Fluoridation Gains Ground in U.S. Cities
Muscatine joins the growing number of cities adding fluoride to drinking water. The practice, now 21 years old, is credited with reducing cavities, strengthening bones, and cutting dental costs. Chicago reports a 67 percent drop in cavities among children. Newburgh and Kingston studies support the public health benefits and cost savings.
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Sadie
Muscatine
Gul Dietz
Chicago
Chicago Board of Health
John C. Bergmann
Dental Health
American Dental Association
Newburgh
N. Y
Kingston
New York
New York City
Detroit
Connecticut
Savings War and U N Duty Loom in Global Finance
The Treasury backs limits on bank deposits to curb the savings war with thrift institutions and high rates strain mortgages. Administration policies worsen liquidity as government loan participations feed rich yields. UN supervision of South Vietnam elections is urged to ensure fairness despite U Thant calling it unrealistic.
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New York Times
Treasury
Mutual Savings Banks
United Nations
Acme
U Thant
U.N
France
South Viet Nam
Summer of Violence and Rising Negro Grievances
A Burlington Hawkeye editorial warns the nation of a brutal summer ahead as white violence persists after the James Meredith shooting and Negro grievances grow. It argues urgent, Viet Nam scale redress is needed to prevent further violence in isolated areas nationwide.
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Burlington Hawkeye
James Meredith
Mississippi
Gettysburg
Meredith
Viet Nam
Yesterdays, starvations and deaths in New York
News notes recount deaths by starvation, suicide, and drunkenness in New York over recent years. Also items about dental association meeting in Burlington on July 10 and local community notices including church activities, a baseball game result, and pastor moves.
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New York
Iowa State Dental Association
Burlington
Farther Lights Society
F.W. Hoefflin
West Third Street
G. W. Barber
Oregon Street
Bussey
Town
J. Burton Mark
Lucas Street
Williamsburg
American Legion
Muscatine Legion
Fletcherfield
Delta Alpha
First Baptist Church
A. B. Clapp
Mulberry
Ida Bower
Nellie Griffin
Coe Hudler
Elsie Carle
Lena Borchard
Grace Friedericksen
Duane A. Meyer
Wilton
Mr. Meyer
Evangelical and Reformed Church
A Conservative View From Washington on 1970s Partisan Winds
In a July view of Washington politics, the writer notes heat and political tension as summer drags on. Reagan’s California victory boosts conservative optimism, while GOP hopes mix with warnings about potential missteps and fragile coalitions ahead of the November elections.
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Tom Kuchel
Chuck Percy
Illinois
Ray Bliss
Washington
Reagan
California
Church Picnic Debate Reflects Historic City Divide
Eon Melba R 17 a fervent religionist questions church rules on meals in sacred spaces. A Dixon Bible Class veteran recalls earlier Chicago Loop church governance resisting picnics until 1656, noting Jesus fed crowds at gatherings to argue for fellowship and shared meals.
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Melba R
Chicago Loop
Jesus
The Worry Clinic and the Church Dinner Debate
A reflective column recalls biblical feasts and shared meals at Jesus events as a parish debates whether church meals should be simple or grand. The author, from Chicago Temple, notes Sunday dinners once served for 250, blaming culinary pride for their end and urging続 church fellowship through regular dining.
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Chicago
Dear Abby Advice Collage on Ultimatums and Trust
A divorcee seeks guidance on pressuring her ex son into a father figure and dating prospects for herself while juggling church groups and social outings. Debates if telling a shy eligible man is wise and cautions about ultimatums. Another reader questions a husband’s fidelity and is advised not to overreact, trusting past behavior unless proven otherwise.
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Abigail van Buren
Abby
Girl Scouts
Bobbi
Jumping to Conclusions by HAL Boyle
A series of humorous observations on office cushions, war pleasures, movies, dessert perfection, lamb eating, hens laying eggs, work attitudes, farmers, police, elevating children, bridal life, organ grinders, Madison Avenue, false teeth, amateur gardeners, and fashion choices. The piece humorously critiques modern foibles and social norms with wry, brisk quips.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Madison Avenue
Nature
Daily Prayer Verse and Reflection Note
A devotional snippet cites Matthew 6 34 RSV and asks for trust in God for daily needs. It invokes Our Father and seeks guidance from Divine mercy and will, ending with an Amen amid reflective language.
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Muscatine Journal
Avogiates Press
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Billings Mont
Helena
Mont
Post Office Department
Wall Street Journal
Y.O.B. Club
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Scranton
Mr. Goldwater
Rockefeller
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Ford
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Martha
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Zacchaeus
Dean Abbby
Milton
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