Naming Iowa City School Won’t Trigger Lawsuits
An Iowa attorney general opinion says the boards of regents overstepped by renaming the State University of Iowa to Iowa University. The writer supports the change for clarity, noting other state schools already have distinct names, and predicts no one will sue over using the shortened form.
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A Conservative View by James Kilpatrick on federalism and the Court
Kilpatrick argues the Supreme Court decisions erode federalism, shifting power from states to a centralized federal regime. He cites the Birmingham Ollie’s Barbecue case and sit-in rulings, predicting increased tensions and limited local impact, while urging focus on the Court's role in shaping a unified republic.
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Our Yesterdays and Years Ago in Muscatine Era
A collage of brief notes recalls petition drives to move the county seat to Moscow, local orders for Journal reviews, and horse deaths on Muscatine Island from suspected poisoning. Librarian Miss Girnella Rhynsburger heads to Emmetsburg for Christmas, Anna Umbanhower recovers from a fall, and a private service for Robert L. Peters is noted in Letts. Santa Claus visits Columbus Junction with more than five hundred children viewing.
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Happy Yuletide for U. S. President Johnson
Circulated observations praise President Johnson for a crisis-free, prosperous year with Democrats in control, a divided opposition, and steady Cabinet harmony. The piece notes NATO tensions, civil rights progress, a target budget under 100 billion, and Johnson’s careful press handling as he prepares for January fiscal figures at his Texas ranch. Fidel Castro and Viet Nam remain ongoing concerns, but no immediate crises loom as the year ends.
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Elders' Care Gaps Prompt Dentures and Vision Aids
Reader asks how to delight aging parents. Dr Crane urged dental checks for new dentures or relining, updated glasses, and a modern hearing device if needed. Emphasizes eye and ear care, church support, and keeping elders engaged with family and neighborhood news. A separate note from Columbus Junction announces the Messiah concert at Columbus Community High School gymnasium with Nile Norton directing and several soloists and choirs.
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Nile’ Norton
Doug Smylie
Girls Glee Club
Cotter
Dear Abby columns offer blunt relationship advice
Readers write in with three requests. A widow complains about a Christmas invitation. a 12 year old asks how to attract boys without smoking or swearing. a friend asks how to tell a handsome man to remove a facial blemish. Abby cautions about tone and appropriate actions, urging gratitude and proper medical advice.
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Prayer reflection from Luke a call to prioritize faith
A religious devotion emphasizes Martha and Mary from Luke 10 41 42 noting one thing is needful. The prayer asks forgiveness for busyness and neglect and seeks to prepare hearts to receive Jesus with honor and love. Amen.
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Mailbag wit and weathered wisdom from Hal Boyle column
New York columnist Hal Boyle compiles a humorous miscellany of bright observations and quirky facts. It covers teen spending, work aversion, family dynamics, Christmas cards, gum research, auto theft by youths, presidential history, skydiving speeds, folklore, dreams, daily maxims, beaver physiology, rabbit longevity, youth education, top occupations, Tibetan priests, and a British statesman quip.
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