Editorials and light columns from the Washington Evening Journal
The page presents an editorial voice on tax reform ideas for Iowa governor candidate William Murray. It endorses simplified state income tax by tying state tax to federal amounts and notes potential pushback from state tax inspectors. A humorous hometown letter from Gordon Glenn follows, then a media-touched quip about British opticians and mock lists of distinguished wearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Murray
Iowa
Feds
Beck Seeks Stronger Iowa Primary Involvement
Robert Beck reflects on the Iowa primary, urging parties to back primary candidates, provide forums, and coordinate campaigns. He warns neutrality can block access, notes name recognition requires hard work, and argues for bipartisan efforts to boost turnout and financing, with a proposal to move primaries to June.
Rise of Cherokee self sufficiency through pageants and enterprise
The Cherokee near Smoky Mountain National Park built a self sufficient community by cashing in on curiosity about the red man. Since 1950 they have staged Unto These Hills for tourists, creating 35 area motels and employing mainly Cherokees. The piece notes BIA changes and ongoing challenges in housing education land ownership and economic development across Indian nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Smoky Mountain National Park
Oklahoma
Iowa considers Good Samaritan motorist protection bill
Des Moines IDPA reports the legislative study committee on motor vehicle laws urges the next general assembly to enact a Good Samaritan law shielding from civil damages anyone acting in good faith to aid injured parties at traffic accidents. The note cites doctors and nurses hesitation under existing statutes and mentions other states with similar laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
IDPA
Legislative Study Committee
General Assembly
Patrol
Strategic play in Thres Notrump with West hand
Bridge analysis advises leading diamonds first to test position. Do not cash clubs. avoid heart or diamond finesses initially. If queen of diamonds appears, establish diamonds then discard spades, ruff, and develop club and diamond tricks to reach the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orth
Jouth
North
Fouth
Tino, King
South
Tires Syndicate, Inc
Birthday surprise marks Kalona gathering for Anna
MYF members and families joined the Yoders in Kalona to celebrate Anna’s upcoming birthday with a park gathering. Forty four attendees, feasting on food, noted as possibly not a true surprise. A busy week includes Bethel Mennonite classes, YF activities, and travel plans for Wenger and Roth families.
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Emma Roth
Edith
William Conrad
Emna Jean
Marvin Widmer
Ted Simpson
Katie Reschy
Olds
Eva Beese
Wayland Land
Daniel
Ward Wenger
Hesston Kansas
Esther Wenger
Eastern Mennonite College
Glen Wengers
Jane Wenger
Clarence Wenger
Joan Roth
Everette Roths
Hesston
Kan
Charlotte Graber
Puerto Rico
Virginia
Maleta
Kelly
Allen
Rhonda
Rachelle
Danny
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Washington Evenings Journal
Murray
State Tax Commission
Gordon Glenn
Winfield Beacon
Fort Knox
Kentucky
Jugajimbeam
Ottawa Journal
Bob Beck
Robert K. Beck
Robert Beck
America
Jack V. Fox
United Press International
Tribal Council
North Carolina
Success
Carolina
Tennessee
Indiana
Robert L. Bennett
Wisconsin
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Bennett
Eli F. Parker
Ulysses S. Grant
BIA
Inuan Avousv
Sennet
Enthu
Office of
Trac
Charles Koensman
Nevada
Yorbana
South Dakota
Nebraska
Vernon Ashley
Crow Creek Reservation
State of
Washington
Yakimas
Mount Adams
Seattle
Los Angeles
State Advisory Commission On Indian Affairs
Watts
Harrison Weber
Iowa Daily Press
State Safety Department
Commission
Highway Patrol
Ted Mickesch
Washington Evening Journal
Town
David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Mortis
Bob" Shatter
Howard Hazen
Alared i
Post
United Press
Inland Daily
Daily Press Assn
Iowa Press Assn
Mikesch
Col
Toll
Washinton
Jay Sacha
Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
MYF
Mrs. Henry Yoder
Hame
Aining Table
Edna
Walter Speas
Camp Friedenswald
Cassapolis
Michigan
Warren Schaiter
Ruby Martens
Robert Freyenberger
Junior Graber
Ralph Ruby
Janice
John
Stockport
William Freyenberger
Kalona
Helen Becker
University of Nebraska
Cressan
Klein Klothing Kompany
Robert Logan
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