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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1964
Page
4
Editorial excerpt presents a religious reflection on trust in the Lord and hope in God. The verse from Jeremiah 17 7 frames the message as a source of happiness for those who place faith in divine guidance. The item mirrors a churchly or moral tone typical of era newspaper editorials.
A discussion proposes Iowa adopt negligent driving as distinct from reckless driving with lighter penalties. The piece criticizes supersonic jets, cites Oklahoma City's sonic boom experiments, questions intercontinental use, and argues ground transportation upgrades may better reduce travel time than faster-than-sound air travel. It ends with a remark about Massachusetts residents lacking a sense of humor.
A Journal science feature by Charles A. Churan Jr. argues alcoholism is a treatable disease, not moral failing, citing 45,000 Iowa alcoholics and state efforts. It notes the shift since the AMA's 1956 stance, outlines phases of alcoholism, and references Yale and Rutgers studies. It includes editor notes on arresting alcoholism through treatment and anecdotes about political taunts and teen activism.
State Senator David O. Shaff of Clinton County urges overhaul of state government with a single commissioner of roads and a fixed salary around 25 000 dollars. He also backs a single tax commissioner and expert supervision of bidding and contracts as part of broader reforms discussed ahead of the 1965 general assembly.
The Dutchettes 4-H Club held their local achievement show with Julia Miksch presiding start to finish. Members sang, a skit on posture was performed by Shirley Hixson and Florene Augustine, and judge Mrs. Terry Palmer offered helpful comments. Refreshments were served by Joie Johnson and Kathy Bauer with help from others.
Crawfordsville report notes the death of Mrs. Warren Patterson, niece of Mrs. Jen Spangler, daughter of Frank and Louie Spangler Anderson of Forest Lake Minnesota. Other items list family visits and travel changes due to illness and hospital stays in Burlington and Davenport.
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