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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1965
Page
4
An essay laments DDT’s persistent global poisoning and ecological harm, noting its lingering presence in Antarctic wildlife and rising insect problems. It contrasts this with a Miami Beach incident where Roy Garcia aids a plainclothes officer, praising bravery and urging American courage.
The journalist notes that in a small town a woman wearing hat and gloves on a weekday signals activity. The reporter jokes about grabbing her for the information, reflecting a light column style from the Evening Journal in Washington Iowa dated July 19 1965.
A reflective thought quotes Luke 5 37 about not putting new wine into old wineskins and notes The religion of Christ opens doors minds lives and welcomes all truth for readers.
A digest of government trivia notes the daily operating cost of the federal government at 348 million dollars, the distribution of federal workers, rising auto thefts in Washington, and anecdotes about LBJ and the White House. It covers commemorative stamp requests, the CIA headquarters, quorum calls, and notable lawmakers with diverse backgrounds. EXOP decodes to Executive Office of the President.
Becker discusses opening lead strategy in bridge, noting how the lead shape and risk affect the hand. He cites a 1957 Italy versus United States match where Pietro Forquet and Peter Leventritt both chose the king of spades against four hearts, leading to defense and a two down result, illustrating aggressive versus passive leading.
A Lake George New York crowd of teenagers swelled to about forty thousand for Independence Day 1965. Police arrested over 150 as riot conditions loomed yet the riot never broke out. The observer condemns a drifting youth minority while urging recovery of stability and responsible guidance.
A state report on the 1963 64 school year shows 7 242 Iowa public school dropouts from 607 823 enrollment in September 1963 The largest group leaving was aged 16 17 with 61 4 percent of dropouts The main reasons cited include lack of interest marriage academic difficulty and pregnancy Anglers in the United States spend 300 million annually on fishing tackle and gadgets per National Geographic.
The item presents the Washington Evening Journal masthead with staff roles including David Elder editor and business manager William Shannon vice president advertising director Charles Morris news editor Beb Shaffer local advertising Bruce Cowden contributing editor Howard Hazen production superintendent and details about publication schedule and post office entry at Washington Iowa. The text also notes affiliation with United Press leased wire and press association memberships and subscription rates sections.
Funeral services were held at 1 30 p m at Jones Funeral Home with Rev John Cornish presiding. Pallbearers named Latimer Davis Henry Davis William Edgar Lyle Lowe Chester Spangler Harold Spangler. Burial followed in Elm Grove Cemetery.
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