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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1965
Page
5
W. E. H. argues that Intourist guides in the Soviet Union display a religious fervor toward communism, echoing Christian zeal in early centuries. The piece contrasts secular atheism with faith in divine precepts and questions which belief sustains free societies.
The piece notes Asia’s growing wheat demand post World War II driven by U S exports to Japan and India 1963 64 figures show 74 million bushels to Japan and 163 million to India with wheat used for bread noodles and baking. It highlights Hong Kong Philippines Pakistan Formosa and South Korea breaking the rice barrier and suggests corn as a future cereal for human nourishment beneficial to Iowa.
The passage argues that despite scientific advances humanity remains vulnerable to natural disasters. It notes hurricanes, tornadoes, and blizzards expose limits of control and prevention, as scientists predict paths but cannot stop or divert nature. It contrasts nuclear weapons and space goals with the helplessness in storms.
A plan for a novelty event titled a stoning contest at the 1968 Olympics has emerged in discussions. The proposed competition would be staged by US organizers with distinctive embassy involvement.
The union of Peniel Presbyterian Church hosted a UPW meeting at Mr and Mrs Paul Black’s home in Castle Grove with a noon pot luck. Attendees included the Spahrs Krommingas Sutherlands McLaughlins and others, followed by an afternoon program featuring devotions readings and reports on temple library reviews and projects. Local guests and multiple family groups added to the social and community notices section, including memorial services and birthday gatherings.
Harry E. Stingley celebrated his 77th birthday with a large Center Jct area family gathering at his son Jack Stingley’s home. Attendees included daughters Maurine Dirks and Holyce Manley with relatives from Monticello Ames and West Union, and local circle members from UPW and Center Jet.
Bender Machine Shop in Monticello hosts the state Welderama today from 4 5 a m to 3 30 p m. The Iowa Welders and Blacksmiths Association convention features displays demonstrations and a tour of the Energy plant. Over 100 association members expected.
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