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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1969
Page
2
H. L. Nelson appointed publisher while William Fahy becomes business manager in the newspaper’s leadership shuffle. The changes position the paper for steady operations and continued community coverage through the upcoming year.
The piece argues the average worker earning 5000 to 25000 dollars bears the largest share of federal income taxes and property taxes. It notes Congress debates a 10 percent surtax extension, with Nixon proposing a low income allowance to aid about 13 million people. It calls for tax reform to relieve the middle class and curb benefits for the wealthy and certain groups.
Secretary Kennedy signaled potential wage and price controls if Congress blocks a 10 percent surtax extension. At Hot Springs the business group pushed for controls tied to mandatory labor arbitration to sustain housing and counter inflation. Critics argue deficits and high rates negate surtax effects while banks and foreign money fuel purchasing power.
Justice Douglas faces scrutiny over Playboy essays civil liberties and water pollution pieces plus a Avant-Garde article. Critics say his freelancing undermines court dignity while questioning Parvin Foundation ties and compensation. Senators urge propriety and possible resignation for the nine justices.
Dear Dr. Thosteson answers about orange juice losing vitamin C but not becoming valueless, advises not wasting juice, and notes other nutrients. Also discusses prune intake for constipation and hemorrhoids, offers a mailed booklet The Real Cure for Hemorrhoids for 35 cents. Addresses gonorrhea risks, symptoms, and severe consequences if untreated. promotes You Can Stop Sinus Trouble booklet and requests a self addressed stamped envelope with 25 cents to cover printing.
A nostalgic reminiscence contrasts memory with a living force while recalling college dormitory pranks, marble collections, naval progress, short hair, punishment by soap, family meals outdoors, authority figures, courting customs, icebox wealth, and cautious travel habits from a bygone era. Remember?
A note recalls a festival at Tremont Hall this evening hosted by Clark Lodge No 6 colored. All are invited and ministers admitted free as part of the community event.
On this date in history notable events include Drake landing on the California coast in 1579 John Wesley born in England in 1703 the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775 France seeking peace terms in 1940 Allied bombing of Naples and Sicily in 1943 the Supreme Court ruling against Bible recitation in schools in 1863 China's hydrogen bomb test in 1967 De Valera elected president in 1959 an Irish earthquake toll reaching 25 in Japan five years earlier and a Broadway strike in New York last year.
The fragment presents a daily prayer invoking rejoice in the Lord and asking God to remove worry and weariness. It pleads for a pouring of the Spirit into souls and for joy to radiate through. Sources vary in phrasing but reflect a devotional, liturgical tone.
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