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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1966
Page
4
The page surveys editorials railing at Justice William O Douglas over his personal life and judicial opinions, noting political backlash and respect for his legal mind. It includes Ottumwa's warning on a fatal car crash, stressing seat belt use as a lifesaver in city driving after a milk truck collision killed Mrs George Spears.
Des Moines reports a drop in male inmate counts with about 115 fewer at Anamosa and 96 fewer at Fort Madison over the year. Parole board officials cite 30 agents handling 1,400 parolees and probationers. costs to supervise out on parole are far lower than maintaining inmates. A new prelease center at Newton and Riverview parole school prepare hundreds for release late August, with additional releases planned from both facilities.
A collage of Dear Abby excerpts: a high school senior seeks to marry a Royal Canadian Mounted Policeman and becomes set on nursing, a widow and widower discuss friendship and a diamond proposal, and a reader recalls a teacher’s remark on garbage cans as a sign of affluence. The column closes with guidance on correspondence and Abby’s booklet offer.
Kay Tener a Public Health and School Nurse in King County Seattle visits her Riverside parents with girlfriend Jan Scott. The report lists numerous local residents and weekend activities including dinners, visits, and a cooperative cook-out. It notes service members returning from the Navy and a wedding party in Iowa City.
DES MOINES Iowa hosts new rules restricting 16 and 17 year olds from obtaining licenses without a completed driver education course. A grace period applies for those turning 16 on Sundays when testing sites closed. The first phase starts today with mandatory education. the second phase on August 1 1967 will allow licenses without the course for 16 or 17 year olds. Learner permits remain for 14 and 15 year olds with a supervising adult.
In a London 1937 Austria versus England contest, the North South pair led with clubs and the British contract five spades yielded 12 tricks for 680 points. The second table with Austria's Jellinek and Schneider featured a three notrump bid that backfired, leading to a loss of 1 400 points for the declarer and a 720 point Austrian gain amid strategic overcalls and traps.
Rural Club members visited Mrs. Fred Pitlick near Tiffin after a 9:30 Tuesday meeting at the Methodist church. Reports praised the trip and year ending. The annual Labor Day picnic will be held in the Community Building. Several local residents attended. other notes include town clerk appointment of Bernard C. Dawson, hospital surgery for Fred Stockett, and obituaries for Mrs. Glen Harris.
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