The Mentor magazine growth and Journal printer role
The Journal reports on its third issue of The Mentor, a scholarly magazine printed for editor John Westburg. It notes its target educator audience of about 3,000 subscribers and highlights content from ancient Greek translations to current school topics, while expressing optimism for the venture’s growth.
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Mentor
John Westburg
Conesville
Iowa
Rock Island
Ilinois
Rennaisance
Germany
They re Kidding
A Wash Herald columnist ridicules the trend of selling appliances in parts requiring a toolless 10 year old helper. The piece laments growing freedom losses and the need for licenses or permits as intrusive public policy evolves.
Back Seat Driving and the Law in 1964
This ABA feature argues back seat driving is condemned for safety yet may be required when danger is evident. Courts show silence can jeopardize damages, as seen in a case where no complaint about 30 mph through blinding mist led to a denied claim. The article outlines when a passenger should protest to protect rights.
Magic comeback in five hearts bridge hand
In a five hearts contract East leads spades and West shows length. South counters by ruffing spades, cashing hearts, finessing West's nine, drawing trumps, and exploiting forced discards to secure the contract. South ends up making five hearts despite initial bad breaks.
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East South West North Pass
West
South
East
Declarer
Past
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Tax commission asks for industrial engineer aid in property tax
Des Moines IA The State Tax Commission seeks an industrial engineer to assist in valuing public utilities and property for tax purposes. Chairman X T Prentis says current input relies on one staffer and a professional with I C C data. Estimated cost is 12000 to 15000 dollars, funds not yet requested from the legislature.
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Des Moines
IDPA
State Tax Commission
X. T. Prentis
Commission
Iowa
Tax Commission
Prentis
Mount Ayr
Interstate Commerce Commission
State General Fund
Adcock
Liquor Commission
Riverside anniversary at Nashua church noted
Riverside residents attend the one hundredth year celebration of the Little Brown Church at Nashua. Earl Walton and Albert Navy attended. Walton was married there in 1928. Other weekend visits included Cliff Walton at Ft. Atkinson and various local sights. A separate birthday party, guests from Iowa City, and a postnuptial shower in St Marys hall were reported with gifts and decorations. William Wingler’s hospital condition and a birthday supper for John Burich were also noted. Cynthia Marie Spellerberg was born July 21 in Fairfax with family details provided.
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Riverside
Earl Walton
Albert Navy
Little Brown
Nashua
Walton
Cliff Walton
Ft. Atkinson
McGregor
Dodgeville
Dickeyville
Prairie du Chien
Wes Sojka
Victor Burich
John Burich
Dale Burich
Cleo Burich
Tim Krantz
Bob Burich
Iowa City
Dennis Jennings
Ainsworth
John
William Spellerberg
Fairfax
Cynthia Marie
Matt Spellerberg
Paul Gilroy
Alice Waldschmidt
Jim Metz
Rajet Kron
St. Mary’s Hall
Victor Strabala
Metz
Davenport
Mr. Metz
Navy
Nation backs moon landing with mixed public cheers
The piece notes public indifference to the lunar achievement among landlocked readers, compares it to early balloon ascents, and recalls how air exploits once sparked wonder. It contrasts soaring space progress with modest citizen excitement and reflects on regional pride in Iowa crops and summer events.
Recovery a spiritual experience in alcoholism
A medical view of alcoholism as a disease stresses life or death stakes and the need for treatment. The article outlines stages from initial drink use to chronic alcoholism, urges doctor involvement, and presents Alcoholics Anonymous as a life replacing program.
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Charles A. Churan
Iowa State Commission On Alcoholism
Alcoholics Anonymous
Commission
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