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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1965
Page
4
The Washington Evening Journal features an editorial reflecting on revolution as a costly or harmful term in contemporary discourse. It cites a religious reflection urging readers to commit their way to the Lord and trust in Him, citing Psalm 37:5 as guiding principle.
The piece reflects on Independence Day as a summer holiday rather than a celebration of revolution. It recalls the nation’s birth through revolt, notes French help at Yorktown, and names Washington Adams Henry and others as heroes. It contrasts noise and rituals with the quiet observation of historical significance amid ongoing global revolutions.
Des Moines IDPA reports Secretary of State Gary Cameron wants the securities office shifted from the insurance commissioner to his office. He argues it is logical to place that office under the secretary of state, framing the change as sensible governance.
Cameron argues Iowa secretary of state needs investigative authority for corporations. He proposes moving the securities office under the secretary of state, notes lack of power to investigate corporate purpose or conduct, and cites 14 000 domestic profit and 20 000 non profit firms. He suggests a small investigative staff to handle complaints locally.
West Chester June 30 Sunday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Junior Custer included Mr. and Mrs. C S Wheeling of Washington and several Sanders and Votruba relatives. Teri Custer rode home with Leland Sanders for a visit. The Duvall family marked Walter and Duvall’s fortieth wedding anniversary with a noon dinner at Captain’s Table. gifts featured a ruby red Fostoria dish and a cake centerpiece by Melvin Booth. Others attending included Woodruff and Holmes families from Jefferson and Cedar Falls, with Miss Iowa visiting briefly.
In Port au Prince, a UPI correspondent recalls a luxury hotel stay and local sights while noting a faltering tourist trade due to Duvalier era politics. He cites a new jet airport, revived cruise ship visits, and Haiti’s severe economic depression needing $30 million yearly in foreign capital, with tourism potential to surpass coffee.
In Becker's column, South leads king of diamonds and East fails to infer the defense. West signals and defends, but the correct defense is to arrange a heart ruff. East could overtake with the king and return a heart, enabling a defeating line, which would have prevented declarer from making four spades.
Tom Ball a 20-year-old student travels 15,000 miles by hitchhike and navigates Montreal’s one way streets while seeking the Delta Upsilon house at McGill University. After hours of false turns and language barriers he traces McTavish Street and the DU sign but finds no room to stay and ends the night without lodging.
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