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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1969
Page
4
Editorial page notes biblical pairings and general musings on virtue restraint and societal ties. Mentions life shaped by government rules and a humorous line about eating spaghetti. No specific events, people, or places clearly identifiable.
A Christmas piece reflects on a guest praising a Journal boy and sharing news with his mother. It then discusses fashion, noting mixed feelings on the maxi coat for women, its old fashioned look, and its street appeal, contrasted with the continuing mini skirt and its stocking implications.
A high school student Lesa Misel from Fountain Valley California writes as a country boy from Mississippi describing leaving home to fight in a foreign war. She recalls fear, gratitude, and becoming a hero after receiving a medal and stripe for killing in combat. Her teacher distributed the piece at school. Lesa is granddaughter of Elwood and Eva Misel formerly of Washington.
A granddaughter in Ontario California sends her heartfelt Christmas poem to Mr and Mrs John H Blum of 903 North Seventh Washington Iowa. The piece reflects on family memories and gratitude amid modern worries and wishes a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
Des Moines noted that Polk County lawmaker Sen. Lee Gaudineer advocates licensing individuals who carry guns except peace officers. He argues this would tighten enforcement and contrasts with the current permit system. He estimates as many as 100000 gun permits have been issued, many said to be issued inconsistently by sheriffs across the state.
Mr and Mrs Bill Stout returned Dec 18 from an eight day Hawaii trip won for high sales by Pride Seed Corn Co They visited Sacramento Tucson and Washington and report 90 degree weather and good times Family gatherings on Christmas day included the Stout and Crawford families and many others with dinners gifts and greetings from relatives and friends.
Readers share concerns on a father who neglects discipline and overplays being a friend to his sons. A neighborly plea urges the mother to assert authority and offer guidance. A complaint about maxi skirts prompts advice to avoid the trend. A gay marriage dilemma warns against marrying for appearances and continuing affairs. A tip on handling rude behavior at checkout ends with a request for initials only.
A collage of humorous quips and anecdotes on aging, careers, and daily life. It notes Florida as a longevity favorite for seniors and pokes fun at hairpieces, television habits, and insurance salesmen. Dr Strughold’s flight test is recounted with a wry twist. It ends inviting reader questions to L. M. Boyd.
Washington Evening Journal announces staff roles and departments and provides mail subscription rates. Rates listed include 3 months for 3.50 dollars, 6 months for 4.25, and 3 years for 15.00, with local and out of town options.
In this 1969 column marking 5000 articles, B Jay Becker recounts Sylvia’s bold club trick using a false card to defeat 3NT after a spade lead. South misreads, hoping East lacks strength, but Sylvia’s jack-on-queen bluff prevents dummy hearts from being established, proving costly for declarer.
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