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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1964
Page
4
United States Education Office data show seven and a half million high school dropouts expected in the 1960s. Many retain ability for college or vocational programs, yet miss opportunities as skilled manpower remains scarce. Action urged to strengthen education and reduce waste.
An American historian argues the 1960s Negro movement and urban renewal mark a new era for cities. He cites St Louis Cleveland Dallas and Philadelphia and notes 7 million involved in renewal with private capital driving the downtown rebuild. Open space Virginia studies highlight growth and conflict between innovators and conservatives as cities trend back toward vitality with green space.
A compact archival recap lists items from the Muscatine area: deaths noted in the 1860s including Le villia Machlin and Alfred Downey. real estate pitches and local visits. county cost estimates for concrete and bridge work. retirements and recognitions at the Rock Island Milwaukee railway. a Chicago pianist bound for New York. anniversary notes for Verle Nit and Merle Engel family. churchly and college connections and a husband and wife school era tale.
The report notes a booming economy aided by a large tax cut, landmark civil rights progress including the Supreme Court upholding desegregation in public accommodations, and reapportionment decisions. It also highlights the presidential race between Goldwater and Johnson, with Johnson’s decisive victory shaping future party positions.
A quoted student account from Bliss College Columbus reports Professor Earl Edmondson using a Compliment Club project in Applied Psychology to spark student enthusiasm. Students they report choosing practical psychology projects, such as quitting smoking, and presenting results in class, illustrating how real life problems are integrated into coursework.
Dear Abby column summarizes advice on handling a scandal from a neighbor’s attempted window entry, urging restraint and staying put. A second note rebukes attracting attention to a spouse’s band-related encounters, while a third recollects a mother’s firm stand against entitled teen privileges.
A brief religious text requests guidance from the Lord for discernment of the path and actions to take. It invokes Jeremiah 42 and a prayer to God the guide, asking the Holy Spirit to lead through changing times so faith remains and will is done through Jesus Christ.
HAL BOYLE notes quirks from mail readers including hours spent in the kitchen by housewives and the length of a million dollars in one-dollar bills. He riffs on languages, body parts, historical presidents, and curious folk beliefs with light humor and playful questions.
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