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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1966
Page
3
Editorial ponderings on time, human fate, and the end of civilization. Cites Isaiah 55 6 and a reflection on our era facing annihilation through war overpopulation or pollution. Notes scientists fear for mankind within millions of years and compares bacteria colonies to human growth.
The article contrasts ribbon cutting at highway openings with a practice in Illinois where officials plant a tree at the site. The tree ceremony serves the ceremonial purpose like ribbons, but offers lasting value as trees endure and improve with age, while avoiding wasteful use of frayed ribbon.
Riverside local news reports Mrs Mildred Cray suffered a night stroke at home and was transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital Friday morning. The item also notes community updates including hospital discharges, visits, and local events such as the Royal Neighbors meeting chaired by Mrs Cla ton Wingler with ten members present.
A local IRS column answers common tax questions. Topics include signing returns, deductions for funeral expenses, scholarship tax treatment, W-2 timing, dependent exemptions, refund timelines, travel deductions, withholding adjustments, support for dependents, selling a home cost basis, medical expense rules, and dividend exclusions on joint returns.
Iowa Lt. Gov. Robert Fulton 37 announced Tuesday he would seek another term. Fulton was elected lieutenant governor after serving in the Iowa House and Senate and spoke at a banquet honoring Gov. Harold E. Hughes.
Fulton announces re election bid highlighting government reorganization constitutional reform and apportionment goals. He cites bipartisan cooperation and Iowa's awakening toward new developments under executive council leadership while noting other Republicans seeking nomination.
Some 2,597 Iowa drivers had licenses revoked in 1965 with the largest share for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Of OMVI revocations, 1,768 were first offenses, 172 second, 86 third or more, and ages ranged from 15 to 75 plus. The state reports 359 motorists lost rights under implied consent. Additional revocations occurred for drag racing 47, second offense reckless driving 102, third speeding 46.
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