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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1964
Page
4
The article reflects on Psalm 46 1 praising God as refuge in storms and strength for burdens and troubles providing help in times of trouble as a guiding message from the Washington Evening Journal on August 25 1964.
A humorous report notes a new police tactic of letting tires go flat for illegal parking, traced to Rio de Janeiro and later used in some American cities. The author jokes about past experiences with offending vehicles including a yellow Buick encroaching on the line near the Journal office.
A profile notes a Washington youth heading to Yale this fall. Yale gains attention for its psychology program and a notable senior thesis on Social Nudism in America. The piece contrasts Yale with Harvard and references college publishing. It also touches on U S Russian track meet results and media framing.
A Homewood Illinois apartment incident reads like a comic misstep. A housewife in curlers laundry in the basement wears a dress to be cleaned. She hides from a meter reader as he remarks I hope your team wins.
Bureaucrats in the federal hierarchy display rank by office furnishings and cars. GSA rules assign luxuries to higher grades, with low license numbers and private elevators marking top officials, while even Cabinet members vary in privilege and access.
Mrs. Cress hosted the Evening Bridge group with guests from Grand Prairie and Des Moines. Other gatherings include Y Social Club by Mrs. Francis Waldschmidt, Bunco prizes, and several local visits and travels among families such as the Stranskys, Foley, Klein, and Hootens. A newborn Troy Alan joins Garry Weihmeyer’s family. INSAs Robert Simon returns from New London for leave before duty at Little Creek.
Army recruiters shift focus this year urging education before enlistment. A 40 week TV series highlights key moments in exploration and science while posters and booklets promote schooling and higher standards. The program aims to raise educational levels for army careers and involves educators and guidance counselors.
Mt Pleasant hosts the Midwest Old Settlers and Threshers Association annual reunion September 9 through 12 featuring 109 steam engines, antique cars, and the Midwest Central train. Non profit group. $1 grounds admission, free for children 18 and under. evening Chautauqua program each night. Memberships available from Harold Jarvis, Ken's Barber Shop, or Stanley Mouser.
In a six spades contract South faces a tough endgame with heart and spade entries. Becker explains a percentage defense, West’s likely distribution, and a correct line leading to the diagrammed outcome. The article contrasts actual play versus the optimal plan, detailing declarer’s best heart lead and the spade finesse based on distribution cues.
A Labor Day weekend report lists Delmar Glen Yoder visiting the grotto at West Bend and nearby northern Iowa sites. The column names several local residents and staff, including David Elder and William Shannon, with community updates on travel, hospitalizations, vacations, relocations and family visits across Kalona and surrounding areas.
Dr William C Kvaraceus of Tufts, UNESCO consultant, argues that labeling youths as delinquent varies by language and culture. He notes many offenses are culturally specific and some appear minor by American standards, such as collecting cigarette butts in Egypt or vagrancy in India.
Lawrence A Romine lists new car records with Chevrolet models and handling by Gerhard or Grace C Tiessen Ford Olive S Miksch Mercury.
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