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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1968
Page
2
The calendar marks Flag Day June 14 and urges Americans to honor the flag as the nation's symbol of government by the people. It extols freedom, opportunity, and individual spirit, calling for simple patriotism in complex times and recognition of the flag’s power to unite and inspire.
The piece links 19th and 20th century anarchism to current student protests in West Berlin and New York, arguing that while anarchism seeks to abolish power structures it inevitably creates them. It cites Bakunin, Mussolini, Lenin, and Spanish anarcho syndicalists, blaming political science education for failing to draw lessons from history. It condemns the waste of youth and the educators who mislead them.
Iowa has 708.8 miles of interstate highways open, 70 percent complete and 12th nationally. Oregon leads at 89 percent, with Connecticut Maine New York Wisconsin and others following. Six percent under construction and 24 percent in engineering or right of way. all projects scheduled for 1971 completion per Mason City Globe Gazette.
The Baltimore Sun warns that without deep budget cuts and higher tax revenue the fiscal crisis will worsen. It argues federal over-spending and inflation could deepen the problem, and only budget control can prevent disaster. The notice stresses urgent federal action to reduce deficits.
Highlights from a Saturday San Francisco dialogue between Sen Robert F Kennedy and Eugene McCarthy on ABC radio and TV cover policies to curb violence via jobs private sector tax incentives and welfare reform while debating Vietnam strategy coalition views tax changes and spending cuts with emphasis on civilian aid and phased withdrawal.
Dr Mother explains that cancer can be cured when detected early by surgical removal or destruction with radiation or chemotherapy. He urges prompt examination of any symptom, noting progress in methods and growing cure rates, while cautioning against fear that delays lifesaving treatment. Readers ask about tapeworms and thyroid tips, with general guidance on parasites and diverticulosis.
A columnist shares quirky facts from science and daily life, noting a scale precise to one millionth of a fly tongue and a Yale study suggesting dinosaurs could reach 30 mph. It covers population of vacant U.S. lots, arthritis prevalence, de Gaulle quip, and folklore beliefs about luck and nose itching.
Our Yesterdays notes two brick houses under construction near Water and Walnut Streets with two stores each. Also mentions S C Dunn a morning Davenport passenger and C H Mason returning to Nichols. Try Van Gent and Co. advertises flour coffee teas canned foods and fruit.
On June 3 1940 the Dunkirk evacuation completed with 337000 Allied troops moved to English ports. 1621 the Dutch West India Company chartered New Netherlands. 1806 Confederate President Jefferson Davis born. 1935 Normandie set speed record maiden voyage. 1962 jetliner crash in Paris killed 130. 1965 Gemini crew launched. Khrushchev decades later urged trade, Pope John XXIII died, Boston racial tensions flared.
The Daily Prayer asks readers to seek Godly aims over personal gain and to listen for divine voice. It urges obedience to thy summons and dedication to God's purposes for mankind, framing the prayer in a gospel spirit and closing with Amen.
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