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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1964
Page
4
The Evening Journal editorial section presents a devotional line from Song of Solomon 2 1 comparing Jesus to the rose of Sharon and the lily of the valleys, highlighting humility and beauty as the message of the day.
The piece notes Finland averaging four books per year per person while England reads about one. the United States sits at 110th. It reports rising seat belt use from five to over fifteen percent and explains attitudes hindering adoption, with safety officials pleased by standard belt installation.
A September 21, 1964 letter challenges editorial support for the NF0 organization. The writer argues against a closed shop for agriculture, saying federal controls fail to achieve participation and lead to politically set prices and strict restrictions. The piece contends most Midwest farmers oppose a closed farm cartel and notes government limits on control.
Iowa Congressman Fred Schwengel praised a new State Department exchange program that will send David Morgan Bane, former American consul general at Lahore, to the State University of Iowa as a lecturer and spokesman for extracurricular sessions. Schwengel called it a two way street of enlightenment benefiting Bane and Iowa students and townspeople while advancing foreign policy understanding.
The article notes support from George A. Morgan of the State Department for a pilot sabbatical program allowing 150 foreign service officers and staff to be reassigned yearly. Officials believe the project could prove merit and use results to persuade Congress upon reconvening. Schwengel backs the idea as advantageous for foreign affairs.
Fined $20 for following too closely after a motor vehicle accident. O M V I case involves Bessie Glasgow Bell free on $350 bond awaiting grand jury appearance. Washington Evening Journal details staff and publication info.
A UPI reporter recalls the Warren Commission findings on JFKs assassination as a painful, hypnotic re-examination. He describes riding along Elm Street, noting details from the autopsy to Oswald and Ruby, and recounts nightly dreams of the shooting, funeral, and aftereffects.
Two fast passenger trains collided near Montgomery Indiana just before midnight. Four crew members died and at least 43 were injured. The Rock Island Golden State with Corn Belt Limited halted on Burlington tracks. the Burlington Zephyr and Ak-Sar-Ben Special collided head on at nearly 60 mph. Fireman Chris Stathis described the moment, noting the engines lifting and a dust plume as the wreckage spread. Train defenses absorbed much of the impact, derailing about 10 of 12 Burlington cars and snapping utility poles.
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