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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1967
Page
4
A Rhodesia Herald issue from Salisbury, Rhodesia, shared by a friend reflects global press and notes its front page box declaring government censorship. The piece contrasts with American papers and mentions cross symbolism and public policy quips about taxation and governance.
Nostalgic plea for restoring Arbor Day as a community and school activity. It recalls past government proclamation, student involvement, and outdoor planting, urging PTA action after Labor Day to ensure timely planning and local support for tree planting and conservation efforts.
A husband stumbles home at 4 a.m. to an angry wife demanding an excuse. He answers with a simple line, Breakfast. The anecdote is attributed to the Orlando Sentinel.
Iowa Attorney General Richard Turner leads a push to amend the U S Constitution to allow broader police questioning of suspects and allow confessions by trickery or force as long as no coercion is used. The proposal cites Miranda and Griffin rulings and has drawn mixed reactions from county attorneys.
A pregnant bride asks how to tell children about their parents' past. Abby advises maintaining honesty without shattering their trust, suggesting reveal truths when appropriate and avoid lies about life’s facts. A response to a correspondent known as Wondering Mother notes truth will emerge as children ask questions. Bernie’s Wife is advised that cursing signals limited vocabulary, with little chance of curing a long honed habit after decades.
HUD approves a $70 million turnkey loan to the Philadelphia Housing Authority to build 5,000 low rent homes. Projects will be scattered citywide with 3,300 rehabilitated units and 1,700 new homes, cutting time from three years to about one and reducing costs by about 15 percent.
A reflection on parenting and the dark of night as a child sleeps safe amid blankets and toys. The writer contrasts a father's quiet hope with a shared future talk about two families and the dawn that ends fear. It cites Francis Scott Key and Fort McHenry's stormy memory.
In a famous hand from a Masters Championship, South opens 4NT and, after a Blackwood exchange, shifts to a daring six spades despite opponents’ active defense. East doubles, West leads diamonds, and South, with careful ruffing and trump maneuvers, secures the extraordinary slam.
The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa lists its staff including David Elder as Editor and Business Manager William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director Charles Morris as News Editor Bob Shaffer in Local Advertising and Howard Hazen as Production Superintendent The paper notes publication afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and its mailing and subscription details under postal rules and press associations.
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