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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1964
Page
4
An editorial note presents a religious reflection: If men say they love God and fail to keep His commandments as revealed in His Word, they lie. The message affirms that love for God is shown by keeping His commandments.
The Ford Foundation awarded 1.4 million dollars to Cornell College of Mt. Vernon Iowa. The fund requires double the amount raised from private sources and the goal is to support liberal arts study in history literature and related fields rather than technical disciplines. President Christ Janer led a ten month, 100000 mile fundraising effort to secure the funds.
The passage recalls Orville Elder who led a long running column from 1900 to 1940 and hated redundancy. He opposed phrases like Equally as and Consensus of opinion, insisting concise language matters and that single words carry full meaning.
A U S Public Health Service doctor links noise reactions to personal likes. A British study shows 80 percent annoyed by aircraft fear flying. dogs irritate those who dislike canines. 90 percent ignore air conditioner hum due to comfort. Possible tie to Beatles perception.
The forgotten man is the fellow the candidates appeared so glad to see before the election.
A 1964 World Book Encyclopedia feature summarizes how population growth accelerates beyond resource capacity, tracing from ancient fears to modern Malthusian theory, past plagues and famines, to today’s concerns over birth rates, public policy, and humanity's future. The piece contrasts historical checks with current explosive growth and questions humanity’s ability to cope.
In the Olympiad early rounds Switzerland rattled off eight straight wins before a 7-0 upset by Britain. The British North South pair reached six spades after a tactical bidding sequence, while Terence Reese and Boris Schapiro used the Little Major system to pressure Swiss declarers. The Swiss bid Four Spades and narrowly lost on a seven trick swing, 470 points.
New York reports advise recognizing poison ivy three leaf patterns to avoid irritation. If exposure occurs, check the dog for plant oil transfer and consult a doctor for treatment. The piece also discusses hay fever remedies including Naldecon tablets, immunization, and Dr Mary H Loveless’s one shot inoculation for ragweed pollen and insect stings.
The ICAO reports air cushion vehicles ACVs could speed across waterless surfaces at 100 knots. Britain already operates ACV service on the River Dee Thames estuary and Isle of Wight with a 27 ton model carrying 38 passengers at over 80 knots. U.S. Russia France Sweden and Japan also develop experimental models aiming to carry hundreds of passengers potentially superseding conventional vessels.
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