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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1964
Page
4
A Coffee Break column reflects on word usage and the Ruby trial in Dallas praising the press and the public right to watch trials. It cites Holmes on public eye trials and emphasizes open courts as fundamental to fair justice.
A Montgomery Advertiser fragment describes a plump young woman walking a hundred yards to fetch coffee in a paper cup and return to her office. The day is warm with hints of spring as she contemplates shoes and marriage amid office tedium.
Iowa City readers are urged to improve driving courtesy as a safety and legal concern. The piece lists common offenses like lane hopping, erratic signaling, late lights, and tight parking, calling for a preventive spring check of manners and car repair where needed.
Premier Jean Lesage argues young people largely lack knowledge of the parliamentary system and suggests teaching politics in schools. He also notes parliament itself could benefit from more education about youth.
The piece outlines the crucifixion of Jesus from the gospels, detailing the torture, scourging, crown of thorns, and carrying of the cross. It notes Simon of Cyrene, the dice for garments, and Jesus final words Father into thy hands I commit my spirit Father forgive them and My God why hast thou forsaken me.
The Washington Evening Journal lists staff including David Elder as editor and business manager William Shannon as vice president advertising director Charles Morris as news editor Bob Shaffer as local advertising manager Bruce Cowden as contributing editor and Howard Hazen as production superintendent The paper is published afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and entered as second class matter under the 1879 act.
Washington reports that the United States has spent over 100 billion dollars on foreign aid in about 100 countries. President Johnson asks for a pre shrunk 3.4 billion for fiscal 1965, with a focus on transition countries and gradual tapering off. Secretary Rusk defends aid against criticisms of cost, number of recipients, corruption, waste, and slow progress.
Weber predicts a record turnover in the 1965 Iowa legislature as reapportionment yields 59 senate seats up from 50. Many House members may not seek re election while some move to new senate seats. Observers cite private intentions and attrition shaping the upcoming session and recall of school officials looms amid a school governance dispute. An Iowa group opposes using public funds for bus transportation to private and parochial schools linking to Americans United for Separation of Church and State.
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