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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1964
Page
4
Editorial notes urge readers to approach with a true heart and full assurance of faith as Hebrews 10 22 is cited. The piece underscores continual personal commitment during worship and being in proximity to God through sincere devotion.
John Kieran’s Not Under Oath recalls the 1902 Rose Bowl between Michigan and Stanford. Michigan led 49 to 0 before substitutes ran out, and the game was never officially finished. The piece also riffs on the fate of long running Christmas card exchanges and when to stop sending them.
Walter Mondale, Minnesota attorney general, was named to fill the senate term of Hubert Humphrey. The 1962 race was the tightest in state history with Karl Rolvaag declared winner by fewer than 100 votes after court action. The piece argues how a small vote influenced national outcomes and the vice presidency.
A Washington Iowa Evening Journal item notes Swiss banking ethics once protected account holders. Pressure from Jewish groups prompts new rules to report foreign account details to the Swiss government, potentially exposing heirs. The report mentions postwar refuge deposits and growing coin shortages tied to vending machines.
The Harris survey finds Americans believe war can be avoided if the U S remains militarily strong and favor negotiating with the Communists. A large majority support a world wide nuclear test ban and see peace as achievable through strength and diplomacy rather than force.
William Cotter Murray, 35, an Irish born writer and University of Iowa English professor, won the Meredith Press $2,500 prize for his first novel Michael Joe A Novel of Irish Life. The award, announced at a banquet in Iowa City, recognizes three annual prizes totaling $15,000.
In Brixham England Harold Bates 60 says he adapted a surplus British army car to run on methane gas from heating chicken or pig manure. He built the gas plant for under 650 dollars and reports thousands of test miles. The converted engine has no offensive odor. In Hollywood New York actor Larry Kert debuts in Synanon with Edmond OBrien and Chuck Connors.
In a four spades battle, East leads diamonds, West overruffs hearts, and misplayed ruffing costs the declarer. Becker notes how discarding the jack of hearts earlier would have preserved communications with spades and diamonds, making the contract safe. The article emphasizes analyzing communications and guard against routine errors in play.
The essay argues that equality in democracy is tempered by real distinctions and legitimate aims. It compares police height requirements for efficiency with voter height limits, cites liquor statutes targeting women, and notes how courts justify or strike down discrimination based on morality and practicality. Democracy aims for equality tempered by difference.
United Press International TV listings note Wednesday night features on NBC with Elephant Walk starring Elizabeth Taylor and Peter Finch set on a Ceylon tea plantation. Also scheduled are a karate display on NBC Today, CBS Capt Kangaroo, Dick Van Dyke, Burke's Law on ABC, Danny Kaye on CBS, and an ABC Scope world tour of discotheques with Sybil Burton.
The Washington Evening Journal from Washington Iowa lists staff including David Filder as Editor and Business Manager William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director Charles Morris News Editor Snail Local Advertising Bruce Owden Contributing Editor Howard Hazen Production Superintendent and notes publication schedule and postal information. The paper is affiliated with United Press Leased Wire and several press associations.
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