Muscatine Civil Defense Sirens Tested and Explained
A Muscatine Citizen column recounts a Monday siren test and explains Civil Defense procedures. Earl Jones outlines two warning signals for tornado alerts, advising radio follow up and caution to avoid overcalling police or media during steady blasts. The piece notes six sirens prove insufficient and mentions plans for six more, with initial six costing 13 900 dollars shared by Civil Defense and the city.
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Ordi- Gil Dietz
Civil Defense
Earl Jones
Jones
Journal
Sheriffs Department
Civil Defense Agency
Muscatine
James
Federal Civil Defense Agency
Goldberg's balanced view on court diversity and pension stance
Arthur Goldberg, former Supreme Court associate justice and U N ambassador, said Nixon should not seek a Jewish or other minority replacement solely for the court. He also declined a $25,000 annual pension from the United Steelworkers, noting dues paying members owe him nothing.
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LaCrosse Tribune
Arthur Goldberg
Supreme Court
U. S
United Nations
Abe Fortas
High Court
Goldberg
Nixon
Brandeis
Cardoza
Frankfurter
Luster
United Steelworkers
Labor Department
Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
U.N. Post
Adlai Stevenson
Forlas
Thurgood Marshall
Steelworkers Union
U. S. Senate
New York
Iowa urged to host export trade symposium like Illinois
The piece notes Iowa's rising standing in exports, with 1966 manufactured goods at 953.1 million and agricultural exports at 426.1 million for 1965-66. It cites Illinois as a leading exporter at about 2.6 billion and reports a Springfield symposium pushing freer trade and plans for a Washington visit to urge expansion of export leadership.
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Illinois
Iowa
U.S. Department of Commerce and Agricultural Statistics
Towa
Springfield
Ilinois
Ogilvie
Washington
Getting ready to quit
A Burlington Hawk-Eye note reflects on life after 65, citing AMA president Dr. Gerald Dorman on rising life expectancy to 77 79 years and suggesting proactive planning. It notes Golden Years and Young at Heart clubs, federal programs, and the value of pre retirement hobbies to ensure a graceful, fulfilling postwork life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Medical Association
Gerald D. Dorman
Sex education uproar spurs debate in schools
Washington column surveys the national debate over new public school sex education programs led by SIECUS under Lester Doniger. Critics from John Birch Society to psychologists warn of amoral approaches, while proponents urge early frank guidance and parental involvement.
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Washington
John Birch Society
Birchers
Sex Informatic and Education Council of
The
United States
Siecus
Lester Doniger
Doniger
Rita Doniger
Great Neck Committee
National Council of American-Soviet Friendship
Focal School Board
Rhoda L. Lorand
New York
E. James Lieberman
National Institute of Mental Health
Mary Calderone
Forged letter misattributed by Muscatine student
A Muscatine high school girl reports a letter to the editor bearing her name was a forgery. The unsigned piece criticized parking at the high school and urged readers to question the school bond vote and budget processes. The letter-writer could face forgery and libel charges. the editor regrets the embarrassment to Miss Phillips and her family.
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Muscatine High School
Cedar
Muscatine
Marti Phillips
the Journal
Phillips
John Graham
Muscatine County
Tuberculosis Skin Test Facts and Safety Guidelines
A physician explains the tuberculin skin test and how to interpret reactions. A small wheal indicates exposure risk, while a negative result suggests safety. positive reactions may require regular chest X rays and, in recent cases, protective isoniazid treatment for a year to prevent active TB.
River craft signals fast age and lumber demand
A raft drifted down the river yesterday tows by a boat, illustrating a brisk era and a rising demand for lumber. Nearby reports note these measures of activity as a sign of the times.
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Muscatine Journal
Sadie
Orm
Polt
Ames Applicator Service
Davenport Times - Democrat
Burlington
Small Society
Brickman
Sexologists and Sex Education
Chidren
California
Doris E. Bishop
Concord Park
George C. Thostesen, M. D
Dr. Thostesen
TLR
John Baker
Pacific Coast
Beaulah Hagerman
Washington School
Iowa State College At
Ames
Wilson
Betty Hoskins
Jean Thomas
Cadet
Town City
University Hospital
Ralph Finley
England
Pfe
Ben Finley
Armed Forces
New Guinea
Don Finley
Air Corps
University of Alabama
Fred Finley
Camp Bowie
Texas
John Workman
Paul W. Sweitzer
Park Drive
Sondra Louise
Richard G. Andersen
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