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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1965
Page
7
The Harris survey finds most adults believe smoking links to lung cancer, yet few see cigarettes as a major cause. A strong majority oppose a cigarette ban, while about six in ten favor warning labels on all packs.
Washington reports the FCC approved a sweeping $100 million annual cut in interstate rates with a new bargain long distance rate of $1 for a three minute station-to-station call. The reduction, the largest in history, takes effect tonight starting at 8 p.m.
A Dear Abby column excerpt discusses a teenage daughter’s premarital pregnancy, advising the mother not to label the baby premature or push adoption, to avoid denying the situation, and to face the truth. Other letters cover teenage crushes, handling freeloaders in a beauty shop, and general guidance with Abby’s typical tone.
The Senate subcommittee on frauds calls for federal action against medical quackery and confidence men who prey on the elderly. Chairman Harrison A. Williams Jr. asks for legislation to create a citizens advisory committee, SEC checks on mail order land sales, and pre market testing of cure or diagnostic devices. Minority senators Prouty and Fong warn against overreach while backing hearings on the proposals.
A 16 year old Harlan boy, Derek Walter Houghtaling, faces assault with attempt to murder charges after a deputy, Joseph Torres, was beaten in Avoca following a traffic stop. Houghtaling was hospitalized after his car ran off a road. both he and Torres are listed in fair condition. The arraignment is set in Avoca district court after hospital release.
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