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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1963
Page
4
Editorials note a proposed Nike-X replacement named Nike Athena and recount Greek myth and weather naming quirks. The piece warns of possible political and public reaction and compares with historical naming practices while reflecting on broader defense naming trends.
The piece argues property tax relief requires shifting school costs from local to state funding through a foundation program. It notes lack of legislature consensus in 1963 and urges adopting a state funded basic program to equalize educational opportunity while preserving local control. A special committee should report for 1965.
A compact look at Napoleon Bonaparte's impact from innovations in food preservation to sugar beet farming and legal reform. The article traces the napoleonic origins of tin cans, beet sugar production, the Louisiana Purchase, the Courvoisier brand, and the Napoleonic Code, noting lasting connections to daily life and national systems.
The excerpt notes Buonaparte favored showing himself on horseback in portraits and kept his height appears modest while his vanity remained extreme.
A travelogue recounts visits to Texas landmarks en route to Mexico, including the Alamo battle artifacts at a museum, an old Catholic church, the governor’s mansion, Witte Museum, and the Aquarena at San Marcos. The writer notes limestone buildings, drafts, and a seaside dinner, with plans to return and explore further.
Iowa liquor by the glass law is projected to raise at least 54 million dollars in the first year, based on 10 percent drink taxes and license sales. Gov Hughes urged conservative figures while legislators weigh local profits shares and potential county dry votes amid holiday stock buildup and distributorship questions.
The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists David Elder as Editor and Business Manager William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director Charles Morris as News Editor Bruce Cowden as Contributing Editor and Howard Hazen as Production Superintendent. The paper publishes afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and is entered as second class matter under the 1879 act. It is a United Press leased wire member and affiliated with Inland Daily Press Assn Iowa Daily Press Assn Iowa Press Assn and Audit Bureau of Circulations.
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