Debt limit debate signals nagging spending controls
The article surveys congressional moves to raise the U.S. debt ceiling from 300 billion toward 308 billion with a temporary 305 billion limit, noting plans to revert by next June. Rep. Wilbur Mills hints at a possible 2 billion lower ceiling, while party lines mix as lawmakers weigh permanency and broader spending restraint.
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U. S
U.S
House
Ways and Means
Congress
Wilbur Mills
Arkansas
Honge Ways and Means Committee
Washington Dispatches
Capitol
Muscatine Junior College Building Efforts Accelerated
The Muscatine school board will need overtime to ready the new Junior College Building for the 1963 term. Members plan extra meetings to approve plans and contracts, serving the public interest by delivering a timely facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Muscatine
Hopeful State Despite Fears Facing U S Citizens
A historical opinion piece notes public nerves over war, economics, and civil liberties. It cites ongoing war costs, a depleted gold reserve, and mixed government control of industry while affirming that despite fear the U S remains hopeful as Cold War tensions ease and Berlin and Southeast Asia show strength.
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Khrushchev
Berlin
Southeast Asia
United States
Muscatine Journal subscriber details and office notes
The Muscatine Journal outlines its publication details, ownership and editorial staff, and subscription rates. It lists the publisher, editor, business manager, and various department heads along with advertising representatives and nationwide offices. Also notes delivery terms, rates within and beyond Muscatine, and office hours.
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Sarold L. Nelson
Walter Russell
Robert Bauer
Gilbert Dietz
Edwin Waliwer
Margaret Griffith
Mgr
Carl Walter
Jann & Kaley
Fom
Chicago
New York
Detroit
Atlanta
Kansas City
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Daily Journal
Muscatine
Laotian Princes Agree on Coalition as Laos Peace Looms
James Marlow reports that Laos plans a coalition government among pro Western, neutralist, and pro Communist factions. Souvanna Phouma would be premier, Pheng Phongsavan Interior Minister, and Souphanouvong deputy premier and economics minister. Foreign observers numbered about 300 remain, with 10,000 North Vietnamese in Laos. A merger of opposing forces could trigger early explosions amid old resentments, even as Souvanna promises nationwide elections after integration. These moves threaten United States interests in Southeast Asia as Laos moves toward a fragile peace that may merely precede new trouble.
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James Marlow
Preas News
Washington
Laos
United States
Ist
Prince Souphanouvong
Phoumi
Nosavan
Finance
Viet Nam
Worry Clinic Advice On Shock Treatment And Patient Care
The Hopkins Syndicate column discusses shock treatment as a temporary aid for mental patients, likening patients to turtles and emphasizing praise, affection, and family support. It cites Drs. Karl and Wil Menninger’s success in restoring patients to normal life and urges gentle, gradual care with prohibition of harsh criticism.
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Menningers
State Hospital
Kansas
Karl
Wil Menninger
The
Hopkins Syndicate, Inc
Deeds Recorded Involving Muscatine Properties
Notion and Wilma L Wymer transfer to Gertrude Wheeler a portion of outlet 1 sec 36 and outlet 2 sec 56 plus another parcel. F L and Leona Webster sell to Ernest Leach lot 3 block 15 South Muscatine and part of adjacent lot. State of Town sells to Gene Rosenth al tax sale deed lot 15 block 8 South Park addition Muscatine.
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South Park
Muscatine
TV Set Seen As Backward One in Family
New York writer HAL BOYLE notes some people prefer a home TV that stays constant, while others fear constant novelty. After a decade with television, many households accept it as a familiar guest, demanding it remain reassuring rather than ever changing.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Abby's Advice on Idle Husband and Modern Life
Dear Abby column with reader letters about a wife supporting an idle husband who won't take jobs, curfews for a 1-year-old, shame around not understanding modern art, and a closing note on voting and personal inquiry. Responses urge carrying load, suggest the husband may surprise, advise midnight curfew, and critique art pretension while inviting personal mail for Abby's booklet.
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Abby
Collee
Joanie
Enlistment Call Amid War Efforts and 100 Years Ago Notes
Our Yesterdays recalls Captain Clover's company planning to depart next Monday from the rendezvous with HNI set to begin operations. The government seeks more Met troops as the war presses toward closure, urging enlistment as the conflict wears on.
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Clover
HNI
Buffalo Blade
Phunley
Muscaline
Muscatine
Rock Island Road
the Journal
Joseph Cosgrove Wags
G. A. Linn Dt
Pearl City
Cryptoquote Puzzle Daily Teases Mental Wordplay
A daily cryptogram hides a quotation with letter substitutions. The sample shows letter patterns with hints about endings and word lengths. The puzzle invites readers to decode the phrases and enjoy a quote of praise.
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Daily Fresy Association
Des Moines News and Business Office
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Pheng’Phongsavan
Interior Ministry
Quinin Fholsena
Souvatina Phouma
Laow
Asia
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Worry Clinic
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William R
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Jng
Suich
Kitty
Longbranch
Dillon
Doc
Chester
Jack Benny
Abigail van Buren
Frank
Abby Reat
E. Burke
St. Brirdie
Mehome
Beverly Hills
Calit
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
West Hill
Mrs. Green
Gerties Carskadden
May Brown
Clara Sawyer
Sadie McQuesten
Mssrs
Charles Green
al Roche
Milt Patten
Will Bishop
Columbus Junction
Betty Shoemaker
Weat Sixth Street
Shirley Strope
Lake Park
Dackia Darcks
Columbus
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Yeterday
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