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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1967
Page
4
A collection of timeless musings and social observations from August 9 1967. Reflections span religion interracial themes and everyday anecdotes from wartime air mail quirks to a Biblical insight, a travel tale, and a parable about fear and family.
The Mosler Safe Company of Ohio reports 1966 sales of 63.5 million, up 15 percent from the prior year. A vice president says crime is on the increase and expects higher volumes in surveillance systems and alarms, suggesting burglars invest in safe stocks.
Sherman Harmon of Philadelphia belonging to the Christian Street Ys Men’s Club recounts a recent around the world trip as part of a column on contemporary fables and global observations. His network and experiences illustrate diverse stories shaping modern values.
The writer argues history grows clearer with study and shows we live in the best era. The so called good old days are those we would not revisit even if given the chance. The piece reflects on perceptions of progress and nostalgia.
Romney for President Iowa chairmanship advances as district lines map out seven districts with possible six or seven chairs and a Des Moines headquarters handle for district five. Blackburn reports strong finances and predicts Romney strength as primaries near, amid Detroit disturbances. Also cited are Iowa births decline data and ongoing legislative journals certification delays through the Secretary of State.
Local newspaper item from Washington Iowa dated August 9 1967 summarizes a brief community update. It notes events and notices of interest to residents, including civic happenings and upcoming schedules in the area.
A 24 page HUD issued illustrated guide titled Simplified Housekeeping for Homemakers is promoted as a best selling pamphlet by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. It lists 20 daily cleaning chores for kitchen and bathroom routines and advocates using hot soapy water.
A collage of Abigayle-like Q A letters on marriage secrets and moral conflicts. A reader asks about illicit thoughts toward a coworker, Abby counsels fantasy is normal and harmless. Several letters discuss names after marriage and a mother’s letters, plus a satirical HUD washhouse guidance pamphlet ending with humor about cleanliness.
County Extension Director Jim Frier outlines August actions for a 1968 garden. Take geranium cuttings 3 4 inches, root in sand or perlite, plant in a balanced soil mix, provide light, and shift pots if needed. Harvest squash and cucumbers frequently to maintain production. store and cure potatoes to extend shelf life with careful handling and dark storage.
The Washington Evening Journal in Washington Iowa lists David Elder as Editor and Business Manager William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director Charles Morris as News Editor Bob Shaffer as Local Advertising and Howard Hazen as Production Superintendent The paper is published afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th and is entered as second class matter per Act of March 3 1879 at the Washington IA post office The paper participates in United Press leased wire and is a member of Inland Daily Press Association Iowa Daily Press Association Iowa Press Association and Audit Bureau of Circulations.
Senator John C. Stennis launched closed Senate hearings on the North Vietnam bombing campaign. He urged intensified air action to pressure Communist targets and speed an end to the war, signaling rejection of any pause or reductions. Ford had questioned the air war strategy a day earlier.
The FTC unveils a experimental "Smoking Machine" that inhales and exhales cigarettes from 50 brands to measure tar and nicotine. Reporters observe as a yellow crab-like device handles a pack, lights up, and records data while the scene ends with a reporter requesting menthols from the device.
South can secure the contract against any defense by a sequence starting with king of clubs, then drawing trumps and exiting with clubs to force a diamond return. East’s diamond play leads to a spade return that endplays West, ensuring at most one spade loss. The technique hinges on endplaying rather than solo play by the declarer.
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