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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1965
Page
4
An editorial notes a Bible verse I Corinthians 10 13 and declares God provides a way to endure troubles, avoiding temptation. It frames faith as guidance and resilience for believers facing trials.
Fourteen teen-agers were injured while filling sand bags at Clinton last Tuesday, three seriously. Advocates defend the task as honorable risk and urge keeping youths in flood control work, contrasting with high highway accidents and arguing for youth participation. The piece also notes local theater plans and critiques government and university questionnaires in pursuit of advanced degrees.
A reader defends a golf champion and his act of tossing the tournament winning ball to the crowd. The letter argues newsworthiness rests on the victory moment and praises sportsmanship, criticizing a Riverside column for misjudging the scene.
In a 1965 ABA piece a housewife injured while handing an extra package near a cashier booth loses damages after stepping into an obstruction. The article explains invitee status depends on staying within the area of invitation and outlines when injuries are compensable in stores banks restaurants and shops.
A National Editorial Association analysis reports growing executive control over the 89th Congress. It cites the education bill as a prime example of Congress rubber-stamping White House demands, with Senate changes absent and a push toward broader “victories” for President Johnson. Republican senators and others warn this erosion of legislative independence threatens constitutional governance.
A reminiscence lists long vanished Washington stores and banks on the square from 60 years ago. The writer traces north and east side storefronts incl Dell Dun can to Nicola and Harmon, Harvey Warfel’s move, Blair dry goods, Kaye and Lytle, Wilson Heating, Lemmon and Lewis, Stichter’s restaurant, Rich clothing, Harris drug, J Albert Williams shoes, J A Cunningham groceries, Steck’s jewelry, Moore’s hat shop, the Washington National and Keck banks, plus nearby offices, barber shop, and notable residents linked to future sites.
In a contract bridge hand at the club, Sylvia sat South and, amid an unusual bidding sequence she believed to be forcing, parted with decisive play. Her bold redouble of six diamonds, ruffing clubs and trump maneuvers toppled West’s four aces despite his strong cards, showcasing Sylvia's famed eccentric, yet effective, style.
MR S C B Godber WELLMAN April 16 reports Driscolls of Driscill’s Studio at the Missouri Photographers Association Convention April 4 6 in Kansas City Mo. Also noted are Ro Wirtz in St Paul Minn for Susan Dowhit Peter Wirtz wedding and Rotary event with Ford car loan prizes.
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