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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1969
Page
4
Washington Evening Journal notes no rematch for Jets and NFL foes as New York loses to Kansas City. Namath faced a winded day with no TD passes while Dawson matched him, and TV announcers overhyped Namath, with bias toward New York.
The industry shifts to 30 percent fat ceiling set by Mrs. Virginia Knauer as producers replace fat with lean meat to lift protein by about 25 percent. Some labeled 20 percent fat actually run 17 to 18 percent. The hot dog, an American symbol, remains common at games though the blubber is avoidable.
Des Moines IDPA reports Governor Robert D. Ray’s first year centered on planning. With a $1 billion state budget and a lean end, he praises civil service, highlights a private fundraising immunization push, and notes the economy committee’s aims to save funds and involve citizens. He anticipates a state‑of‑the‑state address outlining reform needs, youth drug education, and water pollution strategies amid a two‑session legislature.
A collage of anecdotes on age gaps in marriage, humor quotes, and social questions from a 1969 column. It notes some strong language used by a matrimonial counselor, cites John Tyler as an extreme age-gap example, and touches on football, hair, and daily curiosities. Also includes a Governor Ray reflection on Iowa’s 1960s era and drug education plans.
Mrs. David Roth hosted the annual LNC Club Christmas party with pinochle prizes to Mrs. Everett Davison and Mrs. Richard Shu maker. Other items note Wayland study clubs, birthdays, guests, and local social events with numerous names and addresses from Washington Iowa area.
In a three notrump contract from the Becker analysis, West misdefends after a spade lead. East ducks then queen of spades, West must overtake to stop the suit, then shift to hearts to probe declarer's weaknesses. Proper defense yields two spades three hearts and a diamond, with South going down two.
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