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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1968
Page
2
Residents enjoyed a 62 degree afternoon with a 28 degree morning as spring nears. The piece reflects on spring's moods and longer days, and urges tidier travel to keep land beautiful. It notes daylight saving time is about a month away and hints at mountain lake and seashore getaways.
James J. Kilpatrick argues George Wallace's 14 percent polling strength poses a real threat to Lyndon Johnson's bid for re election. The piece weighs Wallace's potential to win electoral votes, possibly deliver a House majority, and influence Nixon or Rockefeller scenarios, framing Wallace as a decisive factor months before November.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch notes the midi skirt supplants the mini as the dominant style, marking a shift to a longer silhouette. The piece playfully envisions future fashions and the desire for a stay put style to pace changing trends.
Washington report says White House proposed a 9 billion dollar budget cut never gained traction with congressional leaders who demand deeper reductions linked to a tax hike. Lawmakers wary of the plan push for larger revenue measures and spending cuts, with no clear agreement in sight.
Canoga Park resident Patricia Comfort received thousands of wrong number calls tied to recreation bulletins. Amid calls to curb domestic programs, Congress debates legislated spending cuts as administration faces possible budget reductions. Rep. Vanik opposes a new tax to fund the Vietnam war and urban programs cutbacks.
A reader asks about insulin dosage increases in a diabetic grandchild and the option to switch to a stronger U-8 insulin. Dr Molner explains insulin measured in units, gradual dosing, and antibodies raising needs. he also notes booklet details and diabetes meaning. Additional letters discuss breast reduction legitimacy, cola intake effects, and requesting his sinus booklet. Molner discourages single-question replies due to high volume.
A reflective piece from NEW YORK AP on how the telephone shifts from vital emergency use to intrusive daily intrusion, turning homes into markets and office spaces with ringing tones. It catalogs assorted greetings and ads, noting society’s yearning to escape the persistent ring and the toll of constant connectivity.
Historical notes summarize a near three hundred million dollar level of national bank notes in circulation, reflecting long term monetary trends from the era. The item ties to a 100 year look back across a period of financial development and public finance.
The column lists notable events on this date: 1621 Plymouth Colony made its first treaty with Native Americans in Massachusetts, Pocahontas died in England in 1617, Bach born in 1685, Napoleon Code completed in 1803, Hatfield McCoy marriage ended feud in 1891, Mussolini recognized Czech annexation in 1939, UN HQ moved to Hunter College in 1946, Schuman elected president of European parliamentary assembly in 1956, FAO hunger appeal in 1961, Johnson flew home from Guam in 1968 after Vietnam conference, and more context on the date.
A devotional prayer bound to biblical phrasing asks for forgiveness and guidance. The speaker acknowledges sin and seeks a life pleasing to God through Jesus, closing with a reverent Amen.
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