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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1966
Page
4
A Washington Evening Journal view argues zoning laws protect property owners and public welfare, balancing growth with order. It notes flexibility, exceptions and country zones, and cites farm land exemptions while acknowledging rural pressures and the need for orderly development. The piece contrasts urban and countryside needs with practical regulation.
Richard TeBockhorst writes to discuss Don Kirchner's letter about county zoning. He notes personal disability, asks why county zoning is needed and what benefits it affords, and urges a reply for the handicapped community in Johnson County amid widespread dissatisfaction with zoning practices.
Local page notes Washington Iowa happenings for Tuesday October 25 1964. Highlights cover community events, upcoming meetings, and brief notices from area organizations.
A bridge column discusses a North South 3NT contract with spade lead and a club finesse decision. It explains why cashing A K clubs and entering dummy can yield the ninth trick, and why a club finesse can be risky if East holds the queen.
A Vietnam era analysis notes private criticism of graft and inefficiency signed by Air Marshal Nguyen Cao Ky. It argues Asia must reorganize habits to enable self government, warns against graft, and praises Vietnam’s 80 percent voter turnout despite Vietcong pressure. The piece critiques communism and calls for rapid reform and foreign investment.
Lawmakers in Des Moines consider a state economist to work with the General Assembly, likely serving on a university staff between sessions. The idea follows Dr. James Papke's study of Iowa tax structure, as Papke balances roles at Purdue University and as fiscal advisor to Indiana.
A collage of Dear Abby letters on alcoholism and social mores, followed by state political shifts in Iowa. The page mentions that alcoholism is not a casual problem, a 12 year old school questionnaire concerns privacy, and hints at state economic posts and a red phone in Governor Hughes's office. It covers political figures like H D Wicker, Harold Hughes, Murray, and Slo c a, plus payments to legal and court reporters and a bank assets report for 567 Iowa banks.
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