Governor's fuel advice urges conservation measures
Governor Robert Ray and Iowa Civil Defense Director Al Markle urge residents to conserve home heating fuel amid shortages. Suggestions include lowering thermostats to 72 degrees, reducing heat at night, installing storm windows, cleaning furnace filters, closing dampers, clearing heat outlets, keeping humidifiers on, and insulating. For extended trips, heat can drop to 60 degrees but not lower to avoid dampness. Filter changes every 30 days are advised. business heating may be reduced further at night to save energy.
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Robert Ray
Iowa Civil Defense
al Markle
Gav
Ray
Power Company
Hope vs. a Suspicion By Tom Braden
Washington column argues that Richard Helms warned against overreliance on Defense Department briefings about Soviet weapons and first strike risk. The piece defends Helms’s independent analysis while questioning Nixon’s motive for his CIA dismissal and warns of biased intelligence shaping policy.
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Hope Vs
Tom Braden
Washington
Anatoly Dobrynin
Thomas Eagleton
Dobrynin
Defense Department
U.S
Richard Helms
Nixon
Central Inteligence Agency
Kremlin
Helms
Senate
Melvin Laird
John Foster
Schools good intentions
Ford Foundation report on the Comprehensive School Improvement Program shows ten years and 30.6 million dollars spent on 25 projects in 22 states and Puerto Rico with limited professional change. Leadership, jealousy, university influence, and overreliance on gadgets hindered progress while team teaching and new curricula yielded few lasting results.
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Washington
Ford Foundation
Puerto Rico
Colorado
Paul Nachtigal
Muscatine Journal Publisher and Staff Listed
The Muscatine Journal identifies its independent status and lists key staff roles including publisher William L. Fahy, editor Harold Blake, managing editor David White, controller Max Christy, advertising sales manager Wendell Grinstead, and circulation manager Gil Dietz.
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LEE
William L. Fahy
Max Christy
Gil Dietz
Harold Blake
David White
Mgr
Wendell Grinstead
Readers urge hospital reforms and care questions
A Muscatine letter complains about hospital policies and waits in emergencies, asks why patients are moved or kept waiting, and urges local accountability. The writer cites asthma, arm x rays, Medicare limits, and obstetric reminders, and ties concerns to a broader call for better care at home. The note also urges publicity for missing U S soldiers and thanks readers for public support.
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Muscatine
Creeping doll thrills youngsters at Real ing's
A nostalgic note from yesteryears recalls a winding clock like doll that delighted juveniles. The item highlights childhood wonder and the era’s charm across local memories and community notices.
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Realing's
Benham
Gobble
Bert
To your good health Mono named for health tips
Dear Dr Thosteson discusses infectious mononucleosis known as glandular fever and the kissing disease. It mainly affects teens and young adults, with fatigue swollen glands and fever. One attack usually confers immunity, relapses can occur, and blood tests help diagnosis. Rest and good nourishment aid recovery. a booklet can be obtained for 23 cents.
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Laos
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Haiphon Harbor
White House
By James J. Kilpatrick
Muscatine Journal
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Bick
Fonte
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Cambodia
Sherry L. King
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Tacoma, Wash
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Los Angeles
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Mulberry Ave
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