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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1964
Page
4
The Washington Evening Journal reflects on peacemaking by Christ, warns against outside pressure on trade, and notes Ireland as a historic example. It discusses Secretary Rusk's Cuba trade plea and recalls World War I tensions over Ireland as a cautionary parallel. The piece also highlights Washington IA's 135th Anniversary plans and a renewed interest in a souvenir booklet.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette discusses speed traps and very strict enforcement, noting AAA rates 38 locales as very strict not all as traps. It argues raising awareness helps road safety and may guide enforcement, citing regional examples and a critique of profiteering.
A United Press International overview notes three quarters of suicides are men due to business failures. It cites marriage as a bulwark, lists trivial motives, discusses the death wish concept, and mentions cases where individuals act to avenge others or due to incurable illness, while acknowledging unresolved motives and need for more research.
Washington reports that suicide within two years of taking out a policy limits payout to total premiums paid, while after two years the policy is paid in full with a caveat that the estate cannot claim double indemnity. The piece outlines standard clauses affecting beneficiaries and payout structures.
The Harris survey shows Lyndon B. Johnson leading 2 to 1 in the South and over 3 to 1 among Negroes during his honeymoon period. White Southerners view him as more moderate on civil rights than Kennedy, while many Negroes seek ongoing assurances of sincerity on civil rights.
Keota Iowa January 22 The 76 Improvement Club gathered at Melvin Bell home for a potluck supper with 13 members and guest John Fisher attending A brief business session followed with roll call listing siblings Walter Bower will host next month Donnie Lyle is a patient at Merc Hospital Iowa City Mrs A J Fitzsimmons installed as junior warden in the En campment and LEA at Town City Friday night Judy Mayer’s 18th birthday honored by Karla Romoser group at her home plus a surprise party and later slumber party and pizza News notes include visits to Brighton and Cedar Rapids and a birthday dinner for Tommy Gilchrist with family and friends in attendance.
East ruffed a spade and set up a suspenseful run as West faced a deadly squeeze. South reached 3NT after a spade lead, and West discarded diamonds or hearts to avoid giving South the ninth trick, finally resigning under the impossible position.
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