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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1968
Page
3
The 1968 fiscal year ends June 20 with Americans smoking 543.5 billion cigarettes, down 28 percent from 1987’s 545.1 billion. Surgeon General Dr. William Stewart sees cautious optimism as anti smoking messages spread, while Tobacco Institute cites multiple factors including labor strikes lowering production.
The piece argues for televised prime time debates among Iowa candidates Harold Hughes Dave Stanley for U S Senate and Paul Franzenburg Bob Ray for Governor. It notes Stanley's extensive campaign travel and suggests a networked broadcast approach to reach a broader electorate, recalling a past Sioux City debate with limited statewide viewership.
A Erie Pennsylvania woman, Hazel Smith, reports safety improved while driving home from Florida with a male mannequin beside her after prior Virginia roadside assault attempts. Experts note rising crimes against women living alone and advise practical self defense, including shouting Fire to draw help and using purse as a weapon if needed.
A letter from Muscatine discusses the aging Mississippi River bridge built before cars, now slated for a new toll bridge by 1971. It also highlights the 24-mill school levy approved in 1959 to fund community college and classroom additions, projected to raise about $1.3 million in the 1970s, with support from the University of Iowa survey urging a possible revote before the levy expires.
Washington commentary weighs the push to revise curricula to include more Negro history. Proponents urge balanced, accurate teaching while critics warn against superficial overreach and distortions. The piece cites neglect of Black history, calls for truthful inclusion, and cautions against forced remedies.
In this reader Q and A column Dr Molner explains nasal bleeding during menstruation can reflect vicarious menstruation or congestion of the nasal membrane. He cautions that ongoing bleeding after a head bump warrants medical recheck for ulcers, clotting issues, tumors, polyps, or calcium and vitamin deficiencies. He advises returning to a doctor for evaluation and notes tonsil issues can affect ears, urging an ear specialist if infections recur.
A collage of brief items recalls Harriett Beecher Stowe’s posthumous work Men of our Times and a city canvass for subscribers. Other snatches mention chicken thefts in Fairport, property sale opportunities, and a 1919 Methodist conference site decision.
On September 7 1968 events are noted including Brazil’s 1822 independence from Portugal Elizabeth I’s birth in 1533 Boonesborough’s fort defense in 1778 Borodino in 1812 Boulder Dam began in 1930 the London blitz in 1940 a Port Moresby drive in 182 Japan in 182 and Quemoy convoy escorts in 1968 Diem crackdown on students and a 1963 banking proposal for student loans
A brief religious message quoting scripture from John 5 4 RSV about overcoming the world by faith. It asks God the Father to help each believer keep faith and be filled with the Spirit so others see they are children of God and be drawn to Thee. The prayer ends in the name of Jesus Christ.
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