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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1964
Page
4
The Evening Journal editorial offers a devotional note citing Isaiah 1 18 that if we come to the Lord our sins can be cleansed and made white as snow though dyed crimson. It presents a hopeful religious reflection on guidance and forgiveness.
A memory of one way glass in Chicago homes becomes a backdrop for praising Abigail Van Buren’s Dear Abby column in the Journal. The piece lauds her practical, optimistic advice, noting her 25 years of marriage and the warmth she brings to readers.
Enjoy, Enjoy reveals Roseto Pa residents over 21 eat and drink freely yet their heart attack rate remains low. Researchers hint sociable, boisterous lifestyles may counter cholesterol fears, suggesting worry rather than diet alone harms health. The piece contrasts festive living with modern hypochondriac culture.
Mrs Earl Griggs is a patient at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City undergoing treatment and possible arm surgery. Newlyweds Mr and Mrs Dean Hobbs are at home in the former Ralph Chorpening place. Mrs Ralph Chorpening of Washington visited West Chester. Mabel Knott and Mrs Harold Nicola visited from Washington. Lewis Plummer family welcomed from Portage Wisconsin. Cub Scout Pack 235 held a bike hike with many named attendees and a planned swimming party at the Washington Pool on July 27. Mrs Robert Stout and sponsors joined the ride and party. Stout and Duvall families hosted. Mrs Nelson Woodford joined others on a Center Point day trip to the Romine home. Pat Foriash visited Wednesday. Mrs Keith Stewart remains a Mercy Hospital surgical patient in Iowa City.
Busy weekend at Lake Darling Brighton reports a full camping area and a crowded beach with cars parked all around. Southern visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Lee Holland of Washington and Mrs. Gleddia Hutchinson of Winnipeg. Pythian Sisters held a meeting at K P Hall and planned summer family nights. Knights and Sisters picnic at Ottumwa drew many Brighton members. Various local residents spent weekends with relatives and attended reunions and church activities.
A Harris survey shows 72 to 28 percent favor Johnson sending federal troops to Mississippi to restore peace if violence breaks out, with white southerners split 54 to 46 percent. A majority oppose student efforts to push civil rights, while nationwide opinion shifts toward support for troops if violence or desegregation orders trigger action.
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