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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1964
Page
4
The Washington IU Evening Journal editorial extols the gospel of Christ as the power of God unto salvation for believers, citing Romans 1:16. It notes the message’s enduring ability to save and transform lives, while acknowledging that faith to use this power remains a challenge for some.
The editorial denounces FBI chief J Edgar Hoover amid rising criticism of the agency especially for civil rights cases in the South. It notes friction with local law enforcement, the frustration of federal juries, and predicts a possible shift if civil rights work expands under new leadership while preserving nonpartisanship. It cites quotes from an agent and includes two closing aphorisms from Pan a News Palladium and Progressive Farmer.
A Washington Iowa reader requests a front page article equal in prominence about the costs of the liquor by the drink law to state and counties. They urge coverage of enforcement expenses, accidents, destitution, juvenile trouble, and broader societal costs alongside the revenue figures.
Kalona December 15 Mr. and Mrs. Joel H. Yoder observed their forty ninth wedding anniversary on December 16. relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fli A. Swartzendruber for a social afternoon and refreshments. Others attending included a long list of relatives and friends.
In London, South dealer John Collings and Harold Franklin played four spades at a Friday duplicate. West doubled two hearts and East doubled four spades. Collings built the play by sacrificing a trump, leading to an unexpected second trump trick and a difficult defense, with the heart and diamond signals influencing the outcome.
Mr and Mrs Figgins welcomed Mrs Dessie and guests from Iowa City to a Sunday evening gathering. Curtis Figgins and Jean were among those attending, joining other supper companions in a close family style occasion.
Mrs Mary Colbert route 1 celebrated her birthday with a surprise gathering Sunday afternoon hosted by her children and grandchildren. Families from Lone Tree Cedar Rapids Muscatine Cedar Rapids and Ainsworth joined in. The Sands club held a separate Christmas party with euchre prizes.
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