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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1967
Page
2
The article recalls quarantine signs once common on home doors to curb diseases like diphtheria and polio. It notes polio cases fell from 58,000 in 1952 to 431 in 1963 and 61 in 1965, credited to vaccines and drug company science.
James Kilpatrick analyzes the Katz v United States ruling, arguing the Supreme Court effectively amended the Constitution rather than interpreting it. He highlights Justice Black’s dissent warning the decision breaches constitutional restraint by extending the Fourth Amendment to conversations and overstepping judicial power.
A collection of quips notes various observations from newspapers. It cites Education Digest on handwriting as a unique skill. Emporia Gazette remarks speed and power of new cars shrinking distances. Davenport Times-Democrat notes men steadying stepladders while painting. Beloit Daily News foresees computers guiding college career choices. San Francisco Chronicle jokes about taking off a turtleneck sweater being hair-raising for those with hair.
Washington AP U.S. officials outline a tax and export drive to halt the persistent drain of dollars abroad. A package may be rolled into Johnson’s next Congress messages, with a State of the Union hint likely after Jan.15. The plan stresses higher taxes, export promotion, and voluntary controls to keep the dollar strong while avoiding broad travel or investment restrictions.
Readers send in concerns on a chronic ear infection that drains and impairs hearing, a basement with mold harming a child, frost eating in the freezer, a four year old with vaginal discharge and urinary infections, and advice from Dr Molner. The piece also notes eyeing a booklet on headaches and that questions are used in the column but individual letters can’t be answered.
A humorous 1967 AP column catalogs telltale signs of aging. It notes breathlessness, vanity in self care, secret meds, fondness for obituaries, gatekeeping by teens, cherished habit of hoarding bits, and sarcasm about prices. The piece closes by noting comfort with middle age as a sign of aging.
The brushes on your carpet won t revolve. Wrap the center pulley wheel with adhesive masking or freezer tape to restore function.
Notice notes no bread at Stuart’s bakery for a few days due to head neuralgia illness of Stuart and low condition of Mrs. John Hudson. Includes New Year card stock, Muscatine business closing pact for 1918, and social notices from Conesville and Wilton families.
On this date in history notable events include Spain Mexico relation in 1836, Iowa statehood in 1846, Woodrow Wilson birth in 1856, U S rail control in World War I 1917, F D R Philippines broadcast 1941, Calcutta air raid 1942, Montgomery Ward strike case 1944, Soviet Union pledges decolonization support, Congo Katanga police HQ capture, Chinese atomic test fifth detonation.
A brief prayer thanks God the Father for the gift of gifts in Jesus Christ, the beloved Son, our Savior. The prayer invokes gratitude in His holy name and ends with Amen.
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