An Editor's Outlook: Take An America Break
A traveler describes an “America break” through Prescott Sheridan and Yakima with jet trips and scenic imagery. He observes Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Wasatch, and Lake Powell while noting a Japanese traveler’s film shortage and the busy pace of modern business life. The narrative follows trains in Montana and Idaho, meeting locals, miners, and an aspiring student, highlighting mobility and landscape.
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Yakima
Wash
Prescott
Ariz
Sheridan
Wyo
America
Thought for the Day on Israel and America
A brief religious reflection noting Hosea 11:1 about Israel as God’s loving child and extending the sentiment to God’s love for America from the nation’s beginnings.
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Israel
Hosea
God
America
Hughes calls for total plan to revise Iowa tax law
Governor Harold E. Hughes urges a "total plan" to fix tax inequities and fill loopholes if Iowa revises its taxes. He discusses House committee proposals including income and sales tax increases and a three-factor corporate tax, while stressing a permanent 30 year solution and potential special sessions only in true emergencies.
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Des Moines
IDPA
Harold E. Hughes
Iowa
Hughes
House
Vetter reports on Iowa school measures and VTU tour
Iowa lawmakers moved three school bills through the House floor as the Education Committee wrestled with vocational technical deficits. The Senate debated the same funding issue and sent amendments back to its Education Committee. A delegation from the Schools and Appropriations committees visited Ottumwa VTU, impressed by the cooks and bakers program funded by the Iowa State Education Association. The 65 foot truck bill died in the House, and House File 157 on capital punishment for peace officers was defeated. County Clerk Robert Porter of Washington County visited.
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Iowa
House
Department of Public Instruction
Senate
Education Committee
Schools Committee
Appropriations Committee
Iowa Vocational Technical School
Ottumwa
Cooks and Bakers School
Cooks and Bakers
Iowa State Education Association
Robert Porter
Washington County
Washington
Washington Evening Journal masthead notes staff and affiliations
The Washington Evening Journal lists editor David Elder and business manager, with William Shannon as vice president and advertising director. Charles Morris is news editor, Bob Shaffer handles local advertising, and Howard Hazen is production superintendent. Published afternoons except Sunday, with standard post office classifications and press associations noted.
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David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Bob Shaffer
Howard Hazen
Washington
Iowa
Four motorists fined by city police for speeding
Fines were imposed on Leslie Altenhofen Stephen D Whisler and Bebe Joan McFarland for speeding James Leo Sojka paid a fine for a stop sign violation Funeral services for James E Letts were held Friday at 2 p m at the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev Clarence Dehne officiating Pallbearers named and burial at Elm Grove Cemetery Jones Funeral Home handled arrangements
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Leslie Altenhofen
Stephen D. Whisler
Bebe Joan McFarland
James Leo Sojka
Halcyon Notes at Halcyon House
Halcyon residents enjoyed Blue Birds performers Sharon Paul Julie Pilcher Robbie Stout and puppets. Visitors included Jarrard and Kyle families from Davenport Mt Pleasant Upland Calif Victor Ladora and Bedford with calls from Rehfeldt Smiley Paschal Hesselschwerdt and Baldrige families and Mrs. Simpson.
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Blue Birds
Sharon Paul
Julie Pilcher
Bobbie Stout
Patty McFadden
Jo Ellen Hyde
Kate Baldrige
Lori Crawford
Nancy Shamdin
Randalyn Allen
John Baldrige
Wayne Hyde
Private Sidney J. Brooks Completes Fort Knox Course
Men in service FT. KNOX KY Army Private Sidney J. Brooks 21 parents Mr and Mrs George H Brooks and a wife Wanda live in Wayland Iowa completed a six week general supply course at Ft. Knox Ky April 28 He was trained in maintaining stock records for the receipt and issue of supplies and materials He also learned typing and general administration procedures and storing of various Army supplies.
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FT. Knox, KY
Sidney J. Brooks
George H. Brooks
Wanda
Wayland
Iowa
Ft. Knox
Remarkable Contract Bridge Hand Headlines 1965 Mixed Team
In the 1965 mixed four championship board a match point hand featured Helen Portugal and Eric Murray at opposite tables. Portugal led clubs, Murray cashed A K and returned the eight. Declarer won ace, led trump, and after an elaborate sequence, South finessed twice. The queen appeared, South went down two. At the other table four hearts went down by one, Murray’s play won the board.
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King
Helen Portugal
Los Angeles
Eric Murray
Toronto
South
Murray
Declarer
East
Res Syndicate, Inc
Bell's DX opens in Columbus Junction station
Jon Bell of Columbus City becomes operator of Hill's DX on East Walnut Street, renaming it Bell's DX. Hills transitions to parts manager for Shelliyer Motor. Gary Todd rises to assistant cashier at Peoples National Bank, begun January 1967. Drake Forrest C Edkin to Iowa Chiropractic Society convention in Des Moines. Robert F Reaney elected president of Louisa County Bar Association. Kenneth Moore named vice president. Russell R Newell secretary treasurer. Columbus Community High School students elected to National Honor Society: seniors Carolyn Griffin Janet Greene. juniors Daniel Anderson Douglas Chown Ron Greene Barbara Helmick Kathy Keltner Cheryl Reed Debby Summy sophomores Debbie Bennett Debbie Dempsey Beverly Greene Dawn Hesseltine Melodie Newell Patty Roush Pamela Ruchotzke Steve Rueckert.
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Grace Butler
Columbus Junction
Jon Bell
Columbus City
Hill
East Walnut Street
Bell
William Hills
Shelliyer Motor
Gary Todd
Peoples National Bank of
Todd
Forrest C. Edkin
Iowa Chiropractic Society
Speeding Drivers Arrested in Holden Court
Two drivers were arrested and fined for speeding Friday in Justice of the Peace Holden's court. Kenneth M Crone of Washington paid $10 and Clerisa Innce Malmberg of RA 1 Washington paid $15. They were apprehended by city police.
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Justice of the Peace Holden
Kenneth M. Crone
Washington
Clerisa Innce Malmberg
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William Kyle
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George Zeck
Joe Wolfe
L. E. Griffith
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Murray Smiley
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