Government employment leads in a changing power game
Davenport Times-Demor notes growing government payrolls in the United States since 1945 with total government employment rising to 12.3 million nationally. Iowa follows the trend with October 1968 state and local employment up by 3,502 since 1967 while federal positions declined slightly, framing a long term shift in power between "other people" and government workers.
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Davenport
United States
Census Bureau
Iowa
James Madison
Woodrow Wilson
Hatfield urges Vietnam pullout cost critique
Burlington Hawk-Eye cites Senator Mark Hatfield arguing even immediate withdrawal would cost at least 382 billion dollars, including fighting and veterans benefits. It questions the returns of anti-communism, notes 36,000 dead and nearly 250,000 wounded, and urges total military withdrawal as a central issue.
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Burlington
Oregon
Mark Hatfield
Vietnam
U. S
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
Russia
China
America
Sen. Hatfield
Paris
Wheels for police: city tests cars for constant patrols
Indianapolis has spent 600000 to buy 320 extra patrol cars for the police. Officers are assigned the cars around the clock and may use them off duty and for private purposes. The program saves officers about 1000 dollars yearly, aids recruitment, and keeps cars visible citywide, deterring traffic offenses and crime. Burlington could consider a 25 car program costing about 75000 with annual 30000 replacement.
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Burlington
Indianapolis
Indiana
Boat ramp in Miller Park on Cedar River Michigan?
The draft boat ramp in Miller Park on the Cedar River remains un usable after grading last year. Miller Park spans 74 acres and was purchased by the Muscatine County Conservation Board for $8,500.
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Miller Park
Cedar River
Muscatine County
Muscatine County Conservation Board
The
Conservation Board
Gil Dietz
George Miller
Salisbury
Chicken Creek
Weed-choked area halts Miller Park development standstill
In Muscatine near the boat ramp, Danny Hents surveys a cleared section of Miller Park where a planned road remains barely visible. The Muscatine County Conservation Board veteran notes the development begun last year is now at a standstill due to overgrowth and stalled progress.
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Danny Hents
Muscatine
Muscatine County
O.E.O
Cedar River
Conservation Board
Mier Park
Miller Park
Danny Honts
Miller Park development stalled in Muscatine County
A Muscatine County Conservation Board letter laments Miller Park on the Cedar River remains largely undeveloped nine miles northwest of Muscatine. Despite 74 acres bought for 8500 dollars and 29 thousand in hand, park work halted with no signs, facilities, or ongoing maintenance visible as of 1969. The 1965 community survey favored picnicking wildlife and fishing access, and board members listed include John Shuger, Albert Kemper, Warren Clark, Robert Petersen, Jay Steen.
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Miller Park
John
Jack) Shuger
Wilton
Conservation Board
Albert Kemper
Warren Clark
Robert C.petersen
County Board of ‘Supervisors
Danny Hants
Jay Steen
West Liberty
Richard Hank
Nichols
Linda the diary liar and a home debate Dear Abby
Abby column style exchange features Linda a 15 year old diary lurker who lies to cover truth about boys. her mother seeks guidance. Abby counsels compassion, trust, and avoiding harsh punishments, urging reassurance and open dialogue. Alma asks about home versus birthplace and Abby clarifies home means where family is. Been There Myself adds a veteran's caveat.
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Abigail
van Buren
Abby
Linda
Jies
Alma
Ocean
West Liberty Notices From Past Columns
A compact digest of local items lists 75 years ago trips to Reppert's fountain in hot days, 30 tears ago Chicago rail fare, 25 years ago Archibald Downey dies at 70 after illness, J M Roth joins Iowa Petroleum Conservation committee, Rose Ginsberg engagement to Frank Drucker, and W years ago Rev Walter E Johnson resigns from Calvary Baptist Church due to health.
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Reppert
Chicago
Richie
West Liberty
American Legion
Masonic Hall
J. M. Roth
Muscatine
Iowa Petroleum Conservation Committee
Davenport
Archibald T
Downey
Rose Ginsberg
Frank Drucker
Walter E. Johnson
Pasor
Calvary Baptist Church
Johnson
This Day in History Highlights and Notable Events
Today June 21 1969 marks 172nd day with 193 remaining Highlights include 1788 Constitution in effect as New Hampshire ratifies 9th States 1834 Cyrus McCormick patent 1898 U S troops land in Cuba 1900 McKinley renominated 1942 Tobruk falls Libyan stronghold 1942 Okinawa surrender 1960 Sino Soviet split public 1979 Warren resigns as U S Chief Justice
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Associated Press
U.S
New Hampshire
Cyrus McCormick
Cuba
William McKinley
Philadelphia
Tobruk
Okinawa
Soviet Union
Red
China
Communist Party
Romania
New York
U.S. Post Office
Post Office
Ismet Inonu
Turkey
Washington
Lyndon B. Johnson
Cyprus
Earl Warren
Daily prayer excerpt and verse reflection
A religious fragment presents Ecclesiastes verse about seeking and giving, followed by a supplication praising hope kindness and generosity. It asks divine guidance to be ready to serve others and that the spirit of Jesus motivates thoughts and actions.
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Jesus
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County Conservation Board
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