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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1965
Page
3
Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they might be saved. When you pray for others, remember that their salvation is most important of all, for the blessings of life and the destiny of souls depends upon it.
An Iowa opinion piece urges passage of a sensible billboard code for interstate signs while criticizing current practices. It also argues for strong police pressure risks and defends American legal protections against self incrimination amid broader warnings about government pressure and racial injustice in the South. The column juxtaposes billboard policy with civil liberties debates and criticizes harsh interrogation tactics.
An English critic of American law on television decries the Fifth Amendment's protection against self incrimination as making law enforcement harder. He recalls torture used to force confessions and suggests new forms of coercion could still prevail under modern procedures.
The Wichita Eagle reports two British scientists say dreams are memory junking by the brain to discard daytime information. They note boss and nude-square fantasies raise questions about whether dreaming is merely this process or a more complex brain function.
The Washington Evening Journal reports local items from Town Tuesday dated January 12, 1965. Readers see brief society notices, weather notes, and small-town happenings across the district.
A 14 year old girl reveals a lodger in her home is assaulting her and she fears staying home. She asks what to do. Abby instructs to tell her mother everything now and, if unaddressed, contact the police. The column continues with further guidance to widows.
Wellman plans at Mid-Prairie High School call for two one act plays A Thing of Beauty directed by Ellen Kelley Joint Owners is Spain directed by Janet Higgins and a pantomime series directed by Karen Russell Cast lists name many students and staff. Student Council collects suggestions on activities including ping pong time tournaments equipment and orientation for sophomores a golf team is considered. A personal letter section follows Abby advice columns with readers sharing wedding rings braces and widows dating experiences. News briefs note Northwestern Mutual agents meeting in Des Moines and staff listings from Washington News Bureau.
Saigon reports a return to political stability as Viet Namese military leaders restore civilian power. Yet Taylor warns there is no immediate end in sight to the anti Communist war. Two American soldiers are wounded and an American officer adviser killed in guerrilla actions near Saigon as officials hope a Tuesday communique ends the 23 day government crisis.
South dealer North-South vulnerable. After normal bidding South, West, North, East play 3NT. South wins nine tricks by leading hearts and clubs. West errs by not discarding queen of hearts. Commentator notes need for careful play and avoiding unnecessary risks.
Town Conservation Commission reports five all time Iowa big fish records for 1964 led by Leslie Young’s 58 pound paddlefish from Cedar Rapids. Des Moines’ Lawrence Carpe nets a 25 pound 3 ounce channel catfish from Rock Creek and Harley Bryan of Montezuma adds a 9 pound 8 ounce largemouth bass. Harold Conrad of Keota records a 4 pound crappie and Fred Davgs of Robbinsdale Minnesota reels a 9 pound 6 ounce rainbow trout from French Creek. bluegill, larger smallmouth bass and yellow perch entries were absent.
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