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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1968
Page
4
A viewpoint arguing against prohibition of imported farm foods and tariffs. It notes modern U S status as a large exporter, urges keeping world trade open for agricultural products, and questions whether protectionism still serves national interest. It stresses Christlike influence and personal responsibility as framing.
The piece contrasts ancient sage Confucius with modern hippies and beatniks, debating whether hippies are here to stay or a phase. It notes a Farm Institute event in Des Moines last week where experts argued that U S exports surpass imports in agricultural goods, warning that high tariffs could cost more than they gain as two thirds of our products are sold abroad.
A brief Washington Evening Journal page includes a proverb on wisdom versus ignorance, dated Monday February 19, 1968. The item sits among masthead details, editor names, office contacts, and publishing notes for the Washington, Iowa paper.
Grant Dillman reports that some Wallace backers feel he may press for influence in the Electoral College rather than the House. Wallace could offer support to the leading party in exchange for concessions on crime civil rights or cabinet appointments, potentially shaping the next president if no candidate wins 270 electoral votes.
A Washington D C story notes that many gag lines in President Johnsons speeches are attributed to his wifes press secretary Elizabeth Carpenter. A laborer says Johnson is a riot with his bearing and delivery, adding he never paid attention to presidents until Johnson. He jokes presidents must be exactly six feet.
A collection of quips and trivia about states and people. Notes on California men as adventurous lovers, Iowa husbands, Montana panic, Oklahoma ease, Washington independence, Alaska fighters, Indiana money savers, Michigan resilience, and observations from a well-traveled woman. Also jokes on water limits, Lucrezia Borgia, carnival kings, Rex, and Beethovens bachelors. A witty slice of a newspaper page with light anecdotes and curiosities.
Approximately 80 Rubio and Richland couples with children enjoyed a Friday skating party at Fairfield. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Dean Cooney hosting, with various overnight guests and family visits across Iowa. Local residents hosted, traveled, and shared gatherings, birthdays, and baroque news of travel and hospital calls. Botulism kills thousands of migratory ducks in Tulare Lake Basin near Corcoran California.
Report of a European championships match note detailing a highly unusual bidding sequence by Norwegian and Swedish players. South led to a collapse after doubles and overcalls, ending with South down four for a 700 point loss, illustrating the quirks of expert bidding.
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