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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1969
Page
2
Iowa Public Safety Commissioner Jack M. Fulton cites November fatality data showing 72 deaths, with 27 could have been prevented if seat belts were used. Only 4 of 45 belted vehicles were buckled at crash time. weekends and Sundays were deadliest.
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development outlines national housing goal of twenty six million dwelling units. The plan, Operation Breakthrough, seeks to unify markets, cut red tape, and enable high volume production through private enterprise, labor, consumers, and all levels of government. It emphasizes modern production, financing, and management techniques to provide decent housing for all income levels while addressing costs, zoning, and regulatory obstacles.
A reflective passage from Are You Running With Me Jesus reveals a speaker wrestling with tranquilizers and addiction, seeking spiritual strength to return to their cutting edge and authentic faith. The excerpt emphasizes remorse, struggle, and reliance on Christ for recovery.
In this reader Q and A column Dr Thosteson explains doctors rarely send patient cards due to large lists and potential feelings of obligation or neglect. He notes gratitude for cards as ego boosts but cautions about time and favoritism. He also advises on safe night lights for children and addresses diverticulitis related diarrhea plus contraceptive guidance amid medical history questions.
In Muscatine a long effort to build a six million dollar bridge across the Mississippi encounters a setback as the Iowa Supreme Court rules primary road funds cannot finance a structure beyond state borders. The bridge plan shifts to bonding Illinois shares while using Iowa funds for the Iowa side, with a rehearing sought and ongoing bipartisan support in state government discussions.
Our yesterdays note a 106 year old patent grant to J. Trunick of Muscatine for a circular saw mill. Other items mention Montana settler Mrs. Reuben Warren visiting Muscatine, and Pearl Button Co. plans to expand output as demand grows. 1945 notes include Hinkhouse fortieth anniversary in West Liberty and Krueger elected Muscatine Chamber president with officers Stark and Carey. A Red Cross POW outreach update and a 10 years ago Silverwings honor for Suzanne Wilson.
A devotional note invites personal repentance and confession. It cites Romans 3 23 24 and asks Jesus to enter the heart, acknowledging inability to be good enough and seeking grace through faith. The prayer ends with Amen.
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