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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1965
Page
6
President Johnson urges Congress to improve highway appearances by screening junk yards and restricting new sites within 1000 feet of major routes. Muscatine cited as example where rusted cars linger. Financed by federal aid leverage could compel states to act on interstate and primary highways.
A Latin diplomat in Washington criticizes U.S. policy toward the Dominican Republic as neutral to enemies, friendly to neutrals, and hostile to friends. The piece notes Communist penetration of the rebel movement led by Col. Francisco Caamano-Deno, questions about Bosch supporters, and what Washington should do about the shifting alliances in Santo Domingo.
A collage notes past events with dates and names from 75 to 100 years ago. Entries include Rebel arrests, leadership changes, debt proposals, Vanderbilts, property sales, diphtheria reports, social gatherings, church leadership, Rebekah club events, capital improvements in Muscatine, and nursing student graduations.
Washington reports indicate U S attempts to stabilize the Dominican Republic amid a two-front revolt have failed. The article traces the region's history from Trujillo’s dictatorship to the current junta and rebel leadership, noting U S Marines’ deployment, Bundy’s mediation effort, and the OAS peacekeeping plan. It questions the likely success of a Latin American led force and highlights tensions with the OAS charter over intervention.
A Montpelier No. 2 resident and director criticizes the Muscatine County Board of Education for opposing a proposed high school district that would include Montpelier. He argues tax concerns and decisions harmed pupils while recounting local petty thefts and a call for parental vigilance. He signs as Mrs. Norman E. Bunn of Muscatine.
Dr Crane’s Worry Clinic explains that children form strong emotional links to foods via memories of outdoor fun and camaraderie. A Cub Scout’s longing for hot dogs symbolizes playful experiences that later color taste preferences, linking social joy to the simplest dish.
A reader asks about sending sons to college versus self made success. Abby notes that education plus grit beats grit alone. Another letter seeks guidance on wearing a girdle, with Abby urging firmness. A final note discusses stalling recipe details and blaming the giver.
A devotional prayer cites the Great Commandment from Mark 12 30 31 and asks for divine Spirit guidance. It asks that love and compassion be cultivated in the heart to reflect Christ’s spirit in daily tasks.
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