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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1968
Page
2
The newspaper edition presents Christmas greetings from local businessmen to patrons and friends, celebrating the season’s spirit of goodwill. It notes traditions of family gatherings, church services, and exchanging "Merry Christmas" cards and wishes.
Washington editorial argues manned spaceflight to the moon is justified by capability and potential. It praises the Apollo era aims, noting NASA leaders’ views on metaphysical and practical rewards. It highlights satellite networks, weather warnings, and new space technologies aiding engineers and scientists.
A reflective essay weighs whether the United States can beat the Soviet Union to the moon, citing flight counts and space milestones as proof of U.S. lead while noting much Soviet work remains secret. It muses on future space expansion and Star Trek as inspiration for human exploration beyond Earth.
In Miami a new labor pact reshapes teacher power. About 6,300 CTA members gain exclusive bargaining rights over wages and professional matters with the Dade County Public Instruction Board. The agreement limits the Dade County Educational Association and restricts independent grievances, prompting a court halt and a dispute about unions’ reach in public schools.
Quinidine, a quinine derivative, steadies the heart by reducing irritability of the heart muscle, often preventing shortness of breath. People sensitive to quinine may not tolerate quinidine, but non sensitive patients can use it with switching to alternatives if needed. Pin worms cause rectal itching and restlessness, while trichina is a dangerous pork worm encysted in muscle. thorough cooking kills it and only general guidance is available.
New York AP recalls Christmas past with a father and child exchange about stockings and early holiday customs. The old days featured coal for the naughty, homemade decorations, scarce oranges, shared gifts like a sled or wagon, home meals, and a wary girl about waking to a lump of coal on Christmas morning.
Our Yesterdays notes a Christmas Eve festival at Trinity Parish Sunday School this Thursday at seven o clock featuring a Christmas tree and gifts for children. The item lists holiday plans and community offerings across several years.
On this date notable events include Wake Island surrender in 1941 and George Washington resigning as army commander in 1783. Also Maryland cedes land for the national government seat in 1788 and Joseph Smith born in 1805. Churchill urged Italy to oust Mussolini in 1940. Tojo executed in 1948. Bay of Pigs prisoners in 1982 arrival in Miami. major U.S. newspaper strikes. Lakonia survivors and losses. Viet Nam peace talks with Pope Paul VI in 1968.
A brief prayer asks God to forgive trespasses and guide believers to show Christlike love to everyone. It invokes looking on others as brothers in Christ and ends in Jesus name Amen.
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