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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1966
Page
4
The Washington Evening Journal discusses university short courses for police and sheriff staff led by Richard Holcomb. It notes subjects from mental illness to traffic law and criminal investigations, praising officers for their skill and dedication.
William R. Bernau announces the election of Arvid Anderson to the board at the regular meeting on November 28, 1966. Anderson, a Crawfordsville resident, has served in local civic groups and farming roles and has two children with his wife Joan. The bank reports capital stock at 64000 and plans remodeling and equipment additions.
Mrs. Reber hosts Alpha Club at Kalona with Mrs. Miller assisting. Members applaud cookies for Kalona Library open house. A program on the "History of Alpha Club" earns Mrs. Swartzendruber an Honorary Membership in State Federation. Next meeting set for December 5.
A Dear Abby column compiles letters about gender norms in toys, infidelity, long distance calls, and privacy. It includes advice urging a boy to avoid dolls, a suggestion to gift a hometown newspaper, and tips on handling inquiries about a traveling spouse.
The Washington Evening Journal masthead lists staff including David Elder as Editor and Business, William Shannon as Vice President Advertising Director, Shannen Mortis as News Editor, Bop Shatter as Local Advertist, and Mannel Howard Hazen as Production Superintendent. Published afternoons with a Sunday and holiday schedule noted. Subscriptions and leased-wire affiliations with Inland Daily Press and Iowa Press Association are referenced.
A discussion of electronic bugging in private spaces and its admissibility as evidence. Courts disallow recordings obtained by unlawful entry, as in a police break-in to a bookie home, while recordings from consensual or non-intrusive contexts may be admissible if lawful and testified by the agent.
In a six hearts doubled contract East-West vulnerable, declarer gains advantage after West leads clubs. The defense often forces the contract into downs, but declarer executes a cross ruff sequence including spades and clubs, discarding diamonds to maintain control and secure the remaining tricks despite the opposing lead.
The Payroll Division of the 1966 Washington Community Chest Drive raised 3063.86 dollars, a 50 percent increase over 1965, with strong support from local industry including Advance Ross and Cargill. Joe Evanovich praised Hayes and the Washington Industrial Community for outstanding cooperation in reaching the division's goal.
The Washington Adult Farm class meets at 7 30 p m December 5 in the Vocational Agriculture room of the high school to begin a ten session series on Agriculture Economics. a fee of 1 50 covers refreshments and a booklet. The council and Ronald Andersen announce topics and dates from Dec 8 to March 2 with panels, soil science, weed control, disease and insecticide updates, and a wives supper meeting.
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