Flights From Paradise and the Communism Promise
A critique of communist systems argues that promises of a better life mask economic failures. It cites refugees leaving East Germany and Red China, meat and butter price hikes in the Soviet Union, and Castro's Cuba as evidence of shortages. The piece contends that central planning cannot satisfy natural wants and leads to famine and displacement.
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Util Jg
Red
East
West Germany
East Germany
Red China
Castro
Cuba
Associated Press
Moscow
Soviet Union
Casty'o
China
United States
Ruawin
Promotion proves value of farm product promotion
A three day promotional program in Chicago by about 35 Iowa farmers led to strong sales. The Iowa Swine Producers Assn reports Farm Fair promotions at four shopping centers served nearly 20,000 ham sandwiches and boosted ham sales sixfold. Two centers reported pork sold out, supporting the conclusion that promotional activities pay.
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Chicago
Iowa Swine Producers Assn
Associa
Talk of War Avoided But Why Not Concede It Exists
George E Sokolski argues that war exists in practice through budgets, weapons, and global actions while governments deny it. He cites Vietnam Laos Thailand and Berlin as evidence, critiques UN and summit limits, and warns that only acknowledging the war would prompt frank concessions from Soviet Union and allies.
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George E. Sokolsky
Vietnam
Laos
Thailand
Indonesia
West Berlin
Russia
Siffer
Muscatine Journal Classified Matter and Contact Info
The Muscatine Journal lists publication terms and staff details including Harold L. Nelson Walter Russell and Gilbert Dietz. It notes advertising managers, circulation contacts, and delivery options with rates for daily and mail subscriptions within and beyond Muscatine.
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Harold L. Nelson
Eee
Walter Russell
Robert Pau
Slanager
Gilbert Dietz
Edwin Walwer
Iahgaret Griffith
Mgr
Carl Walter
Atadv
Working Hours Shrink but 35 Hour Week Not in Prospect
Washington observes that a sudden switch to a 35 hour work week, with pay unchanged, would raise costs for employers through higher prices or lower profits. Analysts doubt rapid adoption, noting inflation risk, training limits, and the likelihood of overtime pay rather than new jobs. The piece discusses Kennedy's wage-price stance and union views, and cites New York electricians’ 25 hour week as a precedent.
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Prospect
Norman Walker
Prexn
Washington -4
Kennedy
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Xiyategiat
New York Electricians
Worry Clinic Debate on Socialized Medicine Sparks Tax Doubts
Carole A aged 28 a civics teacher and physician discusses socialized medicine arguing against Uncle Sam funding care for the elderly. She cites Brandeis Jefferson and English Austria examples while condemning government overreach, and praises charity hospitals and private care.
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Carole Anke
Aotable
Quertion
Thomas Jefferson
Carole A
Crane
Med Fort
Uncle Sam
Supreme Court
Luis D. Brandeis
Vom
England
America
Austria
Heavey
Futhermore
Tom
The
Hopkins Syndicate, Inc
Planes expand speed now match growing stewardesses
A humorously odd column lists rapid changes in aviation life. It notes larger planes and taller stewards with varying weights, mentions air sickness fading in jets, and tangential trivia about blood tags, shoe heels, goose weeders, and beekeeping perils. It mixes social observations with quips about popular culture and history.
Abby Answers Money, Letters, and Cupid Curiosities
Abby advises a widow to stop fearing gold diggers and be honest about being broke it won’t derail love. A man asks for a properly written marriage proposal letter and Abby declines to write it herself. A TB discharge concerns a family’s infection risk after a visitor’s contact. Abby notes contact safety and suggests waiting for negative tests before closer ties.
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Abby
Muscatine Ad Lists Coffee Prices and Local Items
A Muscatine town column recalls niche prices such as Elite coffee 35 cents and Special coffee 50 cents per pound, plus items like palm olive soap eight cents and prunes ten cents a pound. It mentions past local honors and birthdays, including Knights of Pythias juniors and Mrs. Ray Hathaway’s 80th birthday celebration.
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Home Tea -Co
East Second Street
Wilton High School
Monyeen Wildasin
Jene Wiebel
Ray Hathaway
Fulham Avenue
Mary Lee “Kurriger
Mus+catine Catholic high school
M. J. Dingman
Arthury Royal Dr
Wilon
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