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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1969
Page
4
An editorial tone cites Daniel 6:9 about scheming advisors and faithful souls. It contrasts enduring faith under trial with a quip about old broom versus rake and discusses appetites and a traveling man’s motel joke comparing eight and ten dollar rooms with free TV in the pricier option.
The post office tests pre canceled Christmas stamps in several cities to speed mail by eliminating the need for postmark cancellation. If successful next year, the plan could expand nationwide. The era of postmarking may fade as machines and permit mail reduce hand processing.
A young wife sought an injunction to silence her widow mother-in-law who spread lies about her husband Fred. The court refused, ruling she must sue for defamation instead. The judge warned about vilification and urged caution against such talk.
A 1969 ABA article explains courts rarely halt falsehoods before trial to protect free speech. Stop orders may be granted only if the lie also causes financial harm, as in a motorist who painted white elephants on his car to pressure a dealer for a new vehicle.
A century of growth has turned Christmas trees into a $200 million industry. By 1957 standards, US Department of Agriculture graded trees from U S Premium to US No 2. Scots pine and Douglas fir dominate choices, with half of stock imported from Canada. Proper harvesting supports forests, and poor soils can yield denser, well-shaped trees.
Jockey Bill Shoemaker, 38, gray and still luck challenged, insists he will continue racing beyond the 1960s. He trails Johnny Longden by 6,032 wins and plans to resume at the Santa Anita Open on December 26. His career includes 24,000 starts, 89 wins of $100,000-plus, three Kentucky Derbies, four Belmonts, one Preakness, and over $41 million in purses.
In a six hearts contract West leads king of spades. Eliminate black suits with a sequence to endplay West. Best line wins twelve tricks by drawing trumps, ruffing clubs, and placing East with the ten of spades, creating an endplay after the spade start.
Jewell P. Carris transfers to Bernice B. Engle commence at a point 54 feet south of the north east corner of Lot 3 in Stichter's Addition to the City of Washington. James M. Sheetz and wife transfer to Marvin C. Grosscup and wife Lot 12 in Block 4 in L. & W. Smouse's NE Addition to Washington.
The Washington Evening Journal lists staff roles and contact details including editor David Elder artistic managers and various department heads. The note references publication schedule and service affiliations with press associations and circulation audit groups.
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