Iowa Net Loss in Grant Aid Reveals Tax Disparity
A Tax Foundation report shows Iowa paid 197.3 million in federal taxes in 1967 yet received 167.7 million in grants, net loss 29.6 million. Most states gaining were in the deep South and the West, with Kentucky and nearby states leading beneficiaries. The piece urges correcting underutilization of funds to meet needs.
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Iowa
Washington
Union
Tax Foundation
Mississippi River
Mason-Dixon Line
Kentucky
Minnesota
Missouri
Mississippi
Texas
Oregon
College By Not Going to College
The piece argues for extended work periods and off campus study as valuable education. It cites Yale students in ghetto study, Antioch and Bennington models, Monmouth College DC internships, Rochester Jan Plan, and Mackinac College programs abroad. It favors returning to study later and suggests broader corporate and faculty participation to bridge gaps between intellect and practical life. It closes with a critical note on law, order, and societal impact.
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Yale
Antioch
Goddard
Bennington
Little Monmouth College of Monmouth
Ilinois
Washington, D.C
University of Rochester
Congressional
Washington
Mackinac College
Lake Fron
Lake Superior
Straits of Mackinac
Europe
Africa
Asia
Mackinac
America
Mackinac Summer School
Abraham Lincoln
Seamen’s Unions
Paris
Berlitz
The Lure of the Vice Presidency
Washington reports spotlight on vice presidency as Kennedy hints at a bid with Daley’s draft. Nixon camp eyeing Percy Rockefeller tie. Times notes Kennedy withdrawal and McCarthy Shriver options. Dirksen could push Percy if Nixon chosen.
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Washington
Chicago
Richard J. Daley
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Robert F. Kennedy
Richard M. Nixon
Charles H. Percy
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Kennedy
Daley
Massachusetts
Hubert H. Humphrey
Eugene J. McCarthy
D-Minn
Humphrey
New York Times
James Reston
Times
McCarthy
Inlaw Sargent Shriver
Hamphrey
Rockefeller
Herbert G. Klein
New York
Percy
Nixon
Illinois
Senate
Everett M. Dirksen
Dirksen
Rockefelter
Can a heart actually shrink and what causes it
A heart may appear smaller with time when enlargement reverses due to treatment or better health, but actual shrinking is not typical. Factors include return toward normal size after beri beri treatment or blood pressure control. X rays may vary with heart phase during imaging. a small heart can occur in slender individuals with narrow chests. Continuous health matters should be monitored by a physician.
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A.M
Gabby
Is It True Doctor
A humorous collection of patient quips about doctors from an AP dispatch in New York. It contrasts patient complaints with doctor stereotypes and pokes fun at medical consultation etiquette and bedside manner.
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New York
Rick
Citizens clash over meters on Muscatine riverfront
A reader letter protests proposed parking meters on the riverfront and levies on downtown parking, warning Illinois shoppers will cross the bridge to Rock Island. The piece urges limits, arguing meters reduce revenue and drive away customers to other towns. The second letter praises the Youth Employment Service program, thanking organizers for providing first jobs and work experience to local teens, detailing learning outcomes and appreciation from Muscatine youths.
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Illinois
Muscatine
Ilinois
Aledo
Rock Island
Muscatine Chronicle: Water Hauling Boom and Notables
Water scarcity boosts river haulage business as residents and merchants adapt. 75 years ago George Hahn returned from Illinois, Anna Hetzel and brother visited Iowa relatives. 10 years ago Elks Chanters led by Max Collins prepared for the Minneapolis Aquatennial with Esther Williams and Don McNeill.
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George Hahn
Illinois
Anna Hetzel
Iowa City
Rebekah Club
Wecksung
Muscatine County
American Red Cross
Colorado
B.L. McKee
Muscatine Elks Chanters
Max Collins
Minneapolis
Esther Williams
Don McNeill
TV Fame
Today in History highlights events across eras
On this date in 1847 Liberia adopted a constitution becoming a republic. In 1759 French abandoned Ft Ticonderoga to the British. In 1775 Continental Congress created a Post Office with Franklin as first Postmaster General. In 1891 France annexed Tahiti. In 1952 Eva Peron died. In 1953 Castro began his Cuba revolution with a Santiago raid. Ten years ago Elizabeth II made Charles Prince of Wales. Five years ago a Yugoslav earthquake hit Skopje killing about 2,000. One year ago Pope Paul visited Turkey.
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Liberia
Africa
Ft. Ticonderoga
Continental Consgress
Benjamin Franklin
America
France
South Sea
Tahiti
Argentina
Eva Peron
Fidel Castro
Cuba
Santiago
Britain
Elizabeth II
Prince of Wales
Prince Charles
Skopje
Paul
Turkey
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Youth
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Davenport
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