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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1968

Page

4

Editorials reflect on faith, letters and delivery woes

The Washington Journal weighs religious guidance from I Peter 4 19, mocks campus revolutions, and explains unsigned letters policy. It defends delivery hardships of Journal boys, noting age, routes, and occasional delays, praising the effort and reliability of the paper’s delivery staff.

Nixon stresses voluntary citizen efforts to solve community problems

President elect Nixon advocates a national volunteer data clearinghouse to share local success stories and guide groups to experts. He seeks to lead, not push, relying on voluntary action and narrowing federal programs to support grassroots initiatives. Gallup data show millions ready to contribute hours weekly. 85 percent of Detroit program graduates found jobs or college spots.

Washington, D. C Richard M. Nixon Nixon Uncle Sam Washington U.S Gallup Detroit Carole Williams

The NTIS on ODIs Bill Collector Tactics

A 1968 ABA article surveys debt collection limits. It notes assault is illegal, proper reminders legal, and harsh tactics may shield criminal charges or civil damages. Cases warn that threats or abusive language can cause liability, while reasonable calls remain permissible within bounds.

American Bar Association

The Costliest Bull Proved Unfertile

In this L. M. Boyd quiz column from the Evening Journal of Washington Iowa, readers learn that the highest price for a bull reached 176400 for Lindertis Evulse, a 13 month old animal that failed fertility six months after purchase. The piece weaves quirky observations on names, aging payrolls, and social trivia, ending with a request for reader questions to L. M. Boyd.

Jim Dick New York State Lindertis Evulse

Becke sets record in Masters Masters' Individual Championship

In a contract bridge feature, B Jay Becke becomes record holder in the Masters' Individual Championship Play. The hands show West dealer with vulnerable sides as North holds AJ5 and AQS2, and declarer exploits precise ace play to secure four hearts after a calculated defense.

Jay Becke West South Declarer East Res Syndicate, Inc

Dear Abby Advice on Love and Karma Letters

Abigail Van Buren’s column includes three reader notes. A widow seeks marriage with a pen pal who may not desire commitment, a sister’s life-insurance token signals reconciliation, and a dental patient cites karma as a debt payment. Abby explains motivations, fate ideas, and offers a personal reply path.

Abby Oliver

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