Study of metric system adoption proposed by Rep Miller
California Democrat Rev George P Miller introduced a three year congressional measure to study the impact of adopting the metric system of weights and measures. He notes the current English based system is illogical and confusing while many nations have moved toward metric. The proposal aims to retool industry and shift public thinking over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Miller
California
Congress
Bureau of Standards
England
Thomas Jefferson
Earth
United States
What Can We Afford? Economy as National Strength
A speech argues that Cuba close to the U S is a menace alongside Soviet power. It warns that nonessential, wasteful government spending weakens currency, raises wages, and erodes national power. The speaker urges rigid economy and a clear truth about freedom and survival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
United States
Tax cuts urged to curb government spending
An East Coast based economist Elio Janeway argues for substantial tax cuts to restrain federal outlays amid slumping prices abroad. He contends reduced revenue pressures could force spending reductions, while lawmakers vary in stance, with some pressing for an $80–90 billion cut and others wary of deficit expansion.
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United
Wilbur Mills
House
Ways and Means
Harry Byrd
Virginia
Senate Finance Committee
RiAiel Tase
Committee For Economic Development
U.S
Chamber of Committce
Mills
Byal
Washington
William Proxmire
Wisconsin
Congress
Proxmire
Janeway
Teels
Neceleany
Ouyself
Pariinson
Sneading
Muscatine Journal masthead and service details
The Muscatine Journal lists staff roles and AP and Iowa press affiliations with office and subscription information. It notes delivery options, rates for daily and mail subscriptions, and office hours with contact numbers.
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Dana & Kelly, Ince
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Atlanta
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Daily Journal
Mall
Muscatine
Minkad
Kennedy Faces Tug of War to Win Programs in Congress
President Kennedy faces a cautious Congress as he delivers his State of the Union amid steady growth and political restraint. He signals continued bargaining to advance key items like tax cuts, medical care, and federal education aid, aiming for modest gains rather than bold shifts this year.
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James Marlow
Washington
Congress
Kennedy
Lax
Amon
Beware of Credit and Friendly Foes in Ben's Dilemma
A hardboiled caution on extending credit. It argues lending beyond ability to pay harms friendships and invites rivals, suggesting debt creates obligation, fear, and grudges that ruin trust. The piece likens personal lending to international relations and warns readers to avoid protracted credit to protect business and social ties.
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Ben
Busier
Art
Ester
Tomer
Wen
Hopkins Syndicate, Inc
Faubus jokes about Fifth Term Blues and Sixth Term March
In Little Rock Faubus joked after winning a fifth term, an aide suggested the Fifth Term Blues. Faubus countered with How about the Sixth Term March reflecting his reelection and future tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock, Ark
Orval E. Faubus
Faubus
Presidents From Big Families Highlight Quick Facts
Boyle notes U S presidents hail from large families with nineteen of thirty four having five or more siblings and sixteen as first-born sons. The column surveys trivia from ice cream demand to art at the Louvre and timeless quotes, blending light trivia and history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postman
J. Kenneth Galbraith
India
Chester Bowles
Zurich
Switzerland
New York
United States
Prayer Invocation Encourages Healing Through Faith
A devotional note references Jesus healing a man in Luke 6 10 urging believers to seek divine restoration. It blesses handicaps as invitations to receive God’s enabling power and ends with a brief amen.
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Jesus
Thik piece on dan and a horse racing to the river
A fragment recalls a delivery horse of M Kautz moving from a sleigh accident near the railroad crossing Chestnut and continuing toward the Illinois river. The account also mentions regiments at Camp McClellan Davenport and routine ings from years ago including factory renovations and bank officer reelects.
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Sth Fawn Regiment
Dan
Louiss
Washington Counties
Union
Camp McClellan
Davenport
M. Kautz
Illinois
Teaching Aren't A Snap Course Says Abigail Van Buren
Dear Abby counsels that teaching is a demanding career, with long hours and summers often devoted to study, and notes teachers bear financial and family responsibilities. A divorced mother asks about legal remarriage. Abby suggests a private church ceremony can formalize a legal marriage without public notice, offering support and good wishes.
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I. M. Wise
Ont
Mister
Daily Cryptoquote Sample and Cipher Tips
A cryptogram explains substitution hints with letters for words. The sample shows how A maps to A and O to O, and notes that daily codes vary. The page lists a Saturday quote about the sun shining and mentions a polluted lake and researchers.
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Istic
John Chamberlain
Elio, Janeway
Wiliam K. Babel
The
Press-Republican
Plattsburgh
N.Y
Eplunin T
Mr. Babel
Otto Passman
the Muscatine Journal
Iowa
Associated Press
AP News Dispatches
Iowa Daily Press Associatan
Tes Moltias News
Numery AM
Harold &. Nelson
Walter Russell
Robert Bauer
Gilbert Dietz
Edwin Walwer
Margaret Griffith
Met
Carl Walter
Ae EI
State of the Union
Hite
DRG
George W. Crane
Ben B
Dr. Crane
Blake
Boyle
Hal Boyle
Jerome
Darai Beach
Miami
Kathy Grail
Bing
Crosby
Samuel Johnson
Louvre
Paris
Venus de Milo
da Vinci
Mona Lisa
America
Library of Congress
Joe
Lewis
China
Hegel
Huttig Manufacturing Co
East Second Street
Central State Bank
Fred Beach
C. A. Edmonds
V. P
Glen Downing
L. D. Krueger
Rust
L. J Horst
Fred Leach
Robert Shield
Robert X. Barry
R. S. Jackson
R. E. Reuling
William Cashman
Wapello
Wapelio Business and Professional Women's Club
Abigail van Buren
Abby
Athens
Cesspoola
Laebtius
Kies F— Pendinnte
Don
Sion
Gt1
Luzon
Mathe
Snoop Comedian
Celine T.spooky
Wee
Texas City
Emmet
Soft Drinks Club
Israel Abbr
Stott Aamet
Deley Ba
Contend Fe
Breay
Girt'e P
Yan
Pyar Judea Pco
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