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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1966
Page
4
The Washington Evening Journal prints a Thought for the Day on spiritual peace from Isaiah. It criticizes the Iowa Opportunity Office for backing the Community Action Program and warns against federal misuse of funds. The piece ends noting Canada will honor wild fauna on coins, prompting a wry question about the whooping crane symbolizing dollar value.
Bill Livingston, son of the late Schuyler Livingston, recalls his first and only arrest at age 14 after racing a Haynes touring car through town. Mayor Ed Bovee fined him and his friend $14.75, paid immediately from a $15 monthly allowance, leaving 25 cents for the rest of the month.
United Press International reports a tour of twelve luxury cooperative units at United Nations Plaza in Manhattan drew 1000 visitors paying 25 dollars each for a Community Service Society fundraiser. Notable residents include Truman Capote and Jackson Leonard, with lavish decor from pink and purple themes to Tiffany lamp and oriental wicker tables.
Archaeologists led by Dr. Henry de Lumley halted an apartment project in Nice to study possible Neanderthal remains dating about 250000 years. The team suggests a small 15 to 20 person coastal settlement marked by a hut-like dwelling and early group living, with mammals and fishing nearby.
The Washington County Chapter American Red Cross seeks youth volunteers aged 14 to 18 for a summer program at the Iowa City VA Hospital. A series of instruction sessions will run June 15, 17, 20, 21, and 23 in Room 3 West 72. Over 33 assignments await, offering health career exposure and service to those who served.
Joseph Bertroche, Republican candidate for Iowa attorney general, suggested Democrats attending their state convention have $10 for champagne party tickets. He claimed many Iowa taxpayers have little left after recent tax increases and mockingly said the Democrats may toast late at night. Bertroche spoke to Young Republicans in Des Moines.
The Washington Eve Journal of Washington Iowa lists editor David Elder and Business Manager, William Shannon as vice president and advertising director, Charles Morris as news editor, Bob Shaffer in local advertising, and Howard Hazen as production superintendent. The paper publishes afternoons except Sunday, Christmas and July 4 and is entered as second class matter under a March 3 1879 act. It is a United Press leased wire and is a member of Inland Daily Press Association, Iowa Daily Press Association, Iowa Press Association and the Audit Bureau of Circulations.
In Torquay 1961, a grand slam bid by Norway North South failed while British North South halted at six diamonds. Mrs Hiron's defense on a club lead and subsequent spade and heart plays yielded thirteen tricks and 1390 points, swinging the match to Britain by 1790 points.
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