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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1965
Page
4
A reflective note from Romans speaks of tribulation patience and hope in Jesus Christ. A brief anecdote follows about an insistence that a neighbor’s hedgeball remedy kills spiders after a night’s sleep, but the suggestion is dismissed by others.
A nostalgic critique contrasts government press releases with actual news, noting how official material aims to boost agency image. It explains the newsroom bias toward genuine events and how large heavy manila envelopes signal government promotion over private submissions.
A lighthearted roundup of printer errors shows funny misprints from across the country. Entries include miscopied names and odd phrases such as a can opener causing a pantry cut and a mule parade led by a governor, plus a social swap where attendees brought items they no longer needed.
An appliance maker unveils an electric snow shovel that tosses 250 shovelfuls per minute, equivalent to climbing 62 flights of stairs each minute. The gag line notes the device is faster than a wife locating a clean shirt for a husband who insists it isn’t where she knows it is.
An Australian busnman planned a marriage swap with cows and sheep at a river bend. The girl and her father arrived on one bank while the suitor and livestock appeared on the opposite side, prompting the quip that he does not know which side his bride is bartered on.
IRS guidance notes that filing a joint return often lowers tax. For example, a $4 850 earner with a nonearning wife saves 44 in tax by filing jointly. Separate returns limit deductions, exemptions, and head of household eligibility, with conditions detailed for divorced or nonresident spouses.
Des Moines IDPA reports Senator Jack Schroeder plans to introduce a bill to repeal most of the six mills of the moneys and credits tax, a levy on interest bearing notes and securities. He argues the tax is double taxation, costly to enforce, and harms industry. He favors a sales tax replacement or surplus funds for revenue, but warns against a regressive surcharge. The plan targets the six mills with potential partial repeal while preserving one mill tied to Korean bonds retirement.
In a CONTRACT BRIDGE feature by BL Jay Becker an East hand shows how overthinking can derail a simple line. The bidding and lead lead to a double by South and a five heart contract after risky defenses, illustrating the cost of excessive imagination at the table.
A 1965 column notes the early 1875 Wisconsin court rejection of a woman’s law license, the 1879 reversal, and the rise to 7,000 women lawyers by 1920. It discusses ongoing gender bias, arguments against women lawyers, and the varied roles women now hold in domestic relations, legal aid, research, insurance, taxes, estates, government, and crime. It ends with a nod to the scales of justice often depicted as held by a woman.
In Cedar Rapids visitors including Supt Thomas Principal Boe kelman and Guidance director William Bean attended a meeting on vocational education updates. Bernard Huitquist will lead a PTA discussion January 20 as state funding changes loom. Science Club met with 44 members planning a chili supper January 27. Camera Club may form at the high school with Leslie Anderson backing. Basic skills tests for grades 3 to 8 were given this week with results due in three weeks and report cards available Wednesday for juniors.
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