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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1965
Page
4
Thought for the day quotes Psalm 20 5 about rejoicing in salvation and setting up banners in God's name. It presents a devotional line suitable for multiple occasions with a focus on faith and petition fulfillment by the Lord.
A collection of light anecdotes and jokes from a local column. Highlights include Brad Hohl’s socks in the garbage, a water shortage letter from New York, four Washington men missing a ball game in St Louis, a horoscope quip about aging, a discharged service card paradox, Grandma’s busy day, and playful bits on daily life and advice.
Spec 4 Jack Spooner of Clinton tells of his year in Viet Nam with a 14 man US special forces team. He describes ambushes near Phu Yen and Ninh Thuan, medical duties for locals, and a view of the war as everywhere with no front lines. Spooner praises Vietnamese support and Saigon police, notes malaria and dingi fever, and says victory may take years.
Des Moines IDPA report from C L Vince Caudle director of tourism for the Iowa Development Commission predicts about two million visitors to Iowa in 1965 up from 1.8 million in 1960. He notes highway growth and higher out of state travel but cautions that proof of tourism’s economic impact awaits formal study. He cites a $50 000 annual tourism promotion budget and expects more local community efforts to organize tourism assets and promotive actions.
The piece reflects on President Johnson's July 28 Viet Nam policy speech and the boost in troop levels from 75,000 to 125,000 amid liberal protests. It notes cautious openness to peace talks, views of passive activists, and the author’s perspective as a student on a cross-country hitch-hiking journey.
Mrs. Jerry Forinash of West Chester captures first in the women's heavyweight division at the Mississippi Valley Fair tractor pulling event in Davenport. Dick Stewart of West Chester also takes first in the men's heavyweight division. A Boston UPI note mentions meadow mice may have up to 17 litters yearly, averaging five per litter, per the Massachusetts Audubon Society.
In a par contest example from the Masters Championship, South uses the smother play to defeat the defense. The hand features a club and diamond sequence with ruffs and a gimmick counter to the smother, ending with West on lead and East ready to counter.
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