Desiderata origins clarified amid editorial note
The Washington LA Evening Journal revisits the Desiderata poem, correcting misattributed age to Max Ehrmann and crediting Rev. Frederick Kates for reproductions at Old St. Paul’s Church. The piece urges saving the message for its timeless value, noting its misdating and clarifying the true author. The editorial then shifts to dog dognapping concerns, detailing five preventive rules from John Coady to curb thefts and promote responsible pet ownership.
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Old St. Paul’s Church
Frederick Kates
Max Ehrmann
The Main Lines by W H Marriott on marriage roles
Joe comments on how a young bride faces choices between being a good wife or a good husband. A sharp quip warns against deceiving one’s spouse, noting confidence in using sound yarn when pulling wool over a partner’s eyes.
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Joe
Census 1970 will use FOSDIC to process replies nationwid
Washington report explains the 1970 census aims, mail forms, two and one way mail systems, and the FOSDIC device scanning returns for computer entry. It notes education, cooperation, and confidentiality rules, with 160000 census takers expected and 393 temporary offices to handle mail and follow ups.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of the Census
Census Bureau
Lic
Davisons Host Holiday Dinner in Crawfordsville
Davisons hosted a busy holiday gathering with Sam Canott family and Martha, Arthur Davison and Wendell of Wayland, plus Paul Whitham, Ron Davison, and Ed Bender households. Visits included Cedar Rapids airport departure for Don to Bob Jones University, and social guests from Washington and Cheston, Ind.
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Vivian Wells
Crawfordsville
Sam Canott
Don
Martha
Arthur Davison
Wendell
Wayland
Davisons
Paul Whitham
Ron Davison
Chicago
Ed Bender
Cheston
Ind
Herb Cottrell
Marguerite Pefferman
Curtis
Fern Hayes
Washington
Bill Perdocak
Diane
Ron Perdock
Jeff
Victor Mayer
Cedar Rapids
Bob Jones University
Greenville
S.C
Sam
Garth Brown
Fined for vehicle overload in district court
Vincent P. Fashun paid a $145 fine in district court for operating a vehicle on public highways with a gross overload. Judge Harold J. Fleck imposed the penalty. The Joint Board of Education for Cedar, Johnson, Linn and Washington Counties will meet at 114 Second Avenue in Coralville at 7:30 p.m. on January 19.
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Vincent P. Fashun
Harold J. Fleck
Joint Board of Education of
Cedar, Johnson, Linn
Washington Counties
Second Avenue
Coralville
Pacifism That Works in the Courtroom
The courtroom demonstrates how conflict can be settled without violence through the method of allowing each side to be heard and a neutral third party deciding outcomes. Federal Judge Henry J. Friendly notes pride and calm after heated arguments as peaceful dispute resolution proves, with the ABA observing that it works.
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Henry J. Friendly
Friendly
American Bar Association
Five of Spades Promotes to Trump in Pivotal Hand
In a contract bridge column, East's five of spades unexpectedly rises to the highest trump after two trump rounds. South reaches four spades. West leads. East wins with ace, ruffs, and later plays to force declarer down. The key defense hinges on precise timing and card promotion.
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South
West
East
Declarer
Ives Syndicate, Inc
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Abilgail van Buren
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Miss Garland
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