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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1968
Page
2
Report outlines a Washington DC pilot where picking up a phone creates a dial tone and connects to an operator. The plan envisions a central dispatch for all emergencies with no charge for true emergencies and potential nationwide rollout costing about 150 million dollars.
New York columnist Jim Bishop sketches a cross country sightseeing view of the United States noting major stops from New York to San Antonio. He imagines three weeks of travel, highlights cities, landmarks, and tourist draws, mixing nostalgia with a sales pitch for domestic travel.
A flowing travelogue invites readers to imagine visits to New Orleans and Miami among other places. It spoofs American landmarks from the Mississippi levee to National Parks and cites destinations like Quebec and Milwaukee while praising summer leisure and home comforts.
A Muskegon Chronicle reader voices annoyance at car dealers who require makes or dealer marks on vehicles. The column argues branding on cars rivals suit labeling, noting the maker’s label suffices and questions why extra dealer logos should endure for the car’s life.
Lyndon Johnson retains a built in power base and tools to influence elections beyond being on the ballot. The presidency offers travel, state-backed appearances, and access to news and networks to shape public focus and headlines, with the political cost largely borne by opponents.
In medical terms sex is determined by hormones and chromosomes. Most individuals cannot or would not benefit from changing sex. Corrective care targets the underlying developmental mixups, not a wholesale sex change, aiding comfort and happiness for those affected.
A Muscatine letters page expresses concern over grass fires started by windy trash burning and urges adults to shield children from flames. The writer also questions the fate of a teenage recreation center and commends the Adult Education Program, plus advocates for a new, wider bridge to improve safety and traffic for trucks and commerce.
A look back across decades notes the new press arrival from Chicago and the season’s first raft today. It recalls the old council’s retirement and the swearing in of a new one tomorrow. A lace curtain service at Muscatine Steam Laundry is advertised.
Date marked March 5 1968 lists highlights: Caesar’s assassination in 44 B C Champlain's 1603 voyage Jackson birth Maine statehood 1820 Pershing leading troops 1916 Darwin raid 1943 My Fair Lady opening 1956 Soviet ban proposal 1968 space and Moscow lines 1960s diplomacy Lodge resignation in Vietnam
A devotional prayer praises living in the Spirit and asks for guidance to be our best selves. The text seeks divine love patience and understanding so that others may receive the same love through us in the name of Jesus Amen.
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