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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1965
Page
4
A reflection on Jesus passing by the Sea of Galilee and calling Simon Peter and Andrew. The text highlights the humble fishermen becoming symbols of spiritual service and suggests daily work can reveal divine glory.
A personal column recounts Jack Shelley, long time WHO radio TV news director, becoming associate professor at Iowa State. It recalls meeting in the 1930s, his Missouri days, and early career struggles leading to his Des Moines success. Includes a letter from Charlotte Stanley abroad and a lengthy drinker’s anecdote with a concluding punchline.
A collection of brief, quirky items includes a 14 ounce tomato from Cliff Snyder and five tomatoes from a mother’s garden near rose bushes. Local taxes are humorously debated against education costs. A school lunch supervisor gains weight and criticizes hotel hangers. A Washington businessman jokes about sending chicks to a sorority, while basketball debates platooning. Vacation costs are cited by AAA, and playful quips about the president and a bookie contaminate the mix.
A short Washington Iowa evening edition dated Saturday July 31 1965 lists the local happenings in brief form. The page includes civic notices weather notes and community items typical of a mid 1960s local newspaper.
Washington UPI reports on the new medicare and social security legislation detailing the supplemental voluntary medical insurance for those over 65. It outlines cost, coverage limits, enrollment periods, and potential premium changes, emphasizing voluntary participation and private administration via Blue Cross Blue Shield.
In Provincetown a veteran fisherman laments shrinking US waters and prices. Capt Kenneth Silva links high costs to foreign fleets, packers and a three mile limit, urging action as American fishing fades. The piece, written during Tom Ball's hitch-hiking journey, frames a dying traditional industry.
The author recalls gazing from a porch at the Washington high school gym and reflecting on the bond election that funded the addition. He discusses past efforts to inform the community, the role of publicity in local decisions, and how the gym project dominated the planned improvements as the most expensive element.
South as declarer faces spade lead and plans play to avoid losers. By counting trumps and clubs, he can safeguard against worst cases, finesse to win or lose, and still make eleven tricks in a practical spade against four hearts scenario. The article uses the hand to illustrate strategic planning over trick by trick play.
The new Medicare program does not cover dentist bills or routine eye care and hearing aids. An ophthalmologist’s exam for eye disease may be covered by supplementary insurance, but not charges for prescribing or fitting spectacles or contact lenses.
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