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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1968

Page

2

Federal funds alleged in Covington Humphrey boost

The Cincinnati Enquirer reported a $318,000 federal grant to Covington Kentucky followed mayor Claude Hensley publicly endorsing Vice President Humphrey and allowing his name in National Mayors for Humphrey literature. Rep Snyder demanded details on funding used to gain support for a presidential nomination.

Humphrey Cincinnati Enquirer Covington Cincinnati Claude E. Hensley The Enquirer Neal Peterson Peterson Hensley Rep M- Gene Snyder House Snyder

Washington delegates fight may shape GOP Miami Beach fate

New York writer notes Washingtons novel delegate formula could alter the national GOP convention. Dan Evans as Nixon leaning keynote faces pressure from Gummy Johnson in Washington state. If the plan stands, two rump delegations may contest Miami Beach, influencing the party’s fate beyond early ballots.

New York Texas Eisenhower Robert Taft Washington Dan Evans Miami Beach Evans Nelson Rockefeller Dick Nixon Washington State Nixon Dan Evan Montgomery Johnson State Committee Pierce Coma Area Snohomish Everett Reagan Gummy Johnson Rockefeller

Kennedy faction in limbo after Kennedy assassination

The Washington Star analyzes where the Kennedy faction can go after Kennedy's death. It weighs Humphrey and McCarthy's positions, Nixon's rising strength, and how reunifying Democrats or solidifying liberal support could shape the 1968 race. It notes war policy gaps, potential coalitions, and shifting campaign strategies.

Crosby. S. Noyes Washington Star Washington ! It Arthur’ ‘Schlesinger Robert. F. Kennedy Hubert Humphrey Kennedy Richard Nixon Humphrey Eugene McCarthy Vietnam

Sleep pills dangers and safe use guidance

Dear Dr Molner explains sleeping pills are not dangerous if used as directed and with caution. Risks include dose escalation by neurotic patients and dangerous interactions with antihistamines tranquilizers and alcohol. Keep pills out of reach, use only prescribed amounts, and avoid combining with other sedatives. Elderly readers may benefit, but do not rely on pills for sleep.

Dr. Molner I. P

A Columnists Mailbag Remembers Odd Facts and Odds

New York column recaps a miscellany of trivia from 19th to 20th century science and folklore. It touches on myths about diet and weight, the history of contact lenses, farming trends, infant feeding shifts, and humorous witticisms. It cites varied topics from Leonardo da Vinci’s lens idea to nicknames of U.S. presidents.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Brazil Leonardo di’ Vinci U.S

Local sale noted and historical items listed

Our Yesterdays notes a sale at Third and Locust Streets to Jos Riddle for 4600 dollars as well as past event mentions. The column recalls Miss Mary Leyda as an early morning eastbound passenger and promotes new window shades from Schmidt Bros. It also lists anniversary programs for Muscatine County rural schools, a Bethany Bible class meeting and a Richard Duncan move to Richmond for work.

Mary Leyda Schmidt Bros Muscatine County Herman Lord Will

Today in History highlights from June 17 entries

Readable history snippet lists events on June 17 across years. Highlights include Bunker Hill in 1775 Americans repulsing Brits, Drake landing in 1579, John Wesley born in 1703, 1963 Supreme Court ruling on prayer in schools, and later events such as Vancouver bridge collapse and MacMillan scandal vote.

Associated Press Bunker Hill Way Francis Drake California John Wesley France Germany Naples Sicily U.S. Supreme Court Vancouver B.C Harold MacMillan John Profumo Christine Keller MacMillan

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