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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1965
Page
4
A Washington Evening Journal editorial from January 25 1965 notes the folly of human wisdom and God's strength. It contrasts U S congress appointing cabinet officers with Senate approval only to Britain where the Prime Minister leads Parliament and selects his cabinet from MPs.
The piece argues against periodic written driver tests as a method to reduce highway deaths, noting limits of tests to gauge mood and temperament. It contrasts American and British political norms with Gordon Walker’s failed bids, ending with his resignation from the cabinet after losing parliamentary races.
The resignation of Patrick Gordon Walker as Foreign Secretary illustrates a fundamental UK distinction: only MPs can join the government, unlike the American system where the president may appoint officials regardless of party membership. Walker left after failing to win parliamentary reelection.
The piece notes speakers and writers favoring the phrase each and every for emphasis. It explains that both mean all members of a group, differing mainly in focus: each highlights individuality, every stresses total inclusiveness.
A compact column by W H Marriott delivering wry reflections on color symbolism for holidays, contrasts between life insurance and living example, and a note on motivation that echoes common workplace jargon. The piece also remarks on the Vietnamese and the challenges of pronunciation.
Iowa lawmakers consider adopting the Uniform Commercial Code to unify Ohio commercial law practices across states. The 1962 draft reflects 22 years of study by the National Conference and American Law Institute, noting current Iowa practice already mirrors much of the code and highlighting improvements for banking, warehousing, sales, and agricultural transactions.
State officials push for 12 to 20 area vocational and technical schools plus community colleges to outpace now over 70,000 higher education enrollments. Governor Hughes proposes four to start with, costing about 2 million per school. Funding could come from state and federal aid, tuition, and local taxes.
Senator Richard L. Stephens outlines early Iowa General Assembly challenges from Des Moines on January 22. He notes Democrats lead committees, proposed bills include repealing right to work, appointing officials, optional cattle branding, and capping school property taxes as costs rise. He urges public input via State House contacts.
The Evening Journal reports on a contract bridge master event by B. Jay Becker describing a six NT contract and a dramatic squeeze. North opens 1G, South defends with varied discards while West and East show distribution. declarer secures twelve tricks by precise spade and diamond play. The feature highlights strategic play and lead choices amid the 1961 Olympiad context.
Inland News items show a Washington Iowa post office notice declaring publication as second class matter under the March 3 1818 act. It lists a Daily Press association Iowa Daily Press Avs Kowa Pres vasen Augie Bureni and mentions mail subscription rates in Iowa with weekly carrier delivery in Washington.
New York based growers and Ocean Spray executives outline 1965 plans to keep cranberries in year round use. Test products include cranberry nut bread, cranberry apple juice, jellies, preserves, cranberry concentrates, ice cream, and diet friendly sauces and juices. A cranberry orange relish recipe is included with bake instructions.
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