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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1968
Page
4
Editorial reflection on the word hearse origin from medieval times and a critique of unequal justice. It cites Billy Sol Estes and the Liuzzo case to question whether the rich and well connected receive leniency, while the young demand fairness and protest against systemic bias.
A high school sophomores duo plans to marry after graduation and study a non explicit sex book. The columnist argues that secrecy signals wrongdoing and urges honesty with a parent while addressing other readers about workplace phone etiquette.
In the 1966 world championship Italy vs Thailand match, South led two of diamonds in a famous hand. At one table Italy 4 spades doubled made 590 with North South, while Thailand North South reached 5 diamonds doubled, but East misfired. East cashed AK diamonds first to avoid heart ruff yet hearts split 5-0, defeating the contract. the heart finesse would have netted the contract.
A personal reminiscence spans a first football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Redskins in the Cotton Bowl on Thanksgiving Day with sunny, cool weather. The author recalls a child engraving her mother’s name on a keychain, asks about storm windows in Austin and Lockhart, Texas, and shares neighborhood studio and barber shop details. A gingerbread recipe from childhood, set in Richardson, adds seasonal flavor with ginger, molasses, spices, and warm serving ideas.
A compilation of quotes and anecdotes on aging workers and marriage norms. It notes executives praising experienced secretaries in their fifties, discusses changing views on marriage and lifelong partnerships, and adds quips about presidents and veterans. The piece blends social commentary with light trivia.
Stacy Lewis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Lewis, was presented the Eagle Scout award by scoutmaster David Brownell at a Columbus Junction State Bank activity room ceremony after a Boy Scout potluck dinner. Stacy, in Scouting over six years, earned 24 merit badges, attended camp five times, and holds multiple positions in Troop 17.
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