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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1966
Page
4
A fragmentary notice lists roles including business manager managing editor and circulation manager with initials and titles unreadable beyond abbreviations. The readable items show a staffing snapshot for the paper rather than full names or dates.
From the New York Times, Annette Buchanan, managing editor, was ruled guilty of contempt for refusing to name seven sources in a campus marijuana article. The piece argues First Amendment protections do not extend to protecting news sources, and commends her stance and integrity.
Joaquin Balaguer takes the presidency as the Dominican Republic enters a fragile period with 37 percent unemployment among men. Juan Bosch pledges to assist in calming unrest despite being sidelined, while Balaguer seeks U S aid to stabilize the economy and maintain peace during the transition.
The LaCrosse Tribune notes California federal education act funds paid for needy boys to attend a senior prom with tuxedos and flowers while a high school band gets new uniforms after ten years. Chicago allocates 753500 for music for culturally disadvantaged children with an August deadline, hiring groups at four times normal fees and rapidly buying instruments. Washington spending draws taxpayer ire as November approaches.
The Iowa City Press Citizen notes the irony of secrecy in government as delegates applauded Rep Minnette F Doderer s remarks yet later attended a secret meeting at the County Democratic Legislative Convention. The piece mocks the hobgoblin of consistency.
A Fort Dodge Messenger item argues the Supreme Court ruling hampers enforcement and calls for constitutional change to empower law enforcement in pursuing justice. The piece frames the decision as favorable to criminals and stresses urgency for reform.
The committee announces a picnic excursion to Keithsburg on the fourth with participants bringing their own provisions where convenient. Also notes social updates include Miss Sara Baker of Chicago honored by Miss Anna Lieflander and Mrs. William Glasstein, and various local movements and appoints.
James Kilpatrick laments the modern Fourth of July as a holiday detached from its meaning and argues that Americans forget independence, while drawing a parallel to Rhodesia. He criticizes the gloss of patriotism and notes a deeper hypocrisy in celebrating liberty while opposing genuine self rule elsewhere.
Dr. Crane recounts Naaman the leprous Syrian general living apart with family until a Jewish maid from Palestine suggests seeking the famed prophet in her land. The tale notes the urge to try any possible remedy when conventional treatments fail.
The account recounts Naaman seeking cure for leprosy from Elisha. Despite expectations of a grand gesture, Elisha sends a servant to instruct Naaman to wash in the Jordan seven times, leading to his healing. Naaman initially refuses but is persuaded by his servants and completes the act, receiving healing and declining gifts. He later asks for soil to build a prayer mound for Jehovah.
A reader seeks guidance on pursuing a shy 7 year older man who joined and left religious life. Abby advises stepping back, saying two must dance, and he will choose a partner if interested. Other letters discuss name confusion HIM versus Harry, and a widow who stayed with a married man and later faced new companionship. The writer signs as FiftyFive and Alone.
New York AP columnist Hal Boyle explores middle age, portraying it as a dull tunnel between childhoods yet revealing it as habit forming and manageable. The piece notes shifts in tastes, dress, health, and attitudes toward youth culture, pensions, and routines, with humorous observations on aging habits.
The text presents a mixture of biblical quotes and a prayer asking for guidance in daily deeds and spiritual service. It includes Hosea verses and a Lord's Prayer fragment, seeking divine blessing for a needy world.
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