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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1964
Page
4
An opinion piece critiques government economists and the welfare state for misunderstanding advertising and salesmanship. It argues shelves full of goods and eager customers mean little without effective marketing and warns that planners will have to admit this reality.
A reader recalls two incidents. One morning a three lane street required stopping for illegal parked vehicles and a truck driver blocking a lane. A later phone call misidentifies a non resident as Joe and ends with a rude farewell. The writer notes publicity affects responses to a policeman’s death and funds, contrasting nationwide reaction with local indifference.
Kalona prepares February Heart Fund drive under slogan More Will Live The More You Give With Heart Day set for Feb 10 volunteers to canvass businesses during the day and residents in the evening Memorial gifts are accepted and addressed envelopes will be left for nonhome visits to support heart research and education efforts.
Gov. Harold E. Hughes calls for dreaming about Iowa’s next 50 years, plans for a second term, and a broad tax overhaul. He backs reapportionment to unify urban rural interests and pushes federal aid for vocational training as industry grows.
A diary-like column discusses a week of illnesses flu or cold with rest and hankies, mixed hyacinth bulbs, student mischief during mid semester break, grandchildren with home projects, a custard pie recipe, and a closing sign off See You Marge.
John Dillon announces the opening of a general practice law office with an abstract department in Columbus Junction. He formerly practiced in Centerville and has served 13 years as general counsel for Dillon Stone Co. and Stone Products, Inc. He and his wife reside at 118 Hickory Drive.
Record of property transactions in which Sam Schlabaugh and wife transfer to Gordon Schlabaugh land in section 9 77 9 Monroe G Miller and wife transfer to Edward R Burkholder land in section 30 72 8 Charles F Wiese transfers land to Clarence Wehr in section 26 75 9 Ethel Marie Poore transfers to Ralph G Cavin parcels 2 and 8 block 5 J B Crayne s addition in Chester
The column recalls beards and old-time costumes of Washington residents from 25 years ago, naming figures like Sperry Easter and John Winga Sr and noting beards worn by mayors and local leaders. It ends with a note on space research from Injun II by The State University of Iowa, reporting aurora interactions and electron influx data.
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