checks while unions pledge support for Johnson in 1968. Big industry, including steel, opposes the president as inflation fears rise. Officials warn government wage and price controls could come if restraint fails.
A Washington column argues the law of the ox: blame shifts with power and whether civil rights or anti centralization efforts, leaders moralize but act to defend favored oxen, as a conference of governors and business figures discusses strengthening state government to resist federal uniform rules.
The piece argues for longer terms and fewer elective offices at local and state levels, advocating local income taxes and government closer to people while resisting both Washington and state power. It cites Mayors, city managers, and professionals aiming to expand city power and shrink councils, framed by quotes and classical references.
A lighthearted column notes that life’s joys are free only with licenses and jokes about optimists and pessimists shaping society. It recalls a town rumor about someone visiting family and quips about delaying tasks and safety when travel to airports improves.
Washington AP report notes a growing bloc of independents now about 36 million adults, roughly one third of potential voters. Polls show independents trend younger, better educated, and likely to split tickets, pushing campaigns to favor in depth issue explanations over slogans. Gallup data trace independence rising since 1950 with 31 percent self identifying as independent this fall, a historic high and a challenge to major parties.
Readers share experiences of crawling sensations from insects and mites. An entomologist offers removal tips, nest cleanup, and deterrence avenues, noting sprays kill only current pests and that sources must be controlled to end the trouble.
Mrs Carl Westerman argues the new store will keep sales in Muscatine and reduce Davenport trips. She recalls car damage from downtown parking and criticizes meter crowding, urging more large stores with free parking to come to town.
A light miscellany cites 3 percent of wives in work, 190s rise, and women owning over 140 billion in life insurance. It lists seasonal curiosities for shoppers, notes on dairy from newspaper waste, quotes on celebrities and boozy risks, horse costs, drug development, a Spanish proverb, and presidents with quirky nicknames.
A child receives a bruise after a close encounter with a kick from a horse while coasting. Hay season ads from George E. Jones and Sons. School building not warm enough. pupils dismissed. Ladies Aid society met at Mrs. Malone’s and Mrs. Amlong’s homes in divisions. Wedding announcements and nuptials planned for Charlotte Braun and Miss Kill with Pvt Fahy. Funeral services pending for Fred Danz at Wittich Funeral Home.
On December 19, 1967 a historical column lists notable events from 1777 Valley Forge to 1967 and earlier. Highlights include Washington’s winter encampment commencing, King Philip’s War ending in 1675, Paine’s remark in 1776, Fort Niagara occupation by Britain in 1832, Penang withdrawal in 1941, Hitler becoming army chief in 1941, Ho Chi Minh attacks in Indochina in 1946, Soviet production claims, US rejection of a nuclear moratorium, and Jack Ruby's admission in 1963.
A brief prayer excerpt from a Christmas observance thanks God for His Son and asks to share in the joy of the birth by bringing joy to others. The passage cites Matthew 2 10 and concludes with Amen.
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