Editorial urges return to the Lord over Parsons College struggle
A Fairfield Ledger oped by Walter Williams argues for national reflection with Hosea 6:1 as a guide and notes Washington interest in Parsons College at Fairfield as it battles for survival. The piece reflects on faith, policy, and the college’s precarious future.
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Parsons College
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Time
Parsons
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Parsons College and the Time Newsweek dispute
Walter Williams looks at a Wall Street Journal piece on Time and Newsweek, recalls a Time feature on Parsons College, and argues repeated myths and credibility gaps shaped by sources and education officials. He notes accreditation battles, trustees’ abdication, and a long-standing pattern of misstatements and official reversals.
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Wall Street Journal
Time
Newsweek
Parsons
Camp chapel bill sparks church state debate in Iowa
A Black Hawk County Senator asks the attorney general to rule on the constitutionality of a 130000 appropriation to build a chapel for Camp Dodge. The piece notes Article 1 Section 3 of Iowa's constitution banning tax support for worship facilities and clergy. plus political notes on Senate races and tax policy comparisons.
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Attorney General’s Office
National Guard
Camp Dodge
Iowa
Francis Messerly
Cedar Falls
Republican
Senate
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Harold Hughes
David Stanley
Muscatine
Europe
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Congress
Iowa Labor Leaders decry anti working people push
The Iowa Federation of Labor AFL-CIO says the 62nd General Assembly largely ignored labor issues, passing only a few minor bills while broad worker protections like collective bargaining and prevailing wage were blocked. They urged electing representatives and senators in 1968 who will defend working people.
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Safety Commission
Washington Evening Journal masthead and notices
The Washington Evening Journal in Washington Iowa lists staff and publication details including editor David Elder and News Editor Charles Morris with the paper published afternoons except Sundays and holidays. It notes postal entry under act of 1879 and affiliations with press associations and the Audit Bureau with circulation notices and subscription terms in incomplete OCR text.
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Washington Evening Journal
Washington
Iowa
David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Bob Shaffer
Howard Hazen
United Press
Inland Daily Press
Iowa Daily Press
Iowa Press Ass’n
Audit Bureau of Cireculations
Dramatic slam decision ends world title match
In the Bermuda 1950 world bridge final, England led by Tarlo faced the American team. Stayman and Rapee maneuvered into a six heart contract while Tarlo weighed seven clubs doubled, fearing a costly sacrifice. Gardener passed, and Rapee scored 1,530 as the other table concluded with a 3-8 and 3-8 scoreline.
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Stayman
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Rapee
Mantle Gets Ovation as Jenkins Strikes Out at All Star
In a sentimental moment at the All Star game, Mickey Mantle drew a standing ovation from 46,009 fans while Ferguson Jenkins failed to applaud, then struck out on a third strike. The Navy Seabees celebrate their 25th anniversary in 1967.
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