New Mississippi river bridge planned at Muscatine Cypress Street
Iowa Highway Commission and Muscatine Bridge Commission announce a new Mississippi river bridge at Cypress Street in Muscatine. Target completion by 1972 with nine months for final design and 27 months for construction after letting contracts. Estimated cost 41.4 million.
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Something More Than Gun Laws
John Chamberlain argues that gun laws alone cannot curb crime and violence. He cites New Jersey and New York experience, notes dramatic cultural shifts, and praises voluntary mail order gun sale bans by Montgomery Ward and Sears Roebuck. He urges broad cultural change and enforcement over piling new statutes.
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Casualty Rate Climbs in Vietnam War
Washington AP reports U.S. Vietnam casualties could reach about 255,769 by year end if Paris talks fail to yield a truce. Through June 8, 1968, U.S. combat deaths reach 24,744 with 80,541 hospitalized wounds and 72,431 nonhospitalized injuries. Weekly averages suggest 1968 could surpass Korea’s war totals, with battle deaths near 35,730 and hospitalized wounds around 115,284, highlighting the escalating toll of Vietnam versus World War II.
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Osteoporosis patient seeks church access and doctor help
A letter from an 83 year old osteoporosis patient describes difficulty attending church due to pain and balance issues. The adviser suggests arranging rides or walking assistance, notes dangers of falls, and emphasizes consulting a physician for care rather than ministerial pressure.
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Rainy day bucket list ideas from a playful AP piece
On a rainy day the article suggests making a list of life experiences not yet tried. It playfully mentions actions like waving at a whale, crossing America, painting the town, debating with famous figures, and other whimsical goals to pass time until sunshine returns.
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Lamp explosion scorches Luke Maguire as kerosene lamp ignites
Our Yesterdays recalls a Saturday night accident when Luke Maguire’s clothes were set on fire and his arm severely burned during refilling a lit kerosene lamp. The incident underscores dangers of handling flammable fuels indoors and prompts safety reminders from local accounts.
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Today in History highlights events from 1940 to 1967
The roundup lists Paris occupation in 1940, the 1777 flag adoption, Harriet Beecher Stowe’s 1811 birth, 1934 Mussolini meeting, 1941 FDR asset freeze, 1944 Saipan invasion, Fignole ouster, 10th Morocco withdrawal, 5th cosmonaut flight, and a 1966 UN veto on Israel troop pullback.
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Daily Prayer Faith Message Reflects on Prayer Power
A brief devotional recalls James 2 17 and asks divine grant of daily prayer. It seeks joy, power, and transformed lives guiding others toward fellowship through Christ's teaching. Amen.
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