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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1964
Page
4
Opinion column recalls Daniel 6:5 and a Mount Everest author professor Thayre face job threat for not publishing. It cites a Lords pun and ad copy charm for Brazilian coffee, ending with a humorous sold line about coffee.
A Nebraska legislature enacted a rule tied to a stray comma that allegedly barred anyone from sleeping in a hotel. The anecdote highlights how punctuation can dramatically alter legal meaning.
The article notes Avis as the second largest car rental company, behind Hertz, and argues this size drives faster, better service. It cites a New Yorker ad comparing No 2 status to efficiency and customer focus, with executives criticizing “Corporationitis” and praising quick decisions and clean cars at Avis.
Mrs. Nelson Woodford reports a busy weekend with many family gatherings. The Niffeneggers hosted supper for relatives including Ivan and Gail Niffenegger and several Stewart, Kindred and Hobbs family members to honor March and April birthdays. Others visiting included Phyllis Woodford of Oskaloosa and Phil and Carol Griggs families from Cedar Rapids.
Weber notes a heated gubernatorial contest in Iowa with Governor Harold Hughes and Atty Hultman as frontrunners. Debates loom on school funding private and parochial transport, road funding and surplus use while court actions on reapportionment drift unresolved. Also discussed are a new state warden appointment and constitutional amendment procedures.
Washington County Hospital, Washington, will receive a certificate for 35 years of membership in the Iowa Hospital Association. A recognition dinner is set for April 14 at Hotel Fort Des Moines with Harris W. Feldick presiding. Randall T. Klemme of Omaha will be main speaker.
In the 1961 world championship in Buenos Aires, Howard Schenken opened 1 club with a strong hand for the U S, facing Argentina’s North South. Leventritt's negative response led to 5 clubs as the final contract, Schenken scoring 620 points while Argentina failed in 6NT in the other table.
A Brandon Florida column reflects on Easter bonnet styles and spring fashions seen at church. It also covers a pigeon racing link to Georgia, raccoon nuisance in Florida, a frozen bread dough mishap, and upcoming moves from Washington Iowa back to rural roots with garden plans and plant care.
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