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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1965
Page
4
An editorial style reflection asks readers to consider the hidden ministry of God’s angels and invites personal experience of protection as drawn from Psalm 34 7. It frames faith as visible through daily life and spiritual deliverance.
A Washington group calling itself AAAA formed at a dinner party with White House links during the Kennedy and Johnson years. The club protests Arthur B. Schlesinger Jr. journalistic depictions of the Kennedy era and his Life magazine serialized revelations.
The piece argues the United States should invite the Viet Cong to peace talks, noting parallels with Britain under George III and early colonial negotiations. It claims the Viet Cong, backed by North Viet Nam and China, wage the war and must be addressed in any settlement. It urges direct talks once punished, warning against clinging to diplomatic niceties.
A reader from Brighton Iowa thanks the Journal for publishing Jenkin Lloyd Jones’s articles and urges continued publication. The letter defends Jones as a champion against moral decay and criticizes a sarcastic August 4 piece by Dr Nyswander. The editor’s note promises ongoing publication.
An editor warns of an unprecedented tide of treason as Communism resurfaces in Asia and the United States. He blames long term propaganda, McCarthyism, and editorial demagoguery for eroding trust and shaping public opinion, arguing a big Fifth Column aims to confuse and paralyze American resolve.
Washington urges action as experts warn shortages will worsen. Cost to convert sea water remains high, pushing officials to curb waste and pursue long distance water transport. Government moves include the Water Resources Planning Act. cities face pressure to abandon nearby supplies and seek distant sources.
The Washington Evening Journal, published afternoons except Sundays, Christmas, and July 4, lists David Elder as Editor and Business Manager with William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director and Charles Morris as News Editor. Bob Shaffer handles Local Advertising. Bruce Cowden is Contributing Editor. Howard Hazen is Production Superintendent.
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