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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1963
Page
4
Editorial reflects on valued past eras and argues current days are best while urging personal engagement. It notes a Washington perspective on civic activity, media taste, and individual opportunity, praising fresh ideas and the balance between public taste and personal choice.
The Grinnell born inventor Billy Robinson rose from handyman apprentice to flying pioneer. He built his own monoplane, taught flying in Florida and at a national school, then drilled records including a 390 mile nonstop Grinnell to Kentland flight. He died March 11, 1916 near Ewart during an altitude attempt.
Iowa state officials push for a more scientific approach to forecasting taxes using electronic computers. Comptroller Marvin Selden Jr outlines factors like industrial income and hog prices to improve accuracy, with help from University officials to modernize procedures amid two year budget horizons. Republican leaders face leadership speculation, while liquor laws and oil prospects fuel debate. Tourism council reports 1963 gains and plans a March workshop to expand Iowa travel promotion.
UPI Education Specials announce American Education Week November 10 to 16 with the theme Education Strengthens the Nation. The program highlights seven topics values of free men learning opportunities quality teaching balanced curriculum community resources financial support and goals for tomorrow. Communities and parents are urged to engage.
The column recalls Sylvia’s erratic but effective bridge play. Her unconventional bids and plays create club legend as she joins expert games, especially a six heart contract where her queen of hearts lead proves the only card that defeats the contract, showing how her quirks yielded surprising triumphs.
An editorial argues that education extends beyond schools through community services and needs broad cooperation. It stresses education as America’s cultural backbone and urges continued, yearlong community involvement, evaluation, and support to raise standards.
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