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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1966
Page
4
The editorial reflects on Isaiah 40 about waiting on the Lord and renewing strength. It contrasts the lofty achievements of space, electronics, and engineering with the humble challenge of organizing a closet and untangling clothes hangers. The piece offers a humane, homespun view of reliance and resilience.
A Washington homeowner severed a handsome hedge to under half its height, removing a traffic hazard at a blind crossing. Neighbors note the hedge’s loss of beauty but praise the safer street and neighborhood, crediting the owner’s sacrifice for the common good.
A columnist muses on what future historians will deem most significant from the year ending September 19 1965. He notes major headlines include the Vietnam war, the moon landing, U Thant's resignation, riots, and Turkey earthquake, but doubts these will rank highest. He suggests Vatican II or a breakthrough like fish flour could prove more impactful in history.
A reader praises the WHS 66 Demons for improved play and spirit after two games. He urges fans and parents to attend, back the coaches, and provide wholehearted rooting support to help the team win the rest of the season. He notes only half the stands energy recently and calls for full stands at next game.
The Bar Association and the Iowa Court Study Commission push to abolish municipal courts by 1968 and replace them with a unified district court system. Proposals include abolishing mayors and police courts, appointing salaried commissioners, regional meetings this fall, and a statewide legal aid program for indigent inmates.
A collection of Dear Abby letters concerning neighbor discipline with police, handling signs of fear in children, dealing with a prosthetic hand and handshake awkwardness, unwed mother housing, and custody advice. The page includes responses guiding compassionate dialogue, safety messages about police being friends, and resources for troubled readers.
The Washington Evening Journal lists staff roles including David Elder as Baitor and Business Manager William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director Charles Morris News Editor Bob Shaffer Local Advertising Howard Hazen and Production Superintendent. The paper notes it publishes afternoons except Sunday and Christmas and is filed as second class matter with a post office in Washington Iowa. It references Inland Daily Press Association and Iowa Daily Press Association and mentions audit Bureau of Circulations.
Mrs Mau rine Peiffer led a fifty person tour totaling 3500 miles across fifty states and two provinces including Montreal and Quebec Canada Washington D C and New York City. Linda Pearson daughter of Mr and Mrs Gordon Pearson attends N E Missouri State Teachers College Kirksville majoring in Business Administration. May Marr surprised by birthday visit from Mr and Mrs Archer Augustine Florene May and Mr and Mrs Junior Henry Linda and Larry.
Newsbriets and Lloyd Augustine of Ainsworth have entered horses in the Horse and Pony Show at the National Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo. More than 800 head of horses and ponies are expected to compete during the exposition running from September 24 to October 2.
The New York 1959 match between Argentina and the United States saw both North South pairs reach six hearts missing key aces. United States with Sam Fry Jr and Sidney Lazard succeeded by misrepresenting hand values to force a six heart contract, while Argentina’s North South bid aimed to block a club lead. West led clubs and South went down, but Lazard's discard helped the U S team gain 1,030 points.
UPI reports Senator Jack Miller of Iowa urged farmers to keep politics out of agriculture while cautioning against optimistic promises of higher prices. He spoke at Farm Industry Days with Vice President Humphrey as principal speaker, noting bipartisan support for various farm aid and conservation programs and highlighting the feed grains program as widely supported in Congress.
Representatives from the Burlington Social Security office will be at Kingston Post Office on Wednesday from 9:30 to 11 am to assist the public. The Burlington office is open daily and until 8:30 pm on Mondays.
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