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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1968
Page
2
A reflective piece catalogs 814 people killed in Town highway accidents during 1967. It contrasts varied lives from teens to parents, servicemen to students, showing how statistics mask individual stories and urging lessons to prevent future loss.
Washington report notes the Grapefruit League winds down as Richard Nixon gains in New Hampshire while George Romney trails. Romney advisers admit he is an underdog but stress momentum could shift. Nixon supporters foresee a tight race with a small-state edge for the Republican primary.
Columnist criticizes LBJ's balance of payments plan as self-defeating, arguing fallacy of hurting foreigners while seeking more exports and tourism. Notes U.S. capital flows, war costs in Vietnam, and calls for domestic discipline to curb inflation. Cites Richmond News Leader perspective.
Dear reader letters discuss emphysema denial of a cure and the need to quit smoking. Dr Molner emphasizes quitting as the key to slowing the disease, notes smoking worsens bronchitis and emphysema, and offers a booklet for 25 cents plus a stamped envelope.
New York AP reminiscence card recalls midcentury manners and manners of life. The piece notes small social details from past decades from education pride to fashion quirks and common habits. It reflects on bygone daily rituals and public images with nostalgia.
In a letter to the editor the writer admires students initiative but regrets the abrupt announcement of the Vietnam travel project. Faculty were surprised just as the public, with some teachers absent ill while another study panel was under way. The project aimed to inform and involve people through films readings and discussions in a panel exchange on the Vietnam situation.
The piece calls for student action beyond military solutions, urging library hours and readings from magazines like Harper's and Current to spur civic response. It suggests revising student projects toward scholarships for veterans and aiding children affected by napalm, noting committees of responsibility exist in 18 countries with student participation on campuses.
Davenport readers are invited to a lecture by Anna Dickinson at Olds Hall on Tuesday evening February 5th. The Young Men's Library Association expects a full house for the celebrated female orator in this city, with services and notices marking the week.
On Jan 8 many milestones are noted including Napoleon’s era battles, Galileo’s death, La Salle at Niagara Falls, Wilson’s 14 points, the Ruhr occupation, Bizerte raids, De Gaulle’s presidency, and anniversary crash and conflict events. Included are past and recent political and wartime references.
The fragment contains a prayer asking for mercy forgiveness and guidance to walk with Christ. It cites Job 22 27 RSV and includes archaic punctuation and capitalization.
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