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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1964
Page
9
An editorial notes March designations from National Egg Month to Red Cross Month and other observances, then shifts to critique political fundraising. It urges citizen involvement to reduce party dependence on donors, endorsing a tax-deduction proposal for political contributions and referencing the President's Commission on Campaign Costs.
The piece notes a beard revival triggered by Julius I and Francis I, with Henry VII and others adopting beards amid court politics. It references varied reactions from Shakespearean-era wit and the Arkansas Gazette quip, plus World event mentions like a Panama crisis influencing a U S canal decision.
The piece notes that many Democratic Senate staffers press Washington lobbyists for campaign money. It argues campaigns cost money and sources seek funds from influence seekers when ordinary citizens do not pay.
An editor outlines a stark critique of American foreign policy in 1964, arguing that excessive civility and fear of escalation have left the U S weak. The piece condemns appeasement trends, cites Korea Cuba and Berlin, and warns that neglecting decisive action could lead to total war within a decade. It urges firm stances toward Panama and Ghana and warns of a drifting world toward aggression and humiliation of the United States.
The piece reviews US Soviet relations since the 1960 hot line and four major disarmament steps. It notes distrust, limited treaties, and ongoing Geneva talks with proposals like missile freezes and observation posts, highlighting Khrushchev's calls for renouncing force and mutual arms reduction efforts.
Des Moines reports taxpayers can elect to receive federal tax refunds as Series E U S Savings Bonds cash or apply the refund to the tax year. The option began last year and is indicated on income tax forms with a space to elect Savings Bonds for refunds.
In a playful UPI piece marking Shakespeare's 400th birthday, the bard is quoted evaluating the Beatles. He describes their singing as mortal engines and their haircuts as villainous, while noting the band’s pop appeal and the critics who deem them a passing fad.
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