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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1965
Page
4
A reflection citing Galatians 2 10 urges remembering the poor and defines the Christian hallmark as charity and love toward people of low degree, noting Christ's love motivates concern for others.
A crude spoof group in California called the California Depopulation Commission promotes moving away with signs like Iowans Go Home and pamphlets praising other states. The piece notes California’s smog and the Los Angeles riots as unintended boosts to the joke, pondering how many families have left seeking peace and sunshine.
University of Iowa coach Jerry Burns argues for the pro standard of 60 feet hash marks, preferring mid field resets each play. He notes the old rule of starting plays from the blown ball location near the sideline, which added unpredictability. The column colleagues reminisce about those games and suggest reviving that rule for thrills.
A Des Moines letter to the editor attacks the claim that the proposed Southcentral Iowa poverty survey will guide poverty relief. It argues the local effort, funded by federal funds, plans to identify needs and craft remedial programs, citing a successful Missouri pilot. The editor wishes success while warning that practical decisions for individuals will be the real test. August 30, 1965
Tom Ball reports on the booming South, noting rapid city growth, new highways, and large defense and industry presence from Virginia to Georgia. He cites Norfolk shipyards, Birmingham steel, and rising towns like Wilson, Savannah, Columbus, and Macon as symbols of regional progress during a long hitch hike.
The piece explains how oaths align conscience with testimony and how perjury is treated. It covers diverse oath forms across faiths, the role of affirmations for Quakers, and the caution courts use to avoid chilling truthful testimony. It notes perjury as a crime polluting justice.
Figures released on the second day of the term show CLDS enrollment at Waco High School 254 students, Waco district total 865, Crawfords ville up to 261 from 204, Waco Junior High 132, and Wayland center 210, in the Evening Journal from Washington Iowa dated Sept 2, 1965.
The writer recalls the annual Three-Quarter club party for Journal guests, dating back to 1933. He notes changes in coverage, attendance doubts, and evolving dinner arrangements from church meals to country club service, highlighting the lasting chicken and noodles menu and the pleasure of visiting with members.
Aug 27 notices list Ottumwa Post Office star route contracts for 65-66 awarded to William Sanchez of Martinsburg Everett Spanier of Packwood and others. The Ottumwa Highland Center Packwood Richland Rubio route remains restated to William Henry of Washington who has run it for years. The column also covers local visits enlistments marriages church committees and a Pekin High School reception with details on community leaders and church groups.
South in four spades. West cashes A K Q clubs then shifts to a trump. Declarer draws three rounds of trumps and faces risk of heart loss. By cashing A K diamonds and ruffing, West’s suit structure is learned, allowing South to execute a successful heart play and ensure the contract.
The Junior Rifle Club meeting scheduled for Thursday evening this week is canceled. Members will meet instead the following Thursday at the Walton club southwest of Washington.
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