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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1969
Page
4
In an Oct 31 1969 Washington LA Evening Journal editorial the writer reflects on Cicero’s six mistakes and urges a gentler view of politics. It then discusses Jenkin Lloyd Jones and media bias, arguing newspapers focus on protests while ignoring speakers’ words and warning against press manipulation.
New York University president Dr James M Hester on a summer visit to Israel praised a generation united by purpose amid threat and progress He contrasted Israeli youths with U S peers noting fewer generational clashes and urging American universities to promote shared social values and civilign order through stronger leadership and national focus Despite warnings of internal conflicts and inequities Hester said Israel’s approach offers a model for inspiring youth participation and self sacrifice in the larger nation.
Iowa State students visit Riverside for a weekend as Scott Strabala and Scott Rice travel from Ames with their families. Local residents attend club meetings, hospital updates, birthdays, and family gatherings across Riverside with multiple visits from Des Moines to Chicago. A Manchester England item reports scaffolding collapse crushing a car in a no parking zone and a fleeing officer.
A reader widow marries for security and faces a stubborn prenup fate while another asks about birthday neglect in a long marriage. Abby advises to press for proof of provision, and comments on filial neglect and appreciating adoptive parents who cared. The column includes a personal note from Mrs. John H. Snyder from Tulsa.
Square Circle met at Mrs. James Edgar’s home with ten members and two children present. A shower for the Christian Home Orphanage in Council Bluffs was given, and a December family Christmas party was planned. Also reported are visits from the Davis family in Visalia and local moves, with Merle Oberon returning to film in The Private War of Mrs. Darling.
Washington plans to stage the nations largest birthday event in 1976 marking the 200th anniversary of independence. The American Revolution Bicentennial Commission formed in 1966 will draft a National Bicentennial Plan by 1970 and consider a 1976 World's Fair with urban renewal goals and broad citizen participation nationwide.
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