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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1966
Page
4
The Washington Evening Journal prints a daily thought and warns of possible global famine due to food shortages and rising population. The UN FAO says famine could reach unprecedented levels within a decade, threatening the United States as nations fight over food.
A Riverside Iowa letter to the editor dated August 24 1966 discusses county zoning and cites Dr Lassners and Hoover critiques. It notes parallels between zoning acts and federal model acts while defending elected officials and questioning outside opposition. The piece mentions James Metzenbaum attorney and Basic Freedoms Inc as context.
Abigail Van Buren answers readers on topics ranging from wardrobe habits to education and financial fairness. She weighs claims about labor value versus college degrees and warns a young man about trusting a woman who has hidden pasts, urging measured judgment and integrity.
Caltech PhD student Thomas B. McCord predicts Triton will eventually crash into Neptune or break apart to form rings like Saturn. The event is unlikely for at least ten million years, potentially up to a billion, with Neptune roughly four times Earth's size and Triton orbiting at about 240000 miles.
Jefferson Iowa to dedicated the Manahan Memorial Carillon Tower on the court house square Sunday October 16 at 2:30 pm. A carillon concert by Miss June Albright will be featured. The 167 foot tower uses Flemish chimes and Deagan Carillon with an observation level view and glass elevator.
A fragmented clippings page lists Washington Evening items with staff roles such as Dusit Elder as realtor and business, Willan Shannon as vice president, Charles Mortis as advertising director, Bob Shatter as Easter reporter, and Howard Hazen as production supervisor. It notes publication afternoons and holiday closures and includes general office metadata and postal designations.
Riverside October 3 Mrs Kenneth Kucera hosted the South Side Country Club at her rural home. Members dressed for a Hobo Party and a short business meeting was followed by Card Bingo with prizes to Mrs Burich Fesler Craig and Flynn. Door prize went to Mrs Frank. Lunch helper Mrs Frank. Next meeting October 19 with Mrs Rowe. Mr and Mrs Ivan Shradel plan to close their Long Lake cabin for winter.
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