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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1964
Page
4
Thought for the Day reflects on faith and courage. A personal note extols The Complete Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle as five and a half pounds of engrossing detective fiction. The writer urges mystery fans to revisit Holmes tales and share in Watson’s adventures.
The article argues the Agriculture Department seeks a national potato quota system with acreage allotments and penalties up to 500 dollars per acre for excess planting. Idaho's potato industry opposes the plan, warning it would freeze the status quo and curb expansion to meet demand, while foreign competition could gain.
UPI reports folklore expert Christina Hole says Easter outfits predate Christianity with fresh garments symbolizing renewal. Eggs predate faith and egg rolling appears in the White House lawn. in Europe the hare is the sacred spring emblem, with various regional customs marking Easter across centuries.
A statement urges building a paved all weather runway to attract business and allow larger commercial aircraft. Federal aid of 66 000 and Iowa 7 404 plus local funds would cover most of the 132 000 project cost, with taxes unchanged and airport profits sustaining payments.
The Washington Evening Journal lists David Elder as Editor and Business Manager William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director Charles Morris News Editor Bob Shaffer Local Advertising Bruce Cowden and Production Superintendent Howard Hazen. Published afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th.
Street coffee vendors once faded to about four hundred in New York but remain a vivid thread in urban life. The article traces coffee’s journey from Damascus and Cairo to Paris Vienna and London through persistent itinerant sellers who popularized the beverage across centuries. It notes landmark figures such as Pascal in Paris and Kolschitzky in Vienna and highlights the enduring image of those roaming sellers from the East to the West.
The narrative argues for expanding industry in Washington to create jobs for men and attract families. It cites current industries paying substantial local taxes and claims new industries would raise tax revenue, lowering the tax burden for residents and enabling tax relief.
Florida's tourist season shows early signs of strength with rising motel demand and longer stays on the east coast. Tourists are identified by hats for men and deep tans for women, while locals differ in dress and demeanor.
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