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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1961

Page

4

Editorial on obedience and leadership as service

The piece cites Hebrews 13 17 and argues rulers must serve all. It urges submission to legitimate authority while stressing leaders should act as servants to the people. The tone reflects a moral stance on governance and duty.

Commercial Christmas and global workers in the season

Vivian Baumgartner argues for embracing commercial Christmas while recognizing workers worldwide. The piece praises holiday production, store displays, and the hope that ornaments and tinsel bring peace, noting gratitude for laborers in Hong Kong and satellite countries. It celebrates the Year of Our Lord and timely Christmas observances.

Christ United Nations New York Hong Kong

The Substance of Liberalism by Raymond Moley

The essay argues liberals are not knaves but naive and deluded, not socialists or pro Communist, but faith in kindness and appeasement. It contends liberalism fuels new laws and bureaucracies, creating jobs for study rather than practical results, and warns of ongoing tax burdens until voters choose more capable leaders.

Raymond Moley Moley Congress

Government welfare programs grow by expansion not new creation

The Advisory Committee on Intergovernmental Relations reports federal grants to states total 7.4 billion and 62 billion come from prewar programs. It urges five year program end dates with pretermination review, but warns vested interests and mission-minded agencies block fiscal restraint, ensuring endless agency growth.

Advisory Committee On Intergovernmental Relations Commission Congress Congressional

Russian press prints Kennedy statements with rebuttal critique

The Moscow newspaper published Kennedy's remarks in full but with persistent rebuttal by the paper, highlighting the contrast with US practice of printing Khrushchev and Kennedy. The piece notes improved world understanding if more complete statements are shared, despite bias. A separate note from Pence Printing New York mentions a plastic coated steel fence by Westmoreland Manufacturing Co and Jones Laughlin Steel.

Kennedy Russia

Inside You And Yours Strep Throat Do's and Don'ts

A King Features health quiz explains strep throat signs tests and treatments. It notes that viruses can mimic strep and describes testing, penicillin use, home care, and potential complications like scarlet fever rheumatic fever and kidney trouble with emphasis on avoiding unnecessary antibiotics.

King

Eddie Rains Named Marion Chamber Executive

Eddie Rains of Keota accepts full time executive secretary and manager post at the Marion Chamber of Commerce. He will run the office with local business and professionals to boost community growth. The Rains family previously operated Rains Furniture Store in Keota. Mrs. Rains active in PTA Scouts and community.

Keota Harold Harrison Hanover Illinois J. C. Deimerly Jim Palmer Eddie Rains Marion Chamber of Commerce Eddie Chamber of Commerce Marion Rains Furniture Jaycee Mrs Rains P T.A Matthew Becky Debby

Bid decisions in contract bridge quiz from Evening Journal

The column presents four hands and suggested bids. Hand 1 recommends Pass to show a minimum double. Hand 2 advocates raising to two spades for distribution and fit. Hand 3 favors four spades using losing-trick evaluation. Hand 4 argues one notrump is best with a 19 point heart.

King East North Rea Syndicate, Inc

White Christmas Returns to State Theatre in Vista Vision Technicolor

Bing Crosby Danny Kaye and Irving Berlin anchor the show still timely in a lavish revival. Rosemary Clooney Vera-Ellen star as a glamorous musical group journeys from clubs to a Vermont inn to save a former owner from bankruptcy.

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Rural subscription rates in Iowa paper listing details

The Washington Iowa publication lists rural subscription rates and carrier prices. It names staff roles and notes publication afternoons except Sunday with details about rates for months six and twelve months, and outside Iowa pricing.

Washington

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