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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1966
Page
4
Elimination of hazards in agriculture is the aim of Farm Safety Week nationwide. Mechanization and chemical use raise risks for workers, with hazards from corn pickers, tractors, power take offs, pesticides, fires, and slow farm equipment on busy roads. Emphasis remains on recognizing hazards and eliminating them to prevent accidents.
A South Dakota Republican and a New Jersey Democrat join to urge a congressional inquiry into pornography. Senate approval and House hearings are debated. critics warn against censorship while supporters seek a broad, thoughtful investigation to address the complex issue and overlapping laws.
A look back at past events notes concerns that damp weather may harm the wheat crop this year. It recalls long-ago observers and local happenings, including people departing, insect swarms, high temperatures, and a wedding anniversary celebration in Columbus Junction.
The article reviews how six states produced most presidential nominees from 1868 to 1964 and notes Delaware asks the Supreme Court to discard the winner take all method. It discusses how electoral votes shape nominations and the push for reform including direct popular vote or district division. Key figures include President Johnson’s 1965 proposal and cases of Tilden, Cleveland, Hayes, and Harrison.
Dor Hal H 37, a Gary steel worker titled Dr Crane by his wife, supports his younger brother with $50 monthly for 18 years. He has a large family with five children and her plea: the remittance hurts their needs. The piece notes how parents create "remittance men" by giving teens generous allowances and warns of the dangers.
The piece argues that sustained financial support from generous parents and in-laws weakens a grown man’s finances and calls for “commendable selfishness.” It warns against overextending aid to relatives and foreign nations, citing historical lend-lease, oil reserves, and even a satirical jab at free Medicare, urging self-reliance.
Abby answers why mosquitoes target one person, notes both sexes and odors matter, and explains that a husband should not abandon a friend. Also advises a mother to accept a young suitor calling her mom, deeming the nickname harmless and endearing.
HAL BOYLE profiles Alfred Hitchcock in New York, noting his private terror of ketchup sounds and his penchant for blue foods. He discusses meals, weight fluctuations, calm temperament, and methodical planning, recalling early career and first directed film The Pleasure Garden from 1925.
A devotional prayer asking God to open eyes to His eternal plan and to deepen relationship with Christ as friend, counselor, and redeemer. The prayer emphasizes seeing creation's magnitude, recognizing personal importance in God's plan, and seeking worldwide focus in faith. Amen.
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