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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1966

Page

4

Remnant mercy and local tales shine in Washington Iowa

Editorial notes faith remnant perseverance from Isaiah and recalls a humorous set of quips about sleep comfort and money. A local resident hosts a visiting guest from overseas, touring regional events such as the Tama Indian Pow Wow, Ft. Madison rodeo, and upcoming State Fair, with a light jab at fishing lore and social letdowns.

Ft. Madison

Letters to the Journal: Hedrick Parish Noise Complaint

A Hedrick Iowa reader laments littering the park square by youths circling in cars during evening church services. She urges local officers to stop the disturbance and for teens to park and join worship, noting respect for God and worshippers.

Your

Reading the papers on fish odors and bourbon spray

Florida fisheries expert John Woods claims fish dislike human odor as much as people dislike fish smell. He proposes a cure for smelly fishermen by arming them with a spray of bourbon whisky, sugar, and salt in an atomizer to attract or repel fish, depending on the effect.

Florida John Woods Mr. Woods

Citizens seek clear facts on county zoning dispute

An editor notes a public demand for balanced, plain language reporting on county zoning. Mrs. Skubal is preparing articles to present the facts from both sides, ensuring citizens are well informed in a fair and timely manner.

Department of Letters

Inside facts from capital reporters odds and ends

A compilation of quick anecdotes and data from Washington reporters. It covers federal pay comparisons, FBI practices, SBA suggestions on uniforms, and notes on literacy, education, and employment trends, with references to figures like Earl Warren, John F Kennedy, and George Smathers.

Iowa school district map shifts under 1966 law

Ames reports under Senate File 190 that most non high school districts have been assigned or voted into larger high school areas. About 1,056 districts exist, with 598 non high school and 458 high school districts, aiming to cut totals by more than half while some court actions may delay final actions.

Ames Iowa Senate General Assembly Glenn Holmes Iowa State University Holmes

Coaching the Witness and Pretrial Preparation

An analysis of the boundary between proper lawyer preparation and illegal coaching. The piece argues that pretrial discussions help witnesses understand testimony and courtroom etiquette, while coaching improperly inserts facts. It cites the lawyer’s role in guiding truth without distorting evidence, quoting Supreme Court on truth needing no disguise.

United States Supreme Court

Iowa in a golden age says Governor Hughes

Governor Harold Hughes declares Iowa in a golden age as the state treasury is forecast to reach 80 million dollars by June 30 an increase of 50 million from last year He cites fastest growth in personal income and leads the region in economic expansion while opponents urge more industrial development in the Midwest and warn of political uphill battles ahead during November elections.

Big City Jack Iowa Empire State Building Radio City Music Hall Central Park Zoo Hughes Robert Beck West Virginia Beck Marvin Selden Midwest Towa Selden Minnesota Illinois Wisconsin Gov. Hughes Cidar Rapids Linn County

Signal and defense in contract bridge bidding

The article discusses defensive signaling in contract bridge, detailing how low-card plays reveal suit entries and how the East West defense could have altered the outcome. It analyzes a hand where East’s heart of clubs choices determined declarer success, illustrating the impact of suit-preference signaling.

South North East West East-West King Features

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