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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1964
Page
4
Editorial notes a prophecy from Revelation and quotes a quip by Prof. Platt about future communities bright enough to dispense with electricity. The piece humorously questions why such a world would be preferable, implying skepticism about a glow powered society.
Congressman Fred Schwengel urges equal staffing for committees, noting Democrats have 10 to 1 and 12 to 1 staff advantage over Republicans. He says the disparity harms unbiased problem study and research. The letter appears in the Daily Mail and is echoed by readers.
A West Point Times-Leader item describes an Iowa patent for an automatic sow and pig feeder with a five gallon milk tank, tape recorder, loud speaker, clocked feedings, and a lighted eye. The piece blends praise of science with tongue in cheek doubt. It also spoofs IQ genetics talk from a Chicago professor, noting high IQ offspring in academia.
A reader complains about Democratic control in Congress hindering minority rights and staff access. He cites House Resolution 43 proposing up to 40 percent minority staff, arguing inequity harms representative government and urges readers to contact Democratic leaders with their views.
Fragmentary text shows references to Joe Palooka and a rider, with garbled phrases about comeback, challenges, and a needle remark. No coherent event or outcome can be determined from readable content.
A cheeky essay tracks coffee trees grown in Wall Street offices in New York City. It explains coffee plant basics, climate needs, planting steps, and harvesting specifics, from seedling to cured beans, and notes the global trade flow with the United States as a major destination.
Sir Henry Morton Stanley greeted Doctor Livingstone with the line I presume while the doctor replied Just in time for coffee. The anecdote, linked to Lord Meston, suggests coffee reached darkest Africa by 1871.
Highway Patrol Chief T R Mikesch says more patrols are on the roads early mornings to curb rising intoxicated driving. Liquor involvement in January February fatal crashes rose to 28 of 76, with 218 DWI tickets issued by March 20, and speeding tickets totaling 6,328, up sharply from last year.
Miss Beverly Sprague of Cedar Rapids visits Isaac Sprague family in Keota over the weekend. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. John Braun and Danny of Town City, Mr. and Mrs. Les le Bell of Wellman, Mr. and Mrs. Theo Kessler of Will Hamsburg, and the Richard Stephens family of Eagle Grove. Sunday dinner hosted for Don Stephens family. Laurilee Weaver and Phyliss Duncan of Washington join Monday supper with Galen Weaver. Rhonda and Randy Epperly visit from Williamsburg. Dean Epperly's parents arrive. Weekend guests also include Lowell Weaver of Iowa City and Lavernon Weaver of Ottumwa. Easter family dinner in Canton, Michigan attended by David Wright and Ervin Koen of Washington.
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