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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1968
Page
2
In a sharp critique, the author contrasts tax reform aims with sweeping new government programs. Proposals include guaranteed jobs, guaranteed incomes, socialized medical care, steeper taxes, young social security, and negative income tax payments for those below subsistence. The piece warns these handouts could erase individual responsibility and free enterprise.
A foreign observer from Ruritania argues that Lyndon Johnson will steer the Democratic contest by phone to protect his record, while Nixon and Reagan may unite against Rockefeller. He predicts outcomes after the Miami Beach ballots and cites Columbia University unrest as a warning against leftist candidates.
A 1960s-voiced opinion argues the Supreme Court remains chaotic over obscenity rulings since Roth. It contrasts New York’s successful minor-restriction law with Dallas failing vagueness, urging states to lead on obscenity while preserving freedom and local values.
A reader asks about diverticulitis and bland diet duration. Dr Molner explains diverticulosis as aging-induced bulges in the intestine wall, usually harmless but inflamed bulges require a bland diet, possible surgery in rare cases, and reading his booklet for details. Also notes on birth control pills and menstrual regulation, and offers a booklet on gallbladder with a 25 cent request.
New York AP humor column mocks human foibles with quips about possessions, chauffeurs, teens, manners, dating, and bar conversations. It jokes that valet secrets reveal wealth, a teen daughter changes a father, a diamond pin attracts dates, and racetrack touts outshine college talk.
Local readers contest how a dog with a tag was found and returned. Mary ann Hines and Carl E Hinés question the city pound report and accuse a prank, while neighbors Lyle and wife dispute claims of a loose dog. They urge Humane Society to provide accurate dog case reports.
Culvert at Chestnut Street being cleaned and repaired to prevent floodwater on the rail line. 75 Years Ago Mayor Gobble and W G Block returned from Chicago. Germania Club to meet at Turner hall. J J Havercamp to open a branch pharmacy on Hershey Avenue. 50 Years Ago St Mathias high school to graduate four in June 1918 class. 25 Years Ago measles epidemic in Muscatine abating per Dr Eversmyer. Pvt Thomas F Schroeder back at Patterson Field after furlough with Montpelier parents. Wilton high school to award diplomas to 24 graduates May 20. 10 Years Ago John Frieden and wife to celebrate 60th wedding anniversary May 11.
Key historical notes mark surrender terms at Rheims in 1945, Washington inaugural ball in 1789, Brahms born in 1833, Lusitania torpedoed in 1951, Rome-Berlin Axis announced in 1939, North Africa victory in 1943, Powers spy trial in 1960, NATO Copenhagen talks ten years earlier, Telstar satellite launch five years prior, Eisenhower hospital stay a year ago.
A devotional excerpt urging devotion to God in daily family life. The text proclaims eternal worship of God as King and Lord and calls for living at home as service to the divine, honoring God through daily conduct and reverence.
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