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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1966
Page
4
The Massachusetts House voted 140 to 4 against a proposal to create a commission to look into candy bar packaging. A legislator argued bars are shorter than wrappers to hoodwink children, but critics doubt youngsters are easily duped and prefer market choice over government inquiry.
Dr Richard M Caplan dermatology professor at Town University warns sunburn is painful and cautions gradual exposure. He says short initial sun time, lengthened gradually, yields benefits without burning, endorsing moderation for a golden tan.
The piece portrays AT and T as a long dominant natural monopoly led by Theodore N. Vail, crediting decades of stable growth and government collaboration. It notes recent antitrust scrutiny by Rep. Emanuel Celler and states long- term rate reductions, framing the company as a record 90 year survivor without prior misconduct.
A compact retrospective touches on public improvements and community life in Muscatine. It recalls 100 years of paving and street work, 50 years of rising building permits, 25 years of local church visits, and 10 years ago a Grace Lutheran hob a party at Hahn's barn, with transfers of pastors and school term notes.
Washington story notes President Johnson mixing tolerance with sharp attacks on critics of Vietnam policy. It recalls remarks from 1964 and 1965 speeches defending openness to discussion while denouncing distortions and alarmism. Johnson even teased Fulbright at recent events, signaling political tension over policy debates.
Dr. Crane's Alice B. 41, a war mother, carried a wreath and rode a bus across town to the cemetery where her son is buried. She walked half a mile to his grave as American Legion members place flags before dawn, honoring sacrifices that secure freedoms and include civilians who supported the war effort.
A reader argues that patriotism, education, and religion thrive under a free enterprise system while communism and socialism threaten the nation. The piece lauds the Declaration, Constitution, and English leaders, contrasting U S living standards with Russia China and Cuba, urging citizens to vote for patriotic Americans.
A reader blasts Dear Abby for labeling critics of divorce as ignorant while discussing parental supervision in broken homes. Another letter questions parents who bring a toddler to late dinner parties, disrupting gatherings. A third writes in support of Had It about PTA meetings, and a confidential note warns against spying on a spouse’s belongings.
A column from New York surveys reader mail with quips and trivia. It cites aging changes, accident risks to children, and colorful advice such as painting living rooms orange. It injects quotes from Will Durant and Heywood Broun and mentions recent currency shifts and historical milestones.
A short devotional note cites 1 Samuel 1 27 28 expressing gratitude that a petition was granted and the dedication of a child to the Lord. A closing prayer asks God to guide thoughts actions and prayers so the vision is shared for service in Christ. Amen.
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