Seek His Kingdom and Righteousness Editorial
A 1964 editorial urges readers to pursue spiritual aims first, citing Matthew 6 33. It argues happiness comes from dedicating daily effort to God’s triumph rather than direct pursuit of personal joy.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1964
Page
4
George Ferguson Advocates National Throw It Away Week
George Ferguson calls for sweeping removal of unused items arguing that wasteful accumulation hurts society. He jokes about Lost & Found clutter and unused possessions, proposing a nationwide period to discard things unused in five years to free space and stimulate the economy.
Fire drills urged for homes by new Iowa marshal
Fire Marshal Wilbur Johnson, newly appointed in Ottumwa, urged Iowa parents to conduct home fire drills for all family members. He cited a recent deadly example where children could have escaped by reaching a porch roof, stressing confusion during fires and the need for parental leadership alongside school drills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Johnson
No Experience Necessary
An editorial derides the musical chairs approach to officeholding and argues any citizen may run if legally qualified. It notes politicians like Teddy and Bobby Kennedy and John Glenn rely on associations rather than direct office duties, while stressing that experience matters in public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teddy Kennedy
Bobby Kennedy
John Glenn
Sargent Shriver
Pierre Salinger
Washington Evening Journal Staff and Publication Details
The Washington Evening Journal logo and masthead list editor David Elder and staff roles including News Editor Hames Morris, Advertising Director Bob Shaffer, and production supervisor Howard Hazen. The paper operates afternoons excluding Sundays and holidays and is affiliated with multiple press associations and the Audit Bureau of Circulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Elder
William Shannon
Hames Morris
Bob Shaffer
Bruce Cowden
Howard Hazen
Washington
Iowa
United Press
Inland Daily Press Ass
Lowa
Television Highlights Tuesday on NBC CBS and ABC
United Press International lists NBCs Changing Matilda The New Australia a one hour special on immigration interior Asia relations and national character with reporter Chet Huntley. Also NBC weather satellites interview with Al Lopez White Sox at spring training CBS Captain Kangaroo World Fair tease 7 a.m. Red Skelton guest Janet Blair 7 p.m. Richard Boone Anthology A Need of Valor NBC. ABC Greatest Show on Earth The Glorious Days of Used to Be Betty Hutton Don Ameche musical comedy lovers CBS Jack Benny sketch about college finances 8 30 p.m CST
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
NBC
Land Down Under
Asia
Chet Huntley
al Lopez
Chicago White Sox
ABC
Betty Hutton
Don Ameche
Reapportionment Sparks Mixed Iowa Legislative Reactions
Iowa lawmakers weigh the impact of a temporary reapportionment bill. Democrats and Republicans discuss potential shifts in tax policy, school funding, industrial growth, and city legislation. Key figures include Rep. Lorne Worthington, Lt. Gov. Mooty, Sen. Schroeder, Speaker Naden, Rep. Carstens, Sen. Shaff, and Rep. Ely with varied predictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorne Worthington
Diamont
Lown
Iowa
William Mooty
Grundy Center
Jack Schroeder
Davenport
Robert Naden
Webster City
Lawrence Carstensen
Clinton
Iowa General Assembly
David Shaff
General Assembly
John Ely
Cedar
Iowa lawmakers debate shift toward labor and big counties
In remarks from HAM FISHER ids and several representatives, views vary on how a liberal effect may influence both houses. Some expect stronger labor influence and new power dynamics for populous counties, while others anticipate limited changes and ongoing conservative tendencies in the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Paul E. McElroy
Percival
Iowa
Robert Burrows
Belle Plaine
Charles Grassley
New Hartford
Paul Johnston
Supreme Court
Maurice E. Baringer
Roelwein
Dan Prine
Oskaloosa
Iowa lawmakers weigh impact of bigger legislature
In comments from Iowa legislators, views vary on effects of a temporary reapportionment plan that increases the house from 108 to 124 members and the senate from 5 to 59. Opinions range from more responsive government and urban focus to questions about road funding and social welfare demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Jake Mineks
Ottumwa
Tom Riley
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
William Scherle
Henderson
Howard Buck
Melbourne
Robert Fulton
Waterloo
Senate
Great Decisions of 1964 Nobody is winning the ideological war
United Nations based analysis says no side wins the propaganda struggle. The piece surveys Cold War dynamics since 1945, noting fractures within the Communist bloc, shifts in alliances, and the impact of de Gaulle and non-aligned nations. It discusses U S and Soviet views and how domestic issues dilute global ideological battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce W. Munn
United Press International
United Nations
N.Y
UPI
United States
Soviet Union
Mos
Cow
Peking
Castro
Cuba
Latin America
Charles de Gaulle
NATO
U.S
Washington
de Gaulle
Neapolitan Club System Trial Leads to Five Spades Bid
In the Italy United States world championship match, two tables featured divergent bidding. Neapolitan club responses preceded a five spades contract at the first table ending down one for minus 100. The second table saw bold cue bidding and a five diamonds doubled result, boosting the American team by 650 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
United States
Jacoby and Nail
East iChiaradia
King
Nail
East
Robinson
Pabis Ticci
West
Jordan
Beljladonna
Pabis Ticcci
South
Res Syndicate, Inc
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