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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1966
Page
4
The Washington Journal prints a satirical open letter to Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson proposing using junk autos as artificial reefs to aid saltwater fishing and discusses misquotations about the saying experience is the best teacher. The piece reflects on learning from others and on everyday wisdom.
The piece reports that grain surpluses have shrunk since 1961 but some CCC grain still leaves the country at key times to steer farmers into voluntary programs. It cites Farm Journal alleging deliberate releases to curb bread prices, labeling it manipulation.
As spring nears the County Conservation Board outlines conserving nature for enjoyment and future heritage. Citizens, landowners, private groups, and agencies all bear responsibility to preserve wildlife spots, forests, and waters through mindful farming, forestry, and recreation while avoiding careless destruction. Ants are described as long‑standing city dwellers with 80 million years of miniature urban life.
Edward Shutts former president and longtime board chairman of Iowa Southern Utilities Co died in a Centerville hospital at age 75. He began as an assistant auditor, rose to president after 20 years, and was survived by his wife Blanche. Funeral set for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Miller-Wehrle Funeral Home in Centerville.
A UPI syndicated analysis details rising U S crime since 1958, listing death, rape, robbery, and theft totals and naming the ten most dangerous and five safest cities by crimes per 100 000. It notes public fear, self defense measures, vigilante vibes, and presidential action under the Katzenbach committee to study causes and reporting gaps.
Iowa Attorney General Lawrence Scalise explains a broad consumer protection advisory committee may number up to one hundred and investigate topics from packaging and truth in lending to auto safety. The panel could visit Detroit centers of Ford GM and Chrysler and a summer conference on the 1965 consumer protection act is planned in Des Moines. The committee will seek diverse representation including auto dealers and lawyers.
In this Becker column a five diamond contract faces danger from an East spade ruff. South should win the spade lead in dummy with the king and discard the ace of spades on hearts. Then cash hearts, ruff spade, and draw trumps to make five. The piece explains how safety plays hinge on spotting potential singleton spades and protecting against ruffs.
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