Women Face Tax Break Delays in Federal Jobs Push
The House voted to keep a 10 percent excise tax on women’s purchases such as handbags cosmetics fur trimmed coats and jewelry. Republicans urged trimming to five percent next year and elimination a year later. Mills opposed reducing levies until a full study is done, while Byrnes argued past studies show how hard it is to repeal taxes.
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John Byrnes
Wisconsin
Ways and Means
Loophole Lets Firecrackers Slip Past Iowa Ban
An Iowa fireworks ban excludes sparklers but leaves a loophole near the Missouri border. Roadside stands have long catered to Iowa residents seeking noisemakers, and cross state imports persist despite independence day safety goals. Legislators face difficulty closing this gap this year and may consider it for 1965.
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Missouri
GOP Veteran Sees Errors in 1964 Campaigns
A Republican ex-manager, once close to Taft, criticizes Goldwater forces and party amateurs for repeated missteps at California conventions and state meetings. He notes Nixon and Scranton misfires, warns about early delegate blocs, and argues the establishment should avoid locking the field to two rivals to keep uncommitted delegates flexible.
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Muscatine Journal contact and delivery details
The Muscatine Journal lists telephone and office hours from 8 p.m. to 3 p.m. daily with a special delivery service and missed paper retention until 6 30 p m. It provides subscription rates including daily and mail options, plus advertising and circulation staff names. The paper covers a wide distribution area within and beyond Muscatine.
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Financial Paths for Downtown Development in Muscatine
University study outlines four financing methods for rehabilitating a downtown area including private investment, tax approach, condominium ownership, and urban renewal. Keokuk’s phased plan demonstrates federal grants, city funding, and land sales to spur redevelopment, with cautions about red tape and developer interest.
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Martin Zober
Keokuk
Zober
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Board of Commissioners
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Center
Wall Street Journal
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Prayer Note From Thessalonians Excerpt Verse
A brief religious excerpt references Thessalonians 2 10 and a prayer in which believers express gratitude for the gospel and seek to demonstrate God's love through actions.
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Thessalonians
Ington
Father
Jesus
Fragmented history notes span years past in local column
A collage of vintage items recalls events from 75 to 0 years ago. names such as Andrew Johnson, Jett Davis, and SS Mathias Alumnae appear alongside local society notes and reminders of picnics, banquets, travels, and public meetings.
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Andrew Johnson
Tennessee
Senate
United States
Uiem
Jett Davis
Advice Columns From Abby Endorse Final Decree Caution
Letters from readers share lessons about finalizing divorces before pursuing new relationships, wedding invitation etiquette, and family dynamics. Topics include caution against romance before divorce, a mother’s ongoing concern for an adult child, and politely excluding children at receptions. The page blends reader queries with Abby's responses and a Cryptoquote puzzle.
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Red China's Leaders Push War Scare In Asia and West
Analysis suggests Beijing seeks to stir panic in Europe and the United States by portraying a general Asia war. It notes this election year in the United States and the monsoon season in Indochina as timing for military activity in Laos and South Vietnam. Beijing aims at pressuring for neutralization talks and a U S withdrawal from Southeast Asia, while Moscow fears a wider clash. Ho Chi Minh says Vietnam should settle its future independently to allow reunification later.
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Overseas Director Bayne to Lead 16 Episcopal Dioceses
The Right Rev. Stephen F. Bayne, a noted church reformer, will oversee the Protestant Episcopal Church's 16 overseas dioceses and 1,600 workers, succeeding Bishop John Bentley in November. He helped craft contraception endorsement at the 1958 Lambeth conference and advocates ecumenical unity amid religious fragmentation. Bayne's career spans Olympia diocese leadership, wartime chaplaincy at Columbia, and executive work with the Anglican Communion.
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Stephen F. Bayne
Bayne
Protestant Episcopal Church
John Bentley
Lambeth Conference of Episcopal Bishops
Anglican’ Communion
United States
New York
St. Louis
Columbia University
Olympia
Just Being Honest In Corbin Bear Trap Prank
Police Chief Jack Vermillion of Corbin, Kentucky, investigated after a group of youths dug a six foot trench and laid a thin plywood sheet over it. He warned there were no bears. the boys claimed they were building a trap. Vermillion noted their honesty and recalled his own youth.
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Jack Vermillion
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