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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1963
Page
4
The editorial frames Mrs. Madalyn Murray as an aggressive atheist seeking to establish an information center in Stockton Kansas. It contrasts her proselytizing stance with typical atheists and urges Stockton residents to respond with restraint and Christian unity to achieve a victory over her atheism.
Francoise Corre, reporting for a Paris weekly, spent four days undercover as an American tourist in Paris. He and a Brooklyn model experienced frequent overcharges and rudeness, from 72 francs for a three franc ride to $18 for two glasses of wine, claiming he was robbed up to eight or ten times daily. Corre argues Paris chills American visitors and warns the city risks losing tourism to other capitals.
A veteran government official erased his own initials after a document returned with a strong note. He followed the instruction and initialed the erasure, demonstrating swift compliance in a single day.
A compilation from various papers discusses hurricane naming since 1953, listing year names such as Arlene Beulah Cindy Debra Edith Flora Ginny Hannah Irene Janice Kristy Laura Margo Nona Orchid Portia Rachel Sandra Terese Verna Wallis and notes retirements for disastrous storms. It contrasts public perception with the weather bureau practice and includes other editorial quips about work, money, and citizenship from multiple sources.
Iowa parole board chair Harold Martin says without stronger rehabilitation the state will need a new prison. He notes Fort Madison and Anamosa near capacity with over 2,000 inmates and calls for more parole agents to support an emphasis on treatment.
Washington reports the U.S. Post Office handles over two thirds of global mail, delivering 180 million pieces daily. It employs 500,000, with a $4.9 billion budget, yet faces complaints over stamps, mis-sorts, junk mail, and long delivery times, while running diverse services and auctions.
Des Moines IDPA reports high recidivism among bogus check writers and proposes a pilot program with state mental health officials to treat chronic offenders at a state institution. Harold Martin chairs the parole board and notes the aim is to help offenders who seek help rather than simply return them to prison after release.
Postmaster Harry Levy and staff lead Washington Postal operations. Last year the Washington post office grossed over 200000 dollars. City carriers five with two substitutes rural carriers three with substitutes. Mail clerks five with one substitute custodians two. Largest local mail user is McCleery Cumming Company.
James H. Meredith, 30, the first Negro alumnus of the University of Mississippi, graduates in a 12 hour ceremony guarded by campus police and federal marshals. The ceremony ends without incident near the site of autumn riots that left two dead and many injured. Meredith and his family celebrate as onlookers express pride.
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