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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1968
Page
2
A discussion notes that heart transplant surgery is advancing but not likely to become common soon due to scarce donor hearts and high costs. Hospitals report over 300 dollars daily per patient with total bills around 22 thousand plus, while only seven of 25 known operations survive globally. It urges taking care of one’s own heart.
A Barnesboro Star opinion denounces U N neglect amid Biafra and Sudan starvation, arguing U S liberals ignore mass Black suffering while supporting Vietnam era protests. It blames Afro Asian bloc politics, Rhodesia sanctions, and U S aid failures, urging action for Ibos and other starving peoples.
A Short scene from the Toppenish Review describes a woman at a local grocery with frozen pizzas and sandwiches, steaks and pastries, plus two cartons of cola, paying for the haul with food stamps.
Senator Sam Ervin Jr leads a bid to protect constitutional rights of three million federal employees with a privacy bill that sailed 73 to 4 in the Senate but faces House hurdles under Rep. David Henderson. The measure would curb invasive investigations and add a Board on Employee Rights while allowing court access in some cases, despite objections from the Civil Service Commission.
A reader describes temporary relief from grass and ragweed allergies with cortisone injections and oral steroids, while noting side effects and the value of desensitization. The doctor cautions against overuse, suggests dosage can be tailored, and emphasizes seasonal use rather than continuous. Another reader asks about calcium deposits after spine surgery. the doctor explains deposits arise from injury or inflammation during healing, not dietary calcium.
Letter from Edgan D. Welch notes Eastern Iowa Light and Power Cooperative will pay over 310000 in taxes to Muscatine County this year. He cites the company’s tax status and low-cost electric service as factors attracting new industry to the region.
Irksome elevator chatter with Rodney at the tiller shows office life humor as passengers tease the operator about floors and travel. Boeing says it still studies SST designs and will likely delay final FAA recommendations until year end, examining variable sweep and fixed wing options for a 200 to 250 passenger jet.
Our Yesterdays notes that Rev W F Cowles of the M E church will hold services in the courthouse square tomorrow evening at the usual hour if weather permits. Also small items from prior anniversaries and obituaries reference the community’s long memory.
On July 11 historical notes include Hamilton's mortal duel with Burr in 1804 at Weehawken New Jersey, Adams birth in 1767, Cleveland nomination in 1884, Hitler studies order in 1933, Roosevelt's 4th term offer in 1944, Eisenhower nomination in 1952, Khrushchev jab at Tito in 1968, and Ecuador's president ousted in 1958. Also Israel accepts UN observers at Suez but rejects measures to rescind Jerusalem annexation. biblical verse and a prayer follow.
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