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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1967
Page
7
Albert Sadacca, a Chicagoan and head of World Wide Enterprises, explains how to trim a Christmas tree. He outlines steps from attaching lights to testing them, then layering garlands, ornaments, and tinsel. He provides miniature light counts by tree height and warns on bulb types and safety.
A guidance piece in a five part ISU Extension series advises buyers to evaluate needs and space before selecting small portable appliances. It stresses checking labels, warranties, and guaranteed terms, and urges comparative shopping across price, quality, service, and safety. Future installments cover personal care, convenience, cooking, and holiday safety appliances.
Chicago filed an objection to Ozark Airlines CAB approval for a new Waterloo Iowa to New York City route via Peoria Springfield and Champagne Urbana Illinois and Washington D C Dulles Airport Ozark had earlier agreed to revert to Midway Airport and Chicago warned bypassing Midway would disrupt schedules of other airlines using the airport
Pittsburgh report notes four more steel producers joined a five dollar per ton price hike for sheets used in autos and appliances, despite White House pleas to hold rates. Senator Hart urged Justice Department probe into pricing practices amid calls for import quotas tied to steel costs.
Lloyd and Barbara Coon family visits in Waterloo for a day as medical news filters in from Bill Davidson's hospital. Barbara Thomas returns from Europe to spend holidays with the Haydn Thomas family before heading back to California. Local clubs report Christmas activities and craft work, while a long list of public auctions and farm sales across Kalona, Letts, Washington, Colum bus Junction, and surrounding towns spreads through December with multiple estate, land, and equipment auctions scheduled through mid-December and into January.
Des Moines reports 24 of November traffic deaths could have been prevented by wearing seat belts. Public Safety Commissioner Jack M. Fulton notes one belted victim died in November while belts saved one life. He cites seven drunken driving fatalities and seven speeding deaths among 78 total. Night deaths totaled 44 against 34 in daylight as year end looms. Fulton says 1967 may close with about 100 fewer deaths than 1966.
An OCR fragment notes an event arranged and conducted by Mery HilpiReduction Co based in Cedar Falls Iowa. The item lists the organizing entity and location with unclear details from the clipped text.
The USDA Consumer Marketing Service plans to revise hog grade standards based on backfat depth carcass length and muscling. If adopted many U S No 1 hogs would move to No 2 or lower and producers may submit views by December 18 1967. Contact USDA CM S ISU or Extension for details.
The Iowa Higher Education Facilities Commission reminds high school seniors of the Dec 15 deadline for state scholarship applications. Next fall applicants must file parents' confidential statements by Dec 15 to determine financial need, with forms and records due at the Des Moines office by Jan 2. About 259 scholarships ranging from $10 to $400 will be announced March 1, similar to last year but below 1966, due to reduced funds.
Earl White of Washington is among 103 students recognized for superior performance in fall quarter at Area Ten Community College Cedar Rapids. He earned a 3.5 grade point average or better in the vocational technical courses he studies.
Weekend listing shows daytime and prime time programs across stations KTVO-3-SAT and WHEEP-4-SAT. Notable items include Zane Grey, Get Smart, Mannix, Petticoat Jet, The Monkees, Love of Life, Guiding Light, Divorce Court, Gunsmoke, Andy Griffith, Carol Burnett, CBS News, Captain Kangaroo, Secret Storm, Truth tells, Edge of Night, Manna Splen, and various game shows and movies. The schedule covers mornings through late night with multiple news slots and network series.
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