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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1969
Page
2
H. L. Nelson named publisher with William Fahy serving as business manager. The announcement outlines leadership roles and the newspaper’s continuing operation under the two executives.
Jefferson gym has flooded twice in five years due to sewer and downspout issues. The city council and school board blame each other while considering a concrete tile or tar tan floor. boards fear future floods, and a durable water resistant surface is sought.
A commentary on the Moscow summit of Communist parties revealing deep disunity and rising dissent. It cites boycotts by China Yugoslavia North Vietnam North Korea Cuba and others, with many parties minor or splinter groups. It notes independent blocs in Romania Italy and shifts toward popular consent in Marxism. It criticizes rising access to higher education and student unrest impacting learning.
Washington diary notes deep party split as Nixon seeks a six month extension of the 10 percent income surtax to curb inflation. House Ways and Means faces a tight vote with Republicans backing the White House and a faction of Democrats signaling opposition to a full year extension and willing to push for tax reform amendments amid rising food costs and a higher prime rate. Kennedy warns inflation risks and favors the surtax extension as a tool, while some Democrats threaten to block amendments and demand broader tax reforms.
Dear readers seek clarity on traction for spine and related questions. An explanation covers how head harness and doorway setups apply gentle pulls to separate spine bones, varying by condition, with advice to discuss specifics with a doctor. Also addressed are tooth correction, pregnancy testing, Peyronie's disease, parakeet-transmitted illness, dry skin causes, shingles booklet, and column policy.
On this date in 1969 the year’s day marks several historic notes from earlier eras. Mentions include WWII lend lease aid between the United States and the Soviet Union and historical political moments in 1727 1959 1943 1963 and later.
A Muscatine taxpayer responds to a Journal letter arguing against a high school bond issue. The writer supports free speech, explains personal financial limits, and rejects responsibility for proposing alternative solutions while voting no due to the expense.
New York AP profile of John Huston, a 63 year old who has been a boxer, cavalry lieutenant, painter, folksinger, screenwriter, actor and director. He recalls guiding his career by immediacy, jokes about his regrets, and notes about his Irish plans. He lives on a Galway estate and dreams of directing Irish films while reflecting on fame, virtue, and fear.
Community announcements list events for the evening including a strawberry sociable at Good Templars Hall and a class day exercises at the High School. Also noted are a Declamatory contest tomorrow, a Trades Assembly excursion, and honors to be awarded by Senator Carpenter. Corporal Rex De Marce has returned from overseas service, and a 25 years ago item recalls air war casualties and a dinner party for Donald Battey.
A brief prayer praises God and seeks divine attention to lament and distress. The speaker asks for God to hear words and groaning, and for heavenly comforting presence to aid in sincere prayer despite unworthy attitudes. Amen.
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