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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1970
Page
4
In a January 6 1970 issue the Washington Evening Journal shares a light editorial mix. It includes a Bible verse reflection on teaching and compassion, a satirical Secretary wanted ad, jokes from students about Igorot misunderstandings, and winter safety tips from postmen with fall prevention advice for icy sidewalks.
A reader letters column from January 3, 1970 argues that U S stores are stocked with foreign made goods leading to job losses. The writer cites Advance-Ross plant closure in Washington Iowa around January 30 with production moving to Portugal and Mexico to cut costs. They urge government action on tariffs and ask citizens to contact lawmakers to protect workers and counter foreign competition. The letter calls for tariff reform and greater support for the working class.
Government farm officials say they began complying with a White House food conference proposal to boost milk use in low income families. The Agriculture Department reports a switch from noninstant to instant fortified nonfat dry milk in federal donation programs, though capacity and bid issues slow full replacement.
A mosaic of humorous odds and ends from fashion, food and folklore. It riffs on bra counts, hat and belt sizes, favorite furs, and the quirks of aging and romance, mixing light social trivia with a wistful look at sailors and tattoos.
At the Y building senior citizens are invited to the Adult Center with weekly volunteer hosts like Dell Walker. New committee members plan programs while committees recruit, with activities including a 2 PM Wednesday showing of To Say It Best and a Thursday craft group resuming after a vacation.
In a Becker contract bridge column, South should avoid complacency on easy hands. The author analyzes a 4NT to 5 approach with a heart lead and a 4-0 spade break risk, stressing declarer discipline to limit trump losers. Tomorrow: Royal sacrifice.
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