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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1965
Page
4
Thought for the Day urges brotherly love and hospitality. The message cites Hebrews 13:1, urging care and concern for others as a measure of spiritual temperature.
The new Iowa legislature opens in Des Moines with a strong Democrat majority and a record influx of first-time lawmakers. Observers expect fresh perspectives to challenge old methods, as Gov Hughes backs reforms including income tax withholding, shorter governor terms with tied offices on the ballot, appointed secretaries, item veto power, and expanded home rule while favoring non compulsory union membership.
The piece contrasts simple back‑shop machinery in newspapers with evolving electronic devices in science, noting they lack human frailties. It humorously cites a family car and jokes about machines acting like humans, ending with a quip on government policy and turnpike debates.
State Senator Howard Reppert plans a bill to force telephone directories to mark unsubscribed individuals with an asterisk. Vexed by constant sales calls, he targets a clear opt out. Democrats discuss ensuring full bill consideration across chambers amid rule change debate. Town highway panel may create a business administrator post, splitting duties from the chief engineer. Governor Hughes to address state leaders with two speeches this week. House Democrats seek space for a large caucus as 101 members convene in Des Moines.
Des Moines UPI reports Democrats control both Iowa houses for first time in 30 years and may draft broad bills on education, taxation, government reform, reapportionment, and state administration. Lawmakers from both parties discuss proposals including a state liberal arts college, daylight saving time, and constitutional amendments for term limits.
Stamp notes report on several new Kennedy memorial issues from Cameroun Republic Dubai Sharjah and Malta with a Maltese set of nineteen denominations highlighting history multicolor photogravure designs. Barbados Dominica and St Vincent update watermarks on local issues while Ceylon marks the railway centenary in two language varieties Eleanor Roosevelt is depicted on Jamada’s new one shilling issue featuring a pineapple watermark.
The Washington Coin Club will meet at the county fair grounds this evening. Meeting time is 7:30 p.m. and all interested persons are invited to attend. The Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges plan a joint installation of officers at 8 o'clock this evening in the Odd Fellows hall.
In the 1959 Italy vs United States Masters match, a four spade contract went down one after a heart lead. The article analyzes declarer play and contrasts better and worse lines, noting a winning approach for South involving managing trump and creating an entry to the hand.
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