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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1963
Page
1
A reflection on blessing and grief during Thanksgiving citing Psalm 92 and 103. The piece notes ancient Israelite responses to death and calamity, the trust that God’s steadfast love endures, and Kennedy’s praise of giving thanks as a lasting spiritual practice. It emphasizes God’s ways are above human understanding and endurance of faith amid suffering.
A Convair 340 of Avensa carrying 14 passengers and 3 crew was hijacked after takeoff from Ciudad Bolivar and forced toward Trinidad by four FALN gunmen. US Army Col. James K. Chenault was kidnapped outside his Caracas home, spouse Ruth and children awaiting news as officials seek his safe return. The incident marks a second airborne seizure by FALN in 24 hours amid tensions before Venezuela’s presidential vote.
The Rev. Dean Rogers will deliver the 10 45 a m sermon at First Christian Church on Sunday December 1 in observance of Woman's Day. Rogers and his wife and five children work in Argentina as pastors of Barranqueras and previously served in Paraguay.
UPI reports that a personal meeting between President Johnson and Soviet Premier Khrushchev is not expected in the near future unless a crisis forces it. Officials say Johnson will meet Western allies separately and defer NATO discussions to Secretary Rusk while focusing on domestic priorities.
Iowa voters face a one sided decision on Tuesday as the Shaff Plan for legislative apportionment goes before the public. The plan’s fate hinges on a constitutional requirement and a federal court review, with potential impact from a pending AFL CIO suit and possible future court action.
School vocalists from Des Moines join 1,000 high school musicians for All State Chorus and Orchestra rehearsals over the next two days. Parents and interested persons plan to attend the Saturday concert at KRNT Theater in Des Moines.
United Press International reports a cloud of rumors about Lee Harvey Oswald after Kennedy's death. Dallas Police say they have conclusive evidence Oswald acted alone and have handed findings to the FBI for presidentially ordered inquiry.
Frank Patterson acted as toastmaster at the Toastmasters Club meeting held at the Captain's Table. Meetings now start at 6 30 p m each Wednesday with John Ganon as table topics chairman. Five minute speeches include Charles Twinam on What Makes a Town or Community Die and Lawrence Miksch on Americas Forgotten Foundation.
Partly cloudy conditions in the northeast and fair weather in the southwest settle in for tonight. Lows range from the 20s in the north to the 30s in the southeast. Friday brings highs from the 30s in the extreme northeast to the 50s in the southwest. Saturday stays fair and mild.
Washingtons YMCA opens Friday after Thanksgiving with a fourth annual free throw contest for all school divisions from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prizes include trophies T shirts and candy bars. Open swim 11 15 a.m. to noon. Afternoon gym slots run noon to 2 p.m. junior high 2 to 3 p.m. high school 3 to 4 p.m. grade school 4 to 5 p.m. Building closes 3 p.m. Friday. Saturday follows regular schedule.
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