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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1965
Page
4
The Evening Journal editorial reflects on Psalm 14 1 urging readers to see atheism as a foolhardy stance. It argues that God's Word seldom calls anyone a fool yet design and unity arise from a moral plan guided by a divine Person revealed in history and literature.
Guest editor Rev. Vernon Elgin urges shaping 1966 with a glass of happiness built on love for one another and a common care for unity. He warns against superficial joy and calls for shared responsibility to heal divisions, reduce prejudice, and unlock creative energy through communal respect and understanding.
Myron Feinsilber revisits Stroudsburg High School in Stroudsburg Pennsylvania to compare past and present. Principal Alfred Munson notes shifts in discipline and student polish while teachers Lillian Stark and Mahlon Serfass describe rising sophistication and reduced inner drive. Changes in school life include hot lunches medical checks guidance services and a move from daily Bible readings to a moment of silent meditation.
A Des Moines briefing reports experts discussing a pilot plant to preserve meat by radiation. About 35 Iowa meat packers and poultry men attended, citing extensive Army research and the potential to store bacon and ham at room temperature for over two years.
Dr Josephson reports irradiated foods tested on four animal species over two years or four generations show no health hazards. He explains color changes from blanching and mild heating, notes flavor is generally undetectable to average people though some experts may taste a radiation note.
The Army and Air Force indicate a strong interest in a private sector built pilot plant to produce irradiated meat, with 150 000 pounds per year minimum purchases and planned FDA petitions for multiple products over several years. Cost projected at one to several million dollars, with irradiation adding about 28 cents per pound. Some Iowa packers doubt the small scale and note potential co op operation or satellite site in existing facilities.
A 1965 American Bar Association piece warns homeowners of rising guest injury claims. It notes damages may be awarded when defects, such as a loose railing, were known to the host but not obvious to visitors. Courts require substantial defects and a direct cause between defect and accident.
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