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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1964
Page
4
In Udell Iowa three youths ages 18 18 and 19 drove a noisy car around the town square and streets. A brick shattered the windshield. the driver received 25 fine for reckless driving and 10 for disturbing the peace while each passenger was fined 10 for disturbing the peace. The brick thrower is at large and likely to face a fine.
Abbie F. Dunks of the Boston Dispensary and Rehabilitation Institute reflects on 44 years in health care. She questions public image, rising costs, and the shift from charitable care to wealthy non profits, urging a social conscience in future medical centers and a return to humane bedside care.
Broad cast notes list CBS host Rudy Vallee with Robert Goulet and others, plus a slate of TV airings. The Virginian on NBC features Trampas aiding a city slicker after his girl is taken. ABC presents The Farmer's Daughter with Katy Holstrum, and Suspense on CBS stars Dane Clark with a $25 000 bribe. Espionage on NBC shows a rescue party seeking a leader to spark revolt. Dick Van Dyke Show on CBS has Rob Petrie worrying about a psychosomatic back.
American scientists aboard the Coast and Geodetic Survey vessel Pioneer report a network of massive underwater channels in the Bay of Bengal formed by rivers of mud. Dietz says channels run hundreds of miles, 2 miles below surface and 4 miles wide, carrying volumes many times the Mississippi.
Iowa safety officials warn 15000 motorists will lose licenses this year due to habitual violations and intoxicated driving. From 6521 suspensions in six months to 9000 revocations last year, increased court records and stricter policies drive the trend. Affected drivers face revocation or suspension with jail if caught driving while suspended or revoked.
Ronnie Wayne Long son of Mr and Mrs Donald Long of Rubio celebrated his second birthday at his parents home in Keota. Family members from Rubio Keota and Washington attended along with grandparents and great grandparents. Refreshments were served.
The Washington Evening Journal lists staff including David Milder as Editor and Business Manager, William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director, Charles Morris as News Editor, Bob Shaffer in Local Advertising, Bruce Cowden as Contributing Editor, and Howard Hagen as Production Superintendent. It notes publication afternoons except Sundays, Christmas and July 4th and declares postal matter status and press associations.
Public library notes list several new fiction titles this week. Dell Shannon’s Root of All Evil brings a Los Angeles homicide vibe, while David Taylor and Yasha Jones co author Mistress of the Forge about Brad Jones and a town crisis. Conrad Richter’s The Grandfathers follows a 16 year old girl amid fatherless families in a Maryland mountain valley. Aging Aristide Michal loses restaurant savings in southern France, with a former concentration camp survivor linked to his life. Fiddersburg, Tennessee faces flooding for an artificial lake, affecting Brad Tolver, a native and screenwriter.
Mid-Prairie announces two new principals. David Ripley becomes senior high principal and will relocate with his three children to Wellman. He holds a BA from Tufts and MA from Iowa, previously at Iowa City High and Iowa Examinations Service. Tom Fordyce is named elementary principal after serving five years as vocal music teacher. He earns an MA in Elementary School Administration from Iowa and taught at Argyle Consolidated Schools. The Fordyces and their two children live in Wellman.
In a Becker column, declarer uses a double finesse to safeguard three no trump. After winning the diamond lead and cashing hearts, the nine of hearts is finessed with West following eight. The safety play guarantees the contract, turning a potential loss into an overtrick.
Washington based program run by AFL-CIO and partners trains thousands of Latin American labor leaders in democratic labor principles. Romualdi says graduates confront totalitarian elements, aiding unions in Venezuela, Brazil, Chile, Bolivia, Honduras, and Guatemala. The program blends Washington schools, field courses, and international study to make labor a national partner.
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