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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1968
Page
4
The August 20 1968 issue presents editorial reflections and quotes. It cites Jeremiah 17 9 on deceitful hearts and notes about heart trouble and youth, contrasting kids questions with college kids answers, ending with a quip about stepping forward under pressure.
In Washington a cricket infestation disrupts daily life as storekeepers sweep storefronts and use bug bombs each morning. The smaller crickets swarm in greater numbers, challenging control efforts. Experts say sprays kill them but more keep coming, suggesting a sharp freeze may be needed as winter air approaches.
A light anecdote about a police stop over inverted plates contrasts with a stark view of race safety in cities. The writer notes a changing era where Black individuals can walk freely in white areas, yet whites still fear roaming certain areas. The piece ends with a reflection on shared evil and progress.
Clyde Lyedecker recounts a night near Hue in Vietnam with his cousin John Scott detailing a NVA platoon attack on their base perimeter. John describes approaching a truck park with 41 trucks found after sniper fire and a flanking maneuver to reach the enemy position. John, a Baton Rouge native, plans to use the GI Bill for education and mentions family back home as he nears return to the United States.
A satirical note by W. H. Marriott argues citizens should be self reliant while criticizing government support. The piece suggests pride in progress from nothing to “several billion less than nothing” as a humorous take on fiscal policy.
Abigail Van Buren advises a 50 year old with a 55 year old bachelor lover to drop him after discovering his affair with her daughter. The column also addresses a teen adopter seeking her baby back, a minor marriage, and a disappointed fiancé asking parents to fund a gown. Abby urges honesty, boundaries, and acceptance of legal facts.
In Des Moines UPI says Teddy the Black Angus won the state fair grand championship and sold for 1.42 per pound, netting 1377.50 for 970 pounds. Proceeds go to Sharon Schilder for college, with the Iowa Livestock Auction Markets Association donating the steer to Iowa State University football training table.
A Washington digest notes that President Johnson’s pension would be about 22,000 annually if he leaves federal employment next January, since presidential salary cannot be counted for retirement. Other items cover unclaimed Postal Savings of 30 million by 550,000 depositors, police and teacher starting salaries, the Statue of Freedom on the Capitol dome, Lincoln Memorial cave-like foundation, D C territorial history, commuter buses tests in Milwaukee, hurricane lessons, population growth trends, Negro representation in federal jobs, grapefruit pill tablets, and rising labor force participation among married women.
In Becker's contract bridge puzzle, after leading a spade and winning with the ace, a diamond return offers a chance to defeat 3NT. Lead the queen of diamonds first, inducing South to follow or duck, then play the three. If South ducks, continue with the three to force West’s ace, aiming four diamond tricks. This gives declarer a chance of error and preserves defensive chances.
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