Thoughtful editorial trims crime misreadings and daily labor
Washington Evening Journal carries a December 6 1966 editorial mix. It critiques a Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids Des Moines crime rate headline misreadings while noting FBI figures show Cedar Rapids 808 major crimes in 1966 vs 616 in 1965 and Des Moines 2376. The piece reflects on daily winter cleanup labor and household duties, ending with a Newark Evening News quote about aging drivers.
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Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Exceed quota for Chest residential division
A report by Chairman Bill Westphal and Co-Chairman Mrs George Krogmeier on the 1966 Residential Campaign shows a 10 percent quota excess. General Chairman Joe Evanovich credits the new division, the master list of contributors, and Red Feather Nights for the efficiency and broad community support.
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Bill Westphal
George Krogmeier
Joe Evanovich
Evanovich
Westphal
Krogmeier
Business Division I
Red Feather
Fewer executive desks in capital
United Press International reports a White House inspired cutback order by Lawson B. Knott Jr of the GSA reducing executive desks to Civil Service Grade 18 and above, with gradual eligibility limits for Grades 15 to 17 and other civilian and military posts.
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Bernard Brenner
United Press International Washington
UPI
Lawson B. Knott, Jr
General Services Administration
GSA
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service
Dr Arthur Flemming Elected President of National Council of Churches
Dr Arthur Flemming, long active in church affairs and former secretary of health, education and welfare, was elected president of the National Council of Churches. He will keep his University of Oregon presidency during his three year term and succeeds Bishop Reuben H. Miller. The assembly heard two contrasting views on evangelism from Dr Billy Graham and Dr Harvey Cox.
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Miami Beach
UPI
Arthur
Flemming
Fisenower
National Council of Churches
University of Oregon
Council
Reuben H. Miller
Indianapolis
Ind
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Kingston
N.Y
School of Public Affairs
American Universit Washington
US Civil Service Commission
Office of Defense Mobilization
Hoover Commission
Ohio Wesleyan University
Eisenhower
General Assembly
Crawfordsville Fire Destroys Playhouse. New Baby Born in Mt Pleasant
Crawfordsville firemen battled a Wednesday morning blaze at a playhouse on the John Hubb property preventing damage to nearby Jewell and Hubbs residences. In Mt Pleasant, Mr and Mrs Larry Price welcomed a daughter named Jane born November 30 weighing 7 ounces at Memorial Hospital. Reverend Harold Hurt, new Winfield 1st Presbyterian minister, and family hosted several Thursday evening guests including Kilpatrick and Hurt families.
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Vivian Wells
Crawfordsville
Jim Wilson
John Kouba
Jodi
Cedar Rapids
Wendell Wilson
Ivan Wilson
William White
Iowa City
Robert Wilson
John Hubb
Jewell
Hubbs
Larry Price
Mt. Pleasant
Memorial Hospital
Mtsant
Jane
David Griffith
Rev
Harold Hurt
Sheila
Jeff
Bradley
Spencer
Rick
Winfield
Kenneth Kilpatrick
Ernest Kilpatrick
Columbus City
Ed Kilpatrick
Mt. Union
Hurt
1St Presbyterian Church
Four Hearts Hand Demonstrates Finesse Risk in Bridge Play
In a four hearts declarer scenario West cashes spades and East shows a doubleton. If a finesse is attempted to avoid a club loser, the defense gains. the proper line involves ruffing high, discarding diamonds, and executing a careful sequence to avoid a second loss. The hand illustrates that a finesse can fail and a different approach is required.
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West
East
1066
King
Tauge
Aurick
Seata
Dear Abby Advice Letters on Marriage and Living Arrangements
Dear Abby answers readers on marriage fears lasting eight years with Hugh who avoids commitment, a housemate facing sharing a living space with a new blended family, and a grandfather with inappropriate behavior. The columnist advises actions including separation of belongings, counseling, and securing home boundaries while noting the complexity of personal relationships.
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Abby
Hugh
Christmas Rain Clouds Over Indonesia Faithful Celebrate
In Jakarta the Christmas season blends with the year end monsoon as Indonesia experiences heavy rains. Christians and Muslims, along with Hindus and Buddhists, attend crowded church services across 8000 Protestant and 5000 Catholic churches. Homes display pine trees, mountains supply mountain firs, and gift giving is minimal as families share cookies and wine during visits.
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Jakarta
Indonesia
UPI
Djak
Local Washington Newspaper Preview and Staff Listings
A fragment from a Washington Iowa newspaper shows editor David Elder and staff positions including William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director and Howard Hazen as Local Advert Manager. It notes publication afternoons except Sundays and holidays, and references U.S. postal and press association credits.
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Washington Myemng Journal
Washington
Iown
David Elder
William Shannon
Guar
Shatter
Howard Hazen
Christman
Fey
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FBI
Frederic
Wisconsin
Newark Evening News
Iowa
Capital
Wearin
Dr. Flemming
NCC
Billy Graham
Harvey Cox
Amoun
Brown’s Shoe Fit Company
North
Dear Abby
Abigail van Buren
Vear Abby
Tus
Mar
Los Angeles
Cal
Asnby
Box Angeles
Los
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