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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1966
Page
10
In the Washington Evening Journal editorial, the writer endorses Governor Hughes running for a third term in Iowa. They argue two-year terms waste gubernatorial capability, saying longer terms would let governors settle in and serve more effectively, comparing term lengths across offices and nations.
A reminiscence about Freddy Baker who could name every country’s capital and preferred maps to papers. The piece then reflects on historical world policing, noting Rome, Britain, and the United States, and argues peace must come through international cooperation via evolving bodies like the League of Nations, World Court, and United Nations, each building toward future efforts.
The Lincoln Nebraska Journal notes that the nation will have leaders as long as 4 H clubs foster youth involvement nationwide. It acknowledges that positive work by young members is sometimes overshadowed by crime headlines in broader coverage.
A Miami Herald note cites new Cuban refugees describing totalitarian rule as “everything that isn't forbidden is compulsory” in Cuba today, reflecting on political climate and freedom restrictions.
In May 1942, Allied planners saw long range victory beyond Viet Nam despite dire Axis gains. The piece argues China and Russia pursue imperial and expansionist aims, urging a bold strategy tohold and push in Southeast Asia, bolster non Communist leadership, and commit to a long view of history. It calls for imagination and daring to deter Chinese and Soviet ambitions.
Des Moines Iowa lawmakers discuss apportioning director districts for area vocational technical schools and area community colleges under 1965 act. County boards and superintendents may set districts or defer to the state board of public instruction. Equal population aims, with possible ten percent deviation.
The National 4-H Club Foundation will run an international exchange to ten countries this summer with 75 to 100 U.S. delegates aged 17 to 20 as of June 23. Delegates must study a host language, show interest in international affairs, and act as goodwill ambassadors. They report to the National 4-H Center June 18, depart June 23, tour nearby countries for 10 days, and return August 31 after a two day stay at the center. A $1,000 travel fund covers major costs. delegates pay this and cover passport visa vaccination baggage and related fees. Further information is available through the County Extension Office.
South opens with spade lead failures in a Blackwood discussion. The article cites France and Argentina 1961, where a relay sequence yields six notrump, with North choosing six notrump to protect the king of spades. It argues South should have bid five hearts or six to invite slam.
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