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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1966
Page
4
The Washington nut Evening Journal notes the 1966 production of My Fair Lady by Washington's Men drew over 3,000 spectators across five or six performances. The article highlights broad local participation from Wellman to Swisher, with shows uniting residents from diverse trades in a community enterprise rather than a professional production.
A Perry Daily Chief column challenges Columbus era bias by citing Hwui Shan of fifth century China whose voyage to Fusang, now linked to the Americas, would predate Columbus by 1000 years. Robert Larson hints at a North Pacific route to Mexico, while Scientific American notes 3000 B C pottery in Ecuador suggesting early Japanase drift.
In a safety sweep led by Congress and Detroit, automakers plan deforming steering columns, energy absorbing dashboards, and laminated windshields to curb second collision injuries. GM, Ford, and AMC preview collapsible columns and steel pillow instrument panels as engineers push safer interiors while refining brakes and trim.
A reader seeks guidance on bridesmaids at a large wedding gift opening and other etiquette questions. Abby suggests opening gifts beforehand, avoiding duty surprises, and handling family snooping with tact.
James Arthur Witthoft, 6 foot 2, 165 pounds, son of Arthur and ??? Witthoft, has participated in football basketball track and intramurals at WHS. As a sophomore he played tackle and earned a numeral, four years on basketball as forward and guard, senior letterman in basketball, hurdler in track, and active in music groups. He led homeroom as president, FFA and FBLA member, Jackson 4-H member for eight years, and won livestock championships at the county fair. After graduation he plans to attend junior college and pursue agriculture significance.
In a four spade contract North wins with a heart lead and a risky plan. East may hold the ace of spades and heart ruffs threaten, but careful early play exhausts West of diamonds and prevents a heart ruff. The declarer preserves the contract, illustrating a cautious approach.
The Washington Evening Journal lists staff including David Elder as editor and business manager, William Shannon as vice president and advertising director, Charles Morris as news editor, Bob Shaffer in local advertising, and Howard Hazen as production superintendent. It notes publication afternoons except Sunday, Christmas and July 4th and that it is entered as second class matter under federal law.
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