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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1964
Page
4
Editorial excerpt from The Washington Evening Journal dated August 10, 1964 proclaims Fight the good fight and lay hold on eternal life. It frames life eternal as a gift from God available to those who prepare themselves for it. The piece echoes religious exhortation and moral guidance typical of the period.
The piece discusses Stephen Shadegg’s views on three voter types and how mobilization shapes elections, noting the indifferents’ sway in big races. It also critiques Iowa liquor markups, arguing wine and whiskey pricing discriminates against wine and questions policies favoring hard liquor.
The author recalls easier Western tourist access to Czechoslovakia since World War II, with immediate visas and friendly border checks. Cedok maps and travel folders aided planning while higher currency rates aim to encourage longer stays. The piece notes road conditions and a shift in tourism policy at Prague and border points. Also discusses American teens being oversold on marriage with data on youthful wages and poverty thresholds.
A reader recounts a 1938 Czech Republic trip by train and car, noting cherry harvests, hospitality, urban beauty, and Prague’s landmarks. The letter contrasts hot water quirks, transit quirks, and hitchhiking abundance with impressions of Czechoslovakia’s cities, people, and notable sites such as John Huss Square and the Huss monument.
Iowa state welfare officials probe $74 000 paid to two physicians under public assistance programs for the aged and medical aid. Both doctors, from the same county, averaged $400-$500 monthly this year and about $2,000 monthly under old age assistance, with $24,000 paid to each last year. Affidavits from patients claim lack of treatment, while the board seeks data on each case and possible legislative relief.
In a Italy versus United States bridge clash, Chiaradia and D ALELIO using the Neapolitan Club system misfired on a 1962 hand. An artificial club bid and heart response obscured distribution, leaving North to pass 3NT. The Americans reached four hearts and ten tricks, exploiting better alignment of hand shape and unbalanced structure. The article analyzes bidding choices and outcomes.
Broadcasting magazine reports a total of 29.419 million dollars in 1964 broadcast rights for college and professional football. Network payments reach 27.309 million, with the remainder split between independent stations paying colleges and pros. Last year’s rights totaled under 15 million. NFL Evening Journal holds a 28.2 million two year contract.
The article notes CBS will broadcast games while NBC and the NCAA agreed a two-year contract exceeding 13 million dollars. It highlights CBS paying 1.8 million dollars for the NFL championship game on December 27 as the largest single-game payment cited by the magazine.
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