Muscatine Journal staff and AP affiliation
The Muscatine Journal announces staff roles including Publisher H L Nelson Asst Publisher Margaret Griffith Editor Walter Russell Managing Editor Gilbert Dietz and Advertising Director Carl Walter. Circulation Manager Edwin Walwer is listed with representatives noted for AP wire services.
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H. L. Nelson
Margaret Griffith
William Fahy
Walter Russell
Gilbert Dietz
Carl Walter
Edwin Walwer
Mgr
Christmas Weekend Traffic Deaths Dip Below Safety Council Estimate
The latest tabulations show 584 US deaths during Christmas weekend traffic, far under the Safety Council's 650 to 750 range. It ends a nine-holiday streak of rising deaths. 1966 New Years weekend had 565 deaths. A further holiday weekend looms, offering hope the downward trend continues into the new year.
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United States
National Safety Council
Payroll Bite Ahead As Social Security Tax Rise Looms
From the LBJ Ranch Texas word is the budget plan may include a tax increase but no decision yet. Regardless Congress, workers will see higher take home pay next year due to planned Social Security tax hikes, with 4.2 percent on the first 6600 this year rising to 4.4 percent next year and further increases planned for 1987.
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LBJ
Texas
Congress
End of 1966 finds Johnson in political trouble
James J. Kilpatrick argues the year ends with Lyndon Johnson facing deep political trouble at home and abroad. He notes Vietnam war discontent, civil rights challenges, and weakening support within the Democratic Party as Republicans gain momentum and potential nominees emerge.
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James J. Kilpatrick Washington
Lyndon Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Viet Nam
Congress
J. J. Kilpatrick
Luci
Lyndon
de Gaulle
France
The
Evening Star
Our Yesterdays and Years Ago Says the New York Independent
A compact recap of past notices highlights town political standing, plus brief personal items. Mentions John Hartman visiting Muscatine, Leonard Murfin with aunt in Muscatine, a revival planned by Rev. Sam Jones at Nazarene church, Anita Elizabeth McBride’s death in Bellevue, John Wetzel’s furlough and assignment, Wanda Wiese elected 4-H vice president, and Pat Richardson’s resignation.
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Vermont
Massachusetts
John Hartman
Des Moines
Muscatine
Hartman
Leonard Murfin
Grandview
George Boge
Isett Avenue
Sam Jones
Ada
Okla
The
Nazarene Church
Anita Elizabeth McBride
Bellevue Hospital
John Wetzel
Fort Wood
Clarence Carter
East Fifth Street
Wetzel
Spokane
Wash
Wanda Wiese
Cedar Cheerful Chinms 4-H Club
Pat Richardson
Slowdown sentiment echoes caution on Capitol Hill
Democrats push for a period of reflection as they react to election losses and the pace of the Great Society programs. Governor Otto Kerner of Illinois and other leaders call for slower implementation while Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield urges a dispassionate review before the 90th Congress.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
Congressional
Johnson
White Sulphur Springs
W.va
House
Senate
Otto Kerner
Ilinois
Lbj Ranch
Mike Mansfield
Mansfield
Bread and cigars stolen from Pittsburgh tavern keeper
In Pittsburgh Pennsylvania a thief demanded money from Constantine Fekaris 70 as he closed his tavern. The robber grabbed a paper bag containing bread and cigars, finding no money inside according to Fekaris.
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Pittsburgh
Constantine Fekaris
Fekaris
Shocked Shrimp Jump Into Nets in Gulf Traps
In Pascagoula Mississippi an Interior Department fishery lab device sends a short electrical shock ahead of the trawl to make Gulf shrimp jump from mud into nets. The method aims to improve catch efficiency and reduce bycatch.
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Pascagoula
Miss
Gulf of Mexico
Department of the Interior
Fishery Laboratory
Painting Donated to Boston Museum by Sears Estate
The Boston Museum of Fine Arts received The Street Singer by Edward Manet. Valued at $800,000, the work was given under the will of the late Mrs. J. Montgomery Sears of Boston.
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Boston
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Edward Manet
Obesity and Romance in a Doctor’s Wife Case
Dr Cranes Nellie S aged 38 wife adds 44 pounds since wedding day. She laments her husband Cranes waning romance and flirtation with a slender neighbour. The piece quips about weight, affection, and rekindling thrills, asking if slimming would restore his interest.
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Nellie S
Dike
The Worry Clinic Ridicules Dowagers And Blubbered Wives
A satirical lecture denounces overweight wives as dampeners of romance and infidelity, urging dieting with sensational claims. It pokes at divorce, suggests Nellie’s rapid weight loss improved a marriage, and warned readers that fat wives lose sexual appeal.
Dear Abby Advice Column Fragments on Sleep Habits and Cleanliness
A reader laments her husband wakes at 4:30 a.m. for breakfast and noise disrupts her sleep. Abby suggests keeping quiet or using earplugs. Other letters compare cleanliness habits of men and women, noting varying soap use and tidiness. A final line hints at a local gossip note about a girl who rides home from walks.
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Old Bright Eyes
Abby
Soes
Muscatine Resident Objects to Permanent Paint on Property
Ray E. Downer of 1570 Washington asserts that students paint classes on public and private surfaces in Muscatine, including the Court House wall and water towers. He urges authorities to enforce penalties or require removal, arguing property defacement harms both public and private property and should be treated as offenses with appropriate punishment.
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Muscatine
Court House
West Hill
Washington St. Ete
Ray E. Downer
Washington
Prayer for honesty and redemption in Christ
The Daily Prayer reflects gratitude for victory through Jesus Christ. It asks God to help believers face ignorance, weakness, selfishness, failure, and doubt, confessing a great need and seeking healing of the soul through Christ.
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Lord Jesus Christ
Christ
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