Bruce Cowden 1885 1966 Remembered by Washington Journal
Longtime Washington Evening Journal editor and reporter Bruce Cowden died, leaving a lasting mark on the paper and community. Born in Crawfordsville, he joined the Journal in 1902, served as news editor for four decades, and later wrote the popular Ramblings and Remnants column. His quiet generosity and steadfast fairness shaped local journalism and civic life.
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Bruce Cowden
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Bruce
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Evening Journal
Charles Morris
Viet Critics Press for Voice as Vietnam Policy Sparks Debate
North Vietnamese air strikes resume as Congress debates Vietnam policy. Sen. Wayne Morse calls to revoke the 1964 war mandate, accusing the administration of concealing facts. House whip Hal Boggs condemns the comparison as outrageous amid a televised Congress and the War report.
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Viet Nam
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Juvenile Detention Issue Prompting Reform Talk in Iowa
Des Moines report notes one third of Eldora boys spent two weeks or more in jail before commitment. Toledo youths and a Davenport case also spent extended jail time. James Harrington of the state board of control calls jail detentions for children appalling and urges regional detention facilities or subsidized foster care as alternatives. He favors no short term jail for minors.
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DES Moines
IDPA
Eldora Training School
Toledo
Iowa
Annie Wittenmyer
Davenport
James Harrington
State Board of Control
Board of Control
Wilbur
Tax tips era: speeding refunds and dependents rules
Readers get quick guidance on filing early with W-2s, proper signatures, and updated rules for claiming dependents when multiple contributors share support. Other items cover moving reimbursements, deductible car license fees, income averaging thresholds, and required SSNs for self employed. Also notes on elderly tax benefits and excise tax deductions.
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IRS
County juvenile system urged to consolidate
Wilbur outlined state and local funding for foster care noting most money comes from local poor funds. He said juveniles are kept in jail before commitment and urged consolidating the entire juvenile court system for regional agreement among judges sheriffs and county attorneys to avoid jail for youths while recognizing some still favor punishment.
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Wilbur
County Boards of Social Welfare
County Poor Fund
State Board of Social Welfare
Famous Hands in Bridge Match Between Great Britain and United States 1955
In a world championship match Britain versus the United States 1955 the South dealer opened with clubs and the bidding proceeded at two tables. Schapiro at one table limited his hand with a single spade to mask strength, later bidding six clubs and going down. Mathe at the other table used Blackwood to seek a five spade contract, but Bishop’s pass decisions drew mixed expert opinions.
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United States
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King
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