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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1964
Page
4
An editorial links the Wisconsin primary to sentiment on the civil rights bill in Congress. It argues many 260,000 Wallace votes reflected opposition to the bill rather than support for Wallace, and that few would back him for president.
Wisconsin voters reacted to Wallace's 260000 vote tally in the Democratic presidential primary. The piece argues Republicans crossed over to vote Wallace, Democrats object to a noncontending primary, and some white voters oppose civil rights and supported Wallace for motives of mischief or prejudice.
The piece argues opposition to Alabama Governor Wallace among Wisconsin Democrats over the civil rights bill, distinguishes civil rights support from opposition to specific legislation, and notes criticisms about defining discrimination, federal enforcement, and private life intrusion. It concludes the bill is probably more good than bad but not the best path.
Mrs Tony Brighton notes attendees including Mr and Mrs Norman Edwards with friends from Washington and Davenport as well as visitors from Canoga Park California. Reports moves and visits from Omaha Neb to Brighton. Tracy Lynn Wikoff born April 2 in Washington County Hospital with wide family ties.
A Cedar township reminiscence traces Snowball School to the 1860 Bethel site near Maple Lane. Old tales blend a snowball nickname formed by a spring snowfall and playful student pranks, with alumni like Charles R Brown and Clara Faulkner shaping local memory. The piece notes the building's closure and later use as a residence, inviting readers to share origins of other rural place names.
Tuesday April 14 1964 marks Volunteer Day at the Iowa City Veterans Administration Hospital to recognize about 500 volunteers. Dr J Gordon Spendrove notes volunteers donated over 53000 hours in 1963 plus 6000 irregular hours, totaling over 4 million hours in 11 years. He cites patriotism, service, and community impact, with volunteers drawn from 35 counties within 65 miles. Special recognition will be given to the volunteers for devotion and unselfish assistance.
At a Volunteer Day event in Iowa City a group of 23 long serving volunteers received Chevrolet trucks and 79 volunteers with 1000 plus hours were recognized. The program included a 9 00 a m registration in the hospital lobby a noon luncheon at Mayflower Inn with Dottie Ray and the Iowa City Barber Shop Quartette. Certificates and awards were presented by H C Conn M D and other officials.
The Voluntary Service Program at the hospital invites individuals aged 15 and over to register and participate. Reservations for the luncheon can be made by calling Mr. Hunn, Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Staff, at extension 223 or 80581. The program is open to the public under the direction of J Pendrove M D and R H Denning Assistant Hospital Director.
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