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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1964
Page
4
A Notre Dame official action targets a film that mocks the football team in a comedy plot about an Arabian prince assembling a team to defeat the Irish. The paper notes mixed prospects for the movie and questions the college’s strong reaction amid broader New England storm stories and power outages.
A humorous piece notes the clever persistence of squirrels in bird feeders. It contrasts human and animal cleverness, describing a long running battle between bird feeders and squirrels and the birds' and feeders' frustration. The columnist wryly observes squirrels ignore warnings and persist in accessing feed.
A devotional note cites Revelation 22 14 blessing those who keep commandments to gain the right to the tree of life and enter the heavenly city. It asserts the City of God depends on human willingness to follow divine commands.
Education specialist David Nydice argues pride in schools comes from strong classrooms and staff. He emphasizes teachers as the core of any system and calls for high salaries, good conditions, ongoing training, and strong admin and support roles to boost learning outcomes. Evening Journal, Washington, Iowa, Dec. 9, 1964.
TV highlights list NBCs Danny Thomas Special with Durante Fisher and Bishop at Cocoanut Grove LA for 40th year color 7 30 p m CST Barrymores life on other worlds Nobel speech Oslo 6 a m CST The Menace of Age ABC daytime drama about aging couple with daughter Perry Mason CBS coin club murder 7 p m CST Hazel NBC newlywed mischief color 8 30 p m CST The Defenders CBS discrimination issue with Ricardo Montalban 9 p m CST Suspense Theatre NBC Cherokee war hero fights boot leggers 1922 color 9 p m CST
Dr Andrew Ivy, a 71 year old former Northwestern physiology chief, faces federal charges including conspiracy and mail fraud over his promotion of krebiozen. Indicted with the Durovic brothers, Ivy is accused of mis labeling and misleading the government as he defends his belief in the anti cancer serum sourced from horse blood. The trial, set for January, pits medical innovation against regulatory caution in a landmark confrontation.
An editor’s Outlook in La Paz details a surreal postrevolution scene with a police visit to a hotel bathroom, and critiques Bolivia’s economy. The piece notes U S aid totaling about 400 million since 1940s, tin as key export, rising costs, currency confusion, and social quirks including ghostlike political party antics, smuggling, and diverse foreign residents.
Under Mrs. Barbara Tuttle, Kalona Wellman and West Chester Elementary schools will present Christmas programs in their gymnasiums at 7 30 p.m. on December 14 15 and 21. All pupils participate except Wellman kindergarten. Programs feature Seasons Greetings with songs poems dances bells and Spanish Posadas plus Bible passages and no admission charge.
Italy blends old and new as Christmas traditions diverge between urban centers and rural regions. In Milan and Rome, Christmas features tree displays, ads, and Western songs, with Befana fading as Epiphany gifts wane. In rural areas, Christmas remains Christ-centered with the crib, midnight Mass, large dinners, and visits, while Naples leads in Presepio artistry. In Piazza Navona, Bernini’s fountain frames holiday commerce and the Zampognari shepherds unveil traditional music, funding mountain life through tips.
Postmaster Levy notes nationwide parcel post sorting now uses Zip Code systems. Zip Codes reduce handling and damage by enabling direct routing, but success depends on public use. Use the five digit code on return addresses and Christmas lists for future use.
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