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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1964
Page
9
The meditation notes that money, while a potential force for good, can become the greatest master and source of evil if pursued without restraint. It warns of the dangers of greed contrasted with the positive uses of wealth.
The summer wave of riots spreads to Hampton Beach New Hampshire where about ten thousand youths caused extensive property damage. Critics blame disengagement while urging firm punishment including jail time fines and cleanup work to teach responsibility.
The piece notes television coverage of Olympic tryouts across many sports including tandem bicycle racing, volleyball, pistol shooting, fencing and weight lifting. It cautions that national success in track and field does not equal Olympic overall victory and urges attention to bicycle racing, volleyball, canoe racing and other events.
Edmonton Journal editorial lauds U S Air Force personnel after the Strategic Air Command closes Namao refueling base. Some 200 airmen depart Edmonton for new duties as the Royal Canadian Air Force takes over the three‑million dollar station. The piece casts the Americans as ambassadors of goodwill who won warm Canadian friendships.
A commentary on political rallies noting crowds and hoopla can mislead about overall support. It urges politicians to hold meetings with dissenters to gain perspective and avoid wasted effort.
Walter Logan reports from New York World's Fair on Spanish tailoring. Vincente Lloret of Barcelona describes lunch breaks, daily dress changes, and the Latin flair of Spanish suits. The collection features 100 percent Spanish wool, light shoulder padding, and two capes. prices for custom suits run 65 to 75 dollars.
UNESCO finds daily newspaper reach is highly unequal. UK readers total 51 per 100, Africans just 1 per 100. The minimum adequate level is 10 per 100. Over 100 countries in Africa Asia and Latin America with 70 percent of the world population fall below that standard. Europeans buy 38 percent of papers, North Americans 23 percent, Africans Asians and South Americans together 26 percent. UNESCO proposes technical aids like rotary offset printing and facsimile typesetting to raise coverage.
UPI reports teen smoking rising in American schools with early initiation. Surveys show about 10 percent begin by seventh grade and half are regular smokers by twelfth grade. Schools split on policies, with many banning smoking on campus or offering spots with health courses. Parental influence urged to curb teen smoking.
In a 1964 King Features syndicate piece, Holmes and Watson reminisce at Baker Street about a bridge hand where Watson imagines a simple five odd contract. Holmes explains a refined line, discarding on the heart ace and a club to counter a poor trump split, praising foresight and restraint.
The Joint Youth Group of the Methodist and Presbyterian Churches met at the Crawfordsville Methodist Church for a party and watermelon feed with about 40 youths. A wedding occurred Saturday at First Presbyterian in East Moline for Jack Dusenberry and Cheryl Miller with a reception and dance at the U A W Hall in East Moline.
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