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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1965
Page
4
A bulletin style verse notes that heaven rejoices over one sinner who repents and that true joy comes from God through sharing in the search for what is lost. The message emphasizes spiritual joy tied to repentance and divine grace.
A column recalls admiration for old Washington houses and mocks a Los Angeles riot claim about 25 year old homes. The piece praises Governor Hughes for National Guard readiness at the Iowa State Fair, notes no unrest there, and laments missed local news about John Libi’s Ark search. It also highlights Clover chain stories from 1965 and ends with a Covington Leader remark on customer service.
The five night riot in Watts left 35 dead and 875 hurt with over 700 fires and more than 200 buildings torched repeatedly. Officials cite instability among a segment of the Negro population and urge forceful policing while others call for federal anti poverty programs and community treatment.
Postwar cases show stores not liable for every shopper mishap but may be responsible if negligence creates a dangerous crowd. Courts require a causal link between crowding and injury and may cite lack of guards or warnings as negligent.
Washington Public Library greets students with free blue cards for local school attendees. Card holders may check out three books and up to three magazines, with summer privileges at 25 cents. New titles include Gunther’s Procession, Petrakis Pericles of 31st Street, Abels The Rockfeller Billions, Corrigher Wild Heritage, Cunningham Penelope, Hamner You Can t Get There from Here, Read Over the Gate, and a Woodrow family saga.
The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists editorial and advertising leadership including Editor and Business Manager David Elder, Vice President Advertising Director William Shannon, News Editor Charles Morris, Local Advertising Bruce Cowden, Production Superintendent Howard Hazen, and Contributing Editor Bob Shaffer. It notes publication afternoons except Sundays and holidays and its post office registration under Act of March 3 1879.
In a five clubs doubled contract the defense can thwart declarer only if the spade and heart duties are misplayed. The author shows that leading diamonds at trick two allows South to make, while a spade lead or a heart lead at trick two forces South down one, given correct positional play and full hand analysis.
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