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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1966
Page
4
The Muscatine Journal credits its Associated Press wire services and feature services. Publisher William Fahy and managing editor Edwin Walser are named, with Gilbert Dietz as business manager. Circulation is handled by a designated manager.
Muscatine Jaycees schedule a Saturday safety check to inspect vehicles for safety issues. The event runs 1 to 5 p.m. on Iowa Avenue between Sam and noon with a second chance set for June 25 if missed. Drivers are urged to ensure their cars are in first class shape.
The article notes that Fathers Day gains official recognition in Congress via resolutions, amid debate over commercialism. It reports that many will still celebrate with gifts, and that sons and daughters often express sentiment through tokens, with fathers generally receptive to such expressions.
The article argues that Soviet and Chinese actions show they favor the Vietnam conflict. It notes economy strains from the war, rising prices, and social tensions at home. It questions peacenik views and suggests brinkmanship or Taiwan troop use as possible pressure tactics to push for peace talks.
A decade old note recalls work starting on Inna Avenue from Second Street to the Post Office alley. The item lists past events including a Geneva society session with a noon dinner and no firm plans for the next meeting.
Washington AP reports President Johnson faces a closing stretch marked by dwindling public support and pending congressional elections. With war in Vietnam dominating debate, he must soon address the nation in fuller terms while campaign duties intensify.
Dr. Crane discusses a student Melvin K aged 18 unsure about careers. He notes high school grads often lack a specific path yet still earn diplomas. Further schooling pays dividends in cash friendships and social poise even without a clear career plan.
The piece argues for enrolling in a first class Business College for one or two years to gain better job prospects and salary, suggesting a diploma beats Liberal Arts early. It notes night study at a university extension and uses a crowd screening example showing the value of college training and alumni status.
A reader panel discusses dieting snobbery and hosting, then a 27 year old woman wonders if a casual male friend would misconstrue an offer to join him for a movie. Abby reassures that his intent would likely be romantic rather than a misread, given their friendly context.
A lighthearted AP column notes how clothes, talk, and habits blur gender lines. It offers quips on determining sex from actions like gun handling, seating, and social cues, joking that teens complicate the issue and that assumptions may miss the mark.
A devotional prayer urges humble faith like a child to be great in heaven. It asks for forgiveness of doubts concerns about appearances and pride and seeks pure simple faith through Jesus teaching Our Father in heaven and Amen.
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