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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1965
Page
4
The editorial emphasizes faith in God as a source of reassurance and dignity, noting that while people may feel shame in themselves or others, they should never be ashamed before their God who has dealt wondrously with them.
The Iowa Legislature owes two attorneys $5000 and a court reporter $4000 for services rendered, months overdue. Politics fueled firing of Richard Dennler a Republican milk sanitation expert, with Democrats replacing him and pursuing investigations paid by the state. As costs mount, Dennler remains cleared while the state weighs paying the bills and learning from the episode.
Milwaukee judge issues cease and desist orders against 21 pigeons and 14 ducks after a five hour trial sparked by neighbors complaints. Birds may appeal to higher court on grounds of freedom of screech.
A memoir fragment recounts a cross country hitchhiking journey in 1965, from Los Angeles through Barstow and Provo to Ohio. The narrator describes encounters with diverse drivers, heat of the Mojave, reflections on society, and a hoped return home, despite setbacks.
A brief masthead style record listing editors and staff roles for the Washington Iowa Daily News. It notes publication afternoons except Sunday, Christmas and July 4th, second class matter, and postal and press associations affiliations. It includes pricing per week by carrier in Washington.
A first person meditation on Citizenship Day September 17. The author recalls arriving in the United States April 30 1946 as a G I bride and reflects on native born complacency and naturalized duties. She recounts first impressions of New York City and the Statue of Liberty and questions whether she has truly lived up to the poem on the pedestal.
A National draft story surveys patriotism among youths as Vietnam era tensions rise. J B Koch of Norman Oklahoma and Col Harry Smith of Georgia report widespread avoidance and deferments, while officials deny growing pressure. Rumors fuel fear of being singled out as youths face the draft and its standards.
Isaiah Litwiller as executor of Delila Litwiller estate transfers to Omer Ropp lot 1 and east 30 feet lot 2 block 1 Snider and Allen's add Kalona. PP Graber and wife deed to P P Graber Jr NE quarter SE quarter NE quarter section 14-74-7. C and NWRR to American Oil Co outlets 4 and 5 Mealey's add Brighton.
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