Is This Trip Necessary during Wartime
A Senate subcommittee proposes a strict federal law to regulate food and household product packaging to guard against deception. Congresswoman Catherine May cites a House study showing 33 of 35 federal departments run 296 consumer protection programs employing 6,500 people at $958 million yearly. Critics question if more regulation is needed given 6,300 federal workers already on the job and the added costs borne by consumers.
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Catherine May
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Question Raised About U S Atom Bomb Position
Washington notes reveal U S officials suggesting Soviet misgivings about aiding China’s bomb program while arguing for a mixed multilateral naval force with nuclear missiles. The piece questions whether fostering fewer nuclear powers serves U S interests or risks pushing Britain toward neutrality and a Europe more dependent on American protection.
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United States
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Yesterdays and Years Ago Highlights and Local Notes
The column surveys past events from 1863 to recent decades. It notes H J Stout’s 1863 income tax and Muscatine opinions, a 50 year look at Mrs H Woodhouse, a 95 year ago house fire on Evans Street, Lang family, Alberta Paul among Iowa State College graduates, Bethel AME Christmas program led by Nina Roberson, Marilyn Nichols enjoying Christmas with her parents and Iowa State University student status.
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Louis Lang
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Alberta Paul
Iowa State College
Ames
Bethel Ame
Nina’Roberson
Marilyn Nichols
Dan Nichols
Cedar Street
Marilyn
State University’ of
Towa
Political Discontent In U S House Reflects Shifts
In Congress both parties show discontent after elections, with Republicans debating leadership and chairmanships while liberals push to weaken the powerful Rules Committee and curb seniority. The piece notes figures like Dean Burch and Charles Halleck, and contrasts conservative and liberal strands within the GOP and Democratic ranks.
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U.S. House
Capitol ‘Hill
Worry Clinic Discusses Child Eye Surgery and Care
The article explains correcting a crossed eye in a five year old like Sue G. with external muscle surgery, noting it is painless, bloodless, and eye-saving. It contrasts with cataract surgery, describes local anesthesia, and warns against social effects of untreated squints. It also reports Louisville’s emergency phone system reducing prank calls.
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Dear Abby and Readers Weigh Teen Hair and House Dilemmas
Abigail Van Buren advises that mothers should save prodding for important matters like integrity and studies rather than hair styles. Readers share questions on selling a long time family home, a spouse leaving after 22 years of marriage, and social pressure to entertain an estranged partner, with Abby urging couples to choose what works best for them and to pursue personal interests while legal guidance guides divorce issues.
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Tos
Bay
Abby
Hom
Prayer for Christmas Blessing and Hearts Preparedness
A Christmas prayer asks for a sincere welcome of Christ, requesting the Holy Spirit to prepare room in hearts for the gift and to affirm a complete and earnest reception in Jesus name Amen.
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Christ
Jesus
Aman
Fat Man as Santa Claus Symbol During Christmas Season
New York writers describe the fat man as the season’s hero and symbol of plenty. He basks in public approval while secretly lamenting the need to perform for the crowd. After Christmas he returns to ordinary life, enduring 50 weeks of being just a man in a crowded world.
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