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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1966
Page
4
An editorial laments automation's mistakes and questions its value. It cites six identical NRA letters as an example, then critiques University Hospitals Iowa City and the State Welfare Department over Medicare, hospital beds, and aid needs. It argues prosperity shifts demand and worsens perceived deprivation under relief programs.
The piece contrasts protests and demonstrations across the United States, arguing a double standard in moral judgments. It cites Watts, Mississippi, and Harlem events, warns against selective equality, and questions whether the civil rights push risks becoming intolerant or racist itself.
Des Moines area observers note a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Hawaii could allow Iowa to base legislative subdistricts on registered voters rather than 1960 census figures. While easier, this approach risks challenges to equal protection and requires adapting precinct and district boundaries across major cities.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Waller spent Saturday with Donnie Heisdorffers at Washington and Sunday with Ed McMillian at Sigourney. They called on Mrs Mary Chalupa in the afternoon. Galen Weaver hosted visits with Lowell Weaver and Jeff in Iowa City Friday evening. Dean Epperly and family of Williamsburg joined the Weavers for Sunday. Grace Wade joined Doris Wade and Duane to Sigourney for dinner and Ruth Wade at Rest Haven in Sigourney. Boyd Stoutner spoke at the Illinois State TT Convention and later attended Phi Kappa Psi Mothers Day dinner in Iowa City with Jeff and Cliff. David Fladung and family and Clara Fladung visited John Knotek at Washington and learned Knotek uses a wheelchair part of the time.
A court ruled that handcuffing a defendant in the courtroom desecrates the presumption of innocence and can bias jurors. While exceptions exist for violent threats, judges must carefully guard against courtroom shackling as it erodes justice.
Mary Grace Mayer and Mary Sonday co hosted a Friday morning coffee and baby shower in Keota for Mrs Gloria Trier. Guests included Emma line Trier Mary Lea Trier Na dine Osweiler and others. Also noted Alan Shultz nephew of Mr and Mrs Walton recovering from a car accident.
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