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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1964
Page
4
Editorial notes the Mississippi delegation seating compromise at the Democratic National Convention pleased no one. Both regulars and Freedom Party excluded Negroes, highlighting a deep south civil rights dilemma likely to recur in 1968. The piece invites reader input on a solution.
A reader reflects on national party conventions forging unity in a two party system. The piece highlights Roswell Garst and his influence on Soviet farming policy, Khrushchev’s praise of Garst, and his road network ideas. It ends with a wry note about salaries and a talking dog.
A damaged OCR snippet notes outside Iowa rates and carrier charges with unclear figures. It mentions amounts like 2.75 and 10.00 and references a delivery context. The text is fragmented and lacks complete names, places, or dates.
The Washington YWCA expresses appreciation for Mrs Merle Hebner who served as secretary for about twenty years since the 1925 organization. She led swim and gym classes, arranged Girls Reserves meetings, supported the Business and Professional Women's Club, and kept accurate attendance records while often volunteering. Her vision and programs helped shape the YWCA, with lasting policies and goodwill from the council members led by Immediate Past President Mrs W W Nolin.
An essay argues that public spectatorship in trials strengthens justice by pressuring judges jurors and witnesses while helping citizens learn how democracy tests the legal system. It discusses real courtroom stakes the fear of conviction for a burglar and the need of a widow seeking damages, contrasting with TV and film depictions.
An American Bar Association public service feature by Will Bernard explains courtroom access and decorum. It highlights open doors for the public, protecting morals and safety while inviting readers to explore justice and the idea that law serves as a great interest of man on earth.
OLDS Superintendent Thomas led the first in a series of Waco district faculty meetings on Monday focusing on the teacher handbook and demonstrations of new audio visual and reproducing equipment including a Diaza printer a dry mount press a rear projection screen and a copying machine. In the afternoon teachers met with principals to plan the school opening. John Becker invited all new teachers to a chicken barbecue with returning teachers at Wayland Park. Tuesday evening new district teachers include Muriel Weaver Roger Williams Letha Newlin Russell Newlin William Bean Phillip Speece Evelyn Palmer Larry Gillis Almeda Thompson Rita Boddicker Phyllis Eisele Alice Anderson and others.
Mid-Prairie Community Schools report higher enrollments with senior high near 230 students, up from 205 last year, junior high 315 vs 300, and elementary totals steady. Kaloha 240, Wellman 315, West Chester 130. School opens Monday after Labor Day weekend with bus times to be announced.
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