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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1964
Page
4
The Washington Evening Journal editorials recall the biblical line Fight the good fight lay hold on eternal life from I Timothy 6 12. They frame life eternal as a gift from God for those who prepare themselves for it, urging spiritual readiness and discipline.
State Senator Vance of Mt. Pleasant proposes replacing the five member highway commission with a single director of highways aided by a businesslike assistant. He argues for centralization and non political tenure, but questions whether one head can ensure sound decisions on what, where and how to build. The current commission is faulted for potential conflicts of interest.
A farmer laments rising property taxes on farm land over 20 years. He notes costs to produce pork exceed market prices and argues 320 acres now incur $2300 in land taxes, up from $600 eighteen years ago. He contends surpluses stem from tax burdens, not farmer greed, and calls for a local solution.
Ultra conservative Robert Dilley, the Conservative Party candidate for Iowa governor, calls for a ten percent tax cut by trimming state government and opposing state liquor sales. He cites Ohio as a model for lower taxes with maintained services, advocates stricter unemployment rules, ADC reform, and a broad government-size reduction while promoting a protective tariff on beef imports. He critiques current lawmakers and pins the political mix on a jumbo November ballot with several minor parties. He stresses fiscal restraint, payroll trimming, and area versus population based reapportionment to curb urban bias. Dilley also proposes a general crackdown on ADC fathers and a shift toward free enterprise liquor handling.
A World Day of Prayer invitation asks Christian believers to pray on Friday October 2 for global government leaders and for divine guidance in the coming U S elections toward strong and righteous leadership.
Keota Sept 28 many relatives and friends visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Sheetz. Dinner guests included Everette Davison Marjean and David of Wayland. Afternoon visitors Mrs. Bill Cady Karen and Jim Sheetz. Evening guests included Larry Sheetz and family in Wellston. Several other families visited for meals and to meet the new Robyn Lynn daughter.
An ABA public service feature explains that spectators assume some risk at baseball games. The piece notes most fans cannot successfully sue for foul ball injuries due to the doctrine of assumption of risk, though freak accidents may escape it. It cites a Cardozo quote and cites a 1964 Washington Evening Journal context with staff and publication details.
In a bridge deal the declarer secures five clubs even without seeing all cards. After a heart lead and spade shift, he draws trumps, ruffs certain cards, and uses the diamond king and ace to force the missing queen to fall. A diamond finesse would risk the contract.
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