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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1968
Page
2
National observance celebrates Goodwill Week and the vast network of Goodwill Industries aiding disabled people. It notes 136 autonomous agencies and 42 workshops across 178 cities, including Southeast Iowa's new headquarters in Iowa City.
The piece argues Moynihan and other liberals are turning from traditional welfare and praises Dick Nixon’s outreach on black capitalism or green power. It notes Nixon's calls for private enterprise roles in cities, reform of welfare to encourage family unity, and increased black ownership via targeted loans, with references to Dr. Thomas Matthew and urban leaders. It contrasts Nixon’s stance with Rockefeller and highlights attention from Negro militants and the potential gain of black votes. It also critiques reliance on charity as a path to urban renewal and warns about global financial vulnerability.
A Washington opinion piece argues for federal action on handgun control. It cites juvenile robberies, killings by ex convicts, and the need to limit concealment in sales while barring broad powers and preserving hunting rights under a narrowly targeted bill. It stresses urgency for Congress to act.
Bob Hope, nearing 65, aims to be the first professional comedian to reach 100. He plans to perform on the moon, stays trim at 175 pounds through golf and walks, and jokes about wealth estimates. He owns diverse interests, recently finished The Private Navy of Sept. 0 Farrell, and eyes future projects with Jackie Gleason. Born in England, he moved to Cleveland at four, building a career that won him numerous awards.
Our Yesterdays notes wartime style items such as Mr Lin dley Hoopes securing lumber after a tornado, Drew Musser heading to Little Falls to operate a saw mill, thriving cream flour sales, extended potato drives, and a potato surplus. Also 25 years ago Mr and Mrs Leonard Agnew celebrated silver wedding with relatives visiting. Wilmot Henricks and Elmer Ihms recommended for Muscatine selective service board. Grace Zimmerman recovering after a fall with broken wrists.
A reader asks about beating a crying six month old and Dr. Mother urges psychiatric help, personal insight, and calming strategies. He notes many baby cries signify needs and warns that unresolved emotion can affect child welfare. A second reader asks about alcohol and emphysema and arthritis. He cautions that smoking with alcohol worsens emphysema.
On this May 9 date, notable events include Byrd and Bennett flying over the North Pole in 1926, Colum bus voyage departure in 1502, Franklin’s 1764 Join or Die cartoon, Nazi book burnings in 1933, Mussolini’s Ethiopia claim in 1936, Sevastopol recapture in 1944, Italy’s monarch abdication in 1946, Yugoslavia’s 1958 stance, Birmingham desegregation progress, and India’s first Muslim president in 1957.
A devotional note cites Romans 12 5 and prays for awareness of creation and opportunities to share Christ s love. It asks for guidance in spiritual growth and strength through Jesus Christ with an Amen at the close.
Mason City Globe Gazette reports on the Inter League baseball idea with voices from MLB leaders. Joe Cronin and William Eckert show cautious interest while Warren Giles opposes. The piece notes traditionalist views and compares fan appeal amid other major sports.
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