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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1965
Page
4
The Washington Since Wits Evening Journal discusses the Supreme Court’s forthcoming term. It weighs whether de facto segregation should require balancing student demographics in each school, possibly mandating cross-district transport to achieve mixed enrollments.
Barbers train on new razor cuts and wash and set styles for younger men. Prices rise to five dollars, with increased income for salons serving both the trendsetting youths and traditional male cuts. A Newark Argus overheard remark notes caution as whistles may draw unexpected responses.
A Goshen Indiana News item recalls a building custodian with a playful war on dirt. He jokes about broken glasses and a broken watch, then notes it is only 2:30 in the afternoon as he wheels through a hectic day.
An elderly Indiana farmer traveled to Texas for successful heart surgery by the same doctor who recently treated the Duke of Windsor for the same ailment. The Milwaukee Journal notes the odd parallel, highlighting shared medical care across worlds. The Washington Evening Journal carries the item with its usual masthead and agency notes.
A joint Iowa study analyzes post high school education demands across public, private, and junior colleges. Led by J W Maucker and Willard Lane, it seeks data on future student numbers, program needs, and potential capacity through 1980, with a $100 000 budget and broad support from state education bodies.
Riverside celebrates Mr. and Mrs. Otto Novy for their 52nd wedding anniversary on Oct 1 with a basket dinner at their home. Attendees include S J Zeilinski and granddaughter Sherry Runyon, Eldon Novy and Nancy and Sally, Pat McDole, and the Dale Novy family. Larry Rummelhart has completed basic training at Ft Leonard Wood and is home on furlough visiting relatives.
Oct 17 open house and instructional tour of St Marys church school and Sisters Convent will run 1 to 4 pm. Pastor Rev CS Kempker invites non Catholic and Catholic friends. Also notes on local elections and social news from Keota and Richland communities.
South adopts a nonstandard diamond line after ruffing hearts to attempt a long run of diamonds. The analysis contrasts a diamond finesse with a plan that uses dummy entries and trump control, arguing the latter offers a higher long term success rate despite no guarantees.
The article discusses when preparation crosses into punishable attempt, weighing specialness of preparation and proximity to the crime. It cites cases like buying a gun with murder in mind and a cook who poisoned oatmeal to illustrate how unmistakably evil preparation with imminent danger yields criminal attempted murder.
Keota reports two 4-H clubs meeting with 12 and 6 members respectively. Lucky Lassies held at Margaret Flander’s with talks by Linda Schreurs on Albia trip and book-keeping by leaders. 76 Chickadees elected officers Mary Huber and others, welcomed Debby Mills and Becky Conrad, and planned supper for leaving members Charlotte Stoutner and Linda Huber at Prairie Home on Oct 20.
A dense TV grid lists shows across WHBF and sister channels including News, Gilligan, Peyton Place, Perry Mason, Dragnet, Hogan's Heroes, Gomer Pyle, Peyton Place, The Real programs span classics like The Rifleman, Lassie, Wild West, Batman, Superman, Bandstand, and late-night movie blocks. Multiple time slots, with many programs repeating across hours and days.
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