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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1966
Page
4
A 1966 editorial commentary discusses misfortunes caused by income tax and domestic woes. It contrasts a Texas murder incident with Houston and Austin police handling and praises Austin officers for courage and restraint. It argues the need for stable markets and fair profits for farmers, and notes the challenge of selling surplus farm goods through trade channels. The piece ends with a signature Thaddeus.
A New England Journal of Medicine note on a lawyer who cured left buttock and leg pain by removing his wallet containing credit cards from his hip pocket. The ache returned when the wallet was carried again. The tale mocks economists and warns that moderate savings clash with sitting on money, while credit cards may worsen discomfort.
A guest editorial questions whether a new era of farm prosperity is real or merely tied to past periods of favorable prices driven by wartime activity. The author offers a cautious review and expresses doubtful optimism about a lasting boom.
The passage warns against vanity and pride, contrasting human smallness with divine height. It reflects on blasphemous boasts attributed to Lucifer and their repetition by people who overlook their own fragility.
Bill Murray, 63, ISU economics professor from Ames, resumes his bid for Iowa governor after a 1958 loss to Herschel Loveless. He argues over a surplus refund plan and tax reform, with education and property taxes as central issues. He campaigns across towns, touting a plan to refund part of withheld state income tax and shift funds to schools and capital projects.
The Iowa Liquor Control Commission reports a fiscal year net profit of 18.2 million, with liquor alcohol sales rising from 37.4 million in 1955 to 54.3 million in 1966, aided by liquor by the drink. Wine sales also climb to 543,471 gallons.
In a European championship game, D Alelio openly doubled with two spades preempting, leading to a bold six spade contract that failed. A second table featured a rambling three notrump by North-South, resulting in a 200 point penalty for South and a net gain for Italy despite the misfit.
Keota records report a bridal shower for Mrs Doug Flanders hosted by Mrs Marlin Romoser and Mrs Gary Romoser. About twenty five guests enjoyed themed decorations yellow and white, games, and a gifts table.
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