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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1966
Page
4
An editorial excerpt from the Washington Journal discusses service to God and others as the greatest achievement, citing Mark 10 44. It notes the reward of a life of service and questions modern life's regard for common courtesy, urging attention to everyday courtesy.
The article examines a proposed rider allowing taxpayers to divert $1 of their federal income tax to presidential campaign expenses, promising anonymous funding for major parties and arguing current fundraisers invite graft. It notes a taxpayer option to opt out by marking No and highlights broader concerns about campaign financing costs and public awareness.
Iowa signs remind drivers to buckle up under Governor Hughes safety program. One hundred 16 inch square fluorescent signs read Buckle Up and Live on seven primary highways. Signs placed on back of no passing zone markers from city to junction with counts across routes including 92 163 60 30 65 64 and 141 with 8 to 36 signs per route.
Statistics show seat belts protect drivers and passengers in almost all motor vehicle crashes, but safety experts note more cars have belts while many people still do not wear them.
Mrs. Morris hosted Westminister Guild with eighteen members and two guests. Devotions on Just For Today followed by a study on the Background of Our Calling to Missions. Christmas Bags due November meeting and gift to Sunset Gap Mission. July meeting reduced to one session. Various reports given, next meeting October 27 with Mrs. Sam Murphy. Sympathy sent to Mrs. Sam Boyd. Community travel notes and visits among Cotter residents. Fred Spangler hospitalized Sunday in Washington County Hospital.
Riverside notes report the Gauthier family from Phoenix visiting relatives, and a Sunday gathering with multiple Strabala family members. Also recorded are births, post office move, hospital admissions, and local club activities including bid euchre, FanTan, and upcoming events hosted by the S and C Club and American Legion Auxiliary.
The Washington Evening Journal announces appointments including William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director Charles More Editor Bah Shatter Manager Howard Hazen Production Superintendent. Published Sunday. Entered as second class matter under act. Local and wire services credited.
Dear Abby covers a reader's concern about a restaurant pastry chef who demanded payment for a recipe. A waiter told the friend to provide name and address, and the $300 bill followed. Abby notes a court might assess a reasonable fee, depending on preagreed terms or lack thereof.
Army Private William R. Salyers Jr., 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Schnoebelen of Route 1 Crawfordsville Iowa, completed an eight week vehicle mechanics course at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri on October 20. He learned to repair internal combustion engines and wheeled vehicle chassis components and studied basics of electrical and transmission systems.
Broadcast schedule fragment lists multiple programs and times including Hogan Heroes Frankenstein Space Chests Bullwinkle and Deliverance. Mentions Discovery Cartoon and Weather/News sections with miscellaneous channel notes and 1.5 hour blocks. Program entries appear scattered with incomplete titles and times.
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