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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1965
Page
4
The Washington Evening Journal carries a Thought for the Day from II Corinthians 1 4 noting that God comforts us to enable us to comfort others in trouble. The piece frames shared solace as the gentler response to sorrow.
Area motorists await a proposed Iowa City expressway to run west from the junction of highways 1 6 and 218 then northwest to I 80 west of Coralville with a spur to highway 1. The plan aims to replace the winding Coralville cutoff and cut traffic near Iowa City. Acquisition could start in 1967 with completion hoped by 1969.
A Calgary Herald letter argues that U S labor law restricting Mexican workers also harms Canadian apple pickers and U S harvesters in Canada. It notes Canada allows U S wheat harvesters to operate there and asks what should be done, suggesting border labor policies hurt both sides.
A Wall Street Journal note critiques modern marriage bureaus using computer matching. It traces the shift from traditional matchmaking to digital “His Hers Theirs” cards and warns that no guaranteed outcome accompanies these algorithmic pairings despite advances in the age of science.
Des Moines Iowa Republicans launch a committee of one hundred led by Dr William G Murray to gather ideas from 190 prominent Republicans. Meeting set for October 23 to address education taxation and public safety and to shape a broader year long platform for the party in the General Assembly and primary races.
Gilbert A. DiLucia proposes Verrazzano College in New York Catskills with a 1,500 student target and mandatory junior year abroad. The plan envisions centers in Athens, Jerusalem, Rome, Beirut, and Cairo, focusing on international affairs and six majors while seeking $5 million upfront and a 10 year build-out. DiLucia collects over $1 million already and aims to raise $2 million this fall with foundations and firms.
The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists editors and staff including David Elder editor and business manager William Shannon vice president advertising director Charles Morris news editor Bob Shaffer local advertising Bruce Cowden Contributing Editor Howard Hazen production superintendent. The paper is published afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and is entered as second class matter.
In a Washington column, Myrtle Boice Anderson reports that William and Clyde Boice’s medical legacy continues with their grandchildren. John Boice enters medical school in Iowa City, while Lynn Anderson remains in nursing and teaching at Presbyterian-St Luke’s in Chicago.
Edward H. Klein, 65, formerly of Riverside and Boeing Renton foreman, died in Renton Wash. He was son of the late Henry and Josephine Klein who farmed south of Riverside. Survived by wife, two brothers Fred and Charles, and sister Geneva Krotz. Services Thursday at St. Anthony's Church Renton. Burial Renton.
Right hand opponent opens hearts as dealer. Five hands analyzed with suggested bids. 1 double highlights spade fit risk and strength. 2 pass cites weak hand with lack of support for spades or diamonds. 3 two spades favors jump overcall over double. 4 double argues for fighting to grab at least part score. 5 one notrump shows balanced 16-18 points and prefers precise bid over ambiguity.
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