Low electric rates boost Muscatine households and industry
An city electrical department trustees report shows efficiency gains at the power plant will allow rate reductions. At current usage, customers save about 281,900 dollars annually, with larger savings if consumption grows. Rates drop for home users on August 1, easing family budgets amid rising prices. Separately, Red Chinese tests hint at a third hydrogen weapon, with initial Japan reports noting greater potency than prior atomic blasts.
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A Conservative View on Johnson and Viet Nam Frayed
James J. Kilpatrick writes that Lyndon Johnson faces a rough spell with De Gaulle Viet Nam and domestic costs. He notes Johnson’s timing and diplomacy falter, De Gaulle’s defiance, Saigon’s unstable government, and shifting political winds at home.
Ice cream shop opens over confectionery in YCE area
In this week’s YCE column, Adam Reuling fitted up rooms above his confectionery and invites customers for ice cream service. The notes also recap older local social happenings including club meetings and community events from the past decades.
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Uncertainty Ahead Over Viet Nam and Inflation Causes
Washington reports uncertainty shadows both Viet Nam policy and inflation efforts. President Johnson avoids sharp exchanges with critics while letting others outline the case. Senate hearings may complicate the debate as Rusk and McNamara testily spar with supporters and foes. Inflation paths remain murky with fiscal and wage pressures. Ky’s leadership hints at a year more of political risk in Saigon, complicating U.S. strategy.
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Timmy and Jimmy the brothers lessons and fears
A mother recalls Timmy’s rough behavior toward baby Jimmy and questions whether siblings innately love each other. The piece argues olders often rule, and many parents fail to prepare the firstborn for a new baby, leading to conflicts after the mother’s hospital stay.
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Cain
Abel
The Worry Clinic on Firstborn Rivalry and New Babies
The article explains how a new baby shifts parental attention and how to ease firstborn resentment. It advises inflating the older child's ego to create rivalry that favors the newcomer while offering roles like bottle feeding and bath helper, noting sibling ties can strain but smart parenting can ease it.
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Easter dinner guest crashes noon plans and leftovers
A reader recalls inviting 22 for Easter noon lunch. guest couple invited themselves for 7 p.m. and cleaned out leftovers, prompting anger. Abby advises setting clear noon timing and politely declining after hours visits.
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Abby
Red Cross Bloodmobile Project Acknowledgments At Muscatine
Letter thanks Muscatine Chapter American Red Cross and Peoria Regional Center staff volunteers for enabling a Muscatine Community College bloodmobile drive. The organizer praises college faculty students for leadership and participation while noting not all quota was met and hoping for improved student involvement next year.
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Muscatine Community College
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Holy Scriptures Prayer Reflection
A brief prayer passage thanks God for preserved scriptures and asks for guidance from His Word as a lamp to feet and light to paths. The text invokes 11 Timothy 3 14 and emphasizes learning and assurance from trusted teachers and sources in Jesus name.
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