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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1969
Page
4
Editor Dave Elder recalls Joe Falk, a longtime Washington resident who mentored him in retail, advertising, and bridge. He argues Falk helped counter prejudice by example, showing Jews in the town as generous, forthright, and integrated. Elder laments anti Semitism and celebrates the Falk family and other Jewish residents for shaping community values.
The Washington Evening Journal based in Washington Iowa lists editors and department heads including David Elder editor and business manager William Shannon advertising director Charles Morris news editor Bob Shaffer local advertising Howard Hazen production superintendent and notes publication schedule and affiliations with press associations and wire services
A concise moral note warns against entertaining wrongful thoughts, citing Psalm 101:3. The reflection urges firm resolve to avoid wrongdoing and keep sacred principles central, framing restraint as a public and personal duty.
Iowa Civil Liberties Union opposes police posing as press at Leary event in Iowa City. Governor Ray confirms agents pretended to be television cameramen to cover the meeting. Officials discuss policy, with safety commissioner Fulton calling it an isolated incident and Johnston warning of a chilling effect on public discourse.
A University of Iowa study analyzed 1,500 graduates from 1949 1955 and 1960 and found that alumni with lower college grades and lower aptitude scores were more active in community groups while high achievers were less involved. The report notes no income difference between high and low academic groups.
Board No 1 of the 128 board Italy vs North America match in 1967 saw Italy gain 470 points after initial bidding and play. At table one Murray and Kehela faltered over three diamonds and four hearts, Kehela misled by ducking clubs later. Forquet led ace and another spade, Kehela misguessed the dummy queen on second spade, while Garozzo’s king and a heart ruff left Italy with four tricks to the good. Forquet later scored king of clubs to seal it. At table two Pacini Ticci and D’Alelio faced a different path. Norman Kay’s lead of clubs allowed declarer to make 4 hearts, a spade and a diamond, with Kaplan assisting for North America. The excerpt notes May 12 1969 as the source in syndicate release.
A Dear Abby column features readers discussing unemployment due to obesity and the call for self-improvement, a wife’s suspected infidelity in group therapy, and a dependable neighbor frustrated by lack of thanks for chauffeuring neighborhood children. The responses urge self-help, therapy guidance, and appreciation.
Members of the Leon Beatty American Legion post will assemble in the Legion rooms at City Hall on Tuesday at 8 p.m. All members are urged to attend.
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