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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1965
Page
4
The piece reflects on Luke 22 31 with a sermon about Satan desiring to sift believers as wheat and the need to let Christian teachings cast out darkness. It frames sin as a nighttime thief and urges illumination through faith.
Open American space missions draw broad international attention and sympathy because of publicity and candor from lift off to re entry. The openness contrasts with Soviet secrecy, boosting propaganda value though carrying risk of public failure. The article argues this approach gains world respect and emotional support despite potential catastrophes.
President Johnson demotes Postmaster General Gronouski to ambassador to Poland, citing political patronage issues and postal reforms backlash. Lawrence F. O'Brien named new postmaster general, a skilled politician, while Gronouski, formerly an politics professor, reflects on fit for cabinet vs diplomacy.
Eron Lima de Oliveira aged 35, a Bahia gang leader known as Lampiao II, is jailed in Salvador awaiting trial for up to 50 murders. He escaped a 1959 sentence, fled with his pregnant wife Maria across Brazil, and was captured after police tracked Maria to Sao Paulo. Bahian police hold 13 proven murders and suspect another 40.
A feature on Tom Ball's hitchhiking journey includes his reflections on Civil Rights, the 1960s struggle, and how white power dynamics could feel if reversed. He cites the Johnson voting rights bill, proposes bi racial conference tables, and urges peaceful, intelligent solutions to advance Negro rights while noting resistance from authorities.
The Columbus Junction council announces a gate across the road to the town dump, to be locked except on duty. Leo Dircks named supervisor with dump hours 8am-12 noon Saturdays Sundays and 3pm-7pm Tuesdays Thursdays, starting September 1. Dumping fees set for non residents.
Fortune magazine's farm survey portrays a strong 1965 income nearing $13.5 billion, with farmers boosting ready cash by about $1 billion versus 1964 and $3 billion since 1960. Commercial farms surpass 1 million, debt growth tied to expansion, bankers labeling farmers a better risk than ever.
In this Becker column he analyzes a three notrump contract with North as dealer. It emphasizes planning for distribution by covering unlikely splits and using safety plays such as cashing the king of diamonds and finessing the nine to assure ten tricks. The piece discusses optimism versus risk and the need for disciplined, flexible play.
The Washington Evening Journal is published afternoons with Sunday, Christmas, and July 4th exceptions. Editorial leadership includes David Elder as Editor and Business Manager, William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director, Charles Morris as News Editor, Bob Shaffer as Local Advertising, Bruce Cowden as Contributing Editor, and Howard Hazen as Production Superintendent. It is entered as second class matter and uses United Press Leased Wire, with affiliations to Inland Daily Press Association, Iowa Daily Press Association, Iowa Press Association, and Audit Bureau of Circulations.
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