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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1964
Page
4
An Evening Journal editorial discusses money, the 125th anniversary, and the 1964 presidential race. It analyzes Governor Scranton’s entry, Goldwater’s candidacy, Senate cloture, and civil rights votes, stressing distinctions between general civil rights principles and the specific bill.
A Cedar Rapids Gazette editor prints a reader letter about boys who killed a rabbit and left a mother rabbit distressed. The writer urges parents to talk to children about responsible behavior and expresses belief a four year old is old enough to know better. The editor replies with a witty affirmation.
The article argues that cloture limits on long Senate speeches reveal no undemocratic bias and contrasts Senate practice with the House where time limits exist. It notes rare historical use of curbing debate and asserts representatives’ voting is the proper practice for expressing preference when more discussion is desired.
A letter to the journal praises Washingtons 125th Anniversary celebrations noting the pretty anniversary dresses worn by women. The writer suggests Ridiculous Day remain yearly and ladies wear long dresses for that one day. An automotive note claims housewives average 225 minutes weekly driving the family car.
A Washington Post survey shows Americans report widespread psychological and emotional issues from alcoholism to loneliness. One in six families admits mental illness or alcoholism, with similar shares noting marital tensions and parental disrespect. Nearly one in five report elderly dependence or ill relatives at home, and about one in ten say a spouse is unfaithful.
United Press International recounts Gavrilo Princip’s June 28, 1914, murder of Archduke Francis Ferdinand and Duchess Sophie in Sarajevo. The act, plotted in Serbia, sparked Austria Hungary Serbia war and reshaped Europe. The piece notes the memorials and the city’s shift to a Princip landmark.
UNESCO expert E M Fournier d Albere notes since 1900 global tremors kill over 15 000 people yearly with China hardest hit. Historic figures show 1556 north China quake 830 000 dead 1920 northwest China 180 000 1908 Messina 75 000 and Tokyo 143 000.
In a South West North South game, West’s revoke altered the outcome. West led spades, then misplayed, exposing cards and prompting a tournament-ruled two-trick penalty. South cashed spades and diamonds, securing six tricks for a 1,470 point gain despite West holding three aces.
Sherrie Thomas, 16, of Keokuk took first in Ottumwa Iowa. Willard Hawkins placed second. Thomas will represent Iowa in the national Teenage Road-E-O, held July 27 to 31 in Washington DC.
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