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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1964
Page
4
The Washington Evening Journal carries a Thought for the Day reflecting on drawing near to God and God drawing near in return. It notes the Rall family has long shared many opinions, and the columnist may forward dispatches from their gathering for publication in this opinion column.
A spring vignette notes two Brown Thrashers nesting near the front porch as a couple flits between nest and feeding routes. The writer plans to skip personal editorializing next week to attend a Lake Michigan east shore family reunion, a rare once every five years gathering of relatives from across the country.
A reader from Washington Iowa argues midwesterners should back Senator Barry Goldwater to win the presidency in 1964. The letter accuses Scranton’s supporters of liberal left influence and urges a conservative choice to restore national prestige and dignity.
Des Moines reports state GOP chairman Ray said three Iowa delegates lean toward Scranton and that he himself would support the party nominee. Ray named Atty. Gen. Hultman and Jack Warren as leaning to Scranton and indicated he remains uncommitted. He emphasized duty to elect a Republican ticket this fall.
Congressman and Mrs. Schwengel host 100 alumni from a decade long Week in Washington program. Since 1955 ten Iowa students join annually, now totaling 100 with the 1964 pair Jack Holveck and Eugene Olson. The hosts also welcomed 14 political science professors from Iowa.
Washington County’s twelve largest taxpayers pay more than 11 percent of total property taxes, though they are only about 0.17 percent of taxpayers. Iowa Southern Utilities leads with 120452.48, nearly 30 percent of county tax collections, followed by Natural Gas Pipeline of America at 88928.90. Total 1964 local tax levy amounts to 3461764.40, with schools receiving 57.47 percent and roads 11.61 percent.
South holds 18 high card points with spade and notrump possibilities. The article analyzes four bid responses to North's ambiguous rebids: three spades, pass, four spades, and three notrump, weighing partner’s likely values and risk of misfit. It emphasizes avoiding unilateral actions and letting North judge hand strength.
A collage of domestic vignettes and home remedies as a neighborly note. Mentions spearmint gum placed to deter ants, spearmint sprigs under a red bud, and experiments with plant material. Personal items include a baby born, a new dress, and a large extended family, with a simple recipe for bread and vegetables and a tip to try raw asparagus.
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