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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1968
Page
1
President Johnson declared Iowa a major disaster area after deadly tornadoes swept through Northeast Town two weeks earlier. An immediate $250,000 federal grant was set for cleanup and repair. The era included budget skirmishes in Congress over spending cuts tied to a $10 billion income tax increase.
About 400 people attended a Muscatine Elks banquet honoring retiring superintendent Johnson and five long serving teachers. The event featured a "This Is Your Life" program with Johnson family members, city and school officials, and gifts including a European trip, a camera project and a key to the city. Johnson, born in Sweden in 1899, began in Muscatine as assistant principal in 1931 and became superintendent in 1937 after serving in World War I and teaching and coaching.
In Oregon McCarthy surged to an upset win boosting his White House bid while Kennedy conceded after a strong showing by Nixon who captured 73 percent on the Republican ballot. Humphrey ran late in Oregon but could gain convention leverage as Kennedy and Humphrey vie for delegates ahead of California primaries.
A dozen protesters shouted Viva Viva and smashed windows at the Supreme Court main floor office, then retreated under police guard. A button reading Nosotros vericeremos was left behind along with sunglasses, as the Poor People’s Campaign staged a noisy demonstration amid tense court area security.
Navy officials say hope ebbs as the third day of searching enters thousands of stormy Atlantic miles for the Scorpion and its 99 man crew. More Navy ships and 16 patrol aircraft press the pursuit while no reliable clue has emerged about the submarine’s disappearance since May 21.
Chicago based psychiatrist Dr. Kostrubala argues against the cult of thinness praising ample flesh. He lists famous figures he considers beautiful and claims illness insurers and some doctors promote a false beauty standard, noting many people stay healthy by eating well and thriving both spiritually and physically.
President Charles de Gaulle departed Paris abruptly as France faced social upheaval. Rumors spread that he might resign, but aides said he would return for a cabinet meeting. He traveled from the Elysee Palace by car to his country home in Colombey les Deux Eglises accompanied by his wife as demonstrators rallied from Bastille in protest.
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