Painter custody ruling sparks Iowa image critique
In a March 5 1966 letter Gil Dietz from Muscatine criticizes the Iowa Supreme Court for wording in the Mark Painter custody ruling. He argues the phrase describing the father's life as un stable unconventional shy Bohemian and intellectually stimulating fuels national mockery of Iowa and may affect the case outcome. The writer urges reconsideration while maintaining hope for eventual reunion with the father.
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Muscatine
Sadie
California
Iowa
Painter
Iowa Supreme Court
Mark Painter
Mark
Corn
Iona
Gil Dietz
Government budget tricks raise deficit camouflaged losses
The piece condemns deceptive accounting in the 17 budget plan arguing that government figures mask liabilities and asset losses. It claims deficits are obscured by selling government loans to private lenders and by moving costs off balance sheets to reduce apparent borrowing.
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Chicago Tribune
United States
Borsrowers
Treasury
Partial Quarantine Critique of Viet Nam Shipping Policy
The Portland Oregonian notes President Johnson's limited quarantine against North Viet Nam material shipments paid by the U S government. It recalls Kennedy's Cuba crisis, questions Britain as Viet Nam supplier, and argues allied shipping declines reflect U S pressure. The piece questions loyalty and revenue as nations choose sides in global shipping.
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Portland
Oregonian
Johnson
North Viet Nam
South Viet Nam
U. S
Kennedy
Haiphong
United States
Britain
Viet Nam
Debate's Deficiency in Vietnam Policy Critique
The Wisconsin State Journal notes Sen. Wayne Morse dominates the Senate floor criticizing U S tactics in South Vietnam while many desks sit empty. It argues liberal critics overlook Communist offers and the need to address negotiations rather than one sided fault finding.
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Wisconsin State Journal
Washington
Wayne Morse
Senate
U.S
South
Viet Nam
Morse
Bur
United States
Lo Ao
Fulbright
Creuning
Local recollections mix with city politics and sports
A retrospective snapshot recalls union organizing efforts and election contests from 50 years ago in Muscatine. It notes AAU tournament prospects for city champions Shelton Schreurs and teammates, and details ward changes and park commission race outcomes. Ten years past, a birthday party honors Sharon Faulkner at 1101 East Seventh Street.
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Muscatine
Iowa
United States
Shelton Schreurs
Eugene Healey
Ralph Lohr
Elmer Bloom
James Cutlen
Albert Gould
Robert Basbrook
Boldt
Dilley
Leonard Fuller
Norton Keller
Bish Height
Harold Brandau
Ethics Study Club
Wiletta Strahan
West Fifth Street
Sharon Faulkner
Harry Faulkner
East Seventh Street
A Conservative View on the EEOC Performance
Washington dispatch assesses eight months of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title VII. It notes rising complaints, a mix of race and sex claims, regional office plans, and high cooperation from employers. The piece praises objectivity and forecasts growth and continued challenges as jurisdiction expands.
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Washington
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Biy South
Commission
Tet and
G Streets
Dallas
Atlanta
Jesus as Scholar and Athlete in Gospel Ways
In a church camp talk, Betty G. asks if Jesus was popular or a scholarly loner and whether he used modern psychology. The piece cites Luke 2 52 showing Jesus grew in wisdom stature and favor with God and man, framing “compliment club” as a teaching method.
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Betty G
Crane
Jesus
Temple
The Worry Clinic Rule And The Golden Pen
The text extols the Worry Clinic Rule to lift morale and promote good deeds among companions. It portrays Jesus as a promoter of positive thinking and the Golden Rule, and claims he used public relations tactics to reach crowds. It cites a college psychology text as further evidence.
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Jesus
League of the Golden Pen
Confucius
Confusius
Christ
Focal Library
Dear Abby Readers Share Memory Lapses and Southern Banter
A reader asks if a relative who promised wedding gifts should be reminded again. Abby suggests his memory is fuzzy or he was stoned at the reception, noting no TV sets have appeared after seven months. Other readers discuss a Bronx mindset and an elderly talkative aunt, with Abby advising tolerance but not attempting personality changes.
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Abigail van Buren
Abby
Memphis
Bronx
Don
Wednesday the Peak of the Week Says Jang
New York AP columnist argues Wednesday stands as the peak of the work week. He contrasts Monday through Thursday with Friday and praises Wednesday as the day when people achieve purpose and integrity.
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New York
Jang
Prayer and betrayal warned in devotional reflection
A devotional fragment cites Jesus at the Last Supper declaring a betrayer among the disciples. It prays for forgiveness for failures to serve God and asks for daily strength to stand for Christian beliefs, ending with the Lord's Prayer.
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Esus
Christ
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Department of Justice
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