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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1966

Page

4

Industrial bonds boost Iowa cities growth gains

Des Moines reports local industrial revenue bonds have spurred $75 million in approvals across ten communities for expansion or new industry in three years. The program has attracted projects like a $60 million Plex plant in Clinton and a $12 million Fort Madison plant creating thousands of jobs.

DES Moines IDPA Iowa Iowa Development Commission Clinton E. L John) Johnson Fruehauf Corporation Fort Madison Johnson Commission Mt. Pleasant Vega Industries Syracuse N.Y Cresco Donaldson Co Minnie Malvern Henningsen Foods Expansion Inc Malvern Glenwood Glenwood Packing Glenwood Lenox Hoover Ball & Bearing Co Ann Arbor Mich Chariton Gross-Galesburg Co Galesburg Ill Clinton Chemplex, Inc New Industry Clinton Ft. Madison Fruehauf Corp Detroit Mason City Donaldson Co Minn Oelwein Mode O’day Co

Editorial: What Americans want and foreign aid thoughts

The column discusses Dr Strabismus humor and General Ne Win criticism of U S aid, arguing publics determine desires by experience. It contrasts Americans seeking comfort with the vague promise of democracy abroad, noting people only know if outcomes are better than before. It questions Viet Namese views on democracy and self determination.

What Vietnamese desires really are questions for scholars

A sociologist argues that asking what the people of South Vietnam want is pointless. He claims peasants cannot know or define terms like freedom, security, independence, government, democracy, or a free economy. People only learn their wants as they obtain them.

South Viet Nam

Modern man and nature's destructive spree

Modern man has conquered space, medicine, and gadgets but cannot control Nature when she unleashes hurricanes floods earthquakes or droughts. Despite progress in communication air conditioning and convenience, he remains vulnerable to climate extremes and unpredictable rainfall.

Whoopee Day plans announced at Brighton Chamber

Brighton June 20 whoopee day planning by the Community Chamber with committees named for July 15 and 16 events. Open house and anniversary notices pepper the town as families, neighbors, and visitors gather for celebrations and church teas.

Brighton A. H. Polzien Henry Martin Charter Oak John McConahey Presbyterian Church David Erwin Washington Betty Erwin Pella Joe Shantz W. A. Erwin Raymond Stacy Ross Day Wendell Frazer Robert Fillmore Burlington Jack Emry Daven Maurice Rose Chicago Illinois Wilbert Rose Kathyrn Williams Norman Schooley Oskaloosa Luton Schooley Stan Schooley Sunset Park Sharon Schooley Carmen Schooley Laura McLaughlin Pakistan Jean Barbara Frazer Violet Lowe Bernice Erwin Leila Mullikin Frances Leeper Helen Lynn

Commemorative stamps issued for various nations

New 5 cent General Federation of Women's Clubs stamp debuts September 12 in blue and pink with a central blue oval and two era women. Canada releases a 5 cent stamp July 27 for peaceful atomic energy use with 24 million copies. France Hastings bicentennial stamp, Japan 10 yen vehicle fish, Italy marks 20th Republic anniversary in 40 and 90 lire. Papua and New Guinea folklore set of four colorful stamps.

General Federation of Women’s Clubs Women’s Clubs of America Canada Ottawa Ont France Hastings Japan Italy Republic South Pacific Papua New Guinea

Becker tops Masters in Contract Bridge play record

South dealer faces a famous North-South contest in which Becker holds a top record. The fragment notes Becker as a leading figure in the Masters' Individual Championship, highlighting his standing in high-level play.

B. Jay Becker

Trial hand in Dallas 1964 International event yields surprising slam

In the Dallas 1964 International Trials, most North South pairs avoided the five diamonds contract. One lone table reached the slam after a misinterpretation of a three heart game try, with East leading queen of spades and West lamenting a heart lead that would have defeated the slam, scored at 1 370 points.

United States Canada Hearts Dallas North South East Declarer West King Features Syndicate, Inc

Local Social News From Richland Area Events

Luanne Elmore visits grandparents near Richland while Alanna Elmore and Craig Elmore attend church camp at Quaker Heights. Families host dinners and picnics with many relatives from Brighton, Washington and beyond. Haiti is noted for its Caribbean position as Guardian of the Windward Passage.

Brighton Luanne Elmore Loren Fleig Richland Gordon Day Johnnie Linda Clifford Elmore Harold Stephens Washington L. E. White Hildred Harken Clara Nordyke Burlington Mada Dickinson John McClintic Max McClintic Max Benda University of Iowa Iowa City Alanna Craig Elmore Quaker Heights Eldora Pine Lake Joyce Elmore Jimmie Elmore Dessie Elmore Donald Stone Earl Dickinson Marion Mt. Pleasant Lincoln Nebraska Wellman Riverside Bob Guy Harry Caribbean Haiti Windward Passage

Washington Evening Journal staff and publication notes

The Washington Evening Journal details editors and staff roles including David Elder as Editor and Business Manager, Charles Morris as News Editor, and Bob Shaffer in Local Advertising. It notes publication schedule afternoons except Sundays, Christmas, and July 4, plus postal and association affiliations.

David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris News Bob Shaffer Howard Hazen Washington Iowa United Press Inland Daily Press Ass Iowa Daily Press Ass‘n Iowa Press Ass’n Audit Bureau of Circulations

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