Thought For The Day From Psalm 14 1
The editorial presents a religious reflection citing Psalm 14 1 about denying God. It condemns atheism and notes the world’s dismal outcomes when God is denied, calling for reverence and moral accountability.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1964
Page
4
The Ball Free-for-All Prophecy Contest and a Dream Car
A Chicago-based prankster Cousin Owen hosts a $50 entry prophecy contest with winners from across the country, while a reader imagines a unique runabout car with specific features and a $1750 price, reflecting playful 1964 sports optimism and everyday desires. The column blends a light personal essay with a nod to baseball prognostication and quirky automotive fantasies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen
Wanted a simple runabout car with cash ready
The writer notes four U.S. car makers offer over 300 models plus foreign options, but none meet his simple, proven features. He would buy tomorrow with cash, no trade-in, and could wait a few weeks for delivery.
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United States
Telephone pioneer tale linked to a teen daughter claim
A Knoxville Express note links Alexander Graham Bell to a hypothetical teen daughter scenario and ponders how it might have altered his telephone experiments. The item appears in the Newton News style and references a Monday, April 15 date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Graham Bell
Knoxville Express
Four Ways Catholics Propose to Reform Parochial Schools
A 1884 Baltimore declaration spurred a vast Catholic school system now educating 5.6 million students in over 13,000 schools at an annual cost of about 825 million. As districts face staffing and crowding, four options emerge: end parochial schools, cut to high schools, shared time with public schools, or seek public funding. Leaders from Mary Perkins Ryan to Archbishop Shehan weigh potential paths and the political viability of public funding.
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America
Louis Cassels
United Press International
United States
Baltimore
Baltimore —_council
Archdiocese of
Cincinnati
U. S
Holt, Rineheart & Winston
Mary Perkins Ryan
Ryan
National Liturgical Committee
National Council Ofatholic Women
Ernest J. Primeau
Manchester
N. H
Lawrence J Shehan
Bridge bidders at 1962 European Championship surprise observers
The article recalls a 1962 European Championship hand where France’s Bacherich Ghestem reached five spades in a highly artificial system, then made seven tricks for 650 points after a diamond lead. It contrasts with a British table where Flint Swimer failed in four spades, costing France 1 150 points, and notes odd bidding behavior and mystery behind the decisions.
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France
Great Britain
Bacherich and Ghestem
King Featur
Ghestemn
West
Declarer
South
Phil
Flint
Swimer
Es Syndicate, Inc
Mayors Proclamation Back Cancer Control Month Drive
Washington Mayor Cloid Willits urges full support for the 1964 Cancer Crusade opening April 13. The proclamation notes one in four local residents will face cancer, with early detection saving many lives, and praises the American Cancer Society for education, research, and patient services. The drive runs April 13 to May 2 led by Rev Hawkins and local chairs Ella Link and Rev William Simbro.
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Cloid Willits
Washington
American Cancer Society
Charles Hawkins
Washington County
Iowa
Willit
United States
Congress
Amer Cancer Society
L.C
American Cancerery
Mr Hawkins
Ella Link
City of
William Simbro
Regents approve new dorms and married student housing at Iowa State
The Iowa State Board of Regents voted 62 with two dissents to fund 304 married student apartments north of Pammel Hawthorn, budget set at 3 million with completion in late 1965. Also approved 4.5 million for 1,200 male dorm beds. James Thompson and Sons of Ames awarded 2.3 million general contract. Architects named for Iowa State Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenfield
Valentine
Town State
Bah, Platt
James Thompson and Sons
Ames
Crites and McConnell
Cedar Rapids
Brooks-Berg
Des Moines
Regents
Iowa State Center
Iowa State University
CROP Film Shown At Kalona Church Meeting
ALONA Dick Stapte state director of CROP presented a film strip from Hong Kong scenes showing conditions and food distribution, at Kalona Mennonite Church on Thursday. CROP food eligibility excludes anyone earning more than five dollars monthly. soybean gift drives aim for about 1,400 bushels in the Tri-County drive.
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Alona
Dick Stapte
Christian Rural Overseas Program
CROP
Hong Kong
China
Karona Mennonite Church
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