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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1969
Page
4
Editorial lines ponder the noble invitation of Psalm 95 1 and the majesty of presence while noting that talk often exceeds action. A brief reflection on middle age finds a shift from lighthearted trips to more fantastic leaps and missteps in living.
A new film version of Uncle Tom’s Cabin opens for a full week at the State Theatre. The piece, though seen in stage forms before, is praised for its movie potential and pictorial scope. The writer notes historical context and recalls past Tom Shows, bloodhounds, and wire staging, while expressing intent to attend with a handkerchief ready.
A Temple University scientist reports giant soap bubbles over 60 centimeters in diameter and 100 liters in volume with lifetimes exceeding two years. The bubbles used polymer-enhanced solutions and complex lab gear, plus ample wind, to sustain their extraordinary size.
A short column observes the phrase about spilling the beans and notes the phrase is heard without details on who, where, or when. It references the Washington Evening Journal in Washington Iowa and lists staff and publication details.
The long standing practice of agency by agency budgeting creates waste. Officials urge functional reviews across departments, citing 1050 programs identified by Roth and 211 programs for higher education. Proposals include a budget overview by function and a government program evaluation commission to root out redundancy.
A liquor business item notes a company has built a robot bartender able to mix about 1,000 drinks in four seconds. Sale price is not disclosed. The column muses on whether such a device could threaten human bartenders, while emphasizing the value of friendly customer service and sociable demeanor.
A discussion on whether ignorance of the law can excuse crimes. It notes that generally ignorance is not a defense, though specific intent matters in certain cases. The piece uses a landlady and radio theft example to illustrate how intent affects conviction.
A 1969 ABA excerpt highlights the harshness of punishing unknowing drivers. It notes a judge's remark that stumbling over an edict in the dark should not excuse violations, while Oliver Wendell Holmes stresses that societal interests can outweigh individual justice.
Property transfers include Jack Zuercher and wife to themselves in a graveyard corner strategy. Eleanor June Deal receives land via quit claim from John R. Hughes. Myra G. Hoover conveys lots in NE Brighton to Llewellyn Mallinger. Lloyd Maxwell transfers west 44 feet of Lot 11 Block 5 Western Addition to Albert Schantz. Geraldine Stoutner and estate of Albert Stoutner title support recorded in section 28 77 9 with Geraldine as final holder.
A Hollywood high-stakes bridge tale repeats a dramatic hand. South, dealer in 6NT and 7 clubs, doubles, ruffs hearts, crossruffed diamonds, drew East's trump, and claimed all 13 tricks. North applauds. East-West rue the missed hearts slam for 2410 points.
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