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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1968

Page

4

Visiting Puerto Rico Old San Juan tour and oil spill impact

The piece describes Old San Juan’s Spanish atmosphere with landmarks like Christ's Chapel Morro Castle and San Juan Cathedral. It notes a recent oil spill washing beaches, efforts to clean shores, and tourist impact. It mentions Columbus era history, Ponce de Leon, and Puerto Rico University’s 65th anniversary with large campus and literacy rate.

Puerto Rico Old San Juan New San Juan United States Plaza de Colon Christ’s Chapel San Juan Ponce de Leon Casa Blanca San Juan’s Bay Atlantic Columbus New World Spain University OF The States America

Understanding Alcoholism Diagnosis and Help Networks

The article discusses the complex diagnosis of alcoholism, signs vary from early blackouts to recurrent sickness, and outlines national and state efforts. It highlights ICAP in Iowa, Oakdale and Mt. Pleasant centers, admission procedures, and the role of Alcoholics Anonymous and public outreach. It stresses seeking help without moral judgment and coordinating services for patients and families.

Alcoholics Anonymous Health, Education and Welfare Iowa ICAP University of Lowa Oakdale Mental Health Institute Mt. Pleasant Oakdale Mt. Pleasant Center

Rich Americans grow wealthier doubling fortunes

A Fortune Magazine survey shows the number of Americans with more than $100 million has tripled in a decade. J Paul Getty and Howard Hughes top the list at about $1.3 billion each, with 66 now worth over $150 million and six surpassing $500 million including H L Hunt Edwin Land and the Mellons. New York Governor Rockefeller and kin are listed in the $200 to $300 million range alongside Joseph Kennedy.

New York UPI Fortune Magazine J. Paul Getty Howard Hughes H.L. Hunt Edwin H. Land Daniel K. Ludwig Ailsa Mellon Bruce Paul Mellon Richard King Mellon Nelson A. Rockefeller David, Laurence John D. 3Rd Winthrop Joseph P. Kennedy

Dear Abby column tackles identity and marriage dilemmas

Abigail Van Buren offers guidance on a freshman facing antisemitic labeling, a wife planning her husband’s absence at her son's wedding, and a sailor defending faithfulness amid rumors. The column advises changing a name if it helps happiness, handling a wedding without the terminally ill husband, and rejecting blanket judgments about men.

Abby Mediterranean Far East

Rites at Monmouth for Henry Vaughn

Henry Vaughn of Monmouth Illinois died Tuesday after a long illness. He sustained a head injury from a January truck fall. Funeral held Thursday in Monmouth. Survivors include his widow and three sons. Relatives and friends attended from local towns. Fire crew investigated smoke at Bob Henderson home with no fire found.

Crawfordsville Henry Vaughn Monmouth Illinois Cleo Fletcher Don Miller Olds Cleo McCoy Lyle Lowe Earl Lowe Vaughn Lowes Gary Fletcher Iowa City Mickey Fletcher Vernon Fletchers Bob Henderson Vernon Fletcher Marshal Rose Bryn Mawr Vernon Chester Cherryholmes Lucille Sipe Miriam Peters Fairfield Prairie Home Cherryholmes Leroy Conrad George Prater Mason City

Iowa Democrats Revise Delegates Voting for Chicago

Iowa Democrats changed the delegate allocation to the Chicago national convention to meet the official call. The plan keeps 30 district and 22 at large delegates with a mix of full and half votes across districts and at large posts. Contests loom as Republican rivals draw attention to credential fights and Nixon and Rockefeller lead tentative tallies. SSgt Jimmie Howard of Sperry, a Medal of Honor recipient, will tour Iowa to promote savings bonds, coordinated by the Defense and Treasury departments. The Iowa McCarthy group may reshape its leadership with Beardsley under scrutiny and names like Larson and Small tipped for new roles.

DES Moines IDPA Iowa Democrats Chicago Democratic State Central Committee Miami Beach Joy Rohm H. R. Gross Gross Richard M. Nixon Nixon New York Nelson A. Rockefeller California Ronald Reagen Howard Jimmie Howard Sperry Vietnam Sioux City Fort Dodge Cedar Rapids Burlington U. S. Defense Department Savings Bond Division

Newspaper Masthead and Contact Details

The Washington Evening Journal from Washington Iowa lists staff including David Elder editor, William Shannon advertising director, Charles Morris news editor and Bob Shaffer local advertising. It notes publication afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and indicates press associations and mail subscription rates within Iowa and outside Iowa.

David Elder William Shannon Charles Morris Bob Shaffer Howard Hazen Washington Iowa United Press Inland Daily Press Ass'n Iowa Daily Press Ass'n Iowa Press Ass'n Audit Bureau of Circulations

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