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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1964
Page
4
Editorial notes that the Communications Satellite Corporation created as a private venture with government oversight saw its stock snapped up, distributing ownership among individual investors and 160 communications firms. It argues private ownership should curb costs compared with a government monopoly.
Sen. Jack R. Miller reports to Congress that a California Job Corps pilot near Beaumont enrolled 194 youths with 101 dropping out and only 11 of the remaining 93 completing six months. He warns the national project could waste money given the California failure.
A Yugoslav firm executive claims women are hard to hire because men avoid working with both ugly and pretty women. The NLRB in Washington is urged to address the remark amid a broad set of notes on work, birds, and population trends.
The Channel Tunnel project aims to connect Britain and France by trains through two 90 mph tubes, with research on boring or immersed tube methods. Leaders see major costs and financing debates, while investors weigh the impact on existing ferry services and regional benefits across the Channel.
The drawing adapted from the London Daily Herald outlines railway tubes and a service tunnel. It argues ventilation for car fumes is problematic and that accidents, breakdowns, and claustrophobia among drivers pose hazards.
The article recounts a 1960s contract bridge duel between Italy and the United States. At table one Pabis Ticci and Belladonna played four hearts, losing after a diamond lead and subsequent defensive tricks. At table two Peter Leventritt and Howard Schenken reached four hearts and won with precise defense led by Leventritt against Forquet.
June 17 hostess Mrs A C Wenger welcomed guests including Mrs Stella Boller of Phoenix and local players like Mrs Cal Clark and Mrs Emily Watson. High score went to Mrs Laverne Farmer, low to Mrs Emily Watson. Social hour and refreshments followed. Notable notes include birthday dinners for Ben Nett and Mrs Schantz, a Wellington Texas visit by the Milsaps, and Edward Roth driving to Des Moines to pick up his parents.
Den I Cub Scouts met Tuesday afternoon at Keota park for gifts planned for Fathers Day and a ball game followed by a wiener roast. Two visitors Ed Adam and Randy Romine attended. Next meeting set for July 7 at 2 30 p m at Den Mother Mrs Reighard's home. Additional notes cover 76 Improvement Club officers meeting at Melvin Bell home and a potluck at Tom Carris with several Keota and Packwood residents attending. The CWF gathering featured a nine o'clock breakfast, gifts for retiring president, new officers installed for 1964 65, and vacation through September. Mrs Eddie Newell and daughters visited from Galva Illinois. Mr Newell a patient at Veterans hospital in Iowa City.
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