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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1966
Page
4
A Washington Evening Journal editorial muses on forming a congressional or scientific committee to study rising UFO reports, noting historical context and public curiosity. It then discusses alcohol limits, distinguishing drunk from drinking drivers and urging strict limits to prevent fatal crashes.
A UPI report recalls early cloud seeding attempts in New Mexico to induce rain while Michigan suffered heavy showers. Senator Blair Moody blamed New Mexico for ruining Michigan’s tourist season and warned of possible retaliation. The piece notes weather control debates can spark brawls and international friction as U.S. and Russian researchers explore storm dynamics.
A discussion on tardy income tax returns highlights penalties and exceptions, with cases where penalties were upheld or forgiven. The piece shifts to debate on weather modification, noting unfounded schemes and a cautious move toward national scientific study of climate control.
Washington reports on how laypeople might judge long range forecasts by tallying daily rain and cloud data. It notes advances in weather control including cloud seeding increasing rainfall and snowfall, fog dissipation at airports, and calls for centralized federal funding rising to 30 million yearly by 1970.
Dean Curtis, current Fayette Public Schools superintendent, was chosen as Mid-Prairie Community Schools superintendent for the 1966 67 term starting July 1 1966. Curtis has taught in Jefferson and Collins Iowa and spent nine years at Fayette including six as superintendent. he served in the U S Navy for two years. he holds a Bachelor’s from Upper Iowa University and a Master’s from Iowa State University. He and his wife have two children. Bill Clark resigns as Mid-Prairie superintendent to pursue doctoral studies at Iowa State University.
The Washington Evening Journal editor and staff details are listed with positions and departments. Subscriptions and affiliations noted include United Press Leased Wire, Inland Daily Press Ass'n, Iowa Daily Press Ass'n, and Audit Bureau of Circulations with stated rates for in Iowa and outside Iowa media access.
Eileen Parsons reports on Easter themed works by two African Christian artists, Elimo Njau of Kenya and Job Kekana of Rhodesia, blending contemporary feel with traditional forms. Njau, born in Tanzania and trained at Makerere, showcases a kneeling prayer figure, while Kekana from the Transvaal offers Crowned with Thorns, a sculpture expressing despair and rejection.
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