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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1964
Page
4
Editorial page from The Washington Evening Journal dated Monday October 26 1964 presents opinions on current affairs. The content reflects the newspaper's stance on political and social issues of the era with concise arguments and rhetorical devices typical of editorials.
A devotional note highlighting that God is a refuge and strength during life’s storms and burdens, offering present help in trouble. The message emphasizes divine support and guidance in hardship.
A seminar in Iowa City on science journalism featured Dr Thomas Vrebalovich of Caltech, famed for Ranger VII cameras, who chose autumn leaf viewing over visiting an atom smasher. He urged that living and leaf beauty matter more than pure science, which serves a fuller life. The Dallas Times Herald notes this reflection amid broader world tensions in Siberia and Moscow.
Letters to the Journal discuss a proposed Iowa constitutional amendment. A constituent asks about a sample ballot change that ensures amendments are voted on separately. The writer explains the last sentence requires separate votes and urges readers to approve the clarifying addition. A second letter questions a congressman’s voting record and praises his guidance, asking for his voting history to inform voters.
Premier Fidel Castro told a Havana construction congress that Cuba faces an urgent housing shortage that cannot be solved before 1990 at the earliest. He cited a need for about two million new living units over 24 years to meet the projected 3.5 to eight million population, noting 650000 units are currently lacking and doctors have no homes near hospitals.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Rushing presiding. Mrs Clair Holmes and Mrs Joe Johnston sang a duet. Pallbearers included Elwood Kleese Howard Lunning Lloyd Courtney Walter Weston Everett Weston and Wilbur Wright. Burial followed at Elm Grove Cemetery.
Senator Russell B. Long offers an optional tax system with a no deduction path for middle and high earners and an expanded standard deduction to $2,000, plus a $100 rise for those under the threshold. The proposal shifts capital gains treatment to lower rates, with a 20 percent first bracket, 25 percent next, and a top 50 percent, affecting about 13.8 million taxpayers and potentially saving about $700 million annually.
A noted 1964 bridge hand, reported by John C. Stablein, features a daring safety play. South opens with a four card spade bid over a heart overcall despite West North East South top players present, leading to six spades. South ducks the queen of spades to preserve a trump entry, avoiding defeat and making the slam with careful play.
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