Dollar crisis critics blame U S for inflation driven by overseas spending
Wisconsin State Journal notes foreign critics accuse U S of carelessness with finances as funds from the Vietnam War flow abroad and trigger inflation. It cites NATO and Western European dependence on U S dollars, calls for fairer burden sharing, and warns Washington won’t curb recovery to stem the outflow. President Nixon faces domestic pressures.
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Germany develops 250 mph noiseless magnetic train
The Marshalltown Times-Republican reports West Germany is developing a new 250 mile per hour train that levitates on magnetic rails for a noiseless ride. A prototype was publicly demonstrated with officials aiming for operation within about ten years. The design promises reduced friction but requires feasible track systems for widespread use.
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Congress urged to act on crippling rail strike
A passsage argues strike reform is needed to curb paralyzing rail disruptions. It cites a nationwide halt and urges Congress to enact lasting anti strike legislation, noting Nixon's prior proposals for compulsory settlement and national security safeguards. The piece warns of potential economic harm to citizens if partisan politics delay action.
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Wisconsin State Journal
America
Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen
Congress
Nixon
Letter notes mayor aids stalled Model T and pigeon tale
A Muscatine reader recounts Mayor E. Burns helping push a stalled 1915 Model T at Iowa and Second Ave. Others discuss Thanksgiving TV bits and a missing homing pigeon with owner contact. The piece mentions Sioux City and Muscatine high school senior voter registration amid a statewide week proclaimed for student voter drive.
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Sioux City
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Iowa Senate
Kennedy and ACLU clash over May Day protest impact
Washington commentary contrasts Senator Edward Kennedy and the American Civil Liberties Union with Police Chief Jerry Wilson on the May Day demonstrations. Kennedy cites frustration driving youth to block federal buildings, while the ACLU denounces police conduct and detentions. Wilson defends police actions as necessary, arguing no perfect system exists and bystanders were warned to disperse.
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American Civil Liberties Union
Jerry Wilson
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Kennedy
Iowa
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Washington Post
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Dear Dr Thosteson Health Qs and Answers Column
A reader asks about Legg Perthes disease in a child cast for a year and whether recovery may take longer. The doctor notes bone can regain strength with protection and variable recovery times, advising to continue current care. Additional letters cover anticoagulants and anemia, smallpox vaccination for fever blisters, missed birth control pills, wine for diabetics, female orgasm and pregnancy, canine hepatitis, and allergy to calories with limited fixes.
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Dr. Thesteson
Jesus says his food is to do the will of the Father
A brief prayer cites John 4 34 RSV about doing the Father’s will. Believers ask guidance for daily life and events, seeking God’s good in all needs. Jesus name ends the prayer.
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Slappy Snaps At Silliness In TV Comic Exchange
New York AP reports a TV comic venting fatigue over sponsor pressure and censorship as executives and writers debate jokes about divorces marriages and health care. Amid stunt lines the agent quits while a laugh machine fails.
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New York
Water Street widening leveled from depot to South Muscatine
A historical note recalls the recent leveling and widening of Water Street from the railroad depot to South Muscatine by the street corps. Other items include a special school board session tonight to choose teachers, and a May 20 Memorial Day pageant by the local YWCA.
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Achter
North Pole
Friendly Road
Young Women's Christian Association
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Fred P. Hoopes
Hershey Hospital
May 22 in History 1819 Savannah S Savy crosses Atlantic
On May 22 1819 the first steamship to cross the Atlantic the SS Savannah set out from Savannah Georgia for Liverpool England. Other notes include Burr trial 1897 Wagner born 1813 Paris raids 1916 Truman Doctrine 1947 tractors to Cuba 1961 Da Nang Buddhist crisis 1966 Woodcock UAW president 1970.
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Richmond
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