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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1969
Page
4
The piece critiques the 1966 wage hour rule, citing NFIB data showing many teenagers lost jobs, small firms hiring fewer teens, and calls for practical vocational training. Readers from multiple states share views on training costs, on the job training, and the burden of $1.60 per hour wages on small businesses.
The OAS judicial commission in Rio de Janeiro studies ending political asylum for guerrillas and terrorists, citing cases like Brazilian Roberto Emilio Manes who gained protection in Uruguay and then aided Tupamaros. The move aims to curb refuge for international militants.
Riverside July 29 Mr and Mrs Albert Novy hosted Washington guests for Sunday dinner. Henry Fruch of Bauer was honored on his 40th wedding anniversary with Riverside relatives and sisters present. Red Cross meeting in Washington County noted, with new officers elected and budget audit approved. Guests attended Elmer Wald Schmidt home for supper and a wedding in Iowa City with 300 guests at St Marys church and Solon parish hall.
L M Boyd collects quirky notes and Q and A style blurbs on everyday life. Topics include why women wrinkle around the mouth, naming after grandfathers, language quirks, a Visalia reader, football injury odds, color romance theory, wolves and mates, a singer Wendy Lynn, kissing under the mistletoe, and reader questions about first cars, cigarettes, razors, and silent movie stars.
In the London international pair championship, Dutch expert Bob Slavenburg and Hans Kreyns faced a tough contract. After a daring sequence including a king from dummy and a bold trump solo, Slavenburg forced a last four tricks with clubs to prevail against proper defense.
On a hot Wednesday the Fishers hosted Mr. and Mrs. Edwards and Katie from Lexington, directors of the College Hill Cemetery Association, to discuss early Madison County Grigges. Others joined including Lloyd Griggs, Park Griggs, and Mrs. Clyde Snider as they explored the Griggs settlers and family ties. A stray cat named Wampus wandered back to West Chester, stirring concern about a missing sleep spot. Phone Onella Fisher at 654-2968 if you know where Wampus sleeps. Hollywood update notes Anthony Quayle will co star with Richard Burton and Genevieve Bujold in Anne of the Thousand Days.
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