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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1968
Page
4
In this editorial reflection from Washington Iowa, the writer defends traditional mince meat with real meat after a modern claim that mince pies may be meatless. He recounts calling pie makers and supermarkets, asserts meat is essential, and vows to keep genuine mince meat in his kitchen. The piece blends faith, honesty, and culinary pride.
The piece argues behavior scientists should study how animals adapt to urban life noting deer pheasants raccoons and woodchucks thrive near people while eagles grow restless and wolverines avoid cities. It asks if predatory instinct or gentleness influences survival and whether humans can learn from these patterns.
A reader recalls the 1897 hail storm near Washington Iowa describing wind and hail sizes from peas to marbles and three to four inch snowdrifts. He notes corn damage and compares it with the 1873 Grinnell tornado path while mentioning family ties and local history.
Washington column argues Lt. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey, 74, who has run the draft through three wars, should retire now as inevitability of turnover meets the need for a refreshed approach under changing laws. The piece emphasizes a government of laws over individuals and calls for leadership change today rather than tomorrow.
The page features reader questions to Dear Abby about marriage communication and parental insistence on lessons, plus a long critique urging the replacement of Selective Service head Lewis Hershey. It argues a civilian or judge should run the draft, citing alleged insubordination and political influence influencing President Johnson.
Highland Junior High Chorus presents Mississippi Melody on Thursday February 8 at 8 p.m. in the high school gym. The cast includes Marti Miller Marty Tener Randall Conry Paul Davis Larry Rath Larry Scott Doug Graf Doug White Jane Trotter Rhonda Jenkins Cindy Bixby Teresa Goodwin Debbie Powell Robin Greene Chrys Lund Jenny Bartman Carolyn Zachs Sandy Cottrell. Chorus members listed include Russell Bean Bonnie Becker Arthur Call Janice Chalupa Andy Colthurst Randy Colton Danny Cottrell Carla Craig Nancy Gerot Louise Kasper Mary Jo Koehler Gary Kueneman Jeryl Miller Debbie Norris Judy Orris Charles Proctor Rickie Rath Kim Rath Marvin Sammons Deanna Swenson Barb White Evelyn Witt. Mrs Larry Trotter directs and Sandi Brehmer is accompanist. Admission is free.
Top master B Jay Becker presents a rubber bridge hand where East West use an unusual notrump overcall indicating long hearts and clubs. South should have discarded clubs instead of diamonds to endplay West and secure one trump loser. The analysis shows declarer can force a one-trump loss and make the contract by precise discards and ruffing sequence.
A collection of witty trivia and Q and A items. Topics include peak energy times with a nod to 11 am as common for executives, 3 pm lulls, and 6 am early riser claims. Jokes compare naval dating norms, talk about Donald O Connor lifts, racing stirrup math, Audrey girl clues, and a Chinese life insure phrase. It closes with snappy lines about education tests and a rapid reply on snow, all in a breezy 1940s style.
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