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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1966
Page
4
The February 15 1966 Evening Journal editorial denounces a University Hospitals intern in Iowa City for ignoring parking fines and threatening patients via a letter. It urges swift action by medical boards. It also notes a Washington High School sports naming dilemma with Demons or other nicknames and jokes about Keystone High.
Jimmy the Greek in Las Vegas posts winter baseball odds naming Los Angeles as best NL bet at 2 to 1 and Baltimore as best AL bet at 3 to 1. He offers 1000 to 1 against Houston or New York to win the NL and 10,000 to 1 against Kansas City in the AL, the longest shots likely seen.
In Des Moines debates on driver licenses eye a plastic card with a mug shot and a 30 cent per license cost. Safeguards and reorganizations stir talk of moving banking and tax agencies under the treasurer. Aviation department proposed to manage state flights and logistics to save costs. Printing materials blamed for delays in highway patrol code access. Mrs. Jonathan Richards seeks state representative nomination in Montgomery and Adams counties. Needles urges research and education bureaus in law enforcement to curb disrespect and boost officer image.
The state uses a GE 235 computer to publish daily records of legislative actions. Punched cards code committees and actions, producing updated historical records for each bill and a three weekly enduring index for legislators and officials.
Crawfordsville Presbyterian Women’s Guild met at the church with 22 members. Guests included Ruth Morris and Rev. Robert Rushing. Members knotted a comforter and sewed surgical bands. They plan to finish sewing February 22 at 1 p.m. The meeting featured prayers for Lebanon schools and New York Presbyterial, a skit directed by Mrs. Morris, and announcements about books and cups purchases.
Mr and Mrs Donald Fleming and Mrs Clarence Willson of West Branch Iowa returned from San Diego where they attended the wedding of Judith Faye Willson and James Fleming. The Jan 29 ceremony was at the Methodist Chapel of Happiness with Rev J H Buriel officiating. The couple will reside in San Diego where Fleming is stationed with the Navy.
A marriage license has been issued here to Mark Edwin Escher of route three Kalona and Karen Arlene Pohren of Washington.
South dealer faces 3NT after Diamond lead. Declarer must rise with ace to avoid loss as West likely holds honors in diamonds. Club finesse decision and heart sequence decide the nine tricks. Early club play can win but not cause, while early heart play risks defeat. res Syndicate, Inc
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