Muscatine planning delays block apartment building questions
A Muscatine reader argues the city should decide on apartment housing now rather than wait for a comprehensive plan. Zoning rules allow R-2 changes for apartments with public hearings, while council delays risk delaying valuable tax property. Investors seek two story brick buildings. council could issue restricted permits to ease fears.
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Gil Dietz
City Plan and Zoning Commission
Wier St
Cedar St
Lake Park Blvd
Plan and Zoning Commission
Muscatine
Fulbright questioned U S motives in Asia
Commentary criticizes Senator Fulbright for challenging U S Viet Nam policy and suggesting American arrogance abroad. The LaCrosse Tribune argues his remarks unfairly imply the United States seeks to force other nations to conform and damages the country’s international image.
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LaCrosse Tribune
J. Wiliam Putoriaht
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Fulbright
Defense
McNamara
U.S
Viet Nam
America
Asia
Restraint By Whom
The Government resists self imposed restraint while urging it on industry and labor, risking undermining anti inflation goals. Congress heavily funds education beyond Johnson’s request amid doubts on effectiveness. The Administration resists higher taxes though Walter W Heiler backs a temporary tax rise to shield dollar purchasing power.
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New York Times
Congress
Johnson
Walter W. Heiler
Barriers at the Border from Towanda Paper
A Towanda Pennsylvania Review letter criticizes U S border policy, claiming tax money funds bridges to dictators while private citizens face trade barriers with Mexican neighbors and accusing Uncle Sam of favoring freeloaders over workers.
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Towanda
Russia
Europe
Sam
Teen drummer expelled for long hair sparks rights clash
Seventeen year old Dennis Conroy is expelled from a Chicago suburb high school for refusing to cut his hair. He cites his role as drummer in a folk rock band The Crying Shames as the reason. Critics say the board infringes personal rights while Dennis eyes June diploma and band future.
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Portland Oregonian
Dennis Conroy
Chicago
Dennis
Pricia
Ihis
Illinois residents taxed by federal aid reports
A Chicago Tribune item notes an eight page report from Sen. Paul H. Douglas's office detailing how federal funds benefited Illinois communities during March. The piece argues Illinois bears heavier tax loads than benefits received, reflecting on tax history and political credit for federal programs.
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Chicago Tribune
Paul H. Douglas
Illinois
Washington
Tives
Douglas
Senator Day
Iowa's Not Backward From Algena Advance
Iowa commentary argues against culture critics and elitist labels as the state faces criticism from outsiders. The piece notes adults fear the light as children fear the dark, reflecting local sentiment and resilience.
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Janesville Daily Gazette
Director Gatlin Seeks Family Evangelism Resources
Dr G Weldon Gatlin of the Methodist Church, newly named Director of Family Evangelism by the General Board of Evangelism, urges sharing materials to help church families act as home missionaries. He highlights personal outreach as a means to revive members and move unchurched families from apathy to active participation.
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G. Weldon Gatlin
The
Methodist Church
General Board of Evangelism
Methodist
Gatlin
St. Paul
The Worry Clinic Plan for Welcoming New Parishioners
Dr Gatlin and I discussed techniques to recruit and welcome newcomers. Use a block system assigning city blocks to teen teams for weekly surveys, pair shy talkers, form rival teams, invite unchurched families, award credits, and test retention next Sunday. Captains greet newcomers, give roses, and be named in sermons and bulletins.
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Jesus
Old-Time Town News Snapshot Reveals Local Notices
Ten year segments recall discharge papers for Company A veterans led by Col. Beach at Beach and McQuesten store. Fifty and more years ago items note lectures, frost damage, church class hosts, study club elections, surgeries, potlucks, and Rainbow Girls leadership at Muscatine sites.
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Company A
1St Town Infantry
Col
Ben Beach
Beach and
McQuesten
H. A. Burrell
West Sixth Street
First Presbyterian Church
Warren G. Baker
Sigma Alpha
First Methodist Church
L. R. McKee
Mulberry Ave
Dolores Hermann
Glenn Hermann
Route 3
Muscatine
Order of Rainbow
Masonic Temple
Letter on draft status of local agriculture teacher
A Muscatine area letter urges revision of draft classifications after a local high school agriculture instructor, a recent Iowa State graduate, is classified 1A. The letter argues the teacher leads a four year vocational program with crop farming, livestock projects, and an FFA chapter overseeing 75 acres, and cites ads for teachers as evidence of urgent need. It calls on readers to press the draft board for realism and consideration.
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Muscatine
St. Ansgar
Towa State University
Ames
Muscatine County
Daily Down 3 Prayer and Martha and Mary Reflection
A devotional snippet contrasts Martha's busyness with Mary's choice of the better part, referencing Luke 10 41 42 and including a family prayer asking Our Father to be a constant guest in homes. The prayer asks for divine help in times of distress and celebrates family life through faith in Jesus Christ.
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Martha
Marthe
Mary
Bethany
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Muscatine, Lowe
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Sadie
Iowa Highway Commission
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Santa Claus
Toledo
Chronicle
Tax Foundation
Iowa
Algena
Towa
Dr. Gatlin
Ralph S. Willis
A. Edmonds
Ralph Realing
W. E. Downer
E. B. Bloom
Gena Cook
Betty Frohner
Bellevue Hospital
Heap
Brando
the Daily Prayer
Assam
Kansas
Scotland
Moist
Lamb
Frau
Simmer
Apie
Neminrdey
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